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Friday, 05 February 2010 11:56 webmaster

Save water 155

Top laoding washers use 180 - 220 litres of water per load

if you want to save water get a front loading washing machine

Poor wash results in your dishwasher

Saturday, 12 December 2009 10:20 webmaster

To help you understand what can cause poor wash results in your dishwasher we have compiled a list of factors which can contribute to less efficient washing. By checking and correcting one or all of these, you will see a marked improvement in the washing results.

Modern Dishwashers need to be connected to COLD water only - HOT water will damage the dishwasher and anything you wash in it.

1) POOR QUALITY DETERGENT AND RINSE AID – Many of the cheaper brands of detergent do not have the correct chemical base. This can cause the detergent not to dissolve completely during the wash and rinse program, which may result in gritty residue left on the dishes.

2) DIRTY OR BLOCKED FILTER – The filter should be cleaned regularly. Please check your filter as stated in your owners manual.

3) DIRTY OR BLOCKED SPRAY ARMS – Spray arms should be cleaned periodically. Please check your spray arms as stated in your owners manual.

4) EXCESSIVE DETERGENT – Correct dosage of detergent is vital to the wash result that you will receive from your dishwasher. Please check the amount of detergent to be used per your owners manual. In Victoria we have soft water conditions and excessive powder and tablets cause foaming and thus poor power from the spray arms

5) INCORRECT LOADING – Correct loading of the dishwasher is a very important factor in the quality of the wash result you will receive from your dishwasher . Please check the way you load your dishwasher as per your owners’ manual.

6) INCORRECT CYCLE SELECTED – Your dishwasher can have up to 8 different cycles, all of which are designed to wash different types of dishes. Check that you are selecting the correct cycle for the type of load you are washing. Please refer to the cycle chart as in your owners manual.

7) DISHWASHER NEEDS CLEANING/FLUSHING - Once filters and spray armshave been cleaned put a bowl of vinegar, bleach or Finish Cleaner into the empty dishwasher after it has filled for the wash cycle. Run the dishwasher through a normal cycle.This should be done on a regular basis to ensure internal components are cleaned and the dishwasher continues to provide top operational performance

Last Updated on Sunday, 21 February 2010 13:12

DISCOLOURATION OF INTERNAL PLASTIC COMPONENTS

Saturday, 12 December 2009 09:28 webmaster

DISCOLOURATION OF INTERNAL
PLASTIC COMPONENTS

After having plastic component parts analysed in the past it was found that the discolouration had been caused by food colouring or dye that exists naturally in all food substances.

The main cause of discolouration is TOMATO PASTE, DARK COLOURED SAUCES and BEETROOT JUICE that has been left on the plates loaded into the dishwasher.
It was found that if a cycle with cold prewash was not selected the intensity of heat and duration of the main wash cycle would cause the dye to affect the plastic components of the dishwasher.
This discolouration will not affect the durability of the internal parts.
Once the parts have discoloured they may be returned to their original colour by placing them in direct sunlight for at least an hour. This should bleach the colour out of them. If they are not completely colourless after an hour, leave them in the sunlight for longer.
Depending on the depth of discolouration the parts may also return to their original colour over time simply by the action of the dishwasher detergent.

To prevent discolouration from increasing we suggest the following procedure when washing plates with the above mentioned substances on them: -

1) Select a cycle with a cold prewash to remove the food dye before the dishwasher proceeds to a main wash.
2) Rinse the plates under cold water before placing them in the dishwasher, if connected to hot water.

Last Updated on Sunday, 21 February 2010 13:13

PREVENTING RUST SPOTS ON CUTLERY WASHED IN YOUR DISHWASHER

Saturday, 12 December 2009 10:28 webmaster

PREVENTING RUST SPOTS ON CUTLERY

WASHED IN YOUR DISHWASHER

This information has been supplied by BENCKISER Australia/New Zealand

who manufacture Finish Dishwashing Products

Most cutlery is made of stainless steel and it is recommended that care be taken when a combination of stainless steel and other metals are washed in a dishwasher.
During the wash cycle, there are a number of factors that can combine to cause minor rusting on stainless steel items. In unusual circumstances, a reaction can occur between the water minerals present in a particular area, sulphide in food scraps, stainless steel and other metals. That is, there may be a unique combination of things that are causing the pitting/rusting
Furthermore, if the base metal on a particular product is exposed (eg iron pots) this can add to the amount of metal in the wash cycle. These additional metals can become “electrolytically plated’ to other minerals in the wash and start to rust other items in the dishwasher.
Another contributing factor may be that the cutlery is left for some time with an acidic type of food stain attached before it is washed. This can weaken the stainless steel and make it vulnerable to pitting/rusting, especially when the factors described above are present.
It is likely the stains are treatable with a phosphoric acid based cleaner, such as Brasso.
Although the rust stains are probably not reversible, once the cutlery is cleaned and the marks are not readily apparent, in future, it may be advisable to use Finish Liquid for the dishwasher, as this is the best product available to reduce the risk of pitting/rusting occurring in the future.
It may also be advisable to remove stainless steel items from the dishwasher before the drying cycle, so the steel is not exposed to high temperature steam. This steaming process can accelerate the return of rusting on the item.

Caring For Your Stainless Steel

· Rinse your stainless steel with clean water after it may have had contact with food acids

· Special Stainless Steel Cleaners can be used to tackle persistent stains

· Don’t worry if Stainless Steel appears to mark. Usually it is not the steel but something deposited on it that is causing the apparent ‘stain’.

Avoid contact with:

· Silver Dip Cleaners: These are harmful because they contain strong acids which may cause discolouration and pitting. The fist sign is an iridescent rainbow stain which turns a dull grey colour. Rinse off immediately with clean water.

· Corrosive Foodstuffs: Fruit juices, damp salt, vinegar, ready made mustards, pickles and mayonnaise will cause staining if left in contact with the surface for very long periods. Rinse in clear water after using with these products

· Acids: Sulphuric, hydrochloric and other strong acids

· Bleaches: Most common domestic bleaches contain chlorine which can damage stainless steel.

Last Updated on Saturday, 12 December 2009 12:53

EASY STEPS TO SAVING WATER

Saturday, 12 December 2009 09:20 webmaster

EASY STEPS TO SAVING WATER

Saving Suds on Normal Cycle (*)
· Place outlet hose in the laundry tub, make sure the plug is in
· Select washing programme, then pull control knob out. Allow machine to go
through wash portion of programme. (Cannot be used on Permanent Press
or Delicate Cycles).
· As wash water drains, watch till the laundry tub nearly fills with wash water,
turn the washing machine off. Place outlet hose in the laundry tub by-pass
hole or a similar drain hole to remove excess water.
Returning Suds (*)
· Ensure tip of the outlet hose remains at the base of the laundry tub.
· Select washing programme, then pull control knob out and allow washing
machine to fill for 30 seconds.
· Turn the timer to spin position, pull control knob out to start machine for a few
seconds and then push knob in to stop. This will start the machine to siphon
the water from the Laundry tub, back through the outlet hose (which now
becomes the inlet hose) into the washing machine. NOTE: Return the outlet
hose to the by pass unless you want to save water again.
· Once an equilibrium has been reached, the water will stop siphoning back
into the washing machine. Turn the timer to wash cycle to fill with additional
water and commence next wash programme.

Saving Rinse Water for the Garden – Grey Water

· Always check with your Local & State Government authorities
regarding usage of Grey Water to ensure it is permitted in your area
· We recommend that you follow the Installation Instructions as regards
connection of drainage hoses from your Washing Machine. An
adaptor kit can be ordered which facilitates fitting another hose
extension, however to extend further than 2 metres may put
unreasonable pressure on the pump and so void warranty.
· Should you proceed and use Grey Water, we recommend that it be
pumped into a holding receptacle within the recommended distance
from the machine and then gravity siphoned to the desired area.
To Drain via hose extension – if approved in your area
· Place the outlet hose in the laundry tub by-pass
· Select the washing programme, then put the control knob out
· To use the rinse water, stop the machine before final drain, insert the outlet
hose into a tube which has a diameter larger than the outlet hose (32mm or
greater of clear/flexible PVC tubing*). Continue cycle and drain water out to
garden.
· If you want to create an air tight connection you should purchase a Siphon
Break Kit which prevents
siphoning.
(*) Top Loaders Only