Asko D3531 User manual D3531 Use & Care Guide EN - Page 14

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS Most common dishware items can be safely washed in an automatic dishwasher. If you have any doubts about a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. If that isn't possible, you might wash one item of a set a few times and compare it to the rest of the set to determine if washing it in the dishwasher had any affect on it. NOTE: ASKO has no control over what is put in our dishwashers once installed in a customer's home. You are solely responsible for what you wash in your ASKO dishwasher. Material Aluminum Dishwasher Safe Yes, with caution Cast Iron China No Yes, with caution Copper Crystal Yes, with caution No Yes Dirilyte No Disposable No plastic items Flatware with No bonded handles Glass Yes Knives No Lead crystal Non-dishware items Non-stick coatings Pewter Plastic Silver and Silver plate No No Yes No Yes Yes, with caution Stainless Steel Tin Wood Yes, with caution No No Information and Recommendations Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Patches and discoloration may appear, but they can be removed with steel wool. Load aluminum utensils (such as a pie tin or roasting pan) where they do not touch other dishes because this can cause gray or black marks. You can remove these spots with a nonabrasive cleaner. The seasoning is lost and the iron rusts. Hand wash and dry immediately. China without decoration or with decoration protected by glaze is dishwasher safe. However, you should arrange the objects so they do not touch each other or they could be damaged. China with a pattern on top of the glaze or with gold leaf decoration may fade. If possible, check with the manufacturer. If that isn't possible, wash one item over an extended period then compare it with the colors and patterns of the rest of the set. Wash in the Quick program on a low temperature setting. Do not wash copper in the same load as silver or silver plate. It could discolor the silver items. Do not let copper items come in contact with stainless steel. Antiques and very delicate china should not be washed in the dishwasher. Certain types of lead crystal may etch if machine washed. Check with the manufacturer. Wash at a low temperature setting. Be sure to load crystal dishware so that it is secure and will not fall over or knock against other dishware while being washed. Gold-colored flatware can become discolored. Cannot withstand machine washing. Certain types of adhesives may loosen when machine washed. Exception: Milk glass may turn yellow. Sharp kitchen knives may become dull if washed in very hot water and allowed to contact other items during the wash. Wood handles may also warp, crack, or loosen. Plastic handles may discolor. Check manufacturer's washing instructions. Certain types of lead crystal may etch if machine washed. Never wash items such as electronic air cleaners, air filters of any kind, paint brushes, etc. You could damage the dishwasher. If marked "Dishwasher Safe." After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with vegetable oil to maintain its non-stick quality. Pewter will tarnish when machine washed. If the item is labeled dishwasher safe. Do not use Extra dry. Do not wash disposable plastic items. Rinse these items if you're not going to wash them immediately; salty or acidic foods can stain if left on. Dry dishwasher detergent can produce black marks which are difficult to remove. Do not put silver and silver plate in the same silverware basket with stainless steel. Contact between these metals can damage silver. Do not wash copper utensils in the same load. This could cause a brown film on the silver. Also, adhesives used to attach some hollow-handled knives can loosen. Rinse these items if you're not going to wash them immediately; salty or acidic foods can stain if left on. Dry dishwasher detergent can produce black marks which are difficult to remove. Do not mix different types of stainless steel in the same load. Tin will rust. Unless marked "Dishwasher Safe" by the manufacturer. Wood can warp, crack or lose shape with any kind of washing. Page 14 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www. askousa.com