GE 49-5215 manual Metals, COLORED ANODIZED ALUMINUM such, Wood, Crystal, Plastics, Flatware

CHINA

Chinais normally safe in yourautomaticdish- washer.However, antiq,ue, metal trimmed, hand painted china or over=the-gla2epatterns are vulnerable to fading with high water tem- ~>eratureand detergent solutions and should not be washedin a dishwasher.

If there is any question, check with the manuf- acturer of thechinaware,or test wash one piece dailyfor at leastone monthfor comparison with therest of the set.

CRYSTAL

Load securelyto prevent movement. On models equipped witha China&Crystal cycle, the pow- erful water action is reduced with aeration to help prevent items from being knocked into each other.

PLASTICS

Ylost manufacturers will tell you if their plas- ticwareissafein the dishwasher;if they do not, }-OUmay wish to write and ask fcr their recom- mendations. Test one piece in the dishwasher before washingtheentireset, Place inthe upper rack and eliminate the heated dry part of the cycle to reduce the risk of warping.

Teflon-coated items may be washed in the dish- ~vasher.After washing, wipe the Teflon area }vith vegetable oil to retain its no-stick i)ropcrties.

FLATWARE

Xorma]ly sterling silver, sil~erplate and stain- I<JSSste(:l flatware are quite safe in the dish- trasf }er.

METALS

NOTE:Drydetergenton dvminuman@silver

maycauseblackspotswhichfirediffkultto rw

move.Avoidplacingthemunderthedetergent

cup.

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STAINLESS STEEL utensilsand tableware

washbeautifullyin a dishwasher,

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ALUMINUM WARE will clean satisfactorily in your dishwasher, Some darkening or spot- ting of aluminum may take place due to the mineral content of the water and detergent. If this happens,scour dl surfaces with soap filled steel woolpads.

COLORED ANODIZED ALUMINUM such

asthatusedforsomewatertumblersmayfade

in the dishwasher.

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IRON SKILLETS should not be placed in the dishwasher. In order to prevent their rusting, they areoil-seasonedby the manufacturer. The highly efficient washing action in your Dish-

washerwillremove this seasoning.		.	. -
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PEWTERWARE should not be placed in dish- washer—it will tarnish.

WOOD

Because wood may warp, crack or lose its finish with ordinary washing, there is a possibility this might happen more quickly in a dish- washer.