Can pans with wooden handles go in the dishwasher?

No, pans with wooden handles should not be put in the dishwasher.

The long exposure to hot water in the dishwasher would cause the wood to swell. And the intensive cleaning substances would then also leach out the softened wood.

The result would be faded, dried out wood that is prone to cracking.

So, regardless of whether the pan itself can withstand the dishwasher, wooden handles should never be put in the dishwasher.

Tip: The cedar wood handle on these dishwasher-safe pans from Castey can be easily removed. Without a bulky handle, a pan like this fits much better in the dishwasher.