Washing Special Items, Pewter, Brass, No

WASHING SPECIAL

If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.

MATERIAL	DISHWASHER	SAFE?/COMMENTS
Aluminum	Yes
	High water temperature and
	detergents can affect finish of
	anodized aluminum.
Disposable	No
Aluminum	Do not wash throwaway 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	No
Cans	Wash bottles and cans by hand.
	Wash bottles and cans by hand.
	Labels attached with glue can loosen
	and clog the spray arms or pump and
	reduce washing	performance.
Cast Iron	No
	Seasoning will be removed and iron
	will rust.
China/	Yes
Stoneware	Always check manufacturer's
	recommendations before washing.
	Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-
	glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf
	can discolor or fade.
Crystal	Yes
	Check manufacturer's
	recommendations before washing.
	Some types of leaded crystal can
	etch with repeated washing.
Gold	No
	Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass	Yes

MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS

Bronze

High water temperatures and

detergent can discolor or pit the finish.

Disposable No

Plastics

Cannot withstand high water

temperatures and detergents.

PlasticsYes

Always check manufacturer's

recommendations before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high temperatures and detergents. Load plastics in top rack only.

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.

Sterling Silver Yes

or 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.

Hollow-Handle Knives

Milk glass yellows with repeated dishwasher washing.

Handles of some knives are attached

to the blade with adhesives which can loosen if washed in the dishwasher.