Tips for washing special items
If you have any doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
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
DISHWASHER SAFE?
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
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 arms 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. Load plastics
in top rack only.
Run a Quick Rinse cycle if not washing immediately.
Prolonged contact with food containing salt, vinegar,
milk products, or fruit juice could damage finish.
Run a Quick Rinse cycle if not washing immediately.
Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid,
or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) could
damage finish.
Can rust.
Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer's recom-
mendations before washing. Untreated wood may
warp, crack, or lose its finish.
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