Kenmore 16808, 17801, 16805, 17805, 15850, 15808, 15801, 17808, 16801 Tips for washing special items

MATERIAL

DISHWASHER SAFE?

EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL

INFORMATION

Aluminum

Yes

High water temperature and detergents may affect

finish of anodized aluminum.

Bottles and Cans

No

Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached with

glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose labels and

glue can clog spray arms or the pump and will reduce

washing performance.

Cast Iron

No

Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.

China/Stoneware

Yes

Always check manufacturer'srecommendations before

washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze

patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor or fade.

Crystal

Yes

Always check manufacturer'srecommendations before

washing. Some types of leaded crystal may etch with

repeated washings.

Gold

No

Gold-colored flatware will discolor.

Glass

Yes

Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher

washing.

Hollow-Handle

Knives

No

Handles of some knives are attached to the blade

with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the

dishwasher.

Pewter

No

High water temperatures and detergent may discolor or

pit finish.

Disposable Plastics

No

Cannot withstand high water temperatures and

detergents.

Plastics

Yes

Always check manufacturer's recommendations before

washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand

high water temperatures and detergents. Load plastics

in top rack only.

Stainless

Steel

Yes

Run a Quick Rinse cycle if not washing immediately.

Prolonged contact with food containing salt, vinegar,

milk products, or fruit juice could damage finish.

Sterling

Silver

or Silver Plate

Yes

Run a Quick Rinse cycle if not washing immediately.

Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid,

or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) could

damage finish.

Tin

No

Can rust.

Wooden

Ware

No

Wash by hand. Always

check manufacturer's

recommendations before washing. Untreated wood

may warp, crack, or lose its finish.