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For Best Results
Hot water is a must NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing washed in the dishwasher.
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 washing it daily in the dishwasher for several
a 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
on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Crystal and decorative glasses: Crystal can
Let water run until it is as hot as possible, then break from sudden exposure to high water temper-
check with a candy or meat thermometer. ature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass
If the temperature at the faucet is below 135°F will fade in time when washed in the dishwasher.
(57?C), have a qualified person raise the water NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be
heater thermostat setting. washed in the dishwasher.
2. Use the Hi-Temp Option. If water heating is TIPS: Load crystal carefully in top rack
needed, a thermostat will delay the cycle while only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the
the dishwasher heats the water until the tem- bottom rack to reduce amount of force of
perature reaches 140°F (60°C). If water is hot water spray reaching glassware from lower
enough, the cycle will proceed with no delay. spray arm. Use the shortest cycle.
This lets you turn down your water heater, if you
Flatware: Salty and acidic food may tarnrsh
choose, without cutting back on hot water
silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain
needed for good dishwashing.
on the utensils. A film may form on sterling silver
and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher.
Quiet operating tips This film is caused by reaction of silver with
To avoid thumping and clattering noises during chlorine in the detergent. Gold flatware is not
operation: dishwasher safe. The adhesive used in some
9 Make sure lightweight load items are secured in flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant,
the rack. causing the handles to come off in the dishwasher.
Wash by hand.
l Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans,
cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls or TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible,
interfere with either of the spray arms rotation. especially if it is not to be washed right away.
l Load dishes so they don?t touch one another. Dishwasher detergent may remove antique
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
Remember, use your dishwasher only for the hour or two.
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
where it could be sprinkled with undissolved TIPS: Follow manufacturer?s suggestions.
detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and
Wood: Many wooden items WIII 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.
TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best, hand
wash with mild detergent.
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