Washlng Special Items - Whirlpool SERIES 940 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
Alumlnum 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 oerformance.
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
Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded crystal
can etch with repeated washings.
Gold
No
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass Yes Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher
washing.
Hollow-
Handle
Knives
No Handles of some knives are attached to the
blade with adhesives which may loosen if
washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter No
High water temperatures and detergent can
discolor or pit finish.
Dlsposable
Plastics
No
Cannot withstand high water temperatures and
detergents.
Plastics
Stalnless
Steel
Yes
Yes
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
iuice can damaae finish.
Sterllng
Silver or
Sllver Plate
Yes Run the Rinse/Wash Later cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food con-
taining salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise,
and seafood) can damage finish.
Tln No Can rust.
Wooden
Ware
No Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.