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This summer, your glasswasher could be busier than ever before. To ensure your machine achieves the best possible results from this busy period, ipa nominated supplier Nelson is pleased to offer some free practical advice.
Indeed, a survey of 100 end users who have actively followed Nelson's guidelines has indicated that problems relating to both machine efficiency and glass presentation have dropped by up to 44%.
Some of the most common problems Nelson deals with are detailed below. If you have any specific issue relating to the efficiency of your glasswasher that is not answered here, please contact ipa in the first instance on 01372 466 966 or email licensed@ipapurchasing.co.uk. |
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My glasses don't seem to dry properly after removing them from the glasswasher.Something is adhering to the glasses, thus keeping the water from drying off as normal.
It could be that staff are using a tea towel to finish glasses. If this has been washed using fabric conditioner, an oily film will be transmitted which will not necessarily be removed by the wash cycle.
The rinse cycle might not be generating sufficient water to remove all the detergent. If this is the case, a booster pump may be required.
A further, basic cause of this is that the detergent and/or rinse aid containers are not filled or are blocked. <Back to top> Customers are complaining that their beer looks flat – even though I know there is nothing wrong with it. What could the problem be?The solution could be as simple as changing your glassware. You may have been using toughened glasses which have a very smooth texture – not conducive to achieving a good head on your beer.
Otherwise, your rinse aid and/or detergent dosage might be set too high meaning that a residue is left in the glasses.
If neither of these is the case, it could be that oils are getting into the machine from another source. See if staff are putting coffee cups in with glasses (cream and milk might be present) or it could be grease from food including crisps and nuts. <Back to top> There are brownish deposits on some of my glasses despite washing them in the proper way.This sounds like yeast build up. The problem will lie with your glasswasher - and is an especially common problem with older style models which have lots of bacteria harbouring nooks and crannies.
Firstly, yeast loves warm damp conditions so kill it off by leaving your machine door open overnight. If this is not sufficient, try increasing the detergent dose slightly.
As a final resort, you may need to use a renovating chemical to remove all traces of yeast from both the glasses and machine. <Back to top> My glasses have a cloudy appearance, which is very unattractive. They feel almost chalky to the touch. What can I do?This could be caused by one of two reasons. Firstly, you could be using excessive amounts of detergent and rinse aid causing a chemical build up. Alternatively, it could be due to an excess of minerals in your water supply. To complicate matters, water quality is different throughout the UK so, apart from moving, the only thing you can do is to fit a demineralising cartridge. This is a relatively costly but nevertheless effective remedy so we strongly recommend that you call in a machine expert before taking this decision. <Back to top> My glasses are fast being destroyed by my glasswasher. They have a scratchy, frosty appearance which seems to have penetrated the glasses. This is etching – a natural process that will happen to ALL glasses over time. If it is happening fast, however, you need to slow the process down.
Make sure you are using the chemicals recommended by your warewashing supplier. Frequently, etching is aggravated by people 'saving money' and changing to cheap brands which are highly caustic, eating into the glass surface.
Try taking the glasses out of the machine immediately after the cycle has finished as sitting in high temperatures will accelerate the etching process.
As a last resort, change your brand of glasses. Some are more prone to this than others. <Back to top> Is there anything I should be doing to ensure my machine continues to provide good results?Of course. Choose your machine with care, using good quality chemicals as advised by your supplier.
Don't use the machine as a sink. Pouring beer slops in will neutralise the detergent and promote protein build up.
Even worse, don't use the machine as a rubbish bin. Fruit pips, peel, cigarette ends and cocktail sticks will clog the filters and block the wash/rinse jets.
Always inspect filters and wash/rinse jets and replace correctly.
Always check detergent and rinse aid levels before using the machine and regenerate water softeners regularly.
Make sure your machine is set to the optimum temperatures: Wash 55°F Rinse 65°-70°F. <Back to top>
If you have any specific issue relating to the efficiency of your glasswasher that is not answered here, please contact ipa in the first instance on 01372 466 966 or email licensed@ipapurchasing.co.uk.
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