Suitable: all other glass.
Cutlery
Not suitable:
Cutlery with a wooden, earthenware or china-
ware handle. There is a big risk of cracks. In
fact, there is a big risk of cracks for all
wooden objects washed in a dishwasher.
Cutlery made of chromium steel is not very
suitable for washing in the dishwasher. In the
case of this cutlery, there is a risk of corrosion
(rust).
Suitable:
Cutlery made of chromium nickel steel 18/10.
This high-quality cutlery is rustproof and acid-
resistant. However, the blade of a knife may
be made of a different material. Watch out for
this. Silver or silver-plated cutlery is also
dishwasher proof. But in this case the rinse-
aid used must not contain any citric acid,
since this damages the silver. Moreover,
regular washing in the dishwasher may result
in the silver becoming scratched.
Attention:
You will get longer-lasting pleasure from your
cutlery and dishwasher if you follow these tips:
■ After using the cutlery - especially knives -
rinse it under the tap. You hereby prevent it
being damaged by food remains containing
salt and acid.
■ Always place knives, forks and spoons in
the dishwasher with the handle
downwards.
■ Do not put chromium nickel steel cutlery
and chromium steel cutlery together in the
dishwasher. Otherwise, you run the risk of
rust contamination.
■ Take the cutlery out of the dishwasher
immediately after the rinsing programme
and dry it with a cloth. Never leave damp
cutlery in the dishwasher.
■ Never put silver and stainless steel cutlery
in one basket together.
■ Silver cutlery should never be allowed to
come into contact with aluminium, since
this can damage the silver.
■ Plastic pan handles can become dull.
Furthermore...
■ Plastic objects must be heat-resistant.
■ Aluminium pans, kitchenware and various
types of glassware may become
discoloured after being washed several
times in the dishwasher. Certain sorts of
decoration may lose their colour.
■ Watch out for the indication "Suitable for
the dishwasher" in the case of glazed
pottery.
■ When you buy new tableware, look for
forms which are suitable for the
dishwasher: such as straight, smooth
sides, large openings, cavities which are
not too deep, dishwasher-proof decoration,
cutlery and earthenware.
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