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 Safe?/Comments |
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Aluminum | Yes |
| High water temperature and detergents |
| can affect finish of anodized aluminum. |
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Disposable | No |
Aluminum | Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans |
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| in the dishwasher. These might shift |
| during washing and transfer black marks |
| to dishes and other items. |
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Bottles and Cans | No |
| 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 |
| Seasoning will be removed, and iron will |
| rust. |
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China/ | Yes |
Stoneware | Always check manufacturer’s |
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| recommendations before washing. |
| Antique, |
| patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor |
| or fade. |
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Crystal | Yes |
| Always check manufacturer’s |
| recommendations before washing. Some |
| types of leaded crystal can etch with |
| repeated washing. |
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Gold | No |
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Glass | Yes |
| Milk glass yellows with repeated |
| dishwasher washing. |
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No | |
Knives | Handles of some knives are attached to |
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| the blade with adhesives which can |
| loosen if washed in the dishwasher. |
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Material | Dishwasher Safe?/Comments |
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Pewter, Brass, | No |
Bronze | High water temperatures and detergent |
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| can discolor or pit the finish. |
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Disposable | No |
Plastics | Cannot withstand high water |
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| temperatures and detergents. |
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Plastics | Yes |
| Always check manufacturer’s |
| recommendations before washing. |
| Plastic items may vary in their ability to |
| withstand high temperatures and |
| detergents. It is recommended that light |
| items such as lids and butter dishes be |
| placed in the upper rack only. Sturdy |
| items such as coolers and |
| trays may be placed in the lower rack. |
| When washing plastic items in the lower |
| rack, it is recommended 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 containing salt, vinegar, milk |
| products, or fruit juice can damage |
| finish. |
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Sterling Silver or | Yes |
Silver Plate | Run a rinse cycle if not washing |
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| immediately. Prolonged contact with |
| food containing salt, acid, or sulfide |
| (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can |
| damage finish. |
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Tin | No |
| Can rust. |
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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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