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WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY
IN YOUR DISHWASHER
Usually
Material Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions
Aluminum YES Some colored anodized Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by
aluminum can fade. scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.
China/ YES Antique, metal-trimmed, If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash
Stoneware hand-painted or over-the-glaze one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the
patterns fade. Gold leaf rest of the set.
will discolor.
Crystal YES Antique, metal-trimmed or Load securely to prevent movement. Check your
hand-painted patterns fade. manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.
Gold leaf will discolor.
Non-dishwasher
NO Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher
items—such and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.
Glass YES
Iron NO Iron will rust.
Pewter NO Pewter tarnishes.
Plastics YES If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in
the top rack before dishwashing an entire set.
Stainless steel YES Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acidic foods
can stain if left on.
Sterling silver YES Don’t put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acidic foods can
and silver plate basket with stainless steel. stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove
Contact between metals can black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to
damage silver. avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.
Don’t wash copper utensils in
the same load. Silver may get a
brown film.
Adhesive used to attach some
hollow-handle knives can loosen.
Non-stick YES After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
coatings vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.
Tin NO Tin can rust.
Wood NO Wood can warp, crack or lose
its finish with any type of washing.
Add dishes any time during the RINSE & HOLD
cycle. With other wash cycles, you can add dishes
at any time BEFORE the main detergent wash portion
of the cycle.
However, opening the door during any cycle
lessens cleaning power. So try to load everything
at the beginning.
Here’s how to add a forgotten dish:
1. Push the door latch to the left. Washing will stop.
2. Wait a few seconds until the water calms. Then
open the door. WARNING: Hot vapor may rise
from opened door.
3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.
4. Close the door and push the latch to the far right.
When the door is locked, washing will continue.
Forget a dish? Here’s when you can add it: