WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. |
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Aluminum |
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| Yes | High water | temperature | and detergents | can affect | finish | of anodized | aluminum. | ||||||||||||||||
Disposable | Aluminum | No | Do not wash | throwaway | aluminum | pans in the | dishwasher. These might | shift |
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Bottles | and Cans | No | Wash bottles | and cans | by hand. Labels | attached with | glue can loosen | and clog the | ||||||||||||||||||
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| spray arms or pump and reduce | washing | performance. |
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Cast Iron |
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| No | Seasoning | will be | removed, and | iron will rust. |
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China/Stoneware | Yes | Always | check | manufacturer's | recommendations | before washing. | Antique, hand- | |||||||||||||||||||
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| painted, | or | patterns | may fade. | Gold | leaf | can discolor or fade. |
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Crystal |
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| Yes | Always | check | manufacturer's | recommendations | before | washing. | Some | types | of | |||||||||||||
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| leaded crystal can etch with repeated washing. |
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Gold |
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| No | flatware will | discolor. |
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Glass |
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| Yes | Milk glass yellows | with | repeated | dishwasher | washing. |
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Knives | No | Handles | of some | knives are attached | to the | blade | with adhesives | which | can |
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| loosen if washed in the dishwasher. |
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Pewter, | Brass, | Bronze | No | High water | temperatures | and detergent | can discolor | or pit the finish. |
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Disposable | Plastics | No | Cannot | withstand | high water temperatures | and detergents. |
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Plastics |
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| Yes | Always | check | manufacturer's recommendations | before washing. | Plastic | items | may | |||||||||||||||
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| recommended that light items such as lids and butter dishes be placed in the |
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| upper rack only. Sturdy items such as coolers and | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| in the lower rack. When washing plastic items in the lower rack, it is recommended | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| that an air dry be used. |
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Stainless Steel |
| Yes | Run a rinse | cycle | if not | washing | immediately. | Prolonged | contact | with | food |
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| containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage finish. |
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Sterling | Silver | or Silver | Yes | Run a rinse | cycle | if not | washing | immediately. | Prolonged | contact | with | food |
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Plate |
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| containing | salt, acid, or sulfide | (eggs, | mayonnaise, | and | seafood) | can damage |
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Tin |
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| No | Can rust. |
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Wooden | Ware |
| No | Wash by hand. Always | check | manufacturer's | instructions | before | washing. |
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| Untreated wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish. |
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