Andy wrote:

> ~patches~ wrote:
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>>Wayne Boatwright wrote:
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>>>>Andy
>>>>Something else to clean
>>>
>>>
>>>I have always put the crock and lid in the dishwasher. I use
>>>virtually nothing in the kitchen that is not dishwasherable (is that
>>>a word?), except my good knives, which I hand wash.
>>
>>Andy, I put the crock and lid in the dishwasher too. Wayne, I don't
>>put my pots and pans or any non-stick pans in the dishwasher. My pots
>>and one fry pan are stainless steel with a polished finish. I find
>>the dishwasher leaves spots that I don't like and sometimes there is a
>>film left on the inside. I treat my non-stick frypans and wok with
>>kid gloves. IME the dishwasher not only leaves spots on the non-stick
>>surface but lessens the lifespan of the non-stick surface. My good
>>knives are handwashed too.
>>
>>>Have fun!
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> ~patches~,
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> The crock is so large that it's a real dishwasher hog, so I soaked it
> and washed it in the sink.

Did you get one of the oval style crockpots? I'm in the market for a
new one since I'm still using the old Rival bought before we had kids.
The cord accidently hit one of the stove burners and I won't trust it if
I'm not home. I'm leaning towards the oval style with a timer.
>
> I handwash my good knife and wood spatula and spoons.
>
> Andy