Kenmore 665.1622 manual Washing Special Items, Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments, Yes

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	No
Aluminum	Do not wash	throwaway	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 spray arms or pump and reduce
	washing performance.
Cast Iron	No
	Seasoning will be removed, and iron will
	rust.
China/	Yes
Stoneware	Always check	manufacturer's
	recommendations before		washing.

Material

Pewter, Brass,

Bronze

Disposable

Plastics

Plastics

Stainless Steel

Dishwasher Safe?/Comments

No

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

No

Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents.

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 light 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 that an air dry be used.

Yes

	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 yellows with repeated
	dishwasher washing.

Sterling Silver or Silver Plate

Tin

Wooden Ware

Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage finish.

Yes

Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage finish.

No

Can rust.

No

Hollow-Handle	No
Knives	Handles of some knives are attached to

the blade with adhesives which can loosen if washed in the dishwasher.

Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer's instructions before

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

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