Maytag PDB1100AWE - Manual (Page 6)

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What Can and Cannot Be Washed
Material Usually Safe Exceptions (not safe) Special Instructions
Aluminum
Cast Iron
China/Stoneware
Crystal
Nondishware items– such
as electronic air cleaner fil-
ters, furnace filters, paint
brushes, etc.
Glass
Pewter, Tin
Plastics
Stainless Steel
Sterling Silver and
Silver Plate
Non-stick coatings
Wood
Anodized aluminum is not recom-
mended. Check with manufacturer.
Iron will rust.
Antique, metal-trimmed, hand-paint-
ed or over-the-glaze patterns fade.
Gold leaf will discolor.
Antique, metal-trimmed or painted
patterns fade.
Milk Glass may yellow.
Don‘t put in same silverware basket
with stainless steel. Contact between
metals can damage silver. Don’t
wash copper utensils in the same
load. Silver may get a brown film.
Wood can warp, crack or lose its
finish.
If darkening or spots occur, remove
by scouring with soap-filled steel
wool pads.
If in doubt, check with the manufac-
turer. Or test by washing one piece
daily for several weeks.
Load securely to prevent movement.
Check with manufacturer.
Do not wash in dishwasher. It may
damage, discolor or stain the dish-
washer.
If it doesn't say DISHWASHER
SAFE, test one piece before dish-
washing an entire set.
Rinse if not washing immediately.
Salty or acidic foods stain if left on.
Rinse if not washing immediately.
Salty or acidic foods stain if left on.
Commercial “darkening” may be
removed by detergent. Check with
the manufacturer.
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manufacturer.
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Storing the Dishwasher
If your dishwasher will be in storage or an unheated area
exposed to freezing temperatures follow these steps:
1. Clean the dishwasher as explained in the Care and
Cleaning section.
2. Turn off the water supply.
3. Operate the drain portion twice to ensure most of the
water is removed. Most dishwashers begin each cycle
with a drain.
4. Disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the door.
Remember, it is the user’s responsibility to determine if the item should be washed in a dishwasher.
1. Use Hot Water
to dissolve & acti-
vate detergent,
dissolve greasy
food soils and
improve drying.
2. Use a Rinse
Aid regularly to
improve drying
results and reduce
spotting and film-
ing.
3. Use the Proper
Detergent
Amount
for best
soil removal, good
drying results and
prevention of film-
ing, etching, and
spotting.
4. Load Properly
to ensure soiled
surfaces get ade-
quate wash action.
5. Select
the Proper
Cycle/Options
based on the
amount of food
soil on the load.
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