Whirlpool DUSOOXR manual Special tips on dishwasher use, Dishwasher care & cleaning

Special tips on dishwasher use

Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it wos designed to do. Some ltems are not dishwasher sate or may require special care.

Read these special tips for the following items:

hUUilWlTl: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to mineruls in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent. Colored aluminum may fade.

TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher ovoid 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 chino 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 doily in the dishwasher for several weeks, Then compare it with the rest of the set to see if COlOrS hove changed.

CQ’Std and decorative @asses: Crystal con break from sudden exposure to high

water temperature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on gloss will fade in time when washed in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Delicate, anttque items should not be washed in the dishwasher. Load COrefUlly in top rack only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the bottom rock 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 0 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 con be removed with silver polish.

Cast iron UteUSils: The seasoned finish will be removed in the dishwasher. Rusting will result.

TIPS: Wash by hand. To re-season, coot with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an hour or two.

PhStiCS: Many plastics will hove “Dishwasher Safe” written on them. Some PiUStiCS ore heat sensitive and may melt or warp.

TIPS: If in doubt, try one piece. Place in upper rock only. AIR DRY option provides additional protection.

Non-stick fmish utensils: Most con be washed in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Follow manufacturers’ suggestions.

Wood: Many wooden items will crock and warp or lose their finish.

TIPS: Do not wash cutting boards, wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden han- dies in the dishwasher.

Pewter 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	sofi	damp	cloth	or sponge
and o mild		detergent		is all	that	is necessary,		in most	cases,
to keep	the	outside	of	your	dishwasher		nice	looking	and
Clean.	lntertor - Hard			water	minerals		may	cause a

white film to build-up on the inside surfaces,

eSFW.Aily just beneath the door area. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning

the dishwasher interior. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dlshwasher detergent because

it may cause foaming or sudslng.