Washing Special Hems - Whirlpool DU920PWKQ0 Use And Care Manual

Washing Special Items
If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the
manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?
EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can pit
finish of anodized aluminum.
Bottles No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached
and Cans with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose
labels and glue can clog spray arms or the pump
and will reduce washing performance.
Cast Iron No
Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
Chinal
Yes
Always check manufacturer's recommendations
Stoneware before washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-
the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf can
discolor or fade.
Crystal
Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded crystal
can etch with repeated washings.
Gold No Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass
Yes
Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher
washing.
Hollow- No
Handles of some knives are attached to the
Handle
blade with adhesives which may loosen if
Knives
washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter No
High water temperatures and detergent can
discolor or pit finish.
Disposable No
Cannot withstand high water temperatures and
Plastics
detergents.
Plastics Yes
Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high water temperatures and deter-
gents. Load plastics in top rack only.
Stainless Yes
Run the RINSE/WASH LATER cycle if not
Steel
washing immediately. Prolonged contact with
food containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or
fruit juice can damage finish.
Sterling
Yes
Run the RINSE/WASH LATER cycle if not
Silver or washing immediately. Prolonged contact with
Silver Plate
food containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs,
mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage finish.
Tin No
Can rust.
Wooden No
Always check manufacturets recommendations
Ware
before washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.