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Loading the
Dishwasher
D ishware material
L o a d i n g t h e D i s h w a s h e r
Before using your dishwasher
Note:
for the first time, check the
information in this section. Some
items are not dishwasher-safe and
should be hand washed; others
require special loading.
Recommended
Aluminum
Colored anodized aluminum
may fade over time.
Minerals in your water may
cause the aluminum to
darken or spot. This can
usually be removed with a
soap-filled steel wool pad.
China, Crystal,
Some hand-painted utensils
Stoneware
may discolor, fade or spot.
Hand wash these utensils.
Position fragile glassware so
that it will not topple over or
come in contact with other
utensils during the wash
cycle.
Glass
Make sure to use
dishwasher-safe glass. Milk
glass may discolor or
become yellow.
Non-stick
Apply a light coating of
Coatings
vegetable oil to non-stick
surfaces after drying.
Plastics
Make sure the plasticware is
dishwasher-safe.
Stainless Steel,
Load these so they do not
Sterling Silver
come in contact with other
and Silver
metals, stainless steel
Plates
dishwasher tub walls or the
inner door.
Loading the Dishwasher en-us
Not Recommended
Acrylic
Crazing or small cracks
throughout the acrylic, may
occur.
Adhesive-
Adhesives that join
Joined Pieces
materials such as plastic,
wood, bone, steel, copper,
tin, etc. may loosen.
Bone-Handled
Handles may separate.
Utensils
Iron
Iron will rust. Hand wash
and dry immediately.
Non-Dishware
Your dishwasher is intended
Items
for use in cleaning ONLY
standard household
dishware and kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass,
These items will tarnish.
Bronze
Hand wash and dry
immediately.
Tin
Tin will stain. Hand wash
and dry immediately.
Wood
Wooden bowls, wooden
utensils and utensils with
wooden handles can crack,
warp and lose their finish.
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