Kenmore 665.1728, 665.1628 Washing Special Items, Material Dishwasher, Stainless Steel, Yes

The overfill protection float (in the front right corner of the dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be in place for the dishwasher to operate.

Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector from moving up or down.

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?/Oomments

AluminumYes

Material	Dishwasher	Safe?/Comments
Hollow-Handle	No
Knives	Handles of some		knives	are attached to
	the blade with adhesives which can
	loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter, Brass,	No
Bronze	High water temperatures			and detergent
	can discolor or pit the finish.
Disposable	No
Plastics	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 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 the air dry option be

High water temperature and detergents can affect finish of anodized aluminum.

	used.
Stainless Steel	Yes

Disposable

Aluminum

Bottles and Cans

No

Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans in the dishwasher. These might shift during washing and transfer black marks to dishes and other items.

No

Sterling Silver or Silver Plate

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

	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.
	Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze
	patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor
	or fade.
Crystal	Yes
	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.

Tin

Wooden Ware

immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage finish.

No

Can rust.

No

Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer's instructions before

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

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