IKEA DISHWASHER User Instructions - Page 8

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If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
Material
Aluminum
Disposable Aluminum
Bottles and Cans
Cast Iron
China/Stoneware
Crystal
Gold
Glass
Hollow-Handle Knives
Pewter, Brass, Bronze
Disposable Plastics
Plastics
Stainless Steel
Sterling Silver or
Silver Plate
Tin
Wooden Ware
Cleaning the Dishwasher
Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and
mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a
stainless steel cleaner is recommended.
Clean the interior of the dishwasher, with a paste of powdered
dishwasher detergent and water or use liquid dishwasher detergent
on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior.
A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar is
an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.
Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe
measuring cup on the bottom rack. Run the dishwasher through a
complete washing cycle using an air-dry or an energy-saving dry
option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.
If you have a drain air gap,
check and clean it if the
dishwasher isn't draining
well.
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Washing Special Items

Dishwasher Safe?
Comments
Yes
High water temperature and detergents can affect finish of anodized aluminum.
No
Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans in the dishwasher. These might shift during
washing and transfer black marks to dishes and other items.
No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached with glue can loosen and clog the
spray arms or pump and reduce washing performance.
No
Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.
Yes
Always check manufacturer's recommendations before washing. Antique, hand-
painted, or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor or fade.
Yes
Always check manufacturer's recommendations before washing. Some types of
leaded crystal can etch with repeated washing.
No
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Yes
Milk glass yellows with repeated dishwasher washing.
No
Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with adhesives which can loosen
if washed in the dishwasher.
No
High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the finish.
No
Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
Yes
Always check manufacturer's recommendations before washing. Plastics vary in
their capacity to withstand high temperatures and detergents. Load plastics in top
rack only.
Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit juice can damage finish.
Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage finish.
No
Can rust.
No
Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer's instructions before washing.
Untreated wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.

Dishwasher Care

Storing the Dishwasher
If you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months,
turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. In the
winter, if the dishwasher could be exposed to near freezing
temperatures or is left in a seasonal dwelling such as a second
home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your
dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.