Special Items ...............................................Care
Knowing what can and cannot be washed in your dish-wash one small item for several washes before attempt-
washer is important. Most tableware, cookware and sil- ing to wash an entire set.
verware can be washed safelyin your dishwasher. If you Note: It is the user's responsibility to determine if]have anydoubtsabout an item,check withthemanufac-
turer.If you cannotreachthe manufacturer,simply test-dishware shouldbe washed in adishwasher.I
Material Dishwasher Safe? S pecial Information
Yes,except anodized High water temperature and detergents may affect finish. Checkcleaning
Aluminum aluminumand some instructions.
cookware.
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Cast Iron No Seasoning will be removed, andiron will rust.
No, if antique or hand- Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Antique
China/painted china, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leafmay discolor. If
Stoneware Otherwise, check with in doubt,testwash asmall item forseveralweeks before washing entire set.
manufacturer.
No, if antique or light- Alwayscheck manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Sometypes
weight delicate crystal, of leaded crystalmay etch withrepeated washings. Ifin doubt, testwash a
Crystal Otherwise, check with small itemfor several weeks before washingan entire set.
manufacturer.
Glass Yes,except milkglass. Milkglass will yellow withrepeated dishwasher washing.
Gold- No Willdiscolor.
Plated
Flatware
Pewter No Highwater temperature and detergents may discolor or pitfinish.
DisposableNo Cannotwithstandhigh water temperaturesand detergents.
Plasties
Yes,top rack Alwayscheck manufacturer'srecommendation beforewashing. Plastics vary
Plastics (If labeled "dishwash-intheir capacityto withstand high water temperaturesand detergents.
ersafe")
Yes Runa Rinse & Hold Cycle if not washingimmediately. Prolonged contact
Stainless with foods containing salt,vinegar,milk products or fruitjuice coulddamage
Steel finish.
No, if has commercial Always check manufacturer'srecommendation beforewashing. Runa Rinse
Sterling "darkening". &Hold Cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food con-
Silver or Otherwise, check with rainingsalt, acid orsulfide (eggs, mayonnaise andseafood) could damagefin-
Silverplate manufacturer, ish.Commercial "darkening"may be removed bydetergent.
Tin No
Wooden No Alwayscheck manufacturer's recommendationbefore washing. Wood may
Items warp, crackor discolor.
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