Hand wash only? What gives? I'm a rookie at this....is it because of the aluminum? What happens if you put it in the dishwasher?
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If you put it in the dishwasher, the shiny aluminum on the back of the pan will turn a nasty dark grey color and leave it with a chalky residue that will transfer to your hands, a dish towel, etc....not to mention water will set in the rolled ring around the outside of the pan and rust in there, the support ring inside that rolled edge is usually not aluminum therefore it rusts. I had a similar pan before this one and that's what happened to it.
1409915
Dishwasher detergent is very hard on aluminum. I like my cookware to look "well cared for" so I don't put any of my aluminum bakeware in the dishwasher for that reason. My husband put an aluminum egg slicer in the dishwasher and it came out pitted, discolored, with a white residue and ugly. I replaced it with stainless steel to prevent that from happening again. :) I agree with Vicki L. Tormaschy above.
1409916
Dude this thing is awesome! Its the best piece of cookwear I have & I think I only paid $20. I would highly reccomend
2257387
I advised against washing it in the dishwasher. Instructions say no to dishwasher and it might void the lifetime warranty. I suggest washing it by hand.
1039125
I have not had this problem. I have only washed it by hand as I don't own a dishwasher.
2182477
You are NOT supposed to put alclad cookware in the dishwasher. Hand wash is better and it will last forever...
1923016
I throw it in the dishwasher, I would not want to wash it by hand. I've never done it, but I think it would be a pain!
1581293
It says to wash in warm water with mild soap, so I've been hand washing mine. I imagine the dishwasher would be too hot for it to handle.
1076567
I've never washed this in a dishwasher...nothing sticks, so I wash it by hand.
2223868
I wouldn't put it in the dishwasher. I usually hand wash mine, but have run it through the dishwasher twice and the black is peeling off. I've only had it a couple months, so this is disappointing.
1124701
I would assume its due to dishwasher soap. Im only saying that because I used a Mr. Clean sponge on mine and it dis-coloured it. Not pleased what it looks like, but am very happy how it cleans up..not hard to clean off sticking stuff. Sorry I don't know why you have to handwash it. God Bless
588536
I never tried it in dish washer, always hand washed :-) sorry i could not be much helpful
1193606
I wouldn't put it in a dishwasher. Warm water and mild soap should do the trick...........Hope this helps
445740
I have not had this problem. Although it says that it is dishwasher safe I hand wash mine just to be on the safe side. Not sure if that helps at all. I would contact the company though.
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This info is for anyone else who might read this question. If you wash the aluminum (shiny) handle in the dishwasher it will never be shiny again. So if you bought them to display wash them by hand and use bar keepers friend cleaner to keep them bright. The aluminum handle oxidizes from the dishwasher powder chemicals. It can leave a grey residue on your hands and transfer to the foods you handle with that hand. The oxidization can be removed with bar keepers friend cleaner. The blades are not affected. I have the aluminum handle knives that are 26 years old the handles are ugly from the dishwasher but the blades are fine. I am currently switching to black handles. This info is for anyone else who might read this question. If you wash the aluminum (shiny) handle in the dishwasher it will never be shiny again. So if you bought them to display wash them by hand and use bar keepers friend cleaner to keep them bright. The aluminum handle oxidizes from the dishwasher powder chemicals. It can leave a grey residue on your hands and transfer to the foods you handle with that hand. The oxidization can be removed with bar keepers friend cleaner. The blades are not affected. I have the aluminum handle knives that are 26 years old the handles are ugly from the... » Read More This info is for anyone else who might read this question. If you wash the aluminum (shiny) handle in the dishwasher it will never be shiny again. So if you bought them to display wash them by hand and use bar keepers friend cleaner to keep them bright. The aluminum handle oxidizes from the dishwasher powder chemicals. It can leave a grey residue on your hands and transfer to the foods you handle with that hand. The oxidization can be removed with bar keepers friend cleaner. The blades are not affected. I have the aluminum handle knives that are 26 years old the handles are ugly from the dishwasher but the blades are fine. I am currently switching to black handles. « Show Less
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I don't know if the metal is dishwasher safe. I have not wanted to chance it. I just rinse mine in hot water and allow it to air dry. It cleans up very easily!
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Did you wash it in the dish washer? It could be warped. I only ever hand wash mine to avoid any warping.
1124703
I just want to "ditto" on the hand wash only. I had a beautiful shiny silver pan that was washed in the dishwasher at work. Now it is so ugly - blacked and whatnot. I just popped out here to buy a new one. And I will make sure to NEVER leave it at work after a potluck again.
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I never put into a dishwasher. I always do hand wash. I would think it is not dishwasher safe.