Thermador DWHD650WFP Instructions for Use - Page 16

Loading the Dishwasher Dishware material Note: Before using your dishwasher for the first time, check the information in this section. Some items are not dishwasher-safe and should be hand washed; others require special loading. Recommended Precaution Aluminum Colored anodized aluminum may fade over time. Minerals in your water may cause the aluminum to darken or spot. This can usually be removed with a soap-filled steel wool pad. China, Crystal, Stoneware Some hand-painted utensils may discolor, fade or spot. Hand wash these utensils. Position fragile glassware so that it will not topple over or come in contact with other utensils during the wash cycle. Glass Make sure to use dishwashersafe glass. Milk glass may discolor or become yellow. Non-stick Coatings Apply a light coating of vegetable oil to non-stick surfaces after drying. Plastics Make sure the plasticware is dishwasher-safe. Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver and Silver Plates Load these so they do not come in contact with other metals, stainless steel dishwasher tank walls or the inner door. Not Recommended Acrylic AdhesiveJoined Pieces Bone-Handled Utensils Iron Non-Dishware Items Pewter, Brass, Bronze Reason Crazing or small cracks throughout the acrylic, may occur. Adhesives that join materials such as plastic, wood, bone, steel, copper, tin, etc. may loosen. Handles may separate. Iron will rust. Hand wash and dry immediately. Your dishwasher is intended for use in cleaning ONLY standard household dishware and kitchenware. These items will tarnish. Hand wash and dry immediately. Loading the racks For best dishwashing results, observe the following when loading the dishwasher: ▯ Do not pre-wash items with loosely attached food soil. ▯ Remove all food particles, bones, toothpicks and excessive grease. ▯ Pre-treat items having burned-on, baked-on or starchy soils. ▯ Load dishes in the dishwasher racks so the insides of bowls, pots and pans are facing the spray arms. ▯ Avoid nesting and contact points between dishes. ▯ Separate items of dissimilar metals. Use care to not block movement of the spray arms. ▯ Only wash household dishware and kitchenware rated as dishwasher-safe. Refer to the Dishware Materials section for more information about dishware suitability. NOTICE: To avoid dishwasher damage, do not load the dishwasher with paper products, plastic bags, packing materials or anything other than normal, dishwasher safe dishware and kitchenware. Loading the upper rack Ensure items do not protrude through the bottom of the racks and block the spray arms. Note: When pushing the upper rack 12 into the dishwasher, push it until it stops against the back of the tub so the upper rack spray arm 1: connects to the water supply at the back of the tub. Do not push racks in using the door. Loading the lower rack Place large items in the lower rack 9". Load pots, pans and bowls upside down. Do not block the vent hole 1J with tall baking sheets. Load these items on the right side of the dishwasher. 16