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Special
Care Items
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-
ins to wash an entire set.
verware can be washed safely in your dishwasher. If you
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Material
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Yes, except anodized
High water temperature and detergents may affect finish. Check cleaning
Aluminum
aluminum and some
instructions.
cookware.
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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
Crystal
weight delicate crystal,
of leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings. If in doubt, test wash a
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.
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Disposable
No
Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
Plastics
Yes
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Plastics vary
Plastics
(If labeled "dishwash-
in their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
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Yes
Run a Rinse & Hold Cycle (select models) if not washing immediately.
Stainless
Steel
Prolonged contact with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or fruit
juice could damage finish.
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No, if has commercial
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse
Sterling
"darkening".
& Hold Cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact
Silver or
Otherwise, check with
with food containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood)
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manufacturer,
could damage finish. Commercial "darkeniug" may be removed by detergent.
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No
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Wood may
Items
warp, crack or discolor.
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