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Three tips for cleaner dishesTry these tips for cleaner dishes, or get a new dishwasher at UAKC Here are three suggestions to make sure you're getting the most out of your dishwasher:1. Don't pre-clean your dishes.Some people want to give their dishwasher a little help by pre-washing their dishes. While you certainly don't want to put your leftover for baked on food in your dishwasher, it is not a good idea to rinse off your dishes before placing them in the dishwasher. Dishwasher detergents contain chemicals that keep food particles removed from the dishes in suspension so that they don't get redeposited on your dishes. If you put only clean dishes in the dishwasher, the detergent will find no dirt particles and wind up as a film on your already clean dishes.2. Hot water gets dishes clean.Typically, dishwashers will heat incoming water to 150 degrees or more depending on the cycle selected. However, the incoming water needs to be 120 degrees for this to happen. Even if your water heater provides water at 120 degrees, if your dishwasher is located too far from the water heater, the hot water may not be hot enough by the time it gets to the dishwasher. My water heater is at one corner of my house, and my dishwasher is clear over at the other corner, as far as it can be from the water heater. We need to run the hot water at the sink near the dishwasher for a few minutes before we

Coffee Anyone? GE French Door Refrigerator with Keurig K-Cup Brewing System Now Available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center With a Keurig K-Cup brewing system built into the refrigerator’s water dispenser, you get fresh, filtered water for your coffee or tea every time—no need to refill! Keurig® K-Cup® brewing system Hot water dispenser Hot water scheduling via GE Kitchen App Precise Fill setting Full-width, electronic temperature-controlled drawer with colored LED lights TwinChill™ evaporators Showcase LED lighting Advanced water filtration uses RPWFE replacement filter Save up to $1500* on Select GE Appliance Packages Save up to $1500 when you purchase 2 or more eligible GE Profile™ Series or GE® appliances. Includes kitchen and laundry appliances, as well as the GeoSpring™ hybrid water heater. Buy any 8 save $1,500 Buy any 7 save $1,000 Buy any 6 save $850 Buy any 5 save $750 Buy any 4 save $500 Buy any 3 save $300 Buy any 2 save $100 Shop Models on this Sale: GE Memorial Day Sale Offer valid for products purchased May 18 to June 21, 2016. For more information on GE and other major appliances and plumbing fixtures call or visit the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center today.  

3 Ways Dishwashers Get Your Dishes CleanThere are three processes that contribute to your dishwasher getting your dishes clean. They are: Mechanical, Thermal, and Chemical actions. These processes work together to assure you the best possible cleaning results that will make your dishes shine.MechanicalThe motor and pump of the dishwasher force water through the holes in the spinning spray arms, creating powerful streams of water that peel stuck on food particles from your bowls, dishes, glasses, pots, pans, and silverware. Dishwasher insulation, and quiet, smooth-running motors and pumps enable your dishwasher to powerfully scrub your dishes with a minimum of noise.ThermalDepending on the cycle selected, water is heated to 120-140 degrees (even more for a sani-cycle). Hot water not only breaks down the detergent (see below), it also helps loosen and remove food particles from the dishes, and carries the debris through a filter and down the drain. During the rinse cycle, fresh, clean water leaves your dishes sparkling. If selected, an NSF sanitizing cycle adds more heat; 155-160 degrees for a prescribed time. A drying cycle, usually heat assisted, finishes the job. ChemicalDetergent, and rinse agent are released into the dishwasher at the proper times in the wash or rinse cycles to mix with the hot water. The hot water and detergent mix together enabling the water to "scrub" stuck on food particles from the dishes, glasses, and silverware. In addition, the detergent helps suspend the dirt in the water so that it does not redeposit on the dishes,

3 Myths About Dishwashers Full Dishwashers Clean Best Not true. Dishes need some separation from one another. Crowded dishwasher racks are likely to have dishes or bowls nested inside one another making it impossible for the detergent, and spray action to get inside to "scrub" the dirty dish or bowl. Fill your dishwasher, but make sure the dishes don't snug up against each other. Using Dishwashers Sparingly Extends their Lifespan. Not really. Dishwashers have seals that need to be moist. If they stay dry for long periods of time they can dry and crack. When the seal doesn't work, you may experience water leaks. The repair is expensive. In fact, if you have a winter or summer home with a dishwasher, you should pour a cup of vinegar in the dishwasher when you are going to be gone for the season in order to keep the seals moist. Dishwashers run just fine with cold water. In most parts of the country unheated tap water is about 60 degrees (varies some with climates). At this temperature, the water isn't even capable of breaking down the detergent. But your water heater will boost the temperature. A typical dishwasher might look for a minumum temperature of the incoming hot water to be about 120 degrees. Then the dishwasher will turn on its internal heater to boost the water temperature even more. A sani-cycle might boost the temperature to 160 degrees or higher. NSF requires a a combination of a certain minimum temperature for

Before You Leave on VacationAppliance Preparation TipsWe've all heard the saying, "If anything can go wrong - it will." We might amend that to say, "If anything can go wrong - it will go wrong when you are on vacation!" Here are some things you can do before you go on vacation to make sure that your appliances are not going to act up while you're away.RefrigeratorSome refrigerators have a "vacation" mode so if you're heading out on vacation take a second to engage the vacation mode setting. Also, push up the actuator arm on the icemaker to turn it off.Of course, you need to get rid of any food that could spoil while you're gone, but you don't want to leave the refrigerator empty. Fill some containers with water and put them in the refrigerator. A refrigerator runs much more efficiently when there is something in it. That's also true for the freezer.DishwasherThere's really not much you need to do for your dishwasher. If you're going to be gone for more than a couple weeks it's a good idea to pour a cup of vinegar in the bottom of the dishwasher to keep the seal moist. Leave the dishwasher door ajar. Range or OvenDon't worry about it.Washer and DryerBe sure to leave both the washer and dryer doors open a crack so that they don't get musty while you're away. Unplug both the washer and dryer, and turn off the gas supply if your dryer is gas. Disconnect the

Product of the Week Featured at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center GE Cafe'2™ Series French Door Refrigerator With Hot Water The first refrigerator with a HOT WATER DISPENSER Puts hot water right at your fingertips, allowing you to make hot drinks and prepare hot foods easier than ever before. No More Waiting for Water to Boil GE's in-the-door hot water dispenser makes it easy for you to pour hot, filtered water in minutes. With four pre-programmed settings for the most common food and drinks, hot water is dispensed at a perfectly accurate temperature every time. Safe and Simple to Use Simply select your temperature setting, then use the knob to dispense up to 10 ounces of perfectly heated water. Plus, water is purified through the only refrigeration filter tested and verified to remove 98% of five trace pharmaceuticals* from water and ice, offering added peace of mind for your family. GE Café™ Series ENERGY STAR® French Door Refrigerator with Hot Water Dispenser AVAILABLE MODELS CFE29TSDSS $3099 MSRP Free Standing 28.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity Café™ stainless steel Complemented by robust handles to add a professional look to your kitchen Stainless steel Café™ dispenser with pullout tray Offers professional style and an extra-tall dispenser to easily fill large containers Hot water dispenser Lets you choose your own temperature or from one of the 4 pre-programmed settings to simplify hot food and drink preparation Odor filtration Removes odors and lose the baking soda TwinChill™ evaporators Separate climates in the fresh food and freezer

Franke for the Kitchen At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center (UAKC) Franke prides themselves on being a leader in product innovation, design and engineering. Franke, a Swiss company, is the World's largest manufacturer of kitchen sinks, and is at the forefront of research and development of new materials and products for the kitchen. Franke was formed in 1911, and currently operates in a number of different markets on a global scale. Franke USA is wholly integrated into the Franke Kitchen System Division. A GRANDE Idea by Franke The simplicity of shape, the functionality of a flat surface and the convenience of wide corners for easy cleaning creates the perfect sink. Waste Disposers. Smarter engineering with bold new models from Franke. F A S T E R. F I N E R. G R E E N E R. The new smarter engineered line of waste disposers from Franke take less time to do the job, grind to septic system compatible level of fineness in ALL models and use less energy. These energy efficient and environmentally friendly waste disposers are superior in every way from price to performance. Franke Value Offer Franke has launched a convenient way to experience the luxury of filtered or instant hot water right from the tap. The newly introduced Franke Value Offer combines popular point-of-use faucets with water filtration, a heating tank or both, competitively priced for the ultimate in water quality and shopping simplicity. New Franke Fireclay Colors Matte white and matte black additions to