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Special tips on dishwasher use
Remember,
use your dishwasher
only for the job it was designed
to do.
Some items are not dishwasher
safe or may require
special
care.
Read these special
tips for the following
items:
AhUUiIUlIU:
Aluminum
loses its bright, shiny appearance
and darkens
in color due to minerals
in
the water and the alkalinity
of the dishwasher
detergent.
Colored
aluminum
may fade.
TIPS: If washed
in the dishwasher
avoid
placing
directly
in front of detergent
dispenser
where
it could
be sprinkled
with undissolved
detergent,
causing
spotting,
pitting,
and discoloration.
Follow utensil manufacturers'
cleaning
instructions.
China:
Hand-painted,
metal-trimmed,
and antique
china
fade due to high water temperatures
and alkaline
detergent
solution
in the dishwasher.
NOTE: Delicate,
antique
items should
not be
washed
in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Load china carefully.
Do not allow pieces
to touch each other. Test one piece
by washing
it
daily
in the dishwasher
for several
weeks. Then compare
it with the rest of the set to see if colors
have changed.
crystal
and decorative
&NS6!S:
Crystal can break from sudden
exposure
to
high
water
temperatUre.
Metal
trim and colorful
decoration
on glass will fade
in time when washed
in the
dishwasher.
NOTE: Delicate,
antique
items should
not be washed
in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Load crystal carefully
in top rack only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the bottom rack
t0
reduce
amOUnt
of force of water
spray
reaching
glassware
from lower
spray
arm.
Use the
shortest cycle.
Flatware:
Salty and acidic
foods may tarnish silver and stainless flatware
if allowed
to remain on
the utensils. A film may form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed
in a dishwasher.
This film is
caused
by a reaction
of silver with chlorine
in the detergent.
Gold flatware
is not dishwasher
safe.
The adhesive
used in some flatware
with hollow
handles
is not heat resistant, causing
the handles
to
come off in the dishwasher.
Wash by hand.
TIPS: Rinse flatware
as soon as possible,
especially
if it is notto be washed
right away. Dishwasher
detergent
may remove antique
finishes. Wash by hand.Tarnish
and film build-up
can be removed
with silver polish.
Cast
irOIl
UteUSiiS:
The seasoned
finish will be removed
in the dishwasher.
Rusting will result.
TIPS: Wash by hand. To re-season, coat with unsalted
fat and heat in a slow oven for an hour or two.
PlaStiCS:
Many
plastics
will have "Dishwasher
Safe" written
on them. Some plastics
are heat
sensitive
and may melt or warp.
TIPS: If in doubt, try one piece.
Place
in upper
rack only. AIR DRY option
provides
additional
protection.
Non-stick finish
UteUSik
Most can be washed
in the dishwasher,
TIPS: Follow manufacturers'
suggestions.
Wood:
Many wooden
items will crack
and warp or lose their finish.
TIPS: Do not wash cutting
boards,
wooden
salad
bowls or knives with wooden
handles
in the
dishwasher.
Pewter or pewter-like
Ulaterids:
May streak, discolor,
and pit.
TIPS: To keep pewter
at its very best, hand wash with mild detergent.
Dishwasher care & cleaning:
Exterior
- Regular
use of a soft damp
cloth or sponge
and a mild detergent
is all that is necessary,
in most cases,
to keep the outside
of your dishwasher
nice looking
and
clean,
Interior
- Hard water minerals
may cause a
white film to build-up
on the inside surfaces,
especially
just beneath
the door area.
Wear rubber
gloves
when cleaning
the dishwasher
interior. Do not use
any type
of cleanser
other than
dishwasher
detergent
because
it may cause
foaming
or sudsing.
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