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Washing Special Items
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Material | Dishwasher Safe / Comments |
Aluminum | Possible |
| High water temperature and detergents can |
| affect finish of anodized aluminum. |
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Disposable Aluminum | No |
| Do not wash disposable aluminum pans in the |
| dishwasher These might shift during washing and |
| transfer black marks to dishes and other items. |
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Bottles and cans | No |
| Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels |
| attached with glue can loosen and clog the spray |
| arms or pump and reduce washing performance. |
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Cast Iron | No |
| Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust. |
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China / Stoneware | Yes |
| Always check manufacturer's recommendations |
| before washing. Antique, |
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| discolor or fade. |
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Crystal | Yes |
| Check manufacturer's recommendations before |
| washing. Some types of leaded crystal can etch |
| with repeated washing. |
Gold
Glass
No
Yes
Milk glass yellows with repeated dishwasher washing.
No | |
| Handles of some knives are attached to the blade |
| with adhesives which can loosen if washed in the |
| dishwasher. |
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Pewter Brass, Bronze | No |
| High water temperatures and detergent can |
| discolor or pit the finish. |
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