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Loading the Dishwasher
Loading the Dishwasher
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D ishware material
L o a d i n g t h e D i s h w a s h e r
Note: Before using your dishwasher 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 may
Stoneware
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
Milk glass may discolor or
become yellow.
Non-stick Coatings Apply a light coating of vegetable
oil to non-stick surfaces after
drying.
Plastics
Make sure the plasticware is
dishwasher-safe.
Stainless Steel,
Load these so they do not come
Sterling Silver and
in contact with other metals,
Silver Plates
stainless steel dishwasher tank
walls or the inner door.
Not
Recommended
Acrylic
Crazing or small cracks
throughout the acrylic, may occur.
Adhesive-
Adhesives that join materials such
Joined Pieces
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 for
Items
use in cleaning ONLY standard
household dishware and
kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass,
These items will tarnish. Hand
Bronze
wash and dry immediately.
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Glass and silverware damage
Causes:
Glass type and glass production process.
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Chemical composition of the detergent.
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Water temperature of the wash cycle.
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Recommendation:
Use only glasses and porcelain which
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the manufacturer designates as dishwasher-safe.
Use a detergent which protects silverware.
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Take glass and silverware out of the dishwasher as
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soon as possible after the wash cycle ends.
Loading the racks
For best dishwashing results, observe the following
when loading the dishwasher:
Do not pre-wash items with loosely attached food
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soil.
Remove all food particles, bones, toothpicks and
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excessive grease.
Items having burned-on, baked-on or starchy soils
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may require some pre-treatment.
Load dishes in the dishwasher racks so the insides
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of bowls, pots and pans are facing the spray arms.
Avoid nesting and contact points between dishes.
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Separate items of dissimilar metals. Use care to not
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block movement of the spray arms.
Only wash household dishware and kitchenware
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rated as dishwasher-safe.
Refer to the Dishware Materials section for more
information about dishware suitability.
NOTICE: To avoid dishwasher damage, do not load the
dishwasher with paper products, plastic bags, packing
materials or anything other than normal, dishwasher
safe dishware and kitchenware.
Loading the upper rack
Ensure items do not protrude through the bottom of the
racks and block the spray arms.
Note: When pushing the upper rack 12 into the
dishwasher, push it until it stops against the back of the
tub so the upper rack spray arm 1: connects to the
water supply at the back of the tub. Do not push racks in
using the door.