Glastender GW24 - Introduction to the GW24 Glasswasher; What is a Glasswasher?; Understanding the Wash and Rinse Cycles

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Glastender, Inc. • 5400 North Michigan Road • Saginaw, MI • 48604-9780
800.748.0423 • 989.752.4275 • Fax 989.752.4444 • www.glastender.com
This manual describes the operational features of the GW24 model glasswasher. Please
review this information before attempting installation and operation. Long term, trouble-
free operation will follow if good housekeeping and maintenance procedures are followed.
Thank you for selecting Glastender, Inc. products.
IntroductIon
Glastender, Inc. invented the world’s first automatic rotary glasswasher in 1969. Today, Glastender glasswashers
have been installed around the world. But what is a glasswasher? It is simply a piece of machinery that washes
glassware, which eliminates the need for human labor and the conventional three-compartment sink. The glass-
washer is, in effect, a mechanized three-compartment sink. It “washes”, “rinses”, and “sanitizes” glassware.
Please read on to learn more about this simple machine.
note the sImplIcIty:
What Is a GlassWasher?
FunctIon desIGn
Wash
Hot water and a preset portion of detergent join in the tank. During operation, hot soapy water is
pumped in a forceful, but gentle, spray pattern across the moving glassware. When the wash cycle
is complete, all water is drained. While the drain is still open, clean water pre-rinses the holding
tank to prepare for the rinse and sanitize cycle.
rInse and
sanItIze
Fresh water and a preset portion of sanitizer and rinse aid join in the tank. During operation, rinse
water is pumped in a forceful, but gentle, spray pattern across the moving glassware. At the end
of the cycle, all water is drained so the next load can begin with fresh, clean water.