What Can & Cannot Be Washed:i '
Remember, it is the user's responsibility to determine if the item should be washed in a dishwasher
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Aluminum | Yes | [ | Some colored anodized alu- |
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If the item darkens or spots, remove hy scouring wi_ soap-
]lied steel wool.pads.
;ast Iron | No | ] Iron will'rust. | If in doubt, check | with the manu- |
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China | & | Yes | hand- | ||
Stoneware |
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Crystal |
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items such as |
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electronic air |
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cleaner | f'flters, |
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furnace | filters, |
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paint brushes, |
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etc. |
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Glass |
| Yes | Milk Glass may yellow. |
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Pewter |
| No | Pewter | tarnishes. |
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Plastics |
| Yes |
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Load securely to prevent move- ment. Check with manufacturer.
Do not wash in dishwasher. It
may damage, discolor or stain the dishwasher.
If it doesn't say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece before dish- washing an entire set.
Stainless Steel | Yes | Rinse if not washing immediate- |
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Sterling Silver | Yes | Don't put in | same | silverware | |
and Silver plate |
| basket | with | stainless steel, | |
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damage silver. Don't wash cop- per utensils in the same load. Silver may get a brown film.
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coatings |
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Tin | No | Tin can rust. |
Wood | No | Wood can warp, crack or lose its |
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Rinse if not washing immediate- ly. Salty or acidic foods stain if left on.