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
Alumlnum | Yes | High water temperature and detergents can pit |
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| finish of anodized aluminum. |
Bottles | No | Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached |
and Cans |
| with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose |
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| labels and glue can clog spray arms or the pump |
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| and will reduce washina oerformance. |
Cast Iron | No | Seasonina will be removed and iron will rust. |
ChIna/ | Yes | Always check manufacturer’s recommendations |
Stoneware |
| before washing. Antique, |
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| discolor or fade. |
Crystal | Yes | Always check manufacturer’s recommendations |
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| before washing. Some types of leaded crystal |
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| can etch with repeated washings. |
GoldNo
GlassYes
Hollow-No
Handle
Knives
PewterNo
DlsposableNo Plastics
PlasticsYes
StalnlessYes Steel
SterllngYes Silver or
Sllver Plate
Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.
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.
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 iuice can damaae finish.
Run the Rinse/Wash Later cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food con- taining salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage finish.
Tln | No | Can rust. |
Wooden | No | Always check manufacturer’s recommendations |
Ware |
| before washing. Untreated wood can warp, |
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| crack, or lose its finish. |
