dIShWARE mATERIALS
NOTE: Before using your dishwasher for the irst time,
check the information in this section. Some items are not
dishwasher safe and should be handwashed; others require
special loading. Contact the item’s manufacturer if you are
unsure about the item’s dishwasher suitability.
Recommended
Aluminum: Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time.
Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to darken or
spot. This can usually be removed by using a soap-illed steel
wool pad.
China, Crystal, Stoneware: Some hand-painted pieces may
discolor, fade, or spot. Hand-wash these pieces. Position fragile
glassware so that it will not topple over or contact other pieces
during the wash cycle.
Glass: Milk glass may discolor.
Non-Stick Coatings: Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to
non-stick surfaces after drying.
Plastics: Make sure the utensil is dishwasher safe.
Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver, and Silver Plates: Place these
pieces so that they do not contact dissimilar metals.
Not Recommended
Acrylic: Crazing (small cracks throughout the acrylic) may
occur.
Adhesive-joined Pieces: Adhesives that join materials such as
plastic, wood, bone, steel copper, tin, etc. may loosen.
Bone-handled utensils: Handles may separate.
Iron: Iron will rust. Hand-wash and dry immediately.
Non-dishware Items: Your dishwasher is intended for use in
cleaning ONLY standard household dishware and kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze: Pewter will tarnish. Hand-wash and dry
immediately.
Tin: Tin will stain. Hand-wash and dry immediately.
Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils, and utensils with
wooden handles can crack, warp, and lose their inish.