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Washing Recommendations
Most household dishes such as plates, saucepans, and flatware are
dishwasher safe. If you are unsure, check the manufacturer’s
recommendations before washing. You are responsible for what is
washed in the dishwasher.
Washing Recommendations
Materials Diswasher safe? Comments
Knives Yes Position knives in large items tray
so that blades are not touching.
Knives may become dull if the
blades contact other items.
Non-stick
coatings
Not
recommended
Coating may wear off with repeated
washing.
Pewter/
brass/
bronze
Not
recommended
Pewter, brass, and bronze may
tarnish or pit.
Plastic Yes
Disposable plastic cannot withstand
high water temperature or
dishwasher detergent.
Stainless
steel
Yes
Rinse stainless steel items if they
will not be washed immediately.
Prolonged contact with salty or
acidic foods will stain. Position
stainless steel pieces so they do not
contact dissimilar metals.
Silver/
silverplate
Yes Rinse silver/silverplate items if they
will not be washed immediately.
Prolonged contact with salty or
acidic foods and foods containing
sulfur will stain. Position stainless
steel pieces so they do not contact
dissimilar metals.
Tin Not
recommended
Tin may rust.
Wood Not
recommended
Wash wood items by hand. Wood
may warp, crack, or lose its shape
or finish in the dishwasher.
Materials Diswasher safe? Comments
Aluminum Yes
exceptions:
anodized and
disposable
aluminum
Anodized aluminum may fade or
darken. Disposable aluminum may
contact other dishes and cause dark
spots.
Cast iron Not
recommended
Seasoning will be removed and the
cast iron will rust.
China/
stoneware
Yes
exceptions:
antique, hand-
painted, or
gold leaf
China without decoration or with
glaze covered patterns is usually
dishwasher safe. Antique, hand-
painted and gold-leaf China may
discolor or fade.
Crystal Yes
exceptions:
antique, some
lead crystal
Position crystal so that it will not fall
over or knock against other dishes.
Some types of lead crystal may etch
in dishwasher.
Flatware
with
glued
handles
Not
recommended
Certain adhesives may loosen and
cause the handles to come off.
Glass Yes
exceptions:
milk glass
(not
recommended)
Milk glass may discolor with
repeated washing.
Gold-
plated
flatware
Not
recommended
Gold-plated flatware may discolor.