In article >,
"Steve B" > wrote:


> I have had items distort in the dishwasher due to the heat. I have had
> items affected by the detergents used in the dishwasher. Some items are
> just too big to be put into a dishwasher. I disagree that everything can go
> in the dishwasher. I particularly do not like to put knives in the
> dishwasher, because some with wood handles absorb and retain too much
> moisture.

I was quite surprised when we first bought a dishwasher, and my wife
said we would have to replace some of our cups and glasses. When turned
upside down, some had "lips" that collected little pools of water. Also
food particles. She was right.

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Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA