Washing Special Items
If you have any do&s | about washing | a particular | item, check with | the | manufacturer to see if | |||||
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MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION | ||||||||||
Aluminum | Yes | High | water | temperature | and | detergents | can pit | |||
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| finish | of anodized | aluminum. |
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Bottles | No | Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached | ||||||||
and Cans |
| with | glue can | loosen in your | dishwasher. | Loose | ||||
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| labels and glue can clog spray arm or the pump | ||||||||
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Cast iron | No | Seasoning | will | he | removed | and iron will | rust. | |||
China/ | Yes | Always | check | manufacturer’s | recommendations | |||||
Stoneware |
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| discolor | or fade. |
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Crystal | Yes | Always | check | manufacturer’s | recommendations | |||||
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GoldNo
GlassYes
Hoiiow-No
Handle
Knives
PewterNo
DisposableNo Plastics
PiastksYes
StainlessYes Steel
SterlingYes Silver or
Silver Piate
TinNo
WoodenNo Ware
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Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.
Handles of some knives are attached to the bhde with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit finish.
Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and deter- gents. Load plastics in top rack only.
Run the RINSE 8 HOLD cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage finish.
Run the RINSE 8 HOLD cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid, or sulfiie (eggs, mayon- naise, and seafood) can damage finish.
Can rust.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing. Untreated wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.
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