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The heating in The Wellhouse is underfloor and the heat source is an external air source heat pump. The design is to keep The Wellhouse warm and cosy at all times!

1. The Wellhouse was refurbished in 2025 and is extensively insulated and the main source of heat loss is when the extrance door is left open. 
2. Please ensure that you keep the entrance door closed to maintain the temperature.

The temperature is controlled by thermostats in each room. The temperature is normally set based on a schedule but can be manually overridden by pressing the in room thermostat.

The dishwasher is a ‘commercial’ dishwasher. Unlike a home dishwasher, the system is reliant on pre heating the water to enable a rapid cycle time. This works well if you follow a few simple instructions

1. Allow 20-40 minutes for the machine to pre-heat
2. Always rinse food debris off the plates before washing
3. Always remember to follow the draining down instructions at the end of the event

To operate the dishwasher please use the buttons on the front of the machine:

1. On/Off button
2. Cycle button
3. Cycle indicator
4. Heating indicator

Turning on the machine

To turn on the machine ensure the door is closed and press the On/Off button (1) on the keypad of the machine, the display will illuminate, the machine will start to fill automatically as long as the door is closed.

Once the wash tank is filled and both tanks are up to the required temperatures the heating indicator will illuminate green to indicate the machine is ready to run a cycle.

1. This will take approximately 20-40 minutes.
2. During the fill stage the heating indicator (4) will flash amber.

Loading a basket

Before loading a basket rinse off any food waste:

• Always remove excess food/debris from any dishes/glasses to be washed. DO NOT use the machine as a waste disposal unit.

Long cutlery, such as ladles and long knives etc., must be placed horizontally on the open basket this will avoid possible collision with wash/rinse arms.

Starting a cycle

To start a cycle, follow the instructions below.

1. Open the door
2. Load the full basket, ensuring that bottom and top arms rotate freely.
3. Close the door
4. Press the cycle button (2).
   1. The cycle will start once the machine has achieved its correct water levels and temperatures.
   2. During the cycle the blue cycle indicator (3) will be illuminated blue.
   3. The cycle will run for approximately 3 minutes.
5. At the end of the cycle, once the cycle indicator (3) has gone out. Open the door and remove the basket
6. Reload the machine and repeat as required.

Please note:

1. Do NOT open the door during a cycle
2. The machine has a heat interlock to ensure that the rinse is in accordance with environmental health requirements. This will extend the wash cycle if the rinse boiler has not achieved the required temperature.
3. If the cycle button is pressed before the machine has reached the required levels the cycle indicator (3) will illuminate blue to indicate that a cycle has been selected, the heating indicator (4) will flash amber and the machine will automatically start when the requirements have been met.

End of event, please drain the machine

It is very important the machine is drained down at the end of each working day. To fully drain down the machine follow these instructions:

1. Close the door to the machine
2. Press the On/Off button (1) to turn off the machine.
3. Press the cycle button (2)
4. The cycle indicator (3) will flash blue.
5. The machine will drain down the wash tank.
6. The machine will do a self-rinse.
7. When the cycle indicator (3) goes out the drain cycle is complete.

1. Prepare dishwasher
   1. Open door, and put water plug in base of washing area, under tray.
   2. Replace tray, close door, and push in left hand power button.
2. Washer should now fill, and heat the water – heating light will glow.
   1. When water is hot the orange light by right hand button will go out.
   2. It is now ready to use.
3. To wash glasses:
   1. Fill glass tray, and when ready,
   2. Close door, then
   3. Push-and-hold right hand button in for a second or two.
   4. Washing cycle will now start – and end after around 3 minutes.
4. Glasses will now be hot, and clean.
   1. Either leave to air or dry with towel and replace on shelf
5. At end of evening:
   1. Remove water plug, rest it in the tray, and close door.
   2. Water will now pump out automatically.
   3. Check inside that it is empty.
   4. Press power switch and see power light go out.
   5. Close door.
6. Any problems, ask a Committee member near you!