GE GSC870M Use And Care Manual

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What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.And what you can’t.UsuallySafeYESMaterialAluminumExceptions (not safe)Some colored anodized aluminum canfade.Special InstructionsSome darkening or spotting possible. Remove byscouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.Chin~Stoneware YES Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-paintedor over-the-glaze patterns fade. Goldleaf will discolor,Antique, metal-trimmed or hand-painted patterns fade. Gold leaf willdiscolor.If in doubt, check with the manufacturer, or test washone piece daily for at least a month. Compare with therest of the set.Load securely to prevent movement. Checkmanufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.Crystal YESNon-dishwasheritems-such aselectronic air cleanerfilters, furnace filters,paint brushes, etc.GlassNO Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher anddiscoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.YES Milk glass may yellow.IronPewterPlasticsNO Iron will rust.Pewter tarnishes.NOYES If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece inthe top rack before dishwashing an entire set. Wash intop rack only. .Stainless steel YES Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foodscan stain if left on.Sterling Silverand Silver plateYES Don’t put in same silverware basketwith stainless steel. Contact betweenmetals can damage silver. Don’t washcopper utensils in the same load. Silvermay get a brown film. Adhesive usedto attach some hollow-handle knivescan loosen.Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acid foodscan stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove black spots. Place in back section of silverwarebasket to avoid exposure to detergent from the detergentcup.Non-stickcoatingsYES After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area withvegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.Tin NO Tin can rust.Wood NO Wood can warp, crack or lose itsfinish with any type of washing.Forget a dish? Here’swhen you can add it.Add dishes any time during theRINSE & HOLD cycle. WithHowever, opening the door during 2. Wait a few seconds until theany cycle lessens cleaning power water calms. Then open the door.because the temperature inside thedishwasher is lowered. So trv to 3. Add dishes you’ve forgotten.load everything at the begin;ing. 4. Close the door and push theother wash cycles, you can adddishes at any time BEFORE the main Here’s how to add a forgotten dish: latch to the far right. When thedoor is locked, washing willdetergent wash portion of the cycle. 1. Push the door latch to the left. continue.Washing will stop.