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Care
Knowing what can and cannot be washed in your dish-
wash one small item for several washes before attempt-
washer is important. Most tableware, cookware and sil-
ing to wash an entire set.
verware can be washed safely in your dishwasher. If you
Note: It is the user's responsibility to determine if]
have any doubts about an item, check with the manufac-
turer. If you cannot reach the manufacturer, simply test-
dishware shouldbe washed in a dishwasher.
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Material
Dishwasher Safe?
S pecial Information
Yes,except anodized
High water temperature and detergents may affect finish. Check cleaning
Aluminum
aluminum and some
instructions.
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Cast Iron
No
Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.
No, if antique or hand-
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Antique
China/
painted china,
hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor. If
Stoneware
Otherwise, check with
in doubt, test wash a small item for several weeks before washing entire set.
manufacturer.
No, if antique or light-
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Some types
weight delicate crystal,
of leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings. If in doubt, test wash a
Crystal
Otherwise, check with
small item for several weeks before washing an entire set.
manufacturer.
Glass
Yes, except milkglass.
Milkglass will yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.
Gold-
No
Will discolor.
Plated
Flatware
Pewter
No
High water temperature and detergents may discolor or pit finish.
Disposable
No
Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
Plasties
Yes, top rack
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Plastics vary
Plastics
(If labeled "dishwash-
in their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
er safe")
Yes
Run a Rinse & Hold Cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact
Stainless
with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or fruitjuice could damage
Steel
finish.
No, if has commercial
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse
Sterling
"darkening".
& Hold Cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food con-
Silver or
Otherwise, check with
raining salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage fin-
Silverplate
manufacturer,
ish. Commercial "darkening" may be removed by detergent.
Tin
No
Wooden
No
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Wood may
Items
warp, crack or discolor.
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