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If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with
the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Aluminum Yes
High water temperature and detergents
can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
Disposable No
Aluminum Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans
in the dishwasher. These might shift
during washing and transfer black marks
to dishes and other items.
Bottles and Cans No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels
attached with glue can loosen and clog
the spray arms or pump and reduce
washing performance.
Cast Iron No
Seasoning will be removed and iron will
rust.
China/ Yes
Stoneware Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing.
Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze
patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor
or fade.
Crystal Yes
Check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded
crystal can etch with repeated washing,
Gold No
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass Yes
Milk glass yellows with repeated
dishwasher washing.
Hollow-Handle No
Knives Handles of some knives are attached to
the blade with adhesives which can
loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter, Brass, No
Bronze High water temperatures and detergent
can discolor or pit the finish.
Disposable No
Plastics Cannot withstand high water
temperatures and detergents.
Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Plastics Yes
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing.
Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand
high temperatures and detergents, Load
plastics in top rack only.
Stainless Steel Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, vinegar, miJk products, or
fruit juice can damage finish.
Sterling Silver or Yes
Silver Plate Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately, Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs,
mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage
finish.
Tin No
Can rust.
Wooden Ware No
Wash by hand. Always check
manufacturer's instructions before
washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.
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