Washing Special Items
If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum | Yes | High | water temperature and | detergents | can pit | |||||||||
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Bottles | No | Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached | ||||||||||||
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| with | glue | can | loosen | in your | dishwasher. | Loose | |||||
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Cast | Iron | No | Seasonina | will | be | removed | and iron | will | rust. | |||||
China/ | Yes | Always | check | manufacturer’s | recommendations | |||||||||
Stoneware |
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Crystal | Yes | Always | check | manufacturer’s | recommendations | |||||||||
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Gold |
| No | flatware | will | discolor. |
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Glass | Yes | Milk | glass | will | yellow | with | repeated | dishwasher | ||||||
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Hollow-No
Handle
Knives
PewterNo
Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit finish.
DisposableNo Plastics
PlasticsYes
StainlessYes Steel
SterlingYes Silver or
Silver Plate
Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and deter- gents. Load plastics in top rack only.
Run the Rinse/Wash Later cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage finish.
Run the Rinse/Wash Later cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayon- naise, and seafood) can damaae finish.
TinNo
WoodenNo Ware
Can rust.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing. Untreated wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.
