Fine Print · a phrase that travels with the numbers
Dishwasher Safe
6 of the 50 listings in this catalog use it · 12 percent
What the phrase states
That the seller considers a named part suitable for a dishwasher. The part is sometimes named and sometimes not.
Who defines it
No federal rule defines this phrase. Materials that contact food fall under Food and Drug Administration regulation, and the wording of the claim falls under the general Federal Trade Commission requirement that objective claims be substantiated. Neither of those is a definition of the phrase itself.
No published document defines this phrase itself
What it does not state
- It does not say which part of the machine it covers unless the listing names one
- It does not state a cycle, a temperature or a detergent
- It does not carry a mark from any certifying body
- It is not stated by any listing here to be the same claim as oven safe
What it is attached to
In this catalog the phrase attaches to a basket, to stoneware, to a glass lid and to a crock. In each case the part is named, which is more than the phrase itself provides. One listing extends the claim to an oven as well as a dishwasher, and it is the only listing here that names two places.
Where a listing says a part is dishwasher safe, this site records the phrase and the part. It does not extend the claim to any other part of the same machine.
Why it turns up so often
It is a claim that costs a seller nothing to make and is hard for a reader to check before buying. That combination is exactly what fills this aisle with counted claims too, and the phrase belongs on this site for the same reason the counts do.
What this site does not say
There is nothing here about washing, cleaning, disassembling or maintaining any of these machines. Those instructions come from the maker.
The listings that use it
| Listing | Category | Quoted from the listing |
|---|---|---|
| Ninja AF141 Air Fryer Pro, 5 Qt, 4-in-1, Grey | Air Fryers | listing states 4-in-1, 5 quart, 1750W, a 400F maximum, a fit of 4 lbs of fries and a nonstick dishwasher-safe basket |
| Chefman 4 Qt Compact Air Fryer, Black | Air Fryers | listing states 4 quart, Hi-Fry technology, touchscreen controls, 4 presets and a nonstick dishwasher safe basket |
| Chefman 2 Qt Mini Air Fryer, Black | Air Fryers | listing states 2 quart, a digital timer, a shake reminder, a space-saving body and a nonstick dishwasher safe basket |
| Crock-Pot SCV700SS 7-Quart Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel | Slow Cookers | listing states 7 quart, manual control, that it serves 8 or more people, that it fits a 6-lb roast, removable stoneware, a warming setting and dishwasher safe parts |
| Crock-Pot 2-Quart Manual Slow Cooker, Black | Slow Cookers | listing states 2 quart, manual control, that it feeds 2 or more people and removable stoneware that is oven and dishwasher safe |
| Elite Gourmet MST-250XW Electric Ceramic Slow Cooker | Slow Cookers | listing states adjustable temperature, a dishwasher-safe glass lid and crock; the listing text quoted here states no capacity |