Amana ADB-2 warranty What Can and Cannot Be Washed, Material Dishwasher SAFE? Special Information

What Can and Cannot Be Washed

Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. Check with the manufacturer.

MATERIAL	DISHWASHER SAFE?	SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum	Yes, except anodized.	High water temperature and detergents may affect finish.
Cast Iron	No	Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.
China/Stoneware	Yes, except antique or	Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing.
	hand-painted.	Antique, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf
		may discolor.
Crystal	Yes, except antique or	Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Some
	delicate crystal.	types of leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings.
Filters	Not recommended.	May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior.
Glass	Yes	A specialty glass called milk glass can yellow with repeated dishwasher
		washing.
Gold-Plated Flatware	No	Will discolor.
Pewter, Tin	No
Plastics	Yes, top rack, except	Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Plastics
	disposable plastic	vary in their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and
	items.	detergents. Disposable plastic items are not dishwasher safe for this
		reason.
Stainless Steel	Yes	Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately.
		Prolonged contact with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or
		juice could damage finish.
Sterling Silver or	No, if has commercial	Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Run a
Silverplate	“darkening”.	Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Prolonged
		contact with food containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise
		and seafood) could damage finish. Commercial “darkening” may be
		removed by detergent.
Wooden Items	No	Wood may warp, crack or discolor.

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