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Special tips on dishwasher use
If you have any doubts about a particular dish, check with the manufacturer to see if it is
dishwasher safe.
NOTE:
It is the user’s responsibility to determine if dishes should be washed in a dishwasher.
U S I N G Y O U R D I S H W A S H E R
Exceptions/Special Information
High water temperature and detergents may affect
finish of anodized aluminum.
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached with
glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose labels and
glue can clog spray arm(s) or the pump and will reduce
washing performance.
Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before
washing. Antique, hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor or fade.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before
washing. Some types of leaded crystal may etch with
repeated washings.
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher
washing.
Handles of some knives are attached to the blade
with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the
dishwasher.
High water temperatures and detergent may discolor
or pit finish.
Cannot withstand high water temperatures and
detergents.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations
before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately.
Prolonged contact with food containing salt, vinegar,
milk products, or fruit juice could damage finish.
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.
May rust.
Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer’s recom-
mendations before washing. Untreated wood may
warp, crack, or lose its finish.
Dishwasher Safe?
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Material
Aluminum
Bottles
and Cans
Cast Iron
China/
Stoneware
Crystal
Gold
Glass
Hollow-
Handle
Knives
Pewter
Disposable
Plastics
Plastics
Stainless
Steel
Sterling
Silver or
Silver Plate
Tin
Wooden
Ware
