Midea MDT24P5AST User Manual page 34

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the
dishware manufacturer to make sure it is dishwasher safe.
Material
Aluminum
Disposable
Aluminum
Bottles and
cans
Cast Iron
China /
Stoneware
Crystal
Gold
Glass
Hollow-
Handle
Knives
Pewter
Brass,
Bronze
Disposable
Plastics
Plastics
Stainless
Steel
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Dishwasher
Comments
Safe
Possible High water temperature and detergents
can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
Unfinished aluminum will be discolored.
No Do not wash disposable aluminum pans in
the dishwasher These might shift during
washing and transfer black marks to dishes
and other items.
No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels
attached with glue can loosen and clog the
spray arms or pump and reduce washing
performance.
No Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
Yes Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing. Antique,
hand-painted, or over-the-glaze patterns
may fade, gold leaf can discolor or fade.
Yes Check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded crystal
can etch with repeated washing.
No Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Yes Milk glass yellows with repeated dishwasher
washing.
No Handles of some knives are attached to
the blade with adhesive that can loosen if
washed in the dishwasher.
No High water temperatures and detergent can
discolor or pit the finish.
No Cannot withstand high water temperatures
and detergents.
Yes Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing. Plastics
vary in their capacity to withstand high
temperatures and detergents. Load plastics
in top rack only.
Yes Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately.
Prolonged contact with food containing
salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can
damage finish.