Special Care Items - Maytag DW-2 User Manual

Special Care Items ...............................................
Knowing what can and cannot be washed in your dish- wash one small item for several washes before
washer is important. Most tableware, cookware and sil- attempting to wash an entire set.
verware can be washed safely in your dishwasher. If you InNote: It is _ethuser,s respons"'"Unttty to determine q'"
have any doubts about an item, check with the manufac- I"dishW_e Should-eO,waha! has-e-- I d_s,was_e"--r. : I"
turer. If you cannot reach the manufacturer, simply test-
Material Dishwasher Safe? S ,ecial Information
Yes, except anodized High water temperature and detergents may affect finish. Check cleaning
Aluminum aluminum and some instructions.
cookware.
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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
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.
Disposable No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
Plastics
Yes, top rack Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Plastics vary
Plastics (If labeled "dish- in their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
washer safe")
Yes Run a Rinse & Hold Cycle (certain models) if not washing immediately.
Stainless
Prolonged contact with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or fruit
Steel juice could damage finish.
No, if has commercial Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse
Sterling "darkening". & Hold Cycle (certain models) if not washing immediately. Prolonged con-
Silver or
Otherwise, check with tact with food containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood)
Silverplate manufacturer, could damage finish. Commercial "darkening" may be removed by detergent.
Tin No
Wooden No Alwayscheck manufacturer'srecommendationbefore washing. Wood may
Items warp, crack or discolor.
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