Viking VDW302WS Use & Care Manual page 10

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What Should Not be Washed in Your Dishwasher
• Rust-sensitive steel parts like iron and cast iron that can rust and stain other utensils and damage the interior stainless steel liner
of the dishwasher and void the warranty. DO NOT wash copper, brass, pewter, bronze, or tin.
• Cutlery with wooden or horn handles and cutlery with mother-ofpearl or porcelain handles will deteriorate over time if put in
the dishwasher.
• Plastics may lose their shape or color with hot water; please follow the instructions of plastic manufacturers. Be sure that plastic
items are marked "dishwasher safe. "
• Glued dishes or cutlery are not suitable for machine washing since certain adhesives may get soft or dissolve with hot water.
• Aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in water and detergent may cause the aluminum to darken or spot.
• Sterling silver articles should not be washed in the dishwasher because they tend to discolor and become dull by dishwasher
detergent.
• Silverware and stainless steel items should not be in contact with each other. Mixing these items can cause staining. Remove and
hand-dry these items immediately when the program ends.
• Decorated glasses, porcelain, fi ne china, and china with gold rims are sensitive to machine washing. They may lose their patterns
and colors over time.
• Crystal and very fi ne glassware may become opaque (etch), losing their shine over time. You may prefer to wash them by hand.
• DO NOT wash sponges or dish cloths in dishwasher.
• DO NOT wash art and craft articles in dishwasher.
• Disposable plastics and disposable aluminum cannot withstand high temperatures; DO NOT wash them in the dishwasher.
• If in doubt, wash by hand or follow the instructions from the
manufacturer of utensils, dishes, glasses, or pots and pans.
• Do not wash items soiled with cigarette ash, candle wax,
varnish, paints, or chemicals since they can damage your
dishwasher.
Caring for your Tableware
The combination of high temperatures and dishwasher detergent may cause damage to some items if they are washed in the
dishwasher. Remember, if there is any doubt about any aspect concerning items to be washed in the dishwasher, follow the
instructions from the manufacturer of the items, or wash the items by hand.
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CAUTION
NOTICE
We recommend when buying new dishware, try to
choose ones that are suitable for machine washing
(marked dishwasher safe).
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