Q: Is it really safe to put my fine china in the dishwasher if I use the “fine china” setting?
A:
Our experience is that the dishwasher is a wonderful convenience, but over time will create some condition problems like crazing, wear or discoloration to gold and platinum trim, and water deposits that hand washing will not.
Several questions should be considered when you are deciding whether to put your china in the dishwasher. I think the question of convenience is the primary one. If you can use the dishwasher for cleanup, will that make it more likely that you will use and enjoy your china more often? Another question is regarding the ability to replace pieces in your pattern. If you need to replace something, is the pattern frequently available at a price that you can afford? Other questions to consider are: Is the china especially fragile? Does it have lots of raised enamel paint or a gold or platinum trim that is prone to wearing in the dishwasher? Is the china replaceable, but it has a high sentimental value to you?
I think the answers to these questions will help you determine what is right for your particular case.
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