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Pentax . Tips in Maintaining the Dishwashing Machine

Dishwashing machine is a very important part of the restaurant kitchen.  This is, after all, used in washing, rinsing, and sanitizing all the cutleries and crockery in the kitchen as well as the utensils, glasses, etc.  If this breaks down, it could greatly affect the smooth work flow in the kitchen.  Now, it is the Stewarding Department’s duty to make sure that the dishwashing machine is always in tiptop condition, and it is also the steward’s job to maintain the good condition of the dishwashing machine.

Here are some guidelines on how to maintain the dishwashing machine as well as how to properly operate one.

Dishwashing Machine Maintenance

Always make sure that the exterior of the dishwashing machine is kept clean at all times.  You can make use of a little detergent to clean the surface and wash it off with a damp sponge.

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To avoid clogging up of the dishwashing machine, make sure that you have scraped off all the solid food particles off of the utensils, dishes, glasses, etc.  It will also not hurt to do a little pre-wash to remove the solid food particles before putting them inside the machine.

Always make it a point that the filter of the dishwashing machine is kept free from food debris and solid particles.  It is the steward’s job to make sure that the filters are cleaned regularly and that any holes in the filters be reported so that it can be replaced immediately.

Always make sure that you are using the right detergent for the right purpose.

Operating the Dishwashing Machine

Before you use the dishwashing machine, make sure that you wear gloves as well as foot wear.  You should also use the cap and apron provided by the management.  This is done so as to protect your clothes.

Next, you have to open the inlet valve for the hot water and the steam.  After this, you then have to check the chemical can, making sure that it contains the right level of detergent as well as right level of rinse aid.  Once done, you can then turn on the dishwashing machine.

When the temperature of the wash tank climbs to a minimum of 60 degrees Celsius and when the temperature of the rinse tank climbs to a minimum of 82 degrees Celsius, then you can now turn on the conveyor button.

By this time, all the food debris and solid particles from the soiled items should have been removed and scarped off.  Furthermore, the soiled items should all have been separated, the plates with the plates, the utensils with the utensils, the glassware with the glassware, etc.

Provided that the step above has been done, place the soiled items unto the feeding end’s moving conveyor belt.  You also have to make sure that the glassware and the cups as well as the food containers are placed upside down or inverted along the trolley.

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At the conveyor’s end, gather the washed and clean utensils.  One tip though, never wipe the excess water off the washed items, even with a clean cloth.  When transferring the washed items unto its appropriate rack, never, ever touch the inner aspect of the washed items.  In storing them, make sure, too, that they are placed upside down on their appropriate racks to avoid accumulation of dust, etc. inside.

When the work shift is over, do not forget to turn the conveyor button off, making sure, too, that the dishwashing machine is cleaned and especially the filter.