Dishwasher Daily Maintenance Tips

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Have you ever encountered such a problem: after using the dishwasher for half a year, the inner wall is always floating with a strange smell, the dishes are washed with white water marks, and even occasionally make abnormal noises? Behind these phenomena is the lack of daily maintenance that has not been taken seriously.

(1) Deep maintenance of core components: the key to extending life

1.Screen system

The filter is the first 1 line of defense to intercept food residues. It should be taken out after daily use and removed from the surface with warm water and a soft brush. Deep cleaning is required every week: soak the filter in warm water, add a small amount of citric acid solution, and let stand for 20 minutes before rinsing. Users in hard water areas need to use a special descaling agent to soak the heating pipe every month to prevent the decrease of thermal efficiency caused by scale accumulation. Experimental data show that regular maintenance of the filter can keep the cleaning efficiency above 95% and extend the life of the motor by 30%.

2. Spray arm system:

It is necessary to remove the spray arm every month and dredge the water outlet hole with a toothpick and a diameter of only 1-3mm. The outlet pressure of the spray arm is detected by the pressure tester to ensure that the high-pressure water flow forms a three-dimensional cross cover. The blocked nozzle will reduce the cleaning efficiency by 40% and increase the motor load. For machines that have been used for more than 3 years, it is necessary to check whether the fixing screws of the spray arm are loose to avoid abnormal noise during operation.

(2)Scientific collocation of consumables: invisible password to improve cleaning effect

1. Detergent selection:

Low-foaming dishwashing powder or dishwashing blocks must be used, and ordinary dishwashing liquid must be disabled-the excessive foam generated by the latter will trigger the overflow protection device and cause circuit failure. Choose a detergent with environmental protection certification to reduce the corrosion of the machine by chemical residues. Hard water areas should be used with soft water salt to control the water hardness below 200ppm to avoid the formation of a scale layer up to 2mm thick on the surface of the heating tube.

2.Rinse with soft water salt:

The surfactant in the rinsing agent can form a hydrophobic film on the surface of the tableware, reduce the residual water mark, and accelerate the drying process. Soft water salt is through the principle of ion exchange, the removal of calcium and magnesium ions in the water, to prevent the formation of scale. Experiments show that the reasonable combination of rinsing agent and soft water salt can shorten the drying time of tableware by 40%, and reduce the risk of internal corrosion of the machine.

(3) Running program optimization: the wisdom of periodic deep cleaning

1.Month deep cleaning:

The “no-load high-temperature washing” procedure shall be carried out once a month: special cleaning agent shall be added in the no-load state, and the high-temperature mode above 65 ℃ shall be selected for operation. This process can dissolve the oil and scale on the inner wall of the pipeline and kill the mold hidden in the folds of the sealing strip. Experiments show that after deep cleaning of the dishwasher, the total number of bacteria can be reduced by 99.2, the concentration of odor molecules decreased by 85%.

2. Seasonal Out of Service Management:

For long-term shutdown machines, dry the inner cavity after emptying the residual water, and place silica gel desiccant at the door seal to prevent mold growth. Wooden or silver tableware should be washed by hand and dried naturally to avoid deformation or oxidation caused by high temperature drying. When using in winter, it is necessary to ensure that the water pressure of the inlet pipe is between 29.4-980kPa. If it is too high, the pressure reducing valve needs to be installed, and if it is too low, the running time needs to be adjusted.

(4) Environment and regular maintenance: closed loop of systematic maintenance

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1.Installation environment

The installation position of the dishwasher should be far away from high-temperature heat sources such as gas stoves to avoid fading of the paint surface of the shell; ensure that the water pressure of the water inlet pipe is stable to avoid circuit failure caused by voltage fluctuations. After each use, wipe the door seal and control panel with a dry cloth to prevent the accumulation of oil and cause the sealing performance to decrease.

2.Regular professional maintenance:

Every quarter, it is necessary to check whether the drainage pipe is bent or blocked to ensure smooth drainage. Every year, professionals are invited to check the circuit connection and sensor accuracy, and the error of calibrating the temperature sensor shall not exceed 2 ℃. For machines that have been used for more than 5 years, it is necessary to check the wear of the sealing rubber strip and the transmission chain, and replace the aging parts in time. Data shows that the service life of a dishwasher with regular maintenance can be extended to 12-15 years, while the average life of a machine without maintenance is only 7-8 years.

Dishwashers have long gone beyond the positioning of cleaning tools and become the center of family health. Scientific maintenance is not a simple cleaning, but a systematic maintenance based on material science, fluid mechanics and microbiology. Remember, the best maintenance is not to wait for the problem to remedy, but through the daily details of management, so that the machine in the passage of time to maintain the best condition.