What Can and Cannot Be Washed
Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. Check with the manufacturer.
MATERIAL
DISHWASHER SAFE?
Aluminum
Cast Iron
China/Stoneware
Crystal
Filters
Glass
Gold-Plated Flatware
Pewter, Tin
Plastics
Stainless Steel
Sterling Silver or
Silverplate
Wooden Items
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
SPECIAL INFORMATION
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 (select models) 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 (select models) 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.
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