Blakeslee UC-21, Owner'S Manual

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Observe the following instructions to obtain maximum performance from the dishwashing machine.
1. Whenever possible, instruct bus boys or wait staff to stack the soiled dishes according to sizes
as they are brought to the soiled dish table.
2. Remove by hand, rubber scraper, or pre-washing as much food particles left on the dishes as
possible. This will reduce pollution of water, insure the cleanest possible wash water and
lower detergent costs.
3. Rack dishes in appropriate rack as indicated in figure 4. When placing silverware in
combination rack; you should be able to see many holes in the bottom of the rack after it is
loaded. Dishes and all “flat” china should be stacked in the multi-purpose racks so that they
lean back with the face of soiled surface of the dish exposed to the upper spray. Glasses,
cups, bowls and other “deep” dishes should be placed face down in the combination racks.
Remember, whenever possible it is a good practice to have your bus boys or waitresses place
cups, glasses and bowls directly in the combination rack. Do not overcrowd or overload the
racks as the wash and rinse waters must reach all surfaces to obtain clean ware.
4. Scrape and rack more dishes and insert the racks of soiled ware into the machine.
5. Clean ware must be taken out of the racks and the empty racks removed from the clean dish
table and returned to the soiled dish table for reloading. Do not let dish racks pile up on the
clean dish table until they hit the end of the dish table as this subjects the conveyor to
unnecessary strain. Let the washed and rinsed dishes remain in the racks for a minute or so
until they have had a chance to drain and self dry. If the dishes are removed from the racks to
soon, they will not be dry.
6. Continually check wash and rinse temperatures.
7. Be sure enough detergent is being added to the wash water to keep it at an effective strength
if an automatic dispenser is not being used.
8. Detergents should be used according to the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations. Their
representative knows the capabilities of their detergents and can determine the proper
treatment of your water for proper use with their product. The wash water must be kept at an
effective strength to obtain good washing results. Use a good detergent. Never use a foaming
soap or soap flakes. Ask your local detergent man for his help and heed his advice.
FIGURE 4
MULTI-PURPOSE RACK
PART NO. W-0-16428 COMBINATION RACK
PART NO. W-0-16429
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