What Can And Cannot Be Washed - Maytag DWC7400AAW Use And Care Manual

What Can and Cannot Be
manufacturer, simply test-wash a small item for
Washed in Your Dishwasher
several weeks before attempting to wash an
entire set.
Most tableware, eookware and silverware can be
safely washed in your Maytag dishwasher. If you REMEMBER: It is the user's responsibility to
have any doubts about a particular piece of determine ifdishware should be washed in a
dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if dishwasher.
it is dishwasher safe. If you cannot reach the
Dishwasher Dishwasher
Material Safe? Special Information Mate_ Safe? Special Information
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_mm_: Yes, except High water temperature and :Pewter : : No High water temperatures
anodized alu- detergents may affect finish, and detergent may
minum and Check cleaning instructions. :: : : discolor or pit finish.
some cook-
ware. No Cannot withstand high
water temperatures and
No Seasoning will be removed, detergents.
and iron will r ust.
Plastics Yes Always check
Yes, except Always check manufacturer's (If labeled manufacturer's
antique or recommendation before "dishwasher recommendation before
hand-painted washing. Antique hand- safe") washing. Plastics vary in
china, painted or over-the-glaze .......... their capacity to withstand
.... patterns may fade. Gold leaf :{ high water temperatures
may discolor. If in doubt, and detergents.
test-wash a small item for
several weeks before Yes Run a Rinse & Hold Cycle
washing an entire set. Steel (select models) if not
washing immediately. Pro-
Yes, except Always check manufacturer's longed contact with foods
antique or recommendation before containing salt, vinegar,
lightweight washing. Some types of milk products or fruit juice
delicate leaded crystal may etch could damage finish.
crystal, with repeated washings.
.... If in doubt, test-wash a Yes, except Run a Rinse & Hold Cycle
small item for several those with (select models)if not
............ weeks before washing an commercial washing immediately. Pro-
entire set. :. : darkening . longed contact with food
containing salt, acid or
Yes, except Milkglass will yellow with sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise
': : milkglass, repeated dishwasher and seafood) could dam-
washing, age finish. Commercial
"darkening" may be
No Will discolor. ...... removed by detergent.
Plated
Flatware No May rust.
No Handles may be attached No Always check manufac-
to the blade with adhesives items turer's recommendation
Knives which may loosen if . before washing. Wood
: dishwasher washed, may warp, crack or
:: : discolor.
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