USING YOUR DISHWASHER
Special tips on dishwasher use
If you have any cioubts about a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufacturer to
see if it is dishwasher-safe.
NOTE: K is the user’s responsibility to determine if dishware should be washed in a dish
washer.
Material Dishwasher-Safe?
Exceptions/Speclal Information
Aluminum Yes
High water temperature arxl detergents may affect finish
of arxxlized aluminum.
Bottles and
Cans
No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached with
glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose labels and
glue can clog spray arms or the pump arid will reduce
washing performance.
Cast Iron
No
Seasoning will be removed and iron will mst.
China/
Stoneware
Yes
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before
washing. Antique, hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns may fade. Gold leaf may 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-
Handle
Knives
No Handles of some knives are attached to the blade
with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the
dishwasher.
Pewter
No High water temperatures and detergent may discolor or
pit finish.
Disposable
Plastics
No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and deter
gents.
Plastics
Yes
Always check manufacturer's recommendations before
washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high
water temperatures and detergents.
Stainless
Steel
Yes Run a Rinse & Hold cycle (if available) if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing
salt, vinegar, milk products or fruit juice could damage
finish.
Sterling
Silver or
Silver Plate
Yes Run a Rinse & Hold cycle (if available) if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing
salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood)
could damage finish.
Tin
No
May rust.
Wooden
ware
No
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before
washing. Untreated wood may warp, crack or lose its
finish.
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