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what
y ou
aimusually
m'ash
safely
in
your
dishwasher.
UsualIy
MateriaE
Safe
I Exceptions (not safe)
Special Instructions
Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by
scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.
If in doubt, check with the manufacturer,or test wash
one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the
rest of the set.
Aluminum
I
YES
I
Some colored anodized aluminum can
fade.
Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-painted
or over-the-glaze patterns fade. Gold
leaf will discolor.
Antique, metal-trimmed or hand-
painted patterns fade. Gold leaf will
discolor.
China/Stoneware
YES
Load securely to prevent movement.Check
manufacturer's instructions for your crystal.
crystal
YES
Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and
discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.
Non-dishwasher
NO
items-such as
electronic air cleaner
filters, furnace filters,
paint brushes, etc.
Milk glass may yellow.
Glass
I
YES
Iron
I
NO
Iron wiUrust,
Pewter tarnishes.
Pewter
I
NO
If it doesrl't say DISHWASHERSAFE, test one piece in
the top rack before dishwashing an entire set. Wash in
top rack only.
Plastics
YES
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on.
Stainless steel
j
YES
Sterling Silver
YES
Don't put in same silverware basket
with stainless steel. Contact between
metals can damage silver. Don't wash
copper utensils in the same load. Silver
may get a brown film. Adhesive used
to attach some hollow-handle knives
can loosen.
Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foods
can stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-
remove black spots. Place in back section of silverware
basket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent
cup.
and Silver plate
After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.
Non-stick
I
YES
coatings
Tin
I
NO
Tin can rust.
wood
I
NO
Wood can warp, crack or lose its
finish with any type of washing.
However, opening the door during
2. Wait a few seconds until the
any cycle lessens cleaning power
water calms. Then open the door.
Forget
a dish?
Here's
'when
Jw.B
can
add it.
Add dishes any time during the
RINSE & HOLD
cycle.With
otherwashcycles, y oucanadd
becausethe temperatureinsidethe
dishwasher is lowered. So try to
3. Add dishes you've forgotten.
load everything at the beginfiing.
4. Close the door and push the
Here's how to add a forgotten dish:
Iatch to the far right. When the
~iishes at any" time ~EFORE the main
door is locked, washing will
detergentw;sh portion of the cycle.
1. Push the door latch to the left.
continue.
Washing will stop.
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