Boron Elgar wrote:

> On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 16:35:52 GMT, "Person" >
> wrote:
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>>>Anyone else have the set? Do you put them in the dishwasher? Do you
>>>endanger them with every pot of pasta? Mine will go in the dishwasher
>>>regardless, as I really believe this set will outlive me, but I am
>>>curious to know what others think.
>>>
>>>Boron
>>
>>I think that's a pretty good set. Enjoy
>>
>>But while we're on the subject, I've never understood the science behind
>>not putting pots in the dishwasher, unless handles or other attachments are
>>the problem. Surly can't be the heat from the DW, as stove tops get much
>>hotter then that, Strong detergent? possible scratching... i donno.
>>
>>Larry T.
>>
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> I assumed scratching, but when I get going in a cooking frenzy, those
> pots and pans are going to get bonked and moved and plopped in the
> sink, etc...they have to stand up to a lot. I have never noticed any
> serious cosmetic damage to my pots and pans, some of which I have had
> for over 30 years.
>
> Behind my back the kids have, on occasion, put an aluminum pan or
> cookie sheet in the dishwasher & it gets grayed and dull, but an SOS
> scrubbing makes it sparkle again. Never had any problem with
> stainless, though.
>
> 'Boron

From experience, do not try to bleach aluminum cookie sheets! It turns
a nasty dull grey that eventually comes off with wear but looks just
horrible until it does.

PS. Nice set of pots