Whirlpool DU4000XR manual Special tips on dishwasher use, Dishwasher care & cleaning

Special tips on dishwasher use

Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do. Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care.

Read these special tips for the following items:

hUlliUUlTl:	Aluminum	loses its bright, shiny appearance	and	darkens	in color	due to
minerals	in the water and	the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent.		Colored	aluminum	may
fade

TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher avoid placing directly in front of detergent dispenser where it could be sprinkled with undissolved detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and

discoloration Follow utensil manufacturers’ Cleaning inStrUCtiOnS.

China: Hand-painted, metal-trimmed, and antique china may fade due to high water temperatures and alkaline detergent solution in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Delicate, antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher. Load carefully. Do not allow pieces to touch each other. Test one piece by washing it daily in the dishwasher for several weeks. Then compare it with the rest of the set to see if colors have changed

crystal and decorative glasses: Crystal can break from sudden exposure to high

water temperature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass will fade in time when washed in the dishwasher

TIPS: Delicate, antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher. Load carefully in top rack only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the bottom rack to reduce amount of force of water spray reaching glassware from lower spray arm. Use the shortest cycle.

Flatware: Salty and acidic foods may tarnish silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain on the utensils. A film may form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed in a

dishwasher

This film is

caused

by

reaction

of

silver with

chlorine

in the

detergent.

Gold

flatware

is not

dishwasher

safe.

TIPS: Rinse

flatware

as

soon

as

possible,

especially

if it is not to

be

washed

right

away.

Dishwasher

detergent

may

remove

antique

finishes.

Wash

by

hand.

Tarnish and

film

build-up can be removed with silver polish.

Cast

irOIl

UtCUSik:

The

seasoned

finish

will be

removed

in

the

dishwasher.

Rusting

will

result.

TIPS: Wash by hand To re-season, coat with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an

hour

or

two.

PhtiCS:

Many plastics

will

have

“Dishwasher Safe”

written

on them.

Some

plastics

are

heat sensitive and may melt or warp

TIPS: If In doubt, try one piece Place in upper rack only. AIR DRY option provides additional protection.

Non-stick finish UtCUSilS:	Most can be washed in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Follow manufacturers’	suggestions

Wood: Many wooden items will crack and warp or lose their finish.

TIPS: Do not wash cutting boards, wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden han- dles in the dishwasher.

Pewter Or pewter-like materials: May streak, discolor, and pit. TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best, hand wash with mild detergent.

Dishwasher care & cleaning:

Exterior - Regular use of a sofi damp cloth or sponge

and a mild detergent is all that is necessary, in most cases, to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean Interior - Hard water minerals rnay cause a white film to build-up on the inside surfaces,

especially just beneath the door area. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the dishwasher interior. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because

it may cause foaming or sudsing.