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
Material | Dishwasher Safe?/Comments |
Pewter, Brass, No
Bronze
High water temperatures and
detergent can discolor or pit the finish.
Disposable No
PlasticsCannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
PlasticsYes
Always check manufacturer's recommendations before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high temperatures and detergents. Load plastics in top rack only.
Stainless Steel Yes
shift during washing and transfer black marks to dishes and other
items.
Bottles and No
Cans
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.
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 immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage finish.
China/Yes
Stoneware Always check manufacturer's recommendations before washing. Antique,
CrystalYes
Check manufacturer's recommendations before washing. Some types of leaded crystal can etch with repeated washing.
GoldNo
Glass | Yes |
| Milk glass yellows with repeated |
| dishwasher washing. |
No | |
Knives | Handles of some knives are attached |
| to the blade with adhesives which |
| can loosen if washed in the |
| dishwasher. |
TinNo
Can rust.
Wooden Ware No
Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer's instructions before
washing. Untreated wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.
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