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Special tips on dishwasher use
Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it wos designed to do.
Some ltems are not dishwasher sate or may require special care.
Read these special tips for the following items:
hUUilWlTl:
Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to
mineruls in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent. Colored aluminum may
fade.
TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher ovoid 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 chino may fade due to high water
temperatures and alkaline detergent solution in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Delicate, antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher. Load carefully.
Do not allow pieces to touch each other. Test one piece by washing it doily in the
dishwasher for several weeks, Then compare it with the rest of the set to see if
COlOrS hove
changed.
CQ’Std
and decorative
@asses: Crystal con break from sudden exposure to high
water temperature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on gloss will fade in time when
washed in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Delicate, anttque items should not be washed in the dishwasher. Load
COrefUlly
in
top rack only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the bottom rock to reduce amount of
force of water spray reaching glassware from lower spray arm. Use the shortest
Cycle.
Flatware:
Salty and acidic 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 0
dishwasher. This film is caused by reaction of silver with chlorine in the detergent. Gold
flatware is not dishwasher safe.
TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible, especially if it is not to be washed right away.
Dishwasher detergent may remove antique finishes. Wash by hand. Tarnish and film
build-up con be removed with silver polish.
Cast
iron UteUSils:
The seasoned finish will be removed in the dishwasher. Rusting
will result.
TIPS: Wash by hand. To re-season, coot with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an
hour or two.
PhStiCS:
Many plastics will hove “Dishwasher Safe” written on them. Some
PiUStiCS ore
heat
sensitive and may melt or warp.
TIPS: If in doubt, try one piece. Place in upper rock only. AIR DRY option provides
additional protection.
Non-stick fmish utensils:
Most con be washed in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Follow manufacturers’ suggestions.
Wood:
Many wooden items will crock and warp or lose their finish.
TIPS: Do not wash cutting boards, wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden han-
dies in the dishwasher.
Pewter or pewter-like materials:
May streak, discolor, and pit.
TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best, hand wash with mild detergent.
Dishwasher care & cleaning:
Exterior- Regular use of a sofi damp cloth or sponge
and o mild detergent is all that is necessary, in most cases,
to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and
Clean. lntertor - Hard water minerals may cause a
white film to build-up on the inside surfaces,
eSFW.Aily just beneath the door area.
Wear rubber gloves
when cleaning
the dishwasher interior.
Do not use
any type of cleanser other than
dlshwasher detergent because
it may cause foaming or
sudslng.