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-
ature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass
detergent. Hot water dissolves grease on dishes
and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make certain will fade in time when washed in ttie dishwasher.
loads are washed in hot water.
NOTE: Delicate, antique. items should not be
Maintain a 140°F (60%) 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
candy or meat thermometer. If the temperature at bottom rack to reduce amount of force of
water spray reaching glassware from lower
the faucet is below 135°F (57?C), have a qualified
person raise the water heater thermostat setting. spray arm. Use the shortest cycle.
Flatware: Salty and acidic food may tarnish
Quiet operating tips silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain
To avoid thumping and clattering noises during on the utensils A film may form on sterling silver
operation: and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher.
This film is caused by reaction of silver with
l Make sure lightweight load items are secured
chlorine in the detergent. Gold flatware is not
in the rack. dishwasher safe. The adhesive used in some
l Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant,
cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls, causing the handles to come off in the dishwasher.
interfere with the spray arm rotation or cover Wash by hand.
spray tower.
TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible,
l Load dishes so they don?t touch one another. especially if it is not to be washed right away.
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during Dishwasher detergent may remove antique
finishes. Wash by hand. Tarnish and film
dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer
through drains. build-up can be removed with silver polish.
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
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
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.
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 manufacturer?s 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
detergent solution in the dishwasher. 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 If colors have changed.
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