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Washing Special Items
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer
to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Material
Aluminum
Disposable Aluminum
Bottles and cans
Cast Iron
China / Stoneware
Crystal
Gold
Glass
Hollow-Handle Knives
Pewter Brass, Bronze
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Dishwasher Safe / Comments
Possible
High water temperature and detergents can
affect finish of anodized aluminum.
No
Do not wash disposable aluminum pans in the
dishwasher These might shift during washing and
transfer black marks to dishes and other items.
No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels
attached with glue can loosen and clog the spray
arms or pump and 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
Check manufacturer's recommendations before
washing. Some types of leaded crystal can etch
with repeated washing.
No
Gold-colored flatware will discolor
Yes
Milk glass yellows with repeated dishwasher
washing.
No
Handles of some knives are attached to the blade
with adhesives which can loosen if washed in the
dishwasher.
No
High water temperatures and detergent can
discolor or pit the finish.