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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:
Aluminum:
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
may fade due to high water
temperatures
and alkaline
detergent
solution
in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Delicate,
antique
items should
not be washed
in the dishwasher.
Load 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.
CrJStd
and decorative glasses:
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.
TIPS: Delicate,
antique
items should
not be washed
in the dishwasher.
Load carefully
in top rack only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the bottom rack to 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 reaction
of silver with chlorine
in the detergent.
Gold
flatware
is not dishwasher
safe.
TIPS: Rinse flatware
as soon as possible,
especially
if it is not to 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
UtCIlSik
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.
PhStiCS:
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
utensils:
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
han-
dles in the dishwasher.
Pewter or pewter-like
ITlaterialS:
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
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