9th Jan 2026 - 05:00
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The Winterhalter warewashing gurus have come up with a list of seven jobs to do in January to make sure that dishwashers and glasswashers are in peak condition when things get busy again.
Paul Crowley, marketing development manager at Winterhalter UK, said: “These are the sorts of jobs that should get done regularly but often aren’t, for a variety of reasons. January is the perfect time for them.
“In addition, we’re advising on getting a chemical service including a titration test. Again, it’s something that’s ideal to do during quiet times, and can make a huge difference to wash results in the future.”
Here are Winterhalter’s seven ‘January Jobs’:
- Remove all filters and wash arms, manually clean the interior of the machine, door, underside of the door and clear the door channels.
- Clean the wash arms and filters - this is something that should be completed daily.
- Re-fit all wash arms and filters and then complete a descale using a specialist chemical, such as Winterhalter’s A75LS.
- Complete the deep clean using a dedicated product such as Winterhalter’s A15MC tablets.
- Give your glassware and crockery a refresh by carrying out de-tannin using a specialist chemical such as Winterhalter’s A12TK. Once finished, completely drain down the machine before beginning another operation, such as a complete glass renovation with another specialist chemical – in Winterhalter’s case it’s A25GL.
- Give your dishwasher racks a close examination. Have wire racks started to wear or rust? Have plastic racks snapped or are compartments broken? Have you been experiencing breakages or poor results? It’s not just about the state of the rack itself, there are all sorts of different racks for different applications, and you may need a different one for best results. If you’re not sure, ask a specialist such as Winterhalter for advice.
- Arrange a full service from a professional engineer during January. Any warewasher should be serviced at least twice a year, more often if usage is heavy. In January, it’s likely the machine could do with some TLC, having just been through an exceptionally busy time. Plus, as it’s quiet, there’s less disruption. Winterhalter service engineers will provide a health check list on the machine and offer staff training, if they think any is required.