
CMA
DISH
MACHINES
1.
Upon
entering
the
facility,
make
a
preliminary
check
of
the
flatware
and
glasses, especially
stemware. This will give you a quick indication of how the machine is functioning.
2.
Go to the CMA-44, turn off the circuit breaker providing power to the machine. Open the door and
check the interior condition of the machine.
a.
The stainless on the inside of the machine should be clean and shiny,
no
dull look
or
buildup of
white lime scale.
b.
Checkthe condition
of
the scrap trays for excessive garbage. Make sure the machine operator is
cleaning the machine, explain proper cleaning procedures. ·
c.
Open the drains and check to make sure
they
are all working properly.
3.
Once the machine
has
drained, remove both
end
curtains from the scrap and rinse and remove all
the scrap trays from the machine. A. Check all spray arms and jets -clean and explain cleaning
procedures to dishmen.
B.
Check the drain openings making sure they are free and clear of debris.
C. Check the heater element. It should be black with no splits, breaks, or cracks.
4. Close the drains, turn the power on and fill the machine.
a.
Checkfill vacuum breaker for leaks.
b.
This is a time to check the water hardness. Check the water at the fill while it is coming into the
machine.
c.
Using a curtain bar or something long, tum on the final rinse and observe the spray pattern of the
final rinse jets.
It
is easier to see while the pressure is lower. If you have any clogged rinse jets,
clean them using a bent paperclip.
5.
Check
the
heater
to
see
if it is working. If
the
temperature
is
below
140 degrees,
check
the
thermostat setting
..
Also check that
the
heater contactor has activated. The contactor plunger should
be
in
the PULLED-IN position.
Check
that the float switch is working properly.
6.
With the machine full, replace all
of
the scrap trays into the proper position.
7.
Place a rack into the machine, and observe the spray pattern of the scrap, the wash, and the final
rinse.
*The
CMA-44 has an excellent feature about it which is helpful in checking the spray pattern.
The wash pump motors and the conveyor motor can be operated independently from one
another by pushing the test switch located on the top of the mag starters. Disarm one mag
starter at a time and observe the spray arm spray pattern for needed adjustments.
By disarming the conveyor motor while a dishrack
is
in the final rinse section this makes
it convenient
in
setting the chemical levels.
a.
Checkthe titration of the wash tank at this point.
b.
While the rack is
in
the final rinse, check the chlorine for 50 ppm
in
the final rinse.
c.
Observe final rinse vacuum breakerfor leaks.
8.
Run a stemware or glass rack through the machine at this point and check the results on the glassware.
A. Observe the check valves for
the
rinse and sanitizer. Make sure they are not leaking or building
up chlorine crystals. If they are clean, leave
them
alone. B. Check the condition of the chemical
tubing from the peri pump to the check valves. C. Check the peri pump squeeze tubes to make sure
they are tight, pumping product properly and
not
leaking within the peri pump. There should be no
moisture within the peri pump itself. D.
Observe
the final rinse pressure at
20
psi
±2.
Adjust if
necessary.