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 (60%).
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
Flatware: Salty and acidic food may tarnish
thermostat setting. silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain
on the utensils. A film may form on sterling silver
Quiet operating tips 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
dishwasher safe. The adhesive used in some
l Make sure lightweight load items are secured
in the rack. flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant,
causing the handles to come off in the dishwasher.
l Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans,
cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls, Wash by hand.
TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible,
interfere with the spray arm rotation or cover
spray tower. especially if It IS not to be washed right away.
Dishwasher detergent may remove antique
l Load dishes so they don?t touch one another. finishes. Wash by hand. Tarnish and film
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during build-up can be removed with silver polish.
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
Special tips unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an
hour or two.
Remember, use your dishwasher only for the
job it was designed to do. Some items are not Plastics: Many plastics will have ?Dishwasher
dishwasher safe or may require special care. Safe? written on them. Some plastics are heat
Read these special tips for the following items: sensitive and may melt or warp.
Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny TIPS: If in doubt, try one piece. Place in
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
detergent. Colored aluminum may fade. Non-stick finish utensils: Most can be washed
TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher avoid in the dishwasher.
placing directly in front of detergent dispenser TIPS: Follow manufacturers? suggestions.
where it could be sprinkled with undissolved
detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and Wood: Many wooden items will crack and warp or
discoloration. Follow utensil manufacturer?s lose their finish.
cleaning instructions. TIPS: Do not wash cutting boards, wooden
salad bowls or knives with wooden handles in
China: Check manufacturer?s recommendations. the dishwasher.
Hand-painted, metal-trimmed, and antique china
fade due to high water temperatures and alkaline Pewter or pewter-like materials: Items may
streak, discolor, and pit.
detergent solution in the dishwasher.
NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best, hand
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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