
GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR DISHWASHER
1. Hot Water Supply
An adequate supply of water at the correct temperature and pressure is essential for
effectiveoperationofyourmachine. Aninadequatehotwatersupplywillresultinsignificant
time delays between operating cycles. Refer Installation information for detail. Water
softeningisrecommendedinhardwaterareas-especiallyforglasswashing.
2. Pre-rinsing
Pre-scrapingofdishesisrequiredbyFoodHygieneRegulations. Thebestmethodistopre-
rinsewithwarmwaterwithaFisherPre-rinseUnit-oralternativelybyscrapingordunkingin
water. Cutlery should be pre-soaked in warm water, preferably containing cutlery pre-soak
compound-referyourchemicalsupplier.
3. Racking Procedures
Do not overload racks or cutlery containers, minimise the overlap of crockery. Cycle times
are short and water consumption per cycle low - so there is no advantage in overloading
racks.
4. Cycle Times
With multi-cycle machines select cycle 3 initially and switch to faster cycles only if
necessary. Note that water consumption does not increase with longer cycles. For best
resultsusethelongestcyclewheneverpossible.
5. Detergent
Useofcorrecttypeandquantityofdetergentisessentialtotheperformanceofthemachine.
Low foam specialty products are recommended. We strongly recommend that you use a
professional dishmachine chemical supplier - and will be pleased to recommend a supplier
inyourregion. Discusswiththem the useofcutlerypresoaksolution, detergentanddrying
agent.
6. Drying
Singletankcommercialdishwashersdonothaveadryingcycle. However,themachinesdo
rinse at high temperatures which promote fast drying particularly when drying agents are
used. Werecommendpromptremovaloftherackfromthemachine-leavetherackonthe
bench for 2 to 3 minutes before emptying. This time will be reduced with correct use of
drying agent (rinse fluid) which reduces water surface tension and allows water to drain
quickly from washware. For advice on drying agents and injectors refer to your chemical
supplier.
7. Daily Cleaning
It is essential that the machine is drained and cleaned at the end of each day. Drain the
machinethenremove,cleanandreplacefiltersaspertheoperatinginstructions. Regularly
check the wash and rinse jets. Remove wash and rinse arms by undoing the central
thumbscrew. (DO NOT remove the thumbscrew retainer plate if fitted). Flush arms with
water and use a toothpick or paperclip, if necessary, to clear jets. On some models
individual jets can be removed for cleaning by twisting anticlockwise. To remove the end
plugs on these arms first remove the end jet then withdraw end plug. To flush the machine,
leavethedrainupstandout,closethedoorandswitchthemachineonforabout20seconds.
DONOTleavethemachineunattendedduringthisprocess.