Washing Special Items - Whirlpool Gold DU1050 Use & Care Manual

WASIDNG SPECIAL ITEMS
/Ou have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Material
Aluminum
Disposable
Aluminum
Bottles and Cans
Cast Iron
China/
Stoneware
;rystal
Gold
Glass
Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Yes
High water temperature and detergents
can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
No
Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans
in the dishwasher. These might shift
during washing and transfer black marks
to dishes and other items.
No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels
attached with glue can loosen and clog
the spray arms or pump and reduce
washing performance.
No
Seasoning will be removed and iron will
rust.
Yes
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing.
Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze
patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor
or fade.
Yes
Check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded
crystal can etch with repeated washing.
No
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Yes
Milk glass yellows with repeated
dishwasher washing.
Material
Hollow-Handle
Knives
Pewter, Brass,
Bronze
Disposable
Plastics
Plastics
Stainless Steel
Sterling Silver or
Silver Plate
Tin
Wooden Ware
Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
No
Handles of some knives are attached to
the blade with adhesives which can
loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
No
High water temperatures and detergent
can discolor or pit the finish.
No
Cannot withstand high water
temperatures and detergents.
Yes
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing.
Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high temperatures and
detergents. Load plastics in top rack
only.
Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with
food containing salt, vinegar, milk
products, or fruit juice can damage
finish.
Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washin'g
immediately. Prolonged contact with
food containing salt, acid, or sulfide
(eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can
damage finish.
No
Can rust.
No
Wash by hand. Always check
manufacturer's instructions before
washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.
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