WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe
.
MaterialDishwasher Safe?/CommentsMaterialDishwasher Safe?/Comments
AluminumYesHollow-Handle No
High water temperature and detergents KnivesHandles of some knives are attached to
can affect finish of anodized aluminum.the blade with adhesives which can
loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
Disposable No
AluminumDo not wash throwaway aluminum pans Pewter, Brass, No
in the dishwasher. These might shift BronzeHigh water temperatures and detergent
during washing and transfer black marks can discolor or pit the finish.
to dishes and other items.
Disposable No
Bottles and CansNoPlasticsCannot withstand high water
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels temperatures and detergents.
attached with glue can loosen and clog
the spray arms or pump and reduce PlasticsYes
washing performance.Always check manufacturer?s
recommendations before washing.
Cast IronNoPlastics vary in their capacity to
Seasoning will be removed, and iron will withstand high temperatures and
rust.detergents. Load plastics in top rack
only.
China/Yes
StonewareAlways check manufacturer?s Stainless SteelYes
recommendations before washing. Run a rinse cycle if not washing
Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze immediately. Prolonged contact with
patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor food containing salt, vinegar, milk
or fade.products, or fruit juice can damage
finish.
CrystalYes
Always check manufacturer?s Sterling Silver or Yes
Silver Plate
recommendations before washing. Some Run a rinse cycle if not washing
types of leaded crystal can etch with immediately. Prolonged contact with
repeated washing.food containing salt, acid, or sulfide
(eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can
GoldNodamage finish.
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.TinNo
GlassYesCan rust.
Milk glass yellows with repeated
dishwasher washing.Wooden WareNo
Wash by hand. Always check
manufacturer?s instructions before
washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.
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