WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY

IN YOUR DISHWASHER

 

Usually

 

 

Material

Safe

Exceptions (not safe)

Special Instructions

 

 

 

 

Aluminum

YES

Some colored anodized

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by

 

 

aluminum can fade.

scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.

 

 

 

 

China/

YES

Antique, metal-trimmed,

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash

Stoneware

 

hand-painted or over-the-glaze

one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the

 

 

patterns fade. Gold leaf

rest of the set.

 

 

will discolor.

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal

YES

Antique, metal-trimmed or

Load securely to prevent movement. Select CHINA

 

 

hand-painted patterns fade.

CRYSTAL cycle. Check your manufacturer’s

 

 

Gold leaf will discolor.

instructions for your crystal.

 

 

 

 

Non-dishwasher

NO

 

Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher

items—such

 

 

and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

as electronic

 

 

 

air cleaner

 

 

 

filters, furnace

 

 

 

filters, paint

 

 

 

brushes, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glass

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Iron

NO

Iron will rust.

 

 

 

 

 

Pewter

NO

Pewter tarnishes.

 

 

 

 

 

Plastics

YES

 

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in

 

 

 

the top rack before dishwashing an entire set.

 

 

 

 

Stainless steel

YES

 

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acidic foods

 

 

 

can stain if left on.

 

 

 

 

Sterling silver

YES

Don’t put in same silverware

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acidic foods can

and silver plate

 

basket with stainless steel.

stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove

 

 

Contact between metals can

black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to avoid

 

 

damage silver.

exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

 

 

Don’t wash copper utensils in

 

 

 

the same load. Silver may get a

 

 

 

brown film.

 

 

 

Adhesive used to attach some

 

 

 

hollow-handle knives can loosen.

 

 

 

 

 

Non-stick

YES

 

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with

coatings

 

 

vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

 

 

 

 

Tin

NO

Tin can rust.

 

 

 

 

 

Wood

NO

Wood can warp, crack or lose

 

 

 

its finish with any type of washing.

 

 

 

 

 

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GE Monogram ZBD3500 manual What YOU can Usually Wash Safely Your Dishwasher, Exceptions not safe Special Instructions

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