Fragile dishes
A number of household goods are not suit- able for machine washing. This can be due to a variety of reasons. Certain materials cannot withstand intense heat; others can be damaged by the dishwasher detergent.
Fragile decoration
China with decoration on top of the glaze (the goods have a rough feel) should not be machine washed.
Crystal/ glass
Place the goods so that they do not knock together during the wash. Use the lowest possible wash temperature and the shortest possible program. Do not heat dry! Antique and very fragile items should not be ma- chine washed.
Glass which is machine washed at high temperatures can in time develop a grey film which cannot be removed. Wash fine glass at the lowest temperature and with a low dosage of dishwasher detergent.
Silver
Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact with each other as the silver can discolor.
Cutlery with glued handles
Certain types of adhesive cannot withstand machine washing. In such cases the han- dles can come loose.
Wood
Wooden items should only be machine washed if they are labeled as dishwasher safe.
Aluminum
Aluminum can be dulled by machine wash- ing. However, good quality aluminum sauce- pans can be machine washed, although a reduction in luster should be expected.
Plastic
Certain types of plastic cannot withstand the high temperature generated in machine dishwashing.
Protect plastic goods
Select a program with a low temperature.
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