Viking VDB200SS Use and Care Manual - Page 9

Operation Washing Recommendations Most household dishes such as plates, saucepans, and flatware are dishwasher safe. If you are unsure, check the manufacturer's recommendations before washing. You are responsible for what is washed in the dishwasher. Materials Aluminum Diswasher safe? Comments Yes exceptions: anodized and disposable aluminum Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Disposable aluminum may contact other dishes and cause dark spots. Cast iron Not Seasoning will be removed and the recommended cast iron will rust. China/ stoneware Yes exceptions: antique, handpainted, or gold leaf China without decoration or with glaze covered patterns is usually dishwasher safe. Antique, handpainted and gold-leaf China may discolor or fade. Crystal Yes exceptions: antique, some lead crystal Position crystal so that it will not fall over or knock against other dishes. Some types of lead crystal may etch in dishwasher. Flatware with glued handles Not Certain adhesives may loosen and recommended cause the handles to come off. Glass Goldplated flatware Yes exceptions: milk glass (not recommended) Milk glass may discolor with repeated washing. Not Gold-plated flatware may discolor. recommended 16 Washing Recommendations Materials Knives Diswasher safe? Comments Yes Position knives in large items tray so that blades are not touching. Knives may become dull if the blades contact other items. Non-stick coatings Pewter/ brass/ bronze Not recommended Not recommended Coating may wear off with repeated washing. Pewter, brass, and bronze may tarnish or pit. Plastic Yes Disposable plastic cannot withstand high water temperature or dishwasher detergent. Stainless steel Rinse stainless steel items if they Yes will not be washed immediately. Prolonged contact with salty or acidic foods will stain. Position stainless steel pieces so they do not contact dissimilar metals. Silver/ silverplate Yes Rinse silver/silverplate items if they will not be washed immediately. Prolonged contact with salty or acidic foods and foods containing sulfur will stain. Position stainless steel pieces so they do not contact dissimilar metals. Tin Wood Not recommended Not recommended Tin may rust. Wash wood items by hand. Wood may warp, crack, or lose its shape or finish in the dishwasher. 17 Operation