Fisher & Paykel DD603(I) Manual page 43

C C a a r r i i n n g g f f o o r r y y o o u u
The forceful action, hot water and alkaline detergent in a dishwasher can be harmful to
some items. Always check the dishware manufacturer's instructions about washing. Here
are some items to be considered with caution:
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About Plastics
There are two kinds of plastic, thermoplastic and thermosetting.
thermoplastics are acrylics, nylon, polyethylene, polystyrene and vinyl. Thermoplastics can
be resoftened by heat, therefore are not recommended as being dishwasher safe.
Thermoplastics have a wide range of uses tumblers, salad bowls, refrigerator dishes, ice
cube trays etc, in a thin sheet form they are used for food wrap.
Nylon is a thermoplastic but does not have the same characteristics as others in the same
category. Nylon is resistant to heat in dishwashing and chemicals that affect the some of
the others. Kitchen items like funnels and measuring cups are made from nylon and are
usually dishwasher safe.
Thermosetting plastics undergo a chemical change when being formed into a product. Once
the product is hardened it can not be softened again.
melamine, phenolics and resin.
odourless, tasteless and non toxic. It is temperature resistant from 20° C to 134° C.
Melamine is hardest of all plastics and it is best cared for in the dishwasher.
Caring for Plastics
Some plastic may change shape or colour with hot water. Check manufacturer' s instructions
about washing plastic items. Washable plastic items should be weighed down so they do not
flip over and full with water or fall through the basket during the wash. Always check to
see if the plastic is "dishwasher safe". If you are unsure wash the item by hand.
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About Chinaware
Dishware items can be classified as pottery, earthenware and china.
Pottery is heavier than other types of dishware. It is thick and heavy to touch. Pottery is
fired at low temperatures so the clay particles are not totally fused together.
produces a porous piece of dinnerware that chips and breaks more easily than other types.
Due to the lower firing temperatures, the glaze is softer and scratches easily.
cracks and scratches will absorb liquids and food stains.
Earthenware, called semi vitreous is lighter in weight than pottery. It is fired at higher
temperatures than pottery, it still does not have the brittleness of china.
opaque, chips easily, breaks easily and porous. The body is creamy white to resemble china.
The same clays are used to make pottery and earthenware. When the body is exposed, as
with chipping, it will absorb impurities causing discolouration, whereas the chip will remain
white.
Stoneware is in between earthenware and china. It is made from fine white clay, kaolin as
one of its base ingredients.
resistance. Because it is fired at higher temperatures than earthenware it is less porous.
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Most plastic dinnerware is melamine resin.
Stoneware has the whiteness of china with some chip
Examples of
Thermosetting plastics include
Melamine is
Earthenware is
This
Chips,