KitchenAid KUDH24SE manual Material Dishwasher SAFE?, EXCEPTIONSISPEClAL, Information

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If you have any doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.

MATERIAL		DISHWASHER SAFE?	EXCEPTIONSISPEClAL	INFORMATION
Aluminum		Yes	High water temperature and detergents may affect
			finish of anodized aluminum. All aluminum will
"_			darken when washed in the dishwasher. This
			does not affect pan performance.
Disposable		No	Do not wash throw-away	aluminum pans in the
Aluminum			dishwasher. These might shift during washing and
			transfer black marks to dishes and other items.
Bottles and		No	Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached
Cans			with glue can loosen in your dishwasher, clog
			spray arms or the pump, and will reduce washing
			performance.
Cast Iron		No	Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
China/		Yes	Always check manufacturer'srecommendations
Stoneware			before washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-
			the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf can
			discolor or fade.
Crystal		Yes	Always check manufacturer'srecommendations
			before washing. Some types of leaded crystal can
			etch with repeated washings.
Gold		No	Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass		Yes	Milk glass will yellow with repeated washings.
Hollow-		No	Handles of some knives are attached to the blade
Handle			with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the
Knives			dishwasher.
Pewter, Brass,		No	High water temperatures and detergent can
and Bronze			discolor or pit finish.
Plastics		Yes	Always check manufacturer'srecommendations
			before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
			withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
			Load plastics in top rack only.
Disposable		No	Cannot withstand high water temperatures and
Plastics			detergents.
Stainless		Yes	Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately.
Steel		....	Prolonged contact with food containingsalt, vinegar,
			milk products, or fruitjuice could damage finish.
Sterling	Silver	Yes	Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immedi-
or Silver	Plate		ately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt,
			acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood)
			can damage finish.
Tin		No	Can rust.
Wooden	Ware	No	Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer's
			recommendations before washing. Untreated
			wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.