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WASHING SPECIALITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Material
Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Aluminum
Yes
High water temperature and detergents
can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
Disposable
No
Aluminum
Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans
in the dishwasher. These might shift
during washing and transfer black marks
to dishes and other items.
Bottles and Cans
No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels
attached with glue can loosen and clog
the spray arms or pump and reduce
washing performance.
Cast Iron
No
Seasoning will be removed, and iron will
rust.
China/
Yes
Stoneware
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations
before washing.
Antique, hand-painted,
or over-the-glaze
patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor
or fade.
Crystal
Yes
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations
before washing. Some
types of leaded crystal can etch with
repeated washing.
Gold
No
Gold-colored
flatware will discolor.
Glass
Yes
Milk glass yellows with repeated
dishwasher washing.
Material
Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Pewter, Brass,
No
Bronze
High water temperatures
and detergent
can discolor or pit the finish.
Disposable Plastics
No
Cannot withstand high water
temperatures
and detergents.
Plastics
Yes
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations
before washing.
Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high temperatures
and
detergents, Load plastics in top rack
only.
Stainless Steel
Sterling Silver or
Silver Plate
Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or
fruit juice can damage finish.
Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs,
mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage
finish.
Tin
No
Can rust.
Wooden Ware
No
Wash by hand. Always check
manufacturer's
instructions
before
washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.
Hollow-Handle
No
Knives
Handles of some knives are attached to
the blade with adhesives which can
loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
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