Loading Your Dishwasher
warning
•Place sharp objects in the silverware basket or knives in the knife stand (see page 6). If it is not possible to load sharp objects in the silverware basket, load them with the sharp end toward the back of the dishwasher.
Locate these items where they will not damage the door seal or cause personal injury.
•When loading the silverware basket, insert all sharp or pointed objects with the handles up.
caution
Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe.” Always check the manufacturer’s recommendation before washing plastic items that are not marked.
important
If the load will sit for a while before washing, run the rinse cycle to reduce the chance of food hardening. Doing so will also reduce the risk of acidic foods damaging metal surfaces.
Load sharp objects with handles up
What Can Be Washed
Items that you can safely wash in your dishwasher: |
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China (except delicate china) | Plastic (dishwasher safe only) | ||
Cookware with | Silver and silver plate | ||
| Crystal (except antique crystal) | | Stainless steel |
| Glass | | Stoneware |
What Should Not Be Washed
For safety reasons and to prevent damage, do not wash the following items in your dishwasher:
Aluminum
Antique crystal
Any item with fragile or unglazed decorations
Brass
Bronze Cast iron
Cutlery and flatware with bonded handles
Delicate china
Disposable plastic items Gold
Pewter
Tin
Wood
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