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Dishwashing Procedures
for best results
Note: these are general instructions to assist in getting the best performance from Starline dishwashers – some
comments and / or illustrations may not apply to every unit.
Installation
Read the Operator Manual. Correct installation, including an adequate supply of
water at the correct temperature and pressure is essential for effective operation of
your machine. Refer installation instructions for details. Drain hose outlet height
is important on some models. Always install on a sound self-draining floor.
Water softening is recommended in hard water areas - especially for glasswashing.
Pre-rinsing
Pre-scraping of dishes is required by hygiene regulations.
The best method is to pre-rinse with a pre-rinse spray unit -
or alternatively by scraping or dunking in water.
Cutlery Procedures
Pre-soak cutlery in warm water, preferably containing cutlery
pre-soak compound - refer your chemical supplier.
Do not overfill cutlery containers. Cutlery should be loose with
handles down. Sort after washing rather than before. Cutlery
of only one type nests together and obscures wash water.
Racking Procedures
Do not overload racks, minimize the overlap
of crockery. Cycle times are short and water
consumption per cycle low - so there is no
advantage in overloading racks.
Cycle Times
For multi-cycle machine use the longest
cycle whenever possible. Note that water
consumption does not increase with
longer cycles. Only choose shorter, faster
cycles when necessary.
Detergent
Use of correct type and quantity of low foaming commercial grade
detergent is essential to the performance of the machine. We
strongly recommend that you use a professional dishmachine
chemical supplier - and will be pleased to recommend a supplier in
your region. Discuss with them the use of cutlery pre-soak
solution, detergent and drying agent.
Operator Manual M1-3(S)