For Best Results
Hot water is a must Crystal and decorative glasses: Crystal can
break from sudden exposure to high water temper-
For best cleaning and drying results, ature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass
water should be at least 140°F (So%).
will fade in time when washed in the dishwasher.
1. Turn on hot water faucet nearest the NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be
dishwasher. Let water run until it is as washed in the dishwasher.
hot as possible. TIPS: Load crystal carefully in top rack
2. Hold a candy or meat thermometer only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the
in the stream of hot water to measure bottom rack to reduce amount of force of
the temperature. water spray reaching glassware from lower
3. If the temperature is too low, have a spray arm. Use the shortest cycle.
qualified person raise the water heater
thermostat setting. Flatware: Salty and acidic food may tarnish
silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain
Quiet operating tips on the utensils. A film may form on sterling silver
and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher.
This film is caused by reaction of silver with
To avoid thumping and clattering noises during chlorine in the detergent. Gold flatware is not
operation: dishwasher safe. The adhesive used in some
l Make sure lightweight load items are secured flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant,
in the rack. causing the handles to come off in the dishwasher.
l Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, Wash by hand.
cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls, TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible,
interfere with the spray arm rotation or cover especially if it is not to be washed right away.
spray tower. Dishwasher detergent may remove antique
l Load dishes so they don?t touch one another. finishes. Wash by hand. Tarnish and film
build-up can be removed with silver polish.
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during
dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer Cast iron utensils: The seasoned finish will be
through drains. removed in the dishwasher. Rusting will result.
TIPS: Wash by hand. To re-season, coat with
unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an
Special tips hour or two.
Remember, use your dishwasher only for the
Plastics: Many plastics will have ?Dishwasher
job it was designed to do. Some items are not Safe? written on them. Some plastics are heat
dishwasher safe or may require special care. sensitive and may melt or warp.
Read these special tips for the following items:
TIPS: If in doubt, try one piece. Place in
Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny upper rack only. Air Dry Option provides
appearance and darkens in color due to minerals additional protection.
in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher
Non-stick finish utensils: Most can be washed
detergent. Colored aluminum may fade. in the dishwasher.
TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher avoid
TIPS: Follow manufacturers? suggestions.
placing directly in front of detergent dispenser
where it could be sprinkled with undissolved Wood: Many wooden items will crack and warp or
detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and lose their finish.
discoloration. Follow utensil manufacturers? TIPS: Do not wash cutting boards,
cleaning instructions.
wooden salad bowls or knives with
wooden handles in the dishwasher.
China: Check manufacturers? recommendations.
Hand-painted, metal-trimmed, and antique china Pewter or pewter-like materials: May streak,
fade due to high water temperatures and alkaline discolor, and pit.
detergent solution in the dishwasher. TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best, hand
NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be wash with mild detergent.
washed in the dishwasher.
TIPS: Load china carefully. Do not allow
pieces to touch each other. Test one piece by
washing it daily in the dishwasher for several
weeks. Then compare it with the rest of the
set to see if colors have changed.
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