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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 | ||
No |
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Knives | Handles of some | knives | are attached to | |
| the blade with adhesives which can | |||
| loosen if washed in the dishwasher. | |||
Pewter, Brass, | No |
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Bronze | High water temperatures | and detergent | ||
| can discolor or pit the finish. | |||
Disposable | No |
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Plastics | Cannot withstand | high | water | |
| temperatures | and | detergents. | |
Plastics | Yes |
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| 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 | |||
| 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, |
| 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 |
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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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