Kenmore 16569 Owner's Manual page 6

Most utensils
and dishware can be safely
washed in your dishwasher. However,
some matenals 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
handwashed.
China: Antique, hand-painted china and
those with gold or platinum nngs should be
handwashed.
Crystal: Load carefully in upper rack only.
To prevent chipping, items should not
touch. Handwash delicate items. Setect
AiR DRY drying option to air-dry crystal
items.
Flatware: Sterling, silverp]ate and stainless
steel are normally dishwasher safe,
Flatware with dark decorative shading
and/or non-metallic handles should be
handwashed.
Pewter: Pewter or pewter-like matena]s
should be handwashed.
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 filterst
furnace filters and paint brushes _n your
dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher and
discoloration or staining of dishwasher may
result.