Troubleshooting guide

9
Washing Special Items
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments Material Dishwasher Safe?/Comments
Aluminum Yes
High water temperature and detergents can
affect finish of anodized aluminum.
Pewter, Brass,
Bronze
No
High water temperatures and detergent can
discolor or pit the finish.
Disposable
Aluminum
No
Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans in
the dishwasher. These might shift during
washing and transfer black marks to dishes
and other items.
Disposable
Plastics
No
Cannot withstand high water temperatures
and detergents.
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.
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.
Cast Iron No
Seasoning will be removed, and iron will
rust.
Stainless Steel Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or
fruit juice can damage finish.
China/Stoneware Yes
Always check manufacturer’s
recommendations before washing. Antique,
hand-painted, or over-the-glaze patterns may
fade. Gold leaf can discolor or fade.
Sterling Silver or
Silver Plate
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.
Crystal Yes
Always check manufacturer’s
recommendations before ashing. Some
types of leaded crystal can etch with repeated
washing.
Tin No
Can rust.
Gold No
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Wooden Ware No
Wash by hand. Always check
manufacturer’s instructions before washing.
Untreated wood can warp, crack, or lose its
finish.
Glass Yes
Milk glass yellows with repeated
dishwasher washing.
Hollow-Handle
Knives
No
Handles of some knives are attached to the
blade with adhesives which can loosen if
washed in the dishwasher.