What you can usually wash safely in your dishwasher.And what you can't.UsuallyMaterial Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special InstructionsAluminum YES Some colored anodized aluminum can Some darkening or spotting possible Remove byfade scouring with soap-filled steel wool padsChina/Stoneware YES Antique, metaI-ttimmed, hand-painted If in doubt, check with the manufacturer Or test washor over-tbe-glaze patterns fade Gold one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with theleaf will discolor rest of the setCrystal YES Antique, metaf-trimmed or hand- Load securely to prevent movement Checkpainted patterns fade Gold leaf will manufacturer's instructions for your crystaldiscolor:Non-dishwasher NO Do not wash in dishwasher: Damage to dishwasher anditems-such as discoloration or staining of dishwasher' may resultelectronic air cleaner'filters, furnace filters,paint brushes, etc.Glass YES Milk glass may yellowIron NO Iron will rustPewter NO Pewter tarnishesPlastics YES If it doesn't say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece inthe top rack before dishwashing an entire set Wash intop rack onlyYES Rinse if not washing immediately Salty or acid foodscan stain if left on.YESStainless steelSterling Silverand Silver plateDon't put in same silverware basketwith stainless steet. 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 loosenRinse if not washing immediately Salty ot 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 detergentcupNon-stick YES After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area withcoatings vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick qualityTin NO Tin can rust.Wood NO Wood can warp, crack or lose itsfinish with any type of washingForget a dish? Here'swhen you can add it.Add dishes any time during theRINSE & HOLD cycle, Withother wash cycles, you can adddishes at any time BEFORE theWASHING signa! light goes off,However; opening the door duringany cycle lessens cleaning power,So try to load everything at thebeginning,Here's how to add a forgotten dish:1, Push the door latch to the left.Washing will stop,2. Wait a few seconds until thewater calms. Then open the door:3. Add dishes you've f0rgotten_4. Close the door and push thelatch to the far right._ When thedoor is locked, washing willcontinue10