Washing Special Items - Whirlpool 925 series Use And Care Manual

Washing Special Items
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can pit
finish of anodized aluminum.
Bottles No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached
and Cans with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose
labels and glue can clog spray arm or the pump
and will reduce washing performance.
Cast Iron No Seasonklg 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 c_,slal 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 wilh 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
Plastics and detergents.
Plastics Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
bel'ore washing. Ptastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high water temperatures and deter-
gents. Load plastics in top rack only.
Stainless Yes Run the Rinse Only cycle if not washing immedi-
Steel ately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt,
vinegar, milk products, or [ruit juice can damage
finish.
Sterling Yes Run the Rinse Only cycle if not washing immedi-
Silver or ately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt,
Silver Plate acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood)
can 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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