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Generally speaking, crockery and cutlery which can normally be washed by
hand can also be washed in the machine, although pans, casserole dishes, etc.,
which have food burnt on, cannot always be expected to be completely clean.
Some materials are not suitable for machine washing, or require special
treatment, therefore, to avoid any disappointment, we suggest the following
information is carefully studied.
Plastic-ware
Some plastics are suitable for washing in the high water temperature obtained
in the machine but others may warp and discolour. If there is any doubt, we
suggest that one small item from the set is washed initially to check the results.
Antique and handpainted china or porcelain
Because these delicate materials can be bleached or discoloured even by hand
washing, we do not recommend that these articles are machine washed,
Aluminium
If tarnishing has taken place in previous washes, remove bright aluminium
articles before the final rinse cycle. Simply stop the machine. Remove the
articles and then restart the machine. To remove tarnish from an aluminium
pan, boil water with a little vinegar added in the pan. Rinse and dry the pan.
Do not wash coloured aluminium articles in your machine.
Ceramic glazes
Some glazes will not withstand machine washing temperatures and a trial
wash is recommended on a less important piece.
Glass
Wash glasses on gentle wash programme at 55°C. Cut glass, glasses with
coloured decorations and lead crystal are not suitable for machine
dishwashing.
Stainless Steel
Although cutlery manufactured from stainless steel is generally considered
stain-proof, it is possible, if washed in contact with silverware, for an action to
be set up resulting in corrosion of the stainless steel. This is why we
recommend that stainless steel cutlery and silver cutlery be placed in different
sections of the cutlery basket so that they do not come in contact with each
other. As stainless steel can become pitted if left too long in contact with
moisture, cutlery should not be subjected to the rinse and hold cycle. When
the dishwasher has completed its cycle, cutlery should be removed and wiped
dry. Any stains that are produced, for example by hard water, can usually be
removed by rubbing the articles with a non-abrasive metal cleaning paste.
Warning:
DISHWASHER DETERGENTS ARE DANGEROUS
If anyone has swallowed dishwasher detergent give them 1-2 glasses of milk
or water to drink immediately. Do not try to make them vomit. Then call a
doctor or hospital.
If anyone gets dishwasher detergent in their eyes, bathe them immediately
with plenty of water.
Make sure that dishwasher detergent is kept out of the reach of children.
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