Kenmore 14071 Owner's Manual page 6

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 dispensers where
contact with undissolved detergent could
cause pitting, spotting or discoloration.
Cast iron: Cast iron utensils should be
handwashedo
China: Antique, hand-painted china and
those with gold or platinum rings should
be handwashed.
Crystal: Load carefully in upper rack
only. To prevent chipping, items should
not touch, Handwash delicate items.
Select COOL DRY option to air-dry
crystal items.
Flatware: Sterling, silverplate and
stainless steel are normally dishwasher
safer Flatware with dark decorative
shading and/or non-metallic handles
should be handwashe&
Pewter: Pewter or pewter-like materials
should be handwashe&
Plastic: Plastic items should be placed
in upper rack only. Wash only those
items marked "Dishwasher Safe/'
Wood: Wood items should be
handwashed,
Glass: Milk glass should be handwashed.
Non-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,
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