why aren't you supposed to put stainless steel pots and pans in dishwasher?

[Anonymous]

I have All-Clad and some Cephalon pans (all stainless -- I have NO non-stick pans). It says they should be hand-washed. Is it bad to sometimes put them in the dishwasher? will i ruin them? Why does it say this?

[Anonymous]

Permanent spots on the stainless steel.

They are still functional, just spotted.

[Anonymous]

mm mmm. Barkeepers Friend means no spots on the stainless steel.

[Anonymous]

I put mine in the dishwasher and don't have spots.

[Anonymous]

I don't give a fuck and all of my stainless looks fine. No spots, discoloration, etc. The finish is the same as the day I bought it, except for normal wear from use.

[Anonymous]

I like PP's attitude. They're for cooking, not decoration.

That said, when mine were brand new I listened to that stuff, and got in the habit of handwashing them. And I'm still handwashing them. Habits are hard to break, and they take up so much room in the dishwasher.

They hardly look pristine, though. For all my effort, they probably look about the same as PP's.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I put mine in the dishwasher and don't have spots.

Me, too. My All-Clad is 9 years old and still looks great. I bought it to replace my old Calphalon anodized specifically because I could put it in the dishwasher. I hate hand washing dishes.

[Anonymous]

The only ones I thought you weren't supposed to dishwash were the ones with the copper ring?

[Anonymous]

http://store.calphalon.com/calphalon-tri-ply-stainless-steel-13-pc-cookware-set/298835
Stainless steel dishwasher safe.

[Anonymous]

I have never heard this for the all stainless All-Clad pieces (can't speak to Calphalon). In fact, their site states:

Is All-Clad dishwasher safe?


The ‘Stainless Steel’ collection is completely dishwasher-safe. It is recommended that before you use your Stainless Steel All-Clad you wash it in the dishwasher first to remove any manufacturing residues and this will help to keep it shiny. Do not put your non-stick cookware in the dishwasher because high heat and harsh detergents will corrode and dry out the surface. Copper-Core’ can be put in the dishwasher but it may result in some tarnishing of the copper band around the exterior. Prevent this by either hand-washing or drying the copper band immediately after the wash cycle in the dishwasher has finished. (http://www.all-clad.com/Pages/Customer%20Service/faqs.aspx)

I have put most of mine in the dishwasher regularly for at least 15 years and have not had spots or any discoloration. To help with stuck-on food, or if I don't have time to soak, Bon Ami, Bar Keepers Friend or even plain baking soda all work wonders.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I put mine in the dishwasher and don't have spots.

You're not? We usually put them in DW. I have not noticed any spotting. I agree with the PP - pots are for cooking not for some Martha Stewart photo shoot!

[Anonymous]

No one has pointed out that stainless steel is dishwasher safe.

[Anonymous]

i thought it was the nonstick teflon coated stuff that wasn't supposed to be put in the dishwasher. not stainless.

[Anonymous]

OP here, I am glad to hear it's OK to put them in the dishwasher!! I can't wait to start doing that!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I put mine in the dishwasher and don't have spots.

Same here. Never heard you weren't supposed to do that. What about stainless steel utensils? Never had problems with those either.