Whirlpool DU5503XL manual Special tips on dishwasher use, Crystal

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. sate 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 dlshwasher avold placlng 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 theshortest washing cycle (see page9 )

Hand-painted, metal-trimmed, and antique chlna may fade due to hot water and detergent. Test one piece by washing It dally in the dishwasher for several weeks Then compare tt 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

pron<s

- 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

shortestwashingcycle(see

page9).

Delicate,

antique

items

should

be

hand washed

Flat ware: 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 flnlshes may be

removed by the dishwasher detergent Wash by hand A film may form on sterling sliver 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	WIII 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		suggesttons.

Wood: Many wooden Items will warp or lose their ftnlsh Do not wash cutting boards, wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden handles rn the dishwasher

Pewter	or	peu.ter-like		materials:		May streak,
discolor.	and pit	To keep	pewter	at Its very best. hand		wash	with	mtld
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 dlshwasher 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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