ottoman Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Is it safe to put your alum. molds in the dish washer? They have been sitting around for a while. I now they with stand 350 degrees, but I was wondering if anyone has put them in the dish washer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I wouln't advise it, an residue from the detergent will oxidize the alum. get a can of mineral spirits and a tooth brush and wipe them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottoman Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thank you Delw, Question#2 About Molds: I live up north & i have been putting my molds on a hot plate to warm them up. Can i just stick the molds in the oven and warm them up to 70 deg.??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdooradvantage Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I usually put mine in the oven for a couple min. on warm or 170 deg. and they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 A oven on a flat rack is always best so you don't get warpage and it doesnt mess the alum up( if you get alum too hot the baits will stick to the mold). if you must use a hot plate put a piece of steel or alum on it first then teh mold on the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
