Whirlpool DU7770XS manual Special tips on dishwasher use, and decorative gasses

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:

hllUillUIU:	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 drrectly 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 gasses:

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.

FlZitWalE

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

iroll

UteUSilS:

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.

PklStiCS:

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 u&!nSilS:	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 Of pewter-like materials: May streak, discolor, and pit.

TIPS: To keep bewter at its verv best, hand wash with mild deteraent.

Dishwasher care & cleaning:

Exterior - Regular use of a soft 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 ciean. Interior - Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build-up on the inside surfaces,

especrally 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.