Fragile dishes

A number of household goods are not suit- able for machine washing. This can be due to a variety of reasons. Certain materials cannot withstand intense heat; others can be damaged by the dishwasher detergent.

Fragile decoration

China with decoration on top of the glaze (the goods have a rough feel) should not be machine washed.

Crystal/ glass

Place the goods so that they do not knock together during the wash. Use the lowest possible wash temperature and the shortest possible program. Do not heat dry! Antique and very fragile items should not be ma- chine washed.

Glass which is machine washed at high temperatures can in time develop a grey film which cannot be removed. Wash fine glass at the lowest temperature and with a low dosage of dishwasher detergent.

Silver

Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact with each other as the silver can discolor.

Silverware with glued handles

Certain types of adhesive cannot withstand machine washing. In such cases the handles can come loose.

Wood

Wooden items should only be machine washed if they are labeled as dishwasher safe.

Aluminum

Aluminum can be dulled by machine wash- ing. However, good quality aluminum sauce- pans can be machine washed, although a reduction in luster should be expected.

Plastic

Certain types of plastic cannot withstand the high temperature generated in machine dishwashing.

Protect plastic goods

Select a program with a low temperature.

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