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What Can and Cannot Be Washed
Wooden Items
Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. Check with the manufacturer.
Yes, except anodized.
No
Yes, except antique or
hand-painted.
Yes, except antique or
delicate crystal.
Not recommended.
Yes
No
No
Yes, top rack, except
disposable plastic
items.
Yes
No, if has commercial
“darkening”.
No
High water temperature and detergents may affect finish.
Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing.
Antique, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold
leaf may discolor.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing.
Some types of leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings.
May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior.
A specialty glass called milk glass can yellow with repeated
dishwasher washing.
Will discolor.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing.
Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high water
temperatures and detergents. Disposable plastic items are not
dishwasher safe for this reason.
Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged
contact with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or juice
could damage finish.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing.
Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged
contact with food containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs,
mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish. Commercial
“darkening” may be removed by detergent.
Wood may warp, crack or discolor.
Gold-Plated
Flatware
Glass
Crystal
Cast Iron
Aluminum
China/Stoneware
Pewter, Tin
Stainless Steel
Plastics
Sterling Silver or
Silverplate
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