Material
. Dishwasher Safe?
. Comments
Pewter, Brass, Bronze, and
No
High water temperatures
and detergent can discolor or pit the finish.
Copper
Disposable
Plastics
No
Cannot withstand
high water temperatures
and detergents.
Plastics
Yes
StainlessSteel
Sterling Silver or Silver Plate
Yes
Yes
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations
before washing. Plastic
items may vary in their ability
to withstand high temperatures
and
detergents. It is recommended
that lightweight
items such as lids and
butter dishes be placed in the upper rack only. Sturdy items such as
coolers and high-chair trays may be placed in the lower rack. When
washing plastic items in the lower rack, it is recommended
not to use the
SmartDry
TM
or Heated Dry option.
Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately.
Prolonged contact with
food containing
salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage
finish.
Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately.
Prolonged contact with
food containing
salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood)
can damage finish.
Tin
No
Not recommended.
Wooden Ware
No
Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer's
instructions before
washing. Untreated wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.
Large Casserole Section
Yes
There may be certain casserole dishes that may not fit in front of the
Turbo7one _ feature (on some models) in the back of the lower dish rack.
Adjust the tines as necessary to load the large dishes.
DISHWASHER CARE
Cleaning the exterior
In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all
that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean. If
your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is
recommended.
Cleaning the interior
TM
SmartDry
vent
(on some
mode/s)
Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces,
especially just beneath the door area.
Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled. You may want to wear rubber
gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent
because it
may cause foaming or sudsing.
To clean interior
Make a paste with powdered
dishwasher detergent on a damp sponge and clean.
OR
Use liquid automatic
dishwasher detergent
and clean with a damp sponge.
OR
See the vinegar rinse procedure in "Spotting
and filming on dishes" in
"Troubleshooting"
section.
NOTE: Run a normal cycle with dishwasher detergent after cleaning the interior.
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