Washing Special Items - Whirlpool SERIES 980 Use And Care Manual

Washing Special Items

If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the
manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?
Aluminum
Bottles
and Cans
Cast Iron
China/
Stoneware
Crystal
Gold
Glass
Hollow-
Handle
Knives
Pewter
Disposable
Plastics
Plastics
Stainless
Steel
Sterling Silver
or Silver Plate
Tin
Wooden
Ware
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EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
High water temperature and detergents can pit
Yes
finish of anodized aluminum.
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached
No
with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose
labels and glue can clog spray arms or the pump
and will reduce washing performance.
Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
No
Always check manufacturer's recommendations
Yes
before washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-
the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf can
discolor or fade.
Always check manufacturer's recommendations
Yes
before washing. Some types of leaded crystal
can etch with repeated washings.
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
No
Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher
Yes
washing.
Handles of some knives are attached to the
No
blade with adhesives which may loosen if
washed in the dishwasher.
High water temperatures and detergent can
No
discolor or pit finish.
Cannot withstand high water temperatures
No
and detergents.
Always check manufacturer's recommendations
Yes
before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high water temperatures and deter-
gents. Load plastics in top rack only.
Run the Rinse/Wash Later cycle if not washing
Yes
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit
juice can damage finish.
Run the Rinse/Wash Later cycle if not washing
Yes
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayon-
naise, and seafood) can damage finish.
Can rust.
No
Always check manufacturer's recommendations
No
before washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.