8 things you should never put in the dishwasher because they will be ruined or damage dishwasher include wooden cutting boards and wooden utensils that absorb water, swell, crack, and warp, and glue that holds boards can fail, hand wash with soap and water instead. Second, cast iron skillets and pans that will rust when detergent strips seasoning oil, and cause rust spots on other dishes, hand wash and re-season with oil. Third, nonstick pans with Teflon coating that dishwasher detergent is abrasive and will scratch coating causing it to flake off and lose nonstick, hand wash with soft sponge. Fourth, sharp chef knives and high-quality knives that dishwasher detergent dulls edge, knocks blade against racks causing nicks, and handle can loosen, hand wash and dry immediately. Fifth, crystal glasses and delicate glassware that can chip and crack from high heat and banging, and become cloudy from etching, hand wash gently. Sixth, aluminum pots and pans that turn dark gray or black from oxidation due to harsh detergent, and can stain other items, hand wash. Seventh, copper mugs and copper pans that lose shine and become tarnished from detergent, hand wash and polish. Eighth, anything with paper labels like jars that label peels off and clogs drain pump filter causing not draining, remove label before washing. Also avoid putting plastic that is not dishwasher safe on bottom rack near heating element as it melts.
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