Tipsfor Washing Special Items - KitchenAid KUDX23HB Use And Care Manual

Operoting Your Dishwasher
Tipsfor washing special items
If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dish, check with the manufacturer
to see if it is dishwasher safe.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents may affect
finish of anodized aluminum.
Bottles and No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached
Cans with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose
labels and glue can clog spray arms or the pump
and will reduce washing performance.
Cast Iron No Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
China/ Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
Stoneware 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- No Handles of some knives are attached to the blade
Handle with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the
Knives dishwasher.
Pewter No High water temperatures and detergent can discolor
or pit finish.
Disposable No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and
Plastics detergents.
Plastics Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
Load plastics in top rack only.
Stainless Yes Run a RINSE HOLD cycle if not washing immedi-
Steel ately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt,
vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice could damage
finish.
Sterling Yes Run a RINSE HOLD cycle if not washing immedi-
Silver or ately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt,
Silver Plate acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood)
could damage finish.
Tin No Can rust.
Wooden No Always check manufacturer's recommendations
Ware before washing. Untreated wood can warp, crack,
or lose its finish.
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