I know there is not a gentle cycle but is it safe to wash everyday wine glasses (NOT Waterford or other expensive brands) or China?

Hello - Thanks for reaching out to us. We recommend checking with manufacturer of your wine glasses to see if their dishwasher safe. China is normally safe to wash in your automatic dishwasher. However, antique, metal trimmed, hand painted and over-the-glaze patterned china is vulnerable to fading with high water temperatures and detergent solutions. Therefore, these often should not be washed in a dishwasher. If there is any question, check with the manufacturer of the china or test wash one piece daily for at least one month for comparison with the rest of the set. We hope this information is helpful. Best wishes! -Don@GEAppliances