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 SPECIALITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Material
Dishwasher Safe?/Oomments
Material
Dishwasher Safe?/Oomments
Aluminum
Yes
Pewter, Brass,
No
High water temperature and detergents
Bronze
High water temperatures
and detergent
can affect finish of anodized aluminum,
can discolor or pit the finish.
Disposable
Aluminum
No
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.
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.
Cast Iron
No
Seasoning will be removed, and iron will
rust.
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
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations
before washing. Some
types of leaded crystal can etch with
repeated washing.
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
Silver Plate
Yes
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.
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.
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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