Ifyouhaveanydoubtsaboutwashingaparticularitem,checkwiththemanufacturerto seeif it is dishwashersafe,
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Aluminum |
| Yes | High water temperature | and detergents | may affect | ||||||
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Bottles and Cans | No | Wash bottles | and cans by hand. Labels attached | ||||||||
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| with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose | ||||||||
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| labels and glue can clog spray arms or the pump | ||||||||
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Cast Iron | No | Seasoning will be removed | and iron will rust, |
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China/Stoneware | Yes | Always check | manufacturer's | recommendations | |||||||
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Crystal |
| Yes | Always check | manufacturer's | recommendations | ||||||
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Gold |
| No | flatware | will | discolor. |
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Glass |
| Yes | Milk glass will yellow | with | repeated dishwasher | ||||||
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No | Handles of some | knives are attached to the blade | |||||||||
Knives |
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Pewter |
| No | High water temperatures | and detergent | may |
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Disposable | No | Cannot withstand | high water | temperatures and | |||||||
Plastics |
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Plastics |
| Yes | Always check | manufacturer's | recommendations | ||||||
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| before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to | ||||||||
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| withstand high water temperatures and detergents. | ||||||||
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| Load plastics in top rack only. |
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Stainless | Steel | Yes | Run a Quick Rinse cycle | if not washing | immedi- | ||||||
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| ately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, | ||||||||
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| vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice could damage | ||||||||
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Sterling | Silver or | Yes | Run a Quick | Rinse cycle | if not washing | immedi- | |||||
Silver Plate |
| atelyo Prolonged | contact | with | food containing | salt, | |||||
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| acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) | ||||||||
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Tin |
| No: | Can rust. |
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Wooden | Ware | No | Wash by hand.. Always check | manufacturer's | |||||||
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| recommendations before washing Untreated wood | ||||||||
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| may warp, crack, or lose its finish° |
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