What Can And Cannot Be Washed - Maytag DWU8460AAX Repair Manual

What Can and Cannot Be
manufacturer, simply test-wash a smallitem f(
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 u.ser_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 Material Safe? Special Information
Aluminum Yes, except High water temperature and Pewter i No Iligh water temperatur_
anodized alu- detergents may affect finish, and detergent may
minmn and Cheek cleaning instructions, diseolor or pit finish.
some cook-
ware. Disposable No Cannot withstand high
; Plasties water temperatures and
east'Iron No SeasoningwilI be removed, detergents.
: and iron will rest.
Plastics Yes Always check
C_ : Yes, except Always check manufacturer's (If labeled ! manufacturer's
Stoneware antique or recommendation before "dishwasher recommendation befor(
hand-painted washing. Antique hand- safe") washing. Plastics vary in
china, painted or over-the-glaze their capacity to withsta
patterns mav fade. Gold leaf high water temperature
.... may discolor. If in doubt, and detergents.
test-wash a small item for
several weeks before Stainless Yes Run a Rinse & Hold Cy
washing an entire set. Steel iseleet mndels) if not
washing immediately. P
Crystal Yes, except Always check manufacturer's longed contact with foo_
antique or recommendation before containing salt, vinegar,
lightweight washing. Some types of milk products or fruit ju
i delicate leaded crystal may etch could damage finish.
crystal, with repeated w&shings.
If in doubt, test wash a Sterling Yes, except Run a Rinse & Hold Cy
small item for several Silver or those with select models) if not
...... weeks before washing an Silverplate commercial washing immediately. P
: entire set. "darkening". longed contact with fooc
containing salt, acid or
Glas_ Yes, except Milkglass will yellow with sulfide (eggs, mayonnai_
.... milkglass, repeated dishwasher and seafood) could dana
w_.shing, age finish. Commercial
"darkening" may be
Gold= No Will discolor, removed by detergent.
Plated
Flatware Tin No May rust.
Hollow-No Handles may be attached Wooden No Always check man,,f;ae-
Handle to the blade with adhesives Items turer's recommendation
_e_ :::: which may loosen if before washing. Wood
dishwasher washed, lnay win'p, crack or
discolor.
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