These pots/pans are beautiful and do a great job. Yeah, the directions say to handwash. If you don't, the finish will fade. I've had mine for a few months and put them in the dishwasher after each use and the finish is now a light grey instead of dark grey. They still function fine, but I do not see having these in another 10 years. I'm sticking with All-Clad from now on.