Washing Special Items - Whirlpool DU935QWD Use And Care Manual

Washing Special Items
If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the
manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can pit
finish of anodized aluminum.
Bottles
and Cans
No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached
with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose
labels and glue can clog spray arms or the pump
and will reduce washina oet-formance.
Cast Iron No
Seasonina will be removed and iron will rust.
China/
Stoneware
Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-
the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf can
discolor or fade.
Crystal Yes
Gold
Glass
Hollow-
Handle
Knives
Pewter
Disposable
Plastics
Plastics
Stainless
Steel
Sterling
Silver or
Silver Plate
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded crystal
can etch with repeated washings.
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher
washing.
Handles of some knives are attached to the
blade with adhesives which may loosen if
washed in the dishwasher.
High water temperatures and detergent can
discolor or pit finish.
Cannot withstand high water temperatures and
detergents.
Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high water temperatures and deter-
gents. Load plastics in top rack only.
Run the Rinse/Wash Later cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit
juice can damage finish.
Run the Rinse/Wash Later cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayon-
naise, and seafood) can damaae finish.
Tin No Can rust.
Wooden
Ware
No Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.