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Special tips on dishwasher use
Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do.
Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care.
Read these special tips for the following items:
.~UIlIinUIn:
Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in
the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent. Colored aluminum may fade.
TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher avoid placing directly in front of detergent dispenser where
it could be sprinkled with undissolved detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and discoloration.
Follow utensil manufacturers’ cleaning instructions.
China:
Hand-painted, metal-trimmed, and antique china fade due to high water temperatures
and alkaline detergent solution In the dishwasher. NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be
washed in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Load china carefully. Do not allow pieces to touch each other. Test one piece by washing it
daily in the dishwasher for several weeks. Then compare it with the rest of the set to see if colors
have changed
Crystal and decorative glasses:
Crystal can break from sudden
exposure to high water
temperature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass will fade in time when washed in the
dishwasher NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Load crystal carefully in top rack only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the bottom rack
f0 reduce amount of force of water spray reaching glassware from lower
spray arm. Use the
shortest cyc:le
Flafiyare: Salty and acidrc foods may tarnish silver and Stainless flatware if allowed to remain On
the utensils. A film
may
form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher. This film is
caused by a redction of silver with chlorine in the detergent. Gold flatware is
not
dishwasher safe.
The adhesive used in some flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant, Causing the handles to
come off in the dishwasher. Wash by hand.
Tips: Rinse fiat-ware as soon as possible, especially if it is not to be washed right away. Dishwasher
detergent Flay
remove antique finishes, Wash by hand.Tarnish and film build-up can be removed
with silver polish.
Cast irOn utensils: The seasoned finish will be removed in the dishwasher. Rusting will result.
Tips: Wash by hand To re-season, coat with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an hour or two.
Plastics: M my plastics WIII have “Dishwasher Safe” written on them. SOme plaStiCS are heat
sensitive and rrzy melt or warp.
TIPS: If rn ooubt, try one prece. Place in upper rack only. AIR DRY option provides additional
protectron
Non-stick finish
utensils:
Most can be washed In the dishwasher.
TIPS: Follov. manufacturers’ suggestions.
Wood: Many wooden items will crack and warp or lose their finish.
TIPS: Do not wash cutting boards, wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden handles in the
dishwasher.
Pewter or pewter-like materials:
May streak, discolor, and pit.
TIPS: To kec,o pewter at its very best, hand wash with mild detergent.
Dishwasher care & cleaning:
Exterior: Regular use of a
soft
damp cloth or sponge and Cl mild
detergent
is alt that is necessary, in
mOSt cases, to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean.
Interior: Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build-up on the inside surfaces,especialfy just
beneath the door area. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the dishwasher interior, Do not use any
type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it may cause
foaming
or
sudsing.
Remove and Clean the OVerflOW protector float whenever the inside of the dishwasher is cleaned,
Replace the floot after cleaning. Never try to run the dishwasher without the float in
place. Flooding
could occur.