Washing Special Items - Whirlpool 900 Serie Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Washing Special Items

If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of tableware, check with the
manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?
Aluminum
Bottles
and Cans
Cast Iron
China/
Stoneware
Crystal
Gold
Glass
Hollow-
Handle
Knives
Pewter
Disposable
Plastics
Plastics
Stainless
Steel
Sterling
Silver or
Silver Plate
Tin
Wooden
Ware
EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
Yes High water temperature and detergents can pit
finish of anodized aluminum.
No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached
with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose
labels and glue can clog spray arms or the pump
and will reduce washing performance.
No Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-
the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf can
discolor or fade.
Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded crystal
can etch with repeated washings.
No Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Yes Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher
washing.
No Handles of some knives are attached to the
blade with adhesives which may loosen if
washed in the dishwasher.
No High water temperatures and detergent can
discolor or pit finish.
No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and
detergents.
Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high water temperatures and deter-
gents. Load plastics in top rack only.
Yes Run the Rinse-Wash Later cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit
juice can damage finish.
Yes Run the Rinse-Wash Later cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayon-
naise, and seafood) can damage finish.
No Can rust.
No Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing. Untreated
wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.
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