Whirlpool 980 warranty Washing Special Items

Washing Special Items

MATERIAL	DISHWASHER SAFE?	EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum	Yes	High water temperature and detergents can pit
		finish of anodized aluminum.
Bottles	No	Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached
and Cans		with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose
		labels and glue can clog spray arm or the pump
		and will reduce washing performance.
Cast Iron	No	Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
China/	Yes	Always check manufacturer’s recommendations
Stoneware		before washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-
		the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf can
		discolor or fade.
Crystal	Yes	Always check manufacturer’s recommendations
		before washing. Some types of leaded crystal can
		etch with repeated washings.
Gold	No	Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass	Yes	Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher
		washing.
Hollow-	No	Handles of some knives are attached to the blade
Handle		with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the
Knives		dishwasher.
Pewter	No	High water temperatures and detergent can
		discolor or pit finish.
Disposable	No	Cannot withstand high water temperatures
Plastics		and detergents.
Plastics	Yes	Always check manufacturer’s recommendations
		before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
		withstand high water temperatures and deter-
		gents. Load plastics in top rack only.
Stainless	Yes	Run the Rinse Only cycle if not washing immedi-
Steel		ately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt,
		vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage
		finish.
Sterling	Yes	Run the Rinse Only cycle if not washing immedi-
Silver or		ately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt,
Silver Plate		acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood)
		can damage finish.
Tin	No	Can rust.
Wooden	No	Always check manufacturer’s recommendations
Ware		before washing. Untreated wood can warp,
		crack, or lose its finish.

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