What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher. And what you can’t.
YES
China/YES
Stoneware
CrystalYES
Non-dishware NO items—such
as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters, paint brushes, etc.
Antique, metal trimmed,
Antique,
Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with
If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the rest of the set.
Load securely to prevent movement. In
Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
GlassYES
IronNO
PewterNO
PlasticsYES
Stainless YES steel
SterlingYES
Silver and
TinNO
WoodNO
Milk glass may yellow.
Iron will rust.
Pewter tarnishes.
Don’t put in same silverware basket with stainless steel. Contact between metals can damage silver.
Don’t use copper utensils in the same load. Silver may get a brown film.
Adhesive used to attach some
Tin can rust.
Wood can warp, crack or lose its finish with any type washing.
If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece before dishwashing an entire set.
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods can stain if left on.
Rinse if not washing immediately, Salty or acid foods can stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-
After washing, wipe the
Forget a dish? Here’s when you can add it.
Add dishes any time during a RINSE & HOLD Cycle.
With other wash cycles, you can add dishes at any time BEFORE the WASHING signal light goes off.
However, opening the door during any cycle lessens cleaning power. So try to load everything at the beginning.
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
1.Push the door latch to the left. Washing will stop.
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2.Wait a few seconds until the water calms. Then open the door.
3.Add dishes you’ve forgotten.
4.Close the door and push the latch to the far right. When the door is locked, washing will continue.
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