WASHING SPECIAL
ITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Material | Dishwasher |
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Aluminum | _es |
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| High water | temperature | and detergents | ||
| can affect finish of anodized aluminum. | ||||
Disposable | No |
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Aluminum | Do not wash | throwaway | aluminum pans | ||
| in the dishwasher. These might shift | ||||
| during washing and transfer black marks | ||||
| to dishes and other items. | ||||
Bottles and Cans | No |
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| Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels | ||||
| attached with glue can loosen and clog | ||||
| the spray arms or pump and reduce | ||||
| washing performance. |
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Cast Iron | No |
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| Seasoning will be removed and iron will | ||||
| rust. |
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China/ | Yes |
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Stoneware | Always check manufacturer's | ||||
| recommendations | before washing. | |||
| Antique, | ||||
| patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor | ||||
| or fade. |
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Crystal | Yes |
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| Check manufacturer's recommendations | ||||
| before washing. Some types of leaded | ||||
| crystal can etch with repeated washing. | ||||
Gold | No |
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Glass | Yes |
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| Milk glass yellows with repeated | ||||
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No |
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Knives | Handles of some | knives | are attached to | ||
| the blade with adhesives which can | ||||
| loosen if washed in the dishwasher. | ||||
Pewter, Brass, | No |
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Bronze | High water | temperatures | and detergent | ||
| can discolor or pit the finish. | ||||
Disposable | No |
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Plastics | Cannot withstand | high | water | ||
| temperatures | and | detergents. | ||
Material |
| Dishwasher | Safe?/Commeats | |
Plastics |
| Yes |
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| Always check manufacturer's | ||
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| recommendations | before washing. | |
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| Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand | ||
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| high temperatures and detergents Load | ||
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| plastics in top rack only. | ||
Stainless | Steel | Yes |
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| Run a nnse cycle if not washing | ||
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| tmmediately. Prolonged contact with food | ||
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| containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or | ||
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| fruit juice can damage finish | ||
Sterling | Silver or | Yes |
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Silver Plate | Run a rinse | cycle | if not washing | |
immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid. or sulfide (eggs
mayonnaise and seafood) can damage finish.
TinNo
Can rust.
Wooden Ware No
Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer's instructions before
washing. Untreated wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.
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