Whirlpool DU9700XT manual Special tips on dishwasher use, Non-stickfinish UteUSilS

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:

.&lIUiUUIU:	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.

CryStd and decorative glaSSt!S: 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 srlver 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 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

Cast irOIl 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.

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 UteUSilS:	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.

PC!WtC!I’ Or pewter-likemateriak May streak, drscolor, and pit,

TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best, hand wash with mild deterqent.

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 interror. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because

it may cause foaming or sudsing.

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