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Not suitable for the dishwasherWhat you should not put into the dishwasher
Cutlery and tableware manufactur ed in who le or part from wood.They becom e f aded and unsightly in
appearance.Furthermore,the adhe siv es that are us ed are not s uitable for the tem peratur e that occur
inside the dishwasher.Delicate decorative glassware and vases,special antique or irreplaceable china.
The decorative patterns on such items will not be dishwasher-proof.
Plastic objects tha t are not res istan t to h ot w ate r, c opper and p ewt er u tens ils ar e al so no t sui tab le.
Decorative patterns printed or painted onto the surface of crockery, glasses, etc.,alum inium an d silver
items tend to become discoloured or faded if washed in the diswasher. Some types of glass can become
opaque in appearance a fter they have b een wa shed many times in a di s hwas her. Hi ghly absor bent
materials, such as sponges and towels,should never be placed in the dishwasher.
Our recommendation
In future, only purchase table or kitchenware that has been confirmed as being dishwasher-proof.
Important
Dishes or cutlery that have been soiled by tobacco ash, wax,
Iubricating grease or paint, should not be put in the dishwasher.
Damage to glassware and other dishes
Possible causes
type of glass or manufacturing process
chemical composition of detergent
water temperature and duration of dishwasher programme.
Use glassware or porcelain dishes that have be en m ark ed ‘d ishwa sher -proof ’ b y the manufacture.
Use a mild detergent that is described as ‘kind to dishes’. If necessary, seek further information from
detergent manufacturers.
Select a programme with a low temperature and a short duration as possible.
To prevent damage, take glass and cutlery out of the dishwasher as soon as possible after the
programme has ended.