For Best Results
Hot water is a must Crystal and decorative glasses: Crystal can
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing break from sudden exposure to high water temper-
detergent. Hot water dissolves grease on dishes ature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass
and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make certain will fade in time when washed in the drshwasher.
loads are washed in hot water. NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be
Maintain a 140°F (60°C) water supply at central washed in the dishwasher.
water heater. To check water temperature, turn on TIPS: Load crystal carefully in top rack
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the
run until it is as hot as possible, then check with a bottom rack to reduce amount of force of
candy or meat thermometer. If the temperature at water spray reaching glassware from lower
the faucet is below 135°F (57?C), have a qualified spray arm. Use the shortest cycle.
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.
To avoid thumping and clattering noises during This film is caused by reaction of silver with
operation:
chlorine in the detergent. Gold flatware is not
l Make sure lightwerght load Items are secured dishwasher safe. The adhesive used in some
in the rack.
flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant,
l Make sure pot lrds and handles, pizza pans, causing the handles to come off in the dishwasher.
cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls, Wash by hand.
interfere with the spray arm rotation or cover
TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible,
spray tower. especially if it is not to be washed right away.
l Load dishes so they don?t touch one another.
Dishwasher detergent may remove antique
finishes. Wash by hand. Tarnish and film
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs Inserted during
dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer build-up can be removed with silver polish.
through drains. Cast iron utensils: The seasoned finish will be
removed in the dishwasher. Rusting will result.
TIPS: Wash by hand To re-season, coat with
Special tips
unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an
Remember, use your dishwasher only for the hour or two.
job it was designed to do. Some items are not
dishwasher safe or may require special care. Plastics: Many plastics will have ?Dishwasher
Read these special tips for the following items: Safe? written on them. Some plastics are heat
sensitive and may melt or warp.
Aluminum: Aluminum loses Its bright, shiny
TIPS: If in doubt, try one piece. Place in
appearance and darkens in color due to minerals upper rack only. Air Dry Option provides
in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher additional protection.
detergent. Colored aluminum may fade.
TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher avoid Non-stick finish utensils: Most can be washed
placing directly in front of detergent dispenser in the dishwasher.
where it could be sprinkled with undissolved TIPS: Follow manufacturer?s suggestions.
detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and
Wood: Many wooden items will crack and warp or
discoloration. Follow utensil manufacturer?s
cleaning instructions. lose their finish.
TIPS: Do not wash cutting boards, wooden
China: Check manufacturer?s recommendations. salad bowls or kniv2.s with wooden handles in
Hand-painted, metal-trimmed, and antique china the dishwasher.
fade due to high water temperatures and alkaline
Pewter or pewter-like materials: Items may
detergent solution in the drshwasher. streak, discolor, and pit.
NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be
TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best, hand
washed in the dishwasher. wash with mild detergent.
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 of colors have changed. |
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