With proper use, Dihr undercounter, hood type dishwashing machines and utensil washers, along with correct repair and maintenance procedures, can provide sanitation against pathogenic microorganisms considered critical for health, including COVID-19.
Based on expert opinions and the current known characteristics of COVID-19, Dihr machines are capable of providing the cleaning and sanitisation conditions needed to safely process the virus, outlined below.
CRITERIA FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE SANITISATION
All Dihr machines provide a specific wash program that adheres to the following expert criteria:
- A minimum total wash time of at least 90 seconds
- A minimum temperature of 60°C on the surface of the washware during the cleaning process
- A minimum temperature of at least 60 to 70°C in the fresh water rinse cycle on the surface of the washware
In addition, the criteria also recommends the use of alkaline detergents and rinse aids as the high effectiveness of alkaline detergents when combating COVID-19 have been shown through numerous tests.
