Crosley CUD4000 User Manual

If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with 
the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. 

In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a 
mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your 
dishwasher looking nice and clean.

Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up on the 
inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area.

 clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled. Wear 

rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than 
dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing.

To clean interior
Make a paste with powdered dishwasher detergent on a damp 
sponge and clean.

Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with a 
damp sponge.

See the vinegar rinse procedure in “Spotting and filming on 
dishes” in “Troubleshooting.”

 Run a Normal cycle with detergent after cleaning the 

interior.

Aluminum

High water temperature and detergents 
can affect finish of anodized aluminum.

Disposable 
Aluminum

Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans 
in the dishwasher. These might shift 
during washing and transfer black marks 
to dishes and other items.

Bottles and Cans

Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels 
attached with glue can loosen and clog 
the spray arms or pump and reduce 
washing performance.

Cast Iron

Seasoning will be removed and iron will 
rust.

China/
Stoneware

Always check manufacturer’s 
recommendations before washing. 
Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze 
patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor 
or fade.

Crystal

Check manufacturer’s recommendations 
before washing. Some types of leaded 
crystal can etch with repeated washing.

Gold

Gold-colored flatware will discolor.

Glass

Milk glass yellows with repeated 
dishwasher washing.

Hollow-Handle 
Knives

Handles of some knives are attached to 
the blade with adhesives which can 
loosen if washed in the dishwasher.

Pewter, Brass, 
Bronze

High water temperatures and detergent 
can discolor or pit the finish.

Disposable 
Plastics

Cannot withstand high water 
temperatures and detergents.

Plastics

Always check manufacturer’s 
recommendations before washing. 
Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand 
high temperatures and detergents. Load 
plastics in top rack only.

Stainless Steel

Run a rinse cycle if not washing 
immediately. Prolonged contact with food 
containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or 
fruit juice can damage finish.

Sterling Silver or 
Silver Plate

Run a rinse cycle if not washing 
immediately. Prolonged contact with food 
containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, 
mayonnaise, and seafood) can damage 
finish.

Tin

Can rust.

Wooden Ware

Wash by hand. Always check 
manufacturer’s instructions before 
washing. Untreated wood can warp, 
crack, or lose its finish.