Whirlpool DU9000XR Special tips on dishwasher use, Crystal, Flatware, Pew’ter Or pewter-like

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:

~UminUm:

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.

Crystal

and

decorative

&XSSeS:

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 plate items washed in a dishwasher. This film is

caused

by

a

reaction

of

silver

with

chlorine

in the

detergent.

Gold flatware

is not

dishwasher

safe.

The adhesive used in some flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant, Causing the handles to come off in the dishwasher. Wash by hand.

TIPS: Rinse

flatware

as

soon

as possible,

especially

it it is not

to be

washed

right

away.

Dkhwasher

detergent

may

removeantiquefinishes.

Wash

by

hand.Tarnish

and

film build-up

can

be removed

with

silver

polish.

Cast

irOn

Utensils:

The seasoned

finish

will

be

removed

in the

dishwasher.

Rusting

will result.

TIPS: Wash

by

hand.To

re-season,coatwith

unsalted

fat and

heat

in a slow

oven

for an

hourortwo.

PhstiCS:

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

utensils:

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.

Pew’ter 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 soft damp cloth or sponge

and

a

mild detergent

is all

that

is necessary,

in most

cases,

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to keep

the

outside

of your

dishwasher

nice

looking

and

T

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

dishwasher

detergent

because

It may

cause

foaming

or sudslng.