Smolke:Dishwasher

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Overview

This protocol describes how to use the Smolke Lab dishwasher located in 242A Spalding (the glass washroom).

Materials

• rinsed plastic or glass ware
• powdered dishwashing detergent (located above dishwasher)
• liquid neutralizing reagent (located above dishwasher)
• bleach (located in glass washroom)
• acetic acid (located in glass washroom)

Procedure

1. Load the dishwasher with glass or plastic ware that has been rinsed. Note, for best results run loads with only glass ware or only plastic ware due to differences in wash cycles.
2. Add powdered detergent to the cup in the door. Note, you shoule only fill one of the two cups approximately one quarter of the way full. Close the lid on the detergent cup holder.
3. Close the dishwasher door and lock the door in place by switching the latch.
4. Select a run cycle appropriate for the material in the dishwasher by pressing the select button. Recommended setting for glass ware is: High heat glass. Recommended setting for plastic ware is: Low heat plastic.
5. With the selected wash cycle showing hit the start button to run the cycle.
6. Once the cycle is completed, switch the latch, open the door, and unload the clean material in the dishwasher.

Notes

1. List troubleshooting tips here.
2. You can also link to FAQs/tips provided by other sources such as the manufacturer or other websites.
3. Anecdotal observations that might be of use to others can also be posted here.

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References

none

Contact

• Christina Smolke