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

Yes

High water temperature and detergents can affect finish of

 

 

anodized aluminum.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Bottles and Cans

No

Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached with glue can

 

 

loosen and clog the wash system and reduce washing performance.

 

 

 

Cast Iron

No

Seasoning will be removed and then will rust.

 

 

 

China/Stoneware

Yes

Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing.

 

 

Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold

 

 

leaf can discolor or fade.

 

 

 

Crystal

Yes

Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing.

 

 

Some types of leaded crystal can etch with repeated washing.

 

 

 

Gold

No

Gold-colored flatware will discolor.

 

 

 

Glass

Yes

Milk glass material yellows with repeated dishwasher washing.

 

 

 

Hollow-Handle Knives

No

Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with adhesives

 

 

which can loosen if washed in the dishwasher.

 

 

 

Pewter, Brass, Bronze, and

No

High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the finish.

Copper

 

 

 

 

 

Disposable Plastics

No

Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents.

 

 

 

Plastics

Yes

Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing.

 

 

Plastic items may vary in their ability to withstand high temperatures

 

 

and detergents. It is recommended that lightweight items such as lids

 

 

and butter dishes be placed in the upper rack only. Sturdy items such

 

 

as coolers and high-chair trays may be placed in the lower rack.

 

 

When washing plastic items in the lower rack, it is recommended not

 

 

to use the Heated Dry option.

 

 

 

Stainless Steel

Yes

Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with

 

 

food containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can

 

 

damage finish.

 

 

 

Sterling Silver or Silver

Yes

Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with

Plate

 

food containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and

 

 

seafood) can damage finish.

 

 

 

Tin

No

Not recommended.

 

 

 

Wooden Ware

No

Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer’s instructions before

 

 

washing. Untreated wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.

 

 

 

Large Casserole Section

Yes

There may be certain casserole dishes that may not fit in front of the

 

 

TurboZone™ (on some models) feature in the back of the lower dish

 

 

rack. Adjust the tines as necessary to load the large dishes.

 

 

 

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Kenmore 665.1301 manual Washing Special Items, Material Dishwasher Safe? Comments, Yes

665.1301 specifications

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