Dishware Materials
Note: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section. Some items are not dishwasher safe and should be hand washed; others require special loading.
Recommended
Aluminum: Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be removed with a
China, Crystal, Stoneware: Some
Glass: Milk glasses may discolor or become yellow.
Plastics: Make sure the plasticware is dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver and Silver Plates: Load these so they do not come in contact with other metals.
Not Recommended
Acrylic: Crazing or small cracks throughout the acrylic, may occur.
Bone-Handled Utensils: Handles may separate.
Iron: Iron will rust. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze: These items will tarnish. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Tin: Tin will stain. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils and utensils with wooden handles can crack, warp and lose their finish.
Loading the Dishwasher
Do not
Load only dishwasher safe items into the dishwasher. Load dishes in the dishwasher racks so the insides of bowls, pots and pans are facing the spray arms. Avoid nesting and contact points between dishes. Separate items of dissimilar metals.
Loading the Top Rack
Ensure items do not protrude through the bottom of the racks and block the spray arms.
Note: When pushing the top rack into the dishwasher, push it until it stops against the back of the tub so the top rack spray arm connects to the water supply at the back of the tub. Do not push racks in using the door.
Loading the Bottom Rack
Place large items in the bottom rack. Load pots, pans and bowls upside down. Do not block vent with tall baking sheets. Load these items on the left side of the dishwasher.
Unloading the Dishwasher
When unloading the dishwasher it is best to unload the bottom rack first. Next, unload the silverware basket followed by the top rack.
NOTICE
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not load the dishwasher with paper products, plastic bags, packing materials or any- thing other than normal, dishwasher safe dishware and kitchenware.
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