GE Monogram ZBD4800 manual What You Can Usually Wash Safely In Your Dishwasher, Material

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 & CRYSTAL
		hand-painted patterns fade.	cycle. Check your manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.
		Gold leaf will discolor.
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	Milk glass may yellow.
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
		damage silver.	avoid 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.

Forget a Dish? Here’s When You Can Add It

Add dishes any time during the wash cycle.

See the Operating section, for easy instructions.

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