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USA
5. WHAT SHOULD NOT
BE WASHED IN YOUR
DISHWASHER
•
Rust-sensitive steel parts like iron
and cast iron that can rust and
stain other utensils and damage
the interior stainless steel liner
of the dishwasher and void the
warranty. Do not wash copper,
brass, pewter, bronze or tin.
•
Cutlery with wooden or horn
handles and cutlery with mother-
of-pearl or porcelain handles will
deteriorate over time if put in the
dishwasher.
•
Plastics may lose their shape
or color with hot water, please
follow the instructions of plastic
manufacturers. Be sure that plastic
items are marked “dishwasher
safe”.
•
Glued dishes or cutlery are not
suitable for machine washing
since certain adhesives may get
soft or dissolve with hot water.
•
Aluminum may fade over time.
Minerals in water and detergent
may cause the aluminum to
darken or spot.
•
Sterling silver articles should not
be washed in the dishwasher
because they tend to discolor
and become dull by dishwasher
detergent.
•
Silverware and stainless steel
items should not be in contact with
each other. Mixing these items can
cause staining. Remove and hand
dry these items immediately when
the program ends.
•
Decorated glasses, porcelain, fine
china and china with gold rims
are sensitive to machine washing.
They may lose their patterns and
colors over time.
•
Crystal and very fine glassware
may become opaque (etch) losing
their shine over time. You may
prefer to wash them by hand.
•
Do not wash sponges or dish
cloths in dishwasher.
•
Do not wash art and craft articles
in dishwasher.
•
Disposable plastics and
disposable aluminum cannot
withstand high temperatures; do
not wash them in the dishwasher.
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CAUTION :
If in doubt,
wash by hand or follow
the instructions from the
manufacturer of utensils,
dishes, glasses or pots and
pans.
Do not wash items soiled
with cigarette ash, candle
wax, varnish, paints or
chemicals since they can
damage your dishwasher.
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NOTICE:
We recommend
when buying new dishware,
try to choose ones that are
suitable for machine washing
(marked as dishwasher
safe).
CARING FOR YOUR TABLE-WARE
The combination of high temperatures
and dishwasher detergent may cause
damage to some items if they are
washed in the dishwasher. Remember,
if there is any doubt about any aspect
concerning items to be washed in the
dishwasher, follow the instructions from
the manufacturer of the items, or wash
the items by hand.
