Dishwashers aren’t particularly exciting pieces of equipment, but they are definitely an essential to keeping a catering business running smoothly. A commercial dishwasher will last around five to eight years in a kitchen where it is used regularly. In places like school kitchens, where they are not used year round, then you can expect them to last a little longer – around six to ten years.
If your dishwasher needs replacing, then you should contact a supplier of catering equipment North Wales.
How can I keep my dishwasher in its best condition?
These are some handy tips to make sure that your dishwasher is kept functioning as well as possible:
Check the instruction booklet.
When you first receive your dishwasher, you must learn how to use it. Check the information packet and instructions to make sure you all follow all the correct procedures. Make sure that you pass this knowledge onto all of your staff so that nothing gets broken.
Rinse plates before you put them in.
It’s best to keep as much food out of the washer as you can. Discard any food waste and rinse the plates, cutlery and utensils before putting them into the machine. This will stop grime and chunks of food building up and causing blockages.
Wipe down the dishwasher after service.
It’s good practice to wipe down the interior of the dishwasher after draining at the end of service. This will get rid of any much residue before it dries and sticks to the walls, keeping it cleaner and more hygienic. The plates will only be as clean as the machine they are being washed in.
Leave the washing machine open to dry.
After cleaning the filters, topping up the cleaning chemicals and, rising the dishwasher at the end of service, leave the door open to let it dry out. This will allow the air inside to ventilate, lowering the risk of any mould from building up.
Manually wash the machine each week.
It’s important to clean the dishwasher manually every week as well as using the self-cleaning functions. There might be some spots which are getting missed, and there is nothing like a human eye to spot this.
Keep the dishwasher away from large appliances.
Keep your dishwasher away from other large appliances such as the fridge, as the heat coming from it might make the fridge have to work harder and use more energy.
