Washi Specia!
If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
MATERIAL | DISHWASHER SAFE? | EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL |
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Aluminum | Yes | High water | temperature | and detergents | can pit | ||||||||
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Bottles |
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Cast Iron | No | Seasoning | will be removed | and | iron will rust. | ||||||||
China/ |
| Yes | Always | check | manufacturer's recommendations | ||||||||
Stoneware |
| before washing. Antique, |
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Crystal |
| Yes | Always | check | manufacturer's recommendations | ||||||||
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Gold |
| No | flatware will | discolor. |
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Glass |
| Yes | Milk glass will yellow with | repeated dishwasher | |||||||||
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Hollow- |
| No | Handles | of some | knives | are | attached | to the | |||||
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Pewter |
| No | High water | temperatures | and detergent | can | |||||||
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Disposable | No | Cannot | withstand | high water temperatures and | |||||||||
Plastics |
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Plastics | Yes | Always | check | manufacturer's recommendations | |||||||||
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Stainless | Yes | Run the | Rinse/Wash Later cycle | if not washing | |||||||||
Steel |
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Sterling | Yes | Run the | Rinse/Wash Later cycle | if not washing | |||||||||
Silver | or |
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Silver | Plate |
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Tin |
| No | Can rust. |
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Wooden | No | Always | check | manufacturer's recommendations | |||||||||
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