[header] How to clean fine china in a dishwasher [title] Determine if your fine china is durable enough for the dishwasher. [step] Start by examining your china to determine if it can withstand the dishwasher. Fine china can be classified into two types: porcelain china and bone china. 
Both types are kiln fired at high temperatures, so they are pretty durable and non-porous, meaning they may be able to withstand the occasional run in the dishwasher. [substeps] Fine china that has been made recently, within 10-15 years, may be able to withstand the dishwasher.