Special Tips on Dishwasher
Use
Most utensils and dishware can be safely washed in
your dishwasher. However, some materials may require
special handling.
Aluminum:
Some darkening may take place. Colored
aluminum may fade. Do not place aluminum
items
directly in front of detergent dispenser where contact
with undissolved detergent could cause pitting, spot-
ting or discoloration.
Cast Iron: Cast iron utensils should Be handwashed.
China: Antique, hand-painted
china and those with
gold or platinum rings should be handwashed.
Crystal: Load carefully in upper rack only. To pre-
vent chipping, items should not touch. Handwash
delicate items. Select AIR DRY drying option to air-
dry crystal items.
Flatware:
Sterling, silverplate and stainless steel are
normally dishwasher safe. Flatware with dark decora-
tive shading and/or non-metallic
handles should be
handwashed.
Pewter: Pewter or pewter-like materials should be
handwashed.
Plastic: Plastic items should be placed in upper rack
only. W:ash only tlaose items marked "Dishwasher
Safe."
Wood: Wood items should be handwashed.
Glass: Milk glass should be handwashed.
N'on-Stick
Coatings:
After washing,
wipe the non-
stick coating
area with vegetable
oil to keep it from
losing its non-stick
quality.
Non-Dishware
Items:
DO
NOT
wash items such as
electronic
air cleaner filters, furnace
filters and paint
brushes
in your dishwasher.
Damage
to dishwasher
and
discoloration
or staining of dishwasher
may result.