For Best Results
Hot water is a must NOTE: Delicate, antique Items should not be
washed in the dishwasher.
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing
detergent. Hot water dissolves grease on dishes TIPS: Load china carefully. Do not allow
and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make certain pieces to touch each other. Test one piece by
loads are washed in hot water. Two ways to have a washing it daily in the dishwasher for several
reliable hot water supply... weeks. Then compare it with the rest of the
1. Maintain a 140°F (60%) water supply at central set to see if colors have changed.
water heater.To check water temperature, turn Crystal and decorative glasses: Crystal can
on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let break from sudden exposure to high water temper-
water run until it is as hot as possible, then ature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass
check with a candy or meat thermometer. If the will fade in time when washed in the dishwasher.
?temperature at the faucet is below 135°F (57?C), NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be
have a qualified person raise the water heater washed in the dishwasher.
thermostat setting. TIPS: Load crystal carefully in top rack
2. Do not use Lo-Energy Wash Option. When this only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the
option is off, a thermostat will delay the cycle bottom rack to reduce amount of force of
while the dishwasher heats the water until the water spray reaching glassware from lower
temperature reaches 140°F (60%). spray arm. Use the shortest cycle.
NOTE: When Lo-Energy Option is off and the Flatware: Salty and acidic food may tarnish
water is hot enough at the start, the cycle will
silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain
proceed with no delay. This lets you turn down your on the utensils. A film may form on sterling silver
water heater, if you choose, without cutting back on and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher.
hot water needed for good dishwashing.
This film is caused by reaction of silver with
chlorine in the detergent. Gold flatware is not
Quiet operating tips
dishwasher safe. The adhesive used in some
TO avoid thumping and clattering noises during flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant,
operation: causing the handles to come off in the dishwasher.
l Make sure lightweight load items are secured in Wash by hand.
the rack.
TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible,
l Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, especially if it is not to be washed right away.
cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls or Dishwasher detergent may remove antique
interfere with either of the spray arms rotation. finrshes. Wash by hand. Tarnish and film
l Load dishes so they don?t touch one another. build-up can be removed with silver polish.
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inset-led during Cast iron utensils: The seasoned finish will be
dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer removed in the dishwasher. Rusting will result.
through drains. TIPS: Wash bv 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
additional protection.
appearance and darkens in color due to minerals
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 manufacturer?s suggestions.
placing directly in front of detergent dispenser
where it could be sprinkled with undissolved Bottles and cans: Items with glued-on labels
detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and should not be washed in your dishwasher. Labels
discoloration. Follow utensil manufacturer?s can loosen during a wash and clog spray arms and
cleaning instructions. the pump. A clogged spray arm or pump will reduce
washing performance.
China: Check manufacturer?s recommendations TIPS: Rinse by hand or remove label before
Hand-painted, metal-trimmed, and antique china placing item in dishwasher.
fade due to high water temperaturesand alkaline
detergent solution in the dishwasher.
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