A three-pack of Tramontina aluminum baking sheet pans is available for $15.99 at Costco and has an average 4.6-star rating from about 400 reviews. Many customers praise the pans for durability and a smaller 9.5-by-13-inch size, but some report damage after dishwasher use. Complaints include pitting, discoloration, and ruined surfaces, with reviewers noting they must be hand-washed. Some customers wish the pans were stainless steel to be dishwasher-friendly, and product details may not clearly state the limitation. Proper care involves avoiding dishwasher detergents and hot water exposure that harm natural, uncoated aluminum surfaces.
"Even though it has 325 five-star reviews, some of those acknowledge that these pans, like some other kitchen items, should never go in the dishwasher. Many customers complain that after putting them in the dishwasher, the pans became pitted, discolored, and essentially ruined. "I've had to buy them a few times because my family keeps putting them in the dishwasher, but they can only be hand-washed. Other than that, they are great and so inexpensive," states a five-star reviewer on Costco's website."
"Despite many customers loving their smaller size (9.5 inches by 13 inches) and durability, some say they wish the pans could be loaded in the dishwasher for easier cleaning. "The only thing I would change would be to make them from stainless steel. That would make them dishwasher-friendly," states a four-star reviewer. While you could technically return them, especially since the product description doesn't make it clear it's not dishwasher-friendly, most reviewers agree they're a great deal as long as you're willing to stick to hand washing."
"Now that you know a dishwasher could damage your baking sheet, it's time to find some solutions to keep them functional and spotless for years to come. Chemicals in dishwasher detergents are mortal enemies of natural, uncoated aluminum, like the Tramontina Aluminum Baking Sheets. Along with the prolonged exposure to hot water and strong jets, the harsh detergent can st"
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