For Best Results
Hot water is a must TIPS: Load china carefully. Do not allow
pieces to touch each other. Test one piece by
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing
washing it daily in the dishwasher for several
detergent. Hot water dissolves grease on dishes
and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make certain weeks. Then compare it with the rest of the
set to see if colors have changed.
loads are washed in hot water. Two ways to have
a reliable hot water supply...
Crystal and decorative glasses: Crystal can
Maintain a 140°F (60%) water supply at central break from sudden exposure to high water temper-
water heater. To check water temperature, turn ature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass
on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let will fade in time when washed in the dishwasher.
water run until it is as hot as possible, then NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be
check with a candy or meat thermometer. If the washed in the dishwasher.
temperature at the faucet is below 135°F TIPS: Load crystal carefully in top rack
(57?(Z), have a qualified person raise the water only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the
heater thermostat setting. bottom rack to reduce amount of force of
Use the Hi-Temp Option. If water heating is water spray reaching glassware from lower
needed, a thermostat will delay the cycle while spray arm. Use the shortest cycle.
the dishwasher heats the water until the tem-
perature reaches 140°F (60°C). If water is hot Flatware: Salty and acidic food may tarnish
silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain
enough, the cycle will proceed with no delay.
This lets you turn down your water heater, if you on the utensils. A film may form on sterling silver
and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher.
choose, without cutting back on 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 dunng flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant,
causing the handles to come off in the dishwasher.
operation:
Wash by hand.
l Make sure lightweight load items are secured in TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible,
the rack.
especially if it is not to be washed right away.
l Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans,
Dishwasher detergent may remove antique
cookie sheets, elc. do not touch interior walls or finishes. Wash by hand. Tarnish and film
interfere with eilher of the spray arms rotation.
build-up can be removed with silver polish.
l Load dishes so they don?t touch one another.
Cast iron utensils: The seasoned finish will be
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during removed in the dishwasher. Rusting will result.
dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer
TIPS: Wash by hand. To re-season, coat with
through drains. unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an
hour or two.
Special tips
Plastics: Many plastics WIII have ?Dishwasher
Remember, use your dishwasher only for the
Safe? written on them. Some plastics are heat
job it was designed to do. Some items are not sensitive and may melt or warp.
dishwasher safe or may require special care. TIPS: If in doubt, try one piece. Place in
Read these special tips for the following items:
upper rack only. Air Dry Option provides
Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny additional protection.
appearance and darkens in color due to minerals
Non-stick finish utensils: Most can be washed
in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher in the dishwasher.
detergent. Colored aluminum may fade.
TIPS: Follow manufacturer?s suggestions.
TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher avoid
placing direclly in from of detergent dispenser Wood: Many wooden kerns will crack and warp or
where It could be sprinkled with undissolved lose their finish.
detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and TIPS: Do not wash cutting boards, wooden
discoloration. Follow utensil manufacturer?s
salad bowls or knives with wooden handles in
cleaning instructions. the dishwasher.
China: Check manufacturer?s recommendations. Pewter or pewter-like materials: Items may
Hand-painted, metal-trimmed, and antique chrna streak, discolor, and pit.
fade due to high water temperatures and alkaline TIPS: To keep pewter at Its very best, hand
detergent solution in the dishwasher. wash with mild detergent.
NOTE: Delicate, antique Items should not be
washed in the dishwasher.
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