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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.
