Important Safety Instructions
WhatCanandCannot BeWashed
Most tableware,
cookware
and flatware
can safely be washed in your dishwasher. Check with the manufacturer.
Aluminum
Yes, except anodized.
High water temperature
and detergents
may affect finish.
Cast Iron
No
Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.
China/Stoneware
Yes, except antique or
Always check manufacturer's
recommendation
before washing.
hand-painted.
Antique,
hand-painted
or over-the-glaze
patterns
may fade. Gold
leaf may discolor.
Crystal
Yes, except antique or
Always check manufacturer's
recommendation
before washing.
delicate crystal.
Some types of leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings.
Filters
Not recommended.
May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher
interior.
Glass
Yes
A specialty glass called milk glass can yellow with repeated
dishwasher
washing.
Gold-Plated
No
Will discolor.
Flatware
Pewter, Tin
No
Plastics
Yes, top rack, except
Always check manufacturer's
recommendation
before washing.
disposable
plastic
Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand
high water
items,
temperatures
and detergents.
Disposable
plastic items are not
dishwasher
safe for this reason.
Stainless
Steel
Yes
Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing
immediately.
Prolonged contact with foods containing
salt,
vinegar, milk products
or juice could damage finish.
No, if has commercial
"darkening".
Sterling
Silver or
Silverplate
Always check manufacturer's
recommendation
before washing.
Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing
immediately.
Prolonged contact with food containing
salt, acid or
sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise
and seafood) could damage finish.
Commercial
"darkening"
may be removed by detergent.
Wooden
Items
No
Wood may warp, crack or discolor.
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