Tips for washing special items

If you have any doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.

MATERIAL

 

DISHWASHER SAFE?

EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL

INFORMATION

Aluminum

 

Yes

High water temperature and detergents may affect

 

 

 

 

finish of anodized aluminum.

Bottles and Cans

No

Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached with

 

 

 

 

glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose labels and

 

 

 

 

glue can clog spray arms or the pump and will reduce

 

 

 

 

washing performance.

 

Cast Iron

 

No

Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.

China/Stoneware

Yes

Always check manufacturer'srecommendations before

 

 

 

 

washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze

 

 

 

 

patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor or fade.

Crystal

 

 

Yes

Always check manufacturer'srecommendations before

 

 

 

 

washing. Some types of leaded crystal may etch with

 

 

 

 

repeated washings.

 

Gold

 

 

No

Gold-colored flatware will discolor.

Glass

 

 

Yes

Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher

 

 

 

 

washing.

 

Hollow-Handle

Knives

No

Handles of some knives are attached to the blade

 

 

 

 

with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the

 

 

 

 

dishwasher.

 

Pewter

 

 

No

High water temperatures and detergent may discolor or

 

 

 

 

pit finish.

 

Disposable Plastics

No

Cannot withstand high water temperatures and

 

 

 

 

detergents.

 

Plastics

 

 

Yes

Always check manufacturer's recommendations before

 

 

 

 

washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand

 

 

 

 

high water temperatures and detergents. Load plastics

 

 

 

 

in top rack only.

 

Stainless

Steel

 

Yes

Run a Quick Rinse cycle if not washing immediately.

 

 

 

 

Prolonged contact with food containing salt, vinegar,

 

 

 

 

milk products, or fruit juice could damage finish.

Sterling

Silver

or Silver Plate

Yes

Run a Quick Rinse cycle if not washing immediately.

 

 

 

 

Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid,

 

 

 

 

or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) could

 

 

 

 

damage finish.

 

Tin

 

 

No

Can rust.

 

Wooden

Ware

 

No

Wash by hand. Always

check manufacturer's

 

 

 

 

recommendations before washing. Untreated wood

 

 

 

 

may warp, crack, or lose its finish.

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Kenmore 16808, 17801, 16805, 17805 Tips for washing special items, Material Dishwasher SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL Information

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