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Loading the Dishwasher
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Loading the Dishwasher
Loading the Dishwasher
Dishware material
Note:
Before using your dishwasher for the first time,
check the information in this section. Some items are
not dishwasher-safe and should be hand washed; others
require special loading.
Glass and silverware damage
Causes:
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Glass type and glass production process.
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Chemical composition of the detergent.
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Water temperature of the wash cycle.
Recommendation:
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Use only glasses and porcelain which
the manufacturer designates as dishwasher-safe.
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Use a detergent which protects silverware.
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Take glass and silverware out of the dishwasher as
soon as possible after the wash cycle ends.
Loading the racks
For best dishwashing results, observe the following
when loading the dishwasher:
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Do not pre-wash items with loosely attached food
soil.
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Remove all food particles, bones, toothpicks and
excessive grease.
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Items having burned-on, baked-on or starchy soils
may require some pre-treatment.
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Load dishes in the dishwasher racks so the insides
of bowls, pots and pans are facing the spray arms.
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Avoid nesting and contact points between dishes.
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Separate items of dissimilar metals. Use care to not
block movement of the spray arms.
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Only wash household dishware and kitchenware
rated as dishwasher-safe.
Refer to the Dishware Materials section for more
information about dishware suitability.
NOTICE:
To avoid dishwasher damage, do not load the
dishwasher with paper products, plastic bags, packing
materials or anything other than normal, dishwasher
safe dishware and kitchenware.
Loading the upper rack
Ensure items do not protrude through the bottom of the
racks and block the spray arms.
Note:
When pushing the upper rack
12
into the
dishwasher, push it until it stops against the back of the
tub so the upper rack spray arm
1:
connects to the
water supply at the back of the tub. Do not push racks in
using the door.
Recommended
Aluminum
Colored anodized aluminum may
fade over time. Minerals in your
water may cause the aluminum to
darken or spot. This can usually
be removed with a soap-filled
steel wool pad.
China, Crystal,
Stoneware
Some hand-painted utensils may
discolor, fade or spot. Hand wash
these utensils. Position fragile
glassware so that it will not topple
over or come in contact with other
utensils during the wash cycle.
Glass
Milk glass may discolor or
become yellow.
Non-stick Coatings Apply a light coating of vegetable
oil to non-stick surfaces after
drying.
Plastics
Make sure the plasticware is
dishwasher-safe.
Stainless Steel,
Sterling Silver and
Silver Plates
Load these so they do not come
in contact with other metals,
stainless steel dishwasher tank
walls or the inner door.
Not
Recommended
Acrylic
Crazing or small cracks
throughout the acrylic, may occur.
Adhesive-
Joined Pieces
Adhesives that join materials such
as plastic, wood, bone, steel,
copper, tin, etc. may loosen.
Bone-Handled
Utensils
Handles may separate.
Iron
Iron will rust. Hand wash and dry
immediately.
Non-Dishware
Items
Your dishwasher is intended for
use in cleaning ONLY standard
household dishware and
kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass,
Bronze
These items will tarnish. Hand
wash and dry immediately.
