Can cookware and bakeware be washed in an automatic dishwasher?
A. Most cookware and bakeware can be cleaned safely in an automatic dishwasher. However, water with high mineral content, as well as certain detergents can darken some surfaces, stain aluminum or copper, and remove the “seasoning” from cast iron and from nonstick surfaces. Hard anodized aluminum will discolor in a dishwasher. Check the manufacturer’s instructions before washing your utensils in an automatic dishwasher.
