During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries your dishes.
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IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. DO not touch the vent during drying.
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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?/Comments |
AluminumYes
Material | Dishwasher | Safe?/Comments |
China/ | Yes |
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Stoneware | Always check | manufacturer's |
| recommendations before washing. | |
| Antique, | |
| patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor | |
| or fade. |
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CrystalYes
Check manufacturer's recommendations before washing. Some types of leaded crystal can etch with repeated washing.
Gold |
| No |
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Glass |
| Yes |
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| Milk glass yellows with repeated | ||||
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| dishwasher | washing. |
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No |
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Knives |
| Handles of some | knives | are attached to | ||
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| the blade with adhesives which can | ||||
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| loosen if washed in the dishwasher. | ||||
Pewter, | Brass, | No |
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Bronze |
| High water | temperatures | and detergent | ||
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| can discolor or pit the finish. | ||||
Disposable | No |
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Plastics |
| Cannot withstand | high water | |||
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| temperatures | and | detergents. | ||
Plastics |
| Yes |
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| Always check | manufacturer's | |||
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| recommendations | before | washing. | ||
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| Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand | ||||
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| high temperatures and detergents. Load | ||||
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| plastics in top rack only. |
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Stainless | Steel | Yes |
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Disposable
Aluminum
Bottles and Cans
Cast Iron
High water temperature and detergents can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
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
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached with glue can loosen and clog the spray arms or pump and reduce washing performance.
No
Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
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| Run a rinse cycle if not washing |
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| immediately. Prolonged contact with food |
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| containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or |
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| fruit juice can damage finish. |
Sterling | Silver or | Yes |
Silver Plate | Run a rinse cycle if not washing | |
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| immediately. Prolonged contact with food |
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| containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, |
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| mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage |
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| finish. |
Tin |
| No |
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| Can rust. |
Wooden | Ware | No |
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| Wash by hand. Always check |
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| manufacturer's instructions before |
washing. Untreated wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.
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