What is the main reason stainless thermos bottles should not be washed in a dishwasher?

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A dishwasher will ruin the finish on the outside of a stainless thermos bottle, making the outside unsightly. As far as durability goes, if the thermos bottle contains a vacuum seal, washing in the dishwasher will cause the seal to malfunction and the thermos will begin to leak.

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