Washing Special Items - Whirlpool DU900PCDQ5 Use And Care Manual

ashing Special items
If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of tableware, check with the
manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can pit
finish of anodized aluminum.
Bottles No
and Cans
Cast iron No
China/ Yes
Stoneware
Crystal Yes
Gold No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached
with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose
labels and glue can clog spray arms or the pump
and will reduce washing performance.
Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-
the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf can
discolor or fade.
Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded crystal
can etch with repeated washings.
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass Yes
Hollow-
Handle
Knives
Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher
washing.
No
Handles of some knives are attached to the
blade with adhesives which may loosen if
washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter No
Disposable No
Plastics
Plastics Yes
Stainless Yes
Steel
Sterling
Silver or
Silver Plate
High water temperatures and detergent can
discolor or pit finish.
Cannot withstand high water temperatures and
detergents.
Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high water temperatures and deter-
gents. Load plastics in top rack only.
Run the Rinse-Wash Later cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit
juice can damage finish.
Yes Run the Rinse-Wash Later cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayon-
naise, and seafood) can damage finish.
Tin No Can rust.
Wooden No Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer's
Ware recommendations before washing. Untreated
wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.
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