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 the dishwasher.
NOTE: Dellcate, antique items should not be
loads are washed in hot water. washed in the dishwasher.
Maintain a 140°F (60°C) water supply at central
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?(Z), 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 rematn
on the utensils. A film may form on sterling silver
Quiet operating tips and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher.
This film IS caused by reaction of silver with
To avoid thumping and clattering noises dunng
chlonne 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 llds 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
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
Specid tips unsalted fat and heat In a slow oven for an
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
dishwasher safe or may require special care. Safe? written on them. Some plastics are heat
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 mmerals additional protection.
in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher
detergent. Colored alummum may fade. Non-stick finish utensils: Most can be washed
in the dishwasher.
TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher avoid
placing directly in front of detergent dispenser TIPS: Follow manufacturer?s suggestions
where it could be sprinkled with undissolved
Wood: Many wooden items will crack and warp or
detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and
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 Pewter or pewter-like materials: Items may
fade due to high water temperatures and alkaline streak, 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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