Preparing Your Appliances for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

As a restaurant owner or other food business entrepreneur, you're probably aware of the importance of a commercial dishwasher. After all, this device helps keep your establishment clean and sanitary. Not to mention, it also helps reduce your water and energy consumption.

However, like with any device, you must prioritize dishwasher maintenance at all costs since you'll use it daily. So, if you want to maintain your commercial dishwasher properly, here are some tips to help you out:

Clearing Dishes of Food Debris

Your dishwasher is a powerful cleaning machine that can easily handle all your dirty dishes. Even with a food grinder, smaller pieces of food get stuck in the dishwasher and don't get clean.

That's why it is important to clear all the food debris from your plates and utensils before loading them into the dishwasher. This method will help ensure that your dishes come out clean and sparkling. Plus, pre-washing will help remove grease or oils from the dishes, which can clog up the dishwasher over time.

Always Follow the Manual

Some people throw out the manual after using their commercial dishwasher. However, part of your dishwasher maintenance is checking the manual continuously to ensure that you are still using it correctly. The manual contains all the information you need about your dishwasher, from the proper way of loading it to the ideal water temperature.

For instance, you can find out from the manual that your dishwasher needs a minimum of 180 degrees Fahrenheit to clean the dishes effectively. If the temperature is lower than this, you will have to run the dishwasher for longer, adding to your electricity bill.

Run the Dishwasher Every Day

Even if you don't have a lot of dishes to wash, running the dishwasher at least once a day is still advisable. This will help prevent dirt and grime from building up in your dishwasher. It is also important to run the dishwasher when it is already full. Operating the dishwasher when it's not full will only increase your water and electricity bill and shorten your dishwasher's lifespan.

Don't Overload the Dishwasher

Of course, dishwasher maintenance requires you not to pile up your dishwasher with too many dishes. Overloading your dishwasher will make it less efficient and cause it to break down much sooner. So, to keep your dishwasher in its best condition, ensure you do not overload it.

Never Use the Hot Cycle

The hot cycle of your dishwasher is designed to heat the water to a high temperature so that it can effectively kill any bacteria and pathogens that may be present in your dishes. However, this cycle is meant to be used only sometimes when you wash your dishes. If you use it too often, it can cause your dishwasher to overheat, which will cause it to break down over time.

Therefore, it is best to use the hot cycle when washing dishes to prepare or serve raw meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs.

Final Thoughts

Properly maintaining your commercial dishwasher is essential to keeping it running smoothly and efficiently. Following the tips in this article can help ensure that your dishwasher stays in good condition for years. 

Lone Star Appliance Repair provides affordable and reliable dishwasher maintenance services to companies in Montgomery, North Harris, and South Walker Counties, TX. Our team of certified appliance repair technicians has the experience and knowledge needed to maintain and repair all types of dishwashers properly. Book our services today!