Whirlpool 980 Series Dishwasher User Manual


 
Washing Special Items
If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the
manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum
Yes
High water temperature and detergents can pit
finish of anodized 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
and will reduce washing performance.
Cast iron No
Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
China/
Stoneware
Yes
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations
before washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-
the-glaze patterns may fade. GoM leaf can
discolor or fade.
Crystal
Yes
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded crystal
can 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 can
discolor or pit finish.
Disposable
Plastics
No
Cannot withstand high water temperatures
and detergents.
Plastics
Yes
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations
before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high water temperatures and deter-
gents. Load plastics in top rack only.
Stalnless
steel
Yes
Run the RINSE/WASH LATER cycle if not
washing immediately. Prolonged contact with
food containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or
fruit juice can damage finish.
Sterling Silver
or Silvk Plate
Yes
Run the RlNSEMlASH LATER cycle if not
washing immediately. Prolonged contact with
food containing salt, acid, or sulftie (eggs,
mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage finish.
Tin
No
Can rust.
Wooden Ware No
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations
before washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack. or lose its finish.
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