ASKO 1653 - Manual (Page 5)

What can be washed in the dishwasher?
Most household goods such as plates, saucepans and flatware can be machine washed. If you are unsure, check with
the manufacturer or, if this is not possible, wash one item of a set over an extended period and then compare it with the
rest of the set.
The user is responsible for what he or she washes in the dishwasher.
Material Dishwasher
safe?
Information
Aluminum Yes Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Patches and discoloration may appear but these can be removed
with wire wool. Remember not to position aluminum utensils so that they can come in direct contact with the
dishwasher detergent since this may result in black spots and small erosion holes.
Cast iron No The seasoning is lost and the iron rusts. Hand wash.
China
Stoneware Yes China without decor or with decor protected by glaze is dishwasher safe. Remember however to place the
objects so they are not in contact with each other, othenwise they can be damaged
China with a pattern on top of the glaze, or with gold leaf decor may fade. Check with the manufacturer. If
this is not possible, try with one of the items over an extended period. Then compare its colors and pattern
with the rest of the set.
No Antiques and very delicate china should not be washed In the dishwasher.
Crystal Yes
Place the Items so that they cannot fall over or knock against each other while being washed.
Certain types of lead crystal may etch if they are machine washed. Check with your supplier.
Refer to china above for colored patterns or gold leaf decor. Antiques and very delicate items should not
be machine washed.
Use a low wash temperature.
Dirilyte No Gold-colored flatware can become discolored.
Glass Yes Milk glass may become yellowed.
Flatware
with bonded
handles
No Certain types of adhesives cannot withstand machine washing and may loosen.
Pewter No Pewter tarnishes.
Disposable
plastic item No Cannot withstand machine washing.
Plastic Yes If the item is not marked "Dishwasher safe", test one of the items before the whole set is washed.
Place plastic items in the top basket. Use drying without heat.
Stainless
steel Yes Rinse the items if they are not going to be washed immediately. Salty or acidic foods can stain if left on. Dry
dishwasher detergent can also produce black marks which are difficult to remove.
Do not let copper items come in contact with stainless steel. Do not mix different types of stainless steel.
Silver and
silver plate Yes Rinse the items if they are not going to be washed immediately. Food which contains a lot of salt or acids
produces marks. Dry dishwasher detergent can also product black marks which are difficult to remove.
Do not put in same silvenvare basket with stainless steel. Contact between the metals can damage silver.
Do not 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
coatings Yes After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with vegetable oil to keep it from loosing its non-stick quality.-
Tin No Can rust.
Wood No Check the manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Vtfood can warp, crack or loose its shape with
any kind of washing.
Non-dishware
ilems-such as
electronic air
cleaner filters,
furnace filters,
paint bnjsh, etc.
No Do not wash in dishwasher. Damage to dishwasher may result.
Sharp kitchen
(carving) knives No May become dull if washed in very hot water or allowed to contact other items during the washing process.
Wood handles may also warp, crack or loosen. Check manufacturer's washing instructions.