Commercial Appliance Service Optimizes Key Dishwashing Functions
Proper dishwashing is an essential part of providing top service. You need your dishes sparkling clean, fully sanitized and done in time to keep service running smoothly. Problems in any of these areas may not only upset your customers but actually make them sick, with the resultant risk of facing legal issues.
Developing the right washing process can help you easily handle the task of always having clean, sanitized dishes on hand when you need them. Your dishwasher is a vital tool for this endeavor and needs to function at top capacity. If you notice problems, a quality commercial appliance service can help.
Chemicals
Chemicals serve an important function in getting dishes clean. It is important to use the proper ones for your dishwasher and to use them in the right concentration. The chemical labels and the dishwasher manual typically provide guidelines for how much to use and how to add.
Virtually all dishwashers need a detergent during the wash cycle. Detergents help dissolve and remove oils and bits of food. Some dishwashers may also use a rinse aid that helps water drain quicker during the rinse cycle. While using this chemical can speed up the process of getting usable dishes, not all commercial machines use it. Avoid adding rinse aid to a washer that is not equipped for it. Finally, if you have a low-temperature washer, you may also need to use a chemical sanitizer to get rid of bacteria and bring your dishes up to the proper hygiene standards.
Virtually all dishwashers need a detergent during the wash cycle. Detergents help dissolve and remove oils and bits of food. Some dishwashers may also use a rinse aid that helps water drain quicker during the rinse cycle. While using this chemical can speed up the process of getting usable dishes, not all commercial machines use it. Avoid adding rinse aid to a washer that is not equipped for it. Finally, if you have a low-temperature washer, you may also need to use a chemical sanitizer to get rid of bacteria and bring your dishes up to the proper hygiene standards.
Cycle Length
The length of every cycle can make a difference for the results you get. Usually, if you use the right settings and chemicals, it will not be necessary to adjust the cycle timing on your washer. However, you may need longer or repeat cycles for an especially dirty load with stubborn stains or debris.
Water Motion
The agitation of the water in your dishwasher is another important factor in its effectiveness. The water should be moving over the dishes with enough force and from the right direction to loosen and wash off pieces of food stuck to them.
In a commercial dishwasher, the water comes out of spinning or stationary wash arms. One common problem that affects agitation occurs when the wash arms become clogged. Most newer washer models have removable arms in order to make cleaning out blockages easier.
Problems with agitation can also arise due to low water pressure. Low pressure may stem from a problem with your dishwasher, such as a leaking pipe or badly sealed connection. It can also result from problems with your plumbing, such as insufficient water supply, leaking plumbing pipes or pressure issues with your system. If you have made sure the wash arms are clear, a commercial appliance service can troubleshoot water pressure issues.
In a commercial dishwasher, the water comes out of spinning or stationary wash arms. One common problem that affects agitation occurs when the wash arms become clogged. Most newer washer models have removable arms in order to make cleaning out blockages easier.
Problems with agitation can also arise due to low water pressure. Low pressure may stem from a problem with your dishwasher, such as a leaking pipe or badly sealed connection. It can also result from problems with your plumbing, such as insufficient water supply, leaking plumbing pipes or pressure issues with your system. If you have made sure the wash arms are clear, a commercial appliance service can troubleshoot water pressure issues.
Temperature
To perform the functions of cleaning and sanitizing, the water must reach a sufficiently high temperature. Water that is not hot enough till not distribute the cleaning chemicals efficiently and will not remove food debris well. The sanitizing rinse cycle requires an even higher temperature.
The commercial appliance service professionals at CASCO are here to solve problems and keep your dishwasher functioning optimally. Request service by filling out our online form or by calling (707) 544-5200.
The commercial appliance service professionals at CASCO are here to solve problems and keep your dishwasher functioning optimally. Request service by filling out our online form or by calling (707) 544-5200.