China, crystal, sterling, Forget a dish? here’s when you can add it – GE Monogram ZBD4700 User Manual

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Usually

Material

Safe

Exceptions (not safe)

Special Instructions

Aluminum

YES

Some colored anodized

Some darkening or spotting possible. Remove by

aluminum can fade.

scouring with soap-filled steel wool pads.

China/

YES

Antique, metal-trimmed,

If in doubt, check with the manufacturer. Or test wash

Stoneware

hand-painted or over-the-glaze

one piece daily for at least a month. Compare with the

patterns fade. Gold leaf

rest of the set.

will discolor.

Crystal

YES

Antique, metal-trimmed or

Load securely to prevent movement. Select CHINA & CRYSTAL

hand-painted patterns fade.

cycle. Check your manufacturer’s instructions for your crystal.

Gold leaf will discolor.

Non-dishwasher

NO

Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher

items—such

and discoloration or staining of dishwasher may result.

as electronic
air cleaner
filters, furnace
filters, paint
brushes, etc.

Glass

YES

Milk glass may yellow.

Iron

NO

Iron will rust.

Pewter

NO

Pewter tarnishes.

Plastics

YES

If it doesn’t say DISHWASHER SAFE, test one piece in
the top rack before dishwashing an entire set.

Stainless steel

YES

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acidic foods
can stain if left on.

Sterling silver

YES

Don’t put in same silverware

Rinse if not washing immediately. Salty or acidic foods can

and silver plate

basket with stainless steel.

stain if left on. Dry detergent can cause difficult-to-remove

Contact between metals can

black spots. Place in back section of silverware basket to

damage silver.

avoid exposure to detergent from the detergent cup.

Don’t wash copper utensils in
the same load. Silver may get a
brown film.
Adhesive used to attach some
hollow-handle knives can loosen.

Non-stick

YES

After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with

coatings

vegetable oil to keep it from losing its non-stick quality.

Tin

NO

Tin can rust.

Wood

NO

Wood can warp, crack or lose
its finish with any type of washing.

Add dishes any time during the wash cycle.
See the Operating section for easy instructions.

Forget a Dish? Here’s When You Can Add It

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WHAT YOU CAN USUALLY WASH SAFELY

IN YOUR DISHWASHER

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