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FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE - LEARNER'S MANUAL

Hand washing glassware

For hand washing, glassware should be washed by a two-stage
method with detergent and water at 50 - 60°C in the first sink and
water at 80° in the second sink. If the glassware will not stand the
rinsing temperature, a chemical disinfectant must be added to the
second sink with water at a lower temperature. It is important to:

1 Use the correct detergent.
2 Use a soft cloth and brush
3 Hand wash glasses one at a time.
4 Watch for lipstick.
5 Do not knock the glasses together.
6 When finished place upside down on a cloth or stable draining rack.
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Machine washing glassware

Cleaning equipment or machinery must be clean, free from damage and ready for use:

1 Check the cleaning equipment before it is used to ensure that it is functional,
operational and clean.
2 Check that the power is on, and that all necessary equipment such as brushes,
baskets and cloths are available and in good repair.
3 Turn the machine on a little in advance to give it time to heat the washing and
rinsing water to the right temperatures. Usually a light will show when the machine
is ready for use.
4 Check and if necessary replace the containers of detergent and rinse aid.
5 Wear gloves and follow manufacturers’ directions for handling chemicals and
detergents.
6 If a glass breaks in the machine, carefully remove all the pieces.
7 When operating cleaning equipment the following should be checked:
• All plugs are in working order
• Machine is switched on and checked that the correct temperature is reached
• Cleaning and rinse solutions are correct according to manufacturer’s instructions

Polish glassware

Even when glasses have been hygienically washed and sterilised by the high temperature
of the washing cycle in a commercial dishwasher, it is still necessary to polish all glassware
by hand before it is stored or used for service. A lint-free polishing cloth should be used
to polish glasses and make sure that they are spotlessly clear. The following steps should
be taken with finished glassware:

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