During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at
the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries
your dishes.
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IMPORTANT:
The vapor is hot. DO not touch the vent
during drying.
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The overfill protection
float (in the front right corner of the
dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be
in place for the dishwasher to operate.
Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector
from moving up or down.
WASHING SPECIAL
ITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with
the manufacturer
to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Material
Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Aluminum
Yes
High water temperature and detergents
can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
Disposable
No
Aluminum
Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans
in the dishwasher. These might shift
during washing and transfer black marks
to dishes and other items.
Bottles and Cans
No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels
attached with glue can loosen and clog
the spray arms or pump and reduce
washing performance.
Cast Iron
No
Seasoning
will be removed
and iron will
rust.
Material
Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
China/
Yes
Stoneware
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations
before washing.
Antique, hand-painted,
or over-the-glaze
patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor
or fade.
Crystal
Yes
Check manufacturer's
recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded
crystal can etch with repeated washing.
Gold
No
Gold-colored
flatware will discolor.
Glass
Yes
Milk glass yellows with repeated
dishwasher washing.
Hollow-Handle
No
Knives
Handles of some knives are attached to
the blade with adhesives which can
loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter, Brass,
No
Bronze
High water temperatures
and detergent
can discolor or pit the finish.
Disposable
No
Plastics
Cannot withstand high water
temperatures
and detergents.
Plastics
Yes
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations
before washing.
Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand
high temperatures
and detergents.
Load
plastics in top rack only.
Stainless Steel
Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing
salt, vinegar, milk products, or
fruit juice can damage finish.
Sterling Silver or
Yes
Silver Plate
Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs,
mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage
finish.
Tin
No
Can rust.
Wooden Ware
No
Wash by hand. Always check
manufacturer's
instructions
before
washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.
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