NOTE:
Before using your dishwasher for the irst time,
check the information in this section. Some items are
not dishwasher safe and should be hand-washed; others
require special loading. Contact the item’s manufacturer if
you are unsure about the item’s dishwasher suitability.
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 by using a
soap-illed steel wool pad.
China, Crystal, Stoneware:
Some hand-painted pieces
may discolor, fade, or spot. Hand-wash these pieces.
Position fragile glassware so that it will not topple over or
contact other pieces during the wash cycle.
Glass:
Milk glass may yellow.
Non-Stick Coatings:
Apply a light coating of vegetable oil
to non-stick surfaces after drying.
Plastics:
Make sure the piece is dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, and Silver Plate:
Place these pieces so that they do not contact dissimilar
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:
Pewter will tarnish. Hand-wash
and dry immediately.
Tin:
Tin will rust. Hand-wash and dry immediately.
Wood:
Wooden bowls, wooden utensils, and wood-han-
dled utensils can crack, warp, and lose their inish.
UPPER RACK - 14 PLACE SETTiNG
LOWER RACK - 14 PLACE SETTING
CUTLERy RACK - 14 PLACE SETTiNG
Dishware Materials
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