How To Descale A Dishwasher For Improved Efficiency
Like any piece of equipment in your business, if you want your dishwasher to function at optimal performance and keep dishes clean, you have to maintain it by performing a descale every 6-8 weeks or more frequently if required.
Scale can effect the efficiency of how your dishwasher operates as it can cover the elements and wash jets of the dishwasher. This will diminish the wash temperature and agitation leading to dirty dishes. If left untreated, the long-term damage of scale could lead to costly dishwasher repairs.
To remove scale, we recommend a product by True Blue called SCALE OFF – a high performing descaling agent that cleans lime scale, rust and dulling from hard surfaces such as dishwashers. Simply follow the instructions below, or watch the video, to descale your dishwasher for improved efficiency.
BEFORE YOU START
- Read the label directions and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of chemicals prior to use
- Wear personal protective equipment as per the SDS such as safety glasses and suitable gloves when handling chemicals
- NEVER MIX CHEMICALS
- Turn OFF the chemical dispenser
- Empty the dishwasher
- Follow all dishwasher manufacturer instructions
PRE-RINSE THE MACHINE
- Fill the dishwasher with clean water
- Run one full wash cycle
DESCALE THE MACHINE
- Refill the dishwasher and add approximately 20mL of SCALE OFF for each litre of water, i.e.
- 400mL for a 20L tank
- 600mL for a 30L tank
- 1000mL for a 50L tank
- Run one full wash cycle
- Inspect the dishwasher interior. If scale is still present scrub or scourer the areas of concern. Neat SCALE OFF can be used to help this process
- Run full wash cycle
- Inspect the dishwasher interior. Repeat step 3 until you are happy with the appearance of the machine
- Empty the dishwasher
SET UP THE MACHINE FOR USE
- Fill the dishwasher with clean water
- Run one full wash cycle
- Empty the dishwasher
- Ensure that no SCALE OFF is left in the dishwasher before the chemical dispenser is turned back on
- Turn ON the chemical dispenser
- Refill the dishwasher and titrate the wash water to ensure correct dispenser set up
Descaling your dishwasher with SCALE OFF every 6-8 weeks, or more frequently if required, will help ensure dishes come out clean as well as extend the life of your appliance, saving your business both time and money.
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Source: True Blue