DISHWARE MATERIALS
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.
Notes Prior to Dishwashing
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.
Handwash these utensils. Position fragile glassware so that it will not fall over or
come in contact with other utensils during the wash cycle.
Glass: Milk glasses 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.
Not Recommended
Acrylic: Crazing, 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 stan-
dard household dishware and kitchenware.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze: These items will tarnish. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Tin: Tin will stain. Hand wash and dry immediately.
Wood: Wooden bowls, wooden utensils, and utensils with wooden handles can
crack, warp and lose their finish.
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