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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, Stoneware:
Some hand-painted utensils may
discolor, fade or spot. Hand wash these utensils. Position fragile
glassware so that it will not fall over or come in contact with other
utensils during the wash cycle.
Glass:
Milk glasses 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, Sterling Silver and Silver Plates:
Load these so
they do not come in contact with other metals.
Not Recommended
Acrylic:
Crazing, small cracks throughout the acrylic,may occur.
Adhesive-Joined Pieces:
Adhesives that join materials such as
plastic, wood, bone, steel, copper, tin, etc. may loosen.
Bone-Handled Utensils:
Handles may separate.
Iron:
Iron will rust. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Non-Dishware items:
Your dishwasher is intended for use in
cleaning ONLY standard household dishware and kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze:
These items will tarnish. 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.
DISHWARE MATERIALS
DISHWARE MATERIALS
