Unsuitable dishes
You should not clean the following items in your dishwasher:
Cutlery and dishes made of wood. They will leach out and become unsightly; the utilised adhesives are also not suitable for the dishwasher temperatures. Delicate décor glasses, craft dishes and vases, special antique or irreplaceable dishes. These décor items are not
Plastic parts, copper and tin dishes sensitive to hot water are not suitable either. Overglazed patterns, aluminium and silver parts tend to become discoloured and fade during the rinsing cycle. Even some types of glass (e.g. crystal glass objects) may become cloudy after many rinse cycles. Completely absorbent materials, such as sponges and cloths must not be cleaned in the dishwasher either.
Recommendation:
In future buy only dishes which are identified as
Note
Dishes which are soiled with ash, wax, lubricating grease or ink must not be cleaned in the dishwasher.
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Damage to glassware and other dishes
Possible causes:
type of glass or manufacturing process chemical composition of detergent water temperature and duration of dishwasher programme.
Suggested remedy:
Use glassware or porcelain dishes that have been marked 'dishwasher±proof' by the manufacturer.
Use a mild detergent that is described as 'kind to dishes'. If necessary, seek further information from detergent manufacturers.
Select a programme with as low a temperature and as short a duration as possible.
To prevent damage, take glass and cutlery out of the dishwasher as soon as possible after the programme has ended.
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