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Recommended dishwashing
programmes:
all Miele dishwashing programmes*
Porcelain:
In general, the harder and less porous
the material is, the more suitable it is
to be washed in a dishwasher. Also of
importance in ensuring that items are
dishwasher-safe is the type and the
application of decoration. Differentiation is
made between:
• Underglaze decoration: The decoration
lies under the protective coat of glazing
and cannot be damaged. The surface
of this type of decoration feels even
and smooth. This type of decoration is
generally suitable for dishwashers.
• In-glaze decoration: In-glaze decorations
are applied to already glazed crockery.
The decoration sinks into the re-softened
• On-glaze decorations: Porcelain on-glaze
decorations are applied directly to the
surface of the porcelain and are baked
on at comparatively low temperatures
of around 800°C. When washing in a
dishwasher, care must be taken as the
decoration is very sensitive due to the
low temperatures at which it is baked on.
Most crockery with a gilded rim has an
on-glaze decoration.
* not suitable for on-glaze decorations
glaze at temperatures between
1150°C–1250°C and is then sealed in by
the glaze cooling down. These types of
decoration are also generally suitable for
dishwashers.
