usually Safe

YES

YES

YES

Nell-dishware NO

items-such

as electronic

air cleaner

filters,furnace

filters,paint

brushes,etc.

GlassYES

IronNO

PewterNO

PlasticsYES

Stainlesssteel YES

SterlingSilver YES andSilver

plate

Non-stick

YES

coatings

 

Tin

NO

wood

NO

Exceptions (not safe)

Some colored anodized aluminum can thdc.

Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns fade.

Gold leaf will discolor.

Antique, metal-trimmed or hand-painted patterns fade.

Gold leaf will discolor.

Milk Giass may yellow.

Iron will rust.

Pewter tarnishes.

Don’tput in same silverware basket with stainless steel.

Contact between metals can damage silver.

Don’t use copper cook-warein the same load. Silver may get a brown film.

Adhesive used to attach some hollow-handle knives can loosen.

Tin can rust.

Woodcan warp, crack or lose its finish with any type washing.

SOecialInstructionsI

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.

If in doubt, check with the nlanuPacturer. Or test wash one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the rest of the set.

Load securely to prevent moveinent.

Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHERSAFE, test one piece before dishwashing an entire set. Wash in top rack only.

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-

 

to-remove black spots. Place in back section of silverware

 

basket to avoidexposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

 

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick qua]ity.

Adddishesanytimeduringa RINSEHOLDcycle.Withother washcycles,youcan add dishes at anytime BEFOREthe main detergentwashportionof thecycle.

However,openingthedoor during any cyclelessenscleaningpower- becausethe temperatureinsidethe dishwasheris lowered.Sotry to load everythingat thebeginning.

Here’showto add a forgottendish:

1.Push thedoor latchto the left. Washingwill stop.

2.Waita fewsecondsuntilthe

watercalms. Thenopenthe door.

3.Adddishesyou’veforgotten.

4.Closethe door and pushthe latchto the far right. Whenthe door is locked,washingwill continue.

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Hotpoint HDA487 manual GlassYES