Undercounter Dishwasher Use & Care Guide: Model DU5503XL

Special tips on dishwasher use
Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do.
SOme items are not dishwasher sate or may require special care.
Read these special tips.
Aluminum:
Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance
and darkens In color due to the minerals In the water and the alkalin-
ity of the dishwasher detergent If washed In the dlshwasher avold
placlng directly In front of detergent dispenser where It could be
sprinkled with undissolved detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and
discoloration
Colored aluminum: Colored aluminum may fade.
Follow utensil manufacturers’ cleaning instructions
China:
Load carefully Do not allow pieces to touch each
other Use theshortest washing cycle (see page9 )
Hand-painted, metal-trimmed, and antique chlna may fade due to
hot water and detergent. Test one piece by washing It dally in the
dishwasher for several weeks Then compare tt with the rest of the set
to see if colors have changed Delicate. antique items should be
hand washed
Crystal and glasses:
Load carefully In top rack only.
Load between pron<s - 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 bot-
tom spray arm
Use the shortestwashingcycle(see page9). Delicate, antique items
should be hand washed
Flat ware:
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 flnlshes may be
removed by the dishwasher detergent Wash by hand A film may
form on sterling sliver and silver plate Items washed In a dishwasher.
This film IS caused by a reaction of silver with chlorine In the deter-
gent It can be removed with silver polish Gold flatware IS not dish-
washer safe
Cast iron utensils: The seasoned finish WIII be re-
moved 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
ortwo
Plastics: Place In upper rack only. Many plastics will have
“Dishwasher Safe” written on them If in doubt, try one piece
Non-stick finish utensils:
Most can be washed in
the dishwasher Follow manufacturers suggesttons.
Wood:
Many wooden Items will warp or lose their ftnlsh Do
not wash cutting boards, wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden
handles rn the dishwasher
Pewter or peu.ter-like materials: May streak,
discolor. and pit To keep pewter at Its very best. hand wash with mtld
detergent
Dishwasher care & cleaning:
Regular use of a
soft damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent IS all that IS neces-
sary In most cases, to keep the outside of your dlshwasher 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
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