Whirlpool DU8300XT manual Special tips on dishwasher use, and decorative &3SSeS, Non-stick

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:

AhUlliUUlU:	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 fade due to high water temperatures

and alkaline detergent solution in the dishwasher. NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Load china 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.

crySki

and decorative &3SSeS:

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.

NOTE:

Delicate,

antique

items

should

not

be

washed

in the

dishwasher.

TIPS: Load crystal 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 plute 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 notto be washed right away. Dishwasher detergent may remove antique finishes. Wash by hand.Tarnish and film build-up can be removed with silver polish.

&St irOll UteUSik 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 ortwo.

PlaStiCS:	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 UteUdS:	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 handles in the dishwasher.

Pewter or petier-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 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
clean. Interior - Hard water minerals may 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
_..						. .	. .
aishwasner					aetergent		because
it may		cause				foaming	or sudsing.