Remember, use your dlshwasher only for the job It was deslgned Some Items are not dlshwasher safe or may requlre special care. Read these special tlps.
Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to the minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent. If washed in the dishwasher avoid placing directly in front of detergent dispenser where it could be sprinkled with undissolved detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and discoloration.
Colored
aluminum:
cleaning
Follow utensil manufacturers�
Colored aluminum instructions. pieces
may
fade. each
China:
Load carefully. other. Hand-painted, metal-trimmed, hot water and detergent. Test dishwasher for several weeks. to see if colors have changed. hand washed.
Do not allow
to touch
and antique china may fade due to one piece by washing it daily in the Then compare it with the rest of the set Delicate, antique items should be
Crystal and glasses:
Load carefully in top rack only. Load between prongs-not over them -to help prevent bumping and chipping. Load a few larger items in the bottom rack to reduce amount and force of water spray reaching glassware from the bottom spray arm. Delicate, antique items should be hand washed.
Flatware:
Salty and acidic foods may tarnish silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain on the utensils. Rinse flatware as soon as possible especially if it is not to be washed right away. Clean tarnished items with silver polish. Antique finishes may be removed by the dishwasher detergent. Wash by hand. A film may form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher. This film is caused by a reaction of silver with chlorine in the detergent. It can be removed with silver polish. Gold flatware is not dishwasher safe. The seasoned finish will be removed in the dishwasher. Rusting will result. Wash by hand. To re-season, coat with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an hour or two.
Cast iron
utensils:
Plastics:
�Dishwasher
Place in upper rack only. Many plastics will have Safe� written on them. If in doubt, try one piece. Utensils: Follow manufacturers�
Non-stick
the dishwasher.
finish
Most can be washed suggestions.
in
Wood:
Many wooden items will warp or lose their finish. Do not wash cutting boards, wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden handles in the dishwasher. pewter IIKittXiZilS: Maystreak, at its very best, hand wash with mild
Pewter or pewter-like
discolor, and pit. To keep detergent.
Regular use of a soft damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary, In most cases, to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean. Prolonged use of hard water may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces If needed, clean inside with dishwasher detergent and water. 11
