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Special tips on dishwasher use
Remember,
use your dishwasher
only for the job it was designed
to do.
Some items are not dishwasher
safe or may require
special
care.
Read these special
tips for the following
items:
.~UIlIinUIn:
Aluminum
loses its bright, shiny appearance
and darkens
in color due to minerals
in
the water and the alkalinity
of the dishwasher
detergent.
Colored
aluminum
may fade.
TIPS: If washed
in the dishwasher
avoid
placing
directly
in front of detergent
dispenser
where
it could
be sprinkled
with undissolved
detergent,
causing
spotting,
pitting,
and discoloration.
Follow utensil manufacturers'
cleaning
instructions.
China:
Hand-painted,
metal-trimmed,
and antique
china
fade due to high water temperatures
and alkaline
detergent
solution
In the dishwasher.
NOTE: Delicate,
antique
items should
not be
washed
in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Load china carefully.
Do not allow pieces
to touch each other. Test one piece
by washing
it
daily
in the dishwasher
for several
weeks. Then compare
it with the rest of the set to see if colors
have changed
Crystal and decorative glasses:
Crystal can break from sudden
exposure
to high
water
temperature.
Metal
trim and colorful
decoration
on glass will fade
in time when washed
in the
dishwasher
NOTE: Delicate,
antique
items should
not be washed
in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Load crystal carefully
in top rack only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the bottom rack
f0 reduce
amount
of force of water
spray
reaching
glassware
from lower
spray
arm.
Use the
shortest cyc:le
Flafiyare:
Salty and acidrc
foods may tarnish silver and Stainless flatware
if allowed
to remain On
the utensils. A film
may
form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed
in a dishwasher.
This film is
caused
by a redction
of silver with chlorine
in the detergent.
Gold flatware
is
not
dishwasher
safe.
The adhesive
used in some flatware
with hollow
handles
is not heat resistant, Causing the handles
to
come off in the dishwasher.
Wash by hand.
Tips: Rinse fiat-ware as soon as possible, especially
if it is not to be washed
right away. Dishwasher
detergent
Flay
remove antique
finishes, Wash by hand.Tarnish
and film build-up
can be removed
with silver polish.
Cast
irOn
utensils:
The seasoned
finish will be removed
in the dishwasher.
Rusting will result.
Tips: Wash by hand To re-season, coat with unsalted
fat and heat in a slow oven for an hour or two.
Plastics:
M my plastics
WIII have "Dishwasher
Safe" written
on them. SOme plaStiCS are heat
sensitive
and rrzy
melt or warp.
TIPS: If rn ooubt, try one prece.
Place
in upper
rack only. AIR DRY option
provides
additional
protectron
Non-stick
finish
utensils:
Most can be washed
In the dishwasher.
TIPS: Follov. manufacturers'
suggestions.
Wood:
Many wooden
items will crack
and warp or lose their finish.
TIPS: Do not wash cutting
boards,
wooden
salad
bowls or knives with wooden
handles
in the
dishwasher.
Pewter or pewter-like
materials:
May streak, discolor,
and pit.
TIPS: To kec,o pewter
at its very best, hand wash with mild detergent.
Dishwasher care & cleaning:
Exterior:
Regular
use of a
soft
damp
cloth or sponge
and Cl mild
detergent
is alt that is necessary,
in
mOSt cases, to keep the outside
of your dishwasher
nice looking
and clean.
Interior:
Hard water minerals
may cause a white film to build-up
on the inside surfaces,especialfy
just
beneath
the door area. Wear rubber
gloves when cleaning
the dishwasher
interior, Do not use any
type
of cleanser
other than dishwasher
detergent
because
it may cause
foaming
or
sudsing.
Remove
and Clean the OVerflOW protector
float whenever
the inside of the dishwasher
is cleaned,
Replace
the floot after cleaning.
Never try to run the dishwasher
without
the float in
place.
Flooding
could
occur.
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