Whirlpool 927 Series, 935 Series, 930 Series warranty Washing Special Items

Washing Special Items

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

INFORMATION

Aluminum

Yes

High

water

temperature

and

detergents

can

pit

finish

of anodized

aluminum.

Bottles

No

Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached

and Cans

with

glue can

loosen

in your

dishwasher.

Loose

labels and glue can 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’s

recommendations

Stoneware

before washing.

Antique,

hand-painted,

or over-

the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf can

discolor

or fade.

Crystal

Yes

Always

check

manufacturer’s

recommendations

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 dishwasher

washing.

Hollow-

No

Handles

of some

knives

are

attached

to the

Handle

blade with

adhesives

which

may

loosen

if

Knives

washed

in the

dishwasher.

Pewter

No

High

water

temperatures

and detergent

can

discolor

or

pit

finish.

Disposable

No

Cannot

withstand

high water

temperatures

and

Plastics

detergents.

Plastics

Yes

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.

Stainless

Yes

Run the

Rinse/Wash

Later

cycle

if not washing

Steel

immediately.

Prolonged

contact

with

food

containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit

juice

can damage finish.

Sterling

Yes

Run the

Rinse/Wash

Later

cycle

if not washing

Silver

or

immediately.

Prolonged

contact

with

food

Silver

Plate

containing

salt, acid,

or

sulfide (eggs,

mayon-

naise, and seafood) can damage finish.

Tin

No

Can

rust.

Wooden

No

Always

check

manufacturer’s

recommendations

Ware

before washing.

Untreated

wood

can warp,

crack,

or lose

its

finish.

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