Whirlpool TUD2000, TUD7000, TUD3000, TUD5000 warranty Special tips on dishwasher use

Special tips on dishwasher use

If you have any doubts about a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.

NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if dishware should be washed in a dishwasher.

Material Dishwasher Safe? Exceptions/Special Information

Aluminum

YeS

High

water

temperature

and

detergents

may

affect

finish

of anodized

aluminum.

Bottles

and

No

Wash

bottles

and cans by hand. Labels attached

with

Cans

glue

can

loosen

in your

dishwasher.

Loose

labels

and

glue can clog spray arm(s) or the pump and will reduce

washing

performance.

Cast Iron

1

No

1 Seasoning

will

be removed

and

iron

will

rust.

China/

Yes

Always

check

manufacturer’s

recommendations

before

Stoneware

washing. Antique, hand-painted

or over-the-glaze

oatterns mav fade. Gold leaf mav discolor or fade.

Crystal

Yes

Always

check

manufacturer’s

recommendations

before

washing. Some types of leaded crystal may etch with

repeated

washings.

Gold

No

Gold-colored

flatware

will

discolor.

Glass

Yes

Milk

glass

will

yellow

with

repeated

dishwasher

washing.

Hollow-

No

Handles

of some

knives

are

attached

to the

blade

Handle

with

adhesives

which

may

loosen if washed

in the

Knives

dishwasher.

Pewter

No

High

water

temperatures

and

detergent

may

discolor

or pit finish.

Disposable

No

Cannot

withstand

high water

temperatures

and

Plastics

deteraents.

Plastics

Yes

Always

check

manufacturer’s

recommendations

I

I before

washing.

Plastics

vary

in their

capacity to

withstand high-water temperatures and detergents.

Stainless

Yes

Run

a Rinse

& Hold

cycle

(if available)

if not

washing

Steel

immediately.

Prolonged

contact

with

food containing

1salt, vinegar, milk products or fruit juice could damage

1finish.

Sterling

Yes

Run

a Rinse

& Hold

cycle

(if available)

if not

washing

Silver

or

immediately.

Prolonged

contact

with

food containing

Silver

Plate

salt,

acid

or sulfide (eggs,

mayonnaise

and

seafood)

couM

damage

finish.

Tin

No

Mav

rust.

Wooden

No

Always

check

manufacturer’s

recommendations

Ware

before

washing.

Untreated

wood

may

warp,

crack or

I

lose

its finish.

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