Kenmore 665.1342, 665.1312 manual Washing Special Items, Dishwasher Safe? Comments, Yes

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS

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

Dishwasher Safe?

Comments

Aluminum

Yes

High water temperature

and

detergents

can affect finish

of

anodized

aluminum.

Disposable

Aluminum

No

Do not wash disposable

aluminum pans

in the dishwasher.

These

might shift during washing and transfer black

marks to

dishes and

other

items.

Bottles

and

Cans

No

Wash

bottles

and cans

by hand. Labels attached

with

glue

can

loosen and clog the wash system and reduce washing

performance.

Cast Iron

No

Seasoning will be removed and then will rust.

China/Stoneware

Yes

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

Always

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

Milk glass material yellows with repeated dishwasher

washing.

Hollow-Handle

Knives

No

Handles

of some

knives

are attached to the blade with

adhesives

which can loosen if washed in the dishwasher.

Pewter,

Brass,

Bronze,

No

High water temperatures

and

detergent

can discolor

or pit the

and Copper

finish.

Disposable

Plastics

No

Cannot

withstand

high water

temperatures and

detergents.

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 lightweight

items such as lids and butter dishes be placed in the upper rack

only. Sturdy items such as coolers and high-chair trays may be

placed in the lower rack. When washing plastic items in the lower

rack, it is recommended not to use the Heated Dry option.

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 or Silver

Yes

Run a rinse cycle

if not washing

immediately.

Prolonged

contact

Plate

with food

containing

salt, acid,

or sulfide

(eggs,

mayonnaise, and

seafood)

can damage

finish.

Tin

No

Not recommended.

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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