Whirlpool DU4500XM manual Special tips on dishwasher use

Special tips on dishwasher use

Remember, use your dishwasher Some items are not dishwasher Read these special tips.

only for the job it was designed to do. safe or may require special care.

Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to the minerals in the water and the alkalin- ity of the dishwasher detergent. 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.

Colored	aluminum:	Colored aluminum may fade.
Follow utensil	manufacturers’	cleaning instructions.

China: Load carefully. Do not allow pieces to touch each other. Use the shortest washing cycle [see page9 ),

Hand-painted, metal-trimmed, and antique china may fade due to hot water and detergent. lest 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. Delicate, antique items should be hand washed.

Crystal

and glasses:

Load

carefully

in top

rack

only.

Load

between

prongs-not

over

them

-to

help prevent

bumping

and

chipping.

Load

a few

larger

items

in the bottom

rack

to

reduce

amount

and

force of

water

spray reaching

glassware

from

the

bot-

tom

spray

arm.

Use

the

shortestwashing

cycle(see

page9).

Delicate,

antique

items

should

be

hand washed.

Flatware: Salty and acidic foods may tarnish silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain on the utensils. Rinse flatware

as soon as possible especially if it is not to be washed right away. Clean tarnished items with silver polish. Antique finishes may be removed by the dishwasher detergent. Wash by hand. A film may form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher.

This film is caused by a reaction of silver with chlorine in the deter- gent. It can be removed with silver polish. Gold flatware is not dish- washer safe.

Cast	iron	utensils:	The	seasoned	finish will be re-
moved	in the	dishwasher.	Rusting will	result.	Wash by hand. To

re-season, coat with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an hour ortwo.

Plastics:	Place	in upper rack	only. Many	plastics	will have
“Dishwasher Safe” written on them. If in doubt, try one piece.
Non-stick	finish	Utensils:	Most	can be	washed in
the dishwasher.	Follow manufacturers’		suggestions.

Wood: Many wooden items will warp or lose their finish. Do not wash cutting boards, wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden handles in the dishwasher.

Pewter or pewter-like materials: Maystreak,

discolor, and pit. To keep pewter at its very best, hand wash with mild detergent.

Dishwasher	care	& cleaning:	Regular	use of a
soft damp cloth	or sponge	and a mild detergent	is all that	is neces-

sary, in most cases, to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean. Prolonged use of hard water may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces. If needed, clean inside with dishwasher detergent and water.

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