No catering establishment is complete without a dome dishwasher. Considering the high cross-country ability of this type of equipment and low water consumption, it will become much more convenient and profitable to use than hand washing. Moreover, the cleanliness of the dishes will also be significantly higher.
Features of dome units
Unlike household and industrial units With front loading, a dome-type dishwasher is more powerful and larger. It cannot be built into a kitchen set or hidden in any way, and it will wash more than a hundred units of dishes in an hour.
An important nuance of using such a dishwasher is its incomplete automation. You have to interrupt the process and manually remove the dishes. Another important performance indicator is the high energy consumption and price of such units.
Among the additional advantages it is worth noting the presence of:
- side tables used for clean and dirty dishes;
- a shower compartment in which large food residues on plates are washed off;
- shelves for replacement cassettes.
It is the design dishwasher gave the name to this unit. The dishes are placed in trays located on top, covered with a special cap, inside of which the washing procedure takes place. All types of dishes are placed in separate trays.
Cold tap water is used for washing dishes; thanks to the built-in heating elements, its temperature rises to 60-70 degrees above zero. Thanks to special dispensers, dishwashing detergent is supplied, which is sprayed with strong water pressure by large fans. They are installed in the upper and lower parts of the body.
It is noteworthy that it is possible to connect a dome dishwasher to a hot water supply, which will provide significant energy savings. Installing additional filters, which will be needed to purify water from mechanical impurities and soften it, will not require large expenses.
Filters must be designed for use with hot water supply; if they are not installed, fairly hard water will stain dishes and reduce the life of the dishwasher. A dome units are famous for their reliability and ease of use.
Types of industrial dishwashers
Production dome models It is established not only by large and well-known brands of household appliances, small and start-up companies can also produce such dishwashers. But the difference in the manufacturer is not all; the most important thing is that there are differences in the products for which they are suitable for washing:
- There are glass washing machines for washing glasses, shot glasses and other glass products; they provide ideal cleanliness to the glass, without clouding or streaks, thanks to the use of low temperature water;
- for catering with high traffic, especially in restaurants of national cuisine, boiler units are used, they can accommodate many large pots, pans and cauldrons. Their main feature is a higher washing temperature, it reaches 85 degrees, this allows you to easily cope with carbon deposits and grease.
When choosing a dome dishwasher for a catering establishment, you need to highlight two important indicators:
- efficiency in energy consumption;
- the amount of dishes that the unit can wash in an hour.
The rest of the indicators are at the same levels and dishwashers cannot wash better or worse. There are additional functions that can be useful in using the machine: a water filter at the inlet, electronic control and others. It is worth considering the types of dome dishwashers from different manufacturers, to compare and choose the best of them.
Abat
The Russian company Abat produces dome dishwashers, one of the most popular models is the MPC 700K. There is an electronic control panel, and there is also a bath with round corners, which will make it easier to clean the device. All parts of the machine that are in contact with water are made of stainless steel. The set includes 2 cassettes for washing dishes, a glass for installing cutlery and a grid for a neutral cassette. This dishwasher can wash 1,400 glasses or 700 plates per hour. Washing lasts no more than 140 seconds. The maximum glass height is possible up to 30 cm.
The voltage required is 380 V, per cycle the machine consumes:
- water 3 l;
- detergent 9 ml;
- rinsing aid 1.8 ml.
Power consumption per hour will be:
- boiler heating element - 9 kW;
- bath heating element - 3 kW;
- wash pump - 1.1 kW;
- rinse aid pump – 0.45 kW;
- washing dispenser – 3.5 kW;
- rinse dispenser – 3.5 kW;
- lighting 0.02 kW.
When calculating the energy consumption of the unit, it is important to take into account that not all of the listed parts work constantly during operation. The cost of such a unit will be at the level of 150 thousand rubles.
Apach
The Italian company Apach also produces dome dishwasher models. They are equipped with an electronic control panel and a unique washing pump, which is patented by the company. It helps reduce the noise of the unit and has 2 outputs. All main parts are made of stainless steel. The set includes cassettes for dishes and glasses, an insert for spoons and forks, a dispenser goes with the rinse aid, and a set of filters is also provided. The kit does not include a detergent dispenser and a drain pump, which means they will need to be purchased separately. The machine is capable of washing up to 960 plates in an hour, and one cycle will take no more than 150 seconds. This dishwasher will use 2.4 liters of water per hour and 8.2 kW of electricity. The cost of dishwashing equipment from this manufacturer starts from 170 thousand rubles.
Dihr
Another Italian company, Dihr, also produces domed dishwashing units. They wash at least 390 plates per hour, and 1,150 glasses, while consuming 6.9 kW of electricity and 2.8 liters of water. The unit has a built-in glitter dispenser and the cycle is fully automatic. The washing cycle of this dishwasher will be 180 seconds, and the minimum cost is 240 thousand rubles.
It is worth noting that more expensive models may include an additional heating element for the boiler, self-diagnosis against breakdowns and protection against contamination, as well as other useful functions.At the same time, the number of washed plates will increase to 1080 pieces per hour, and glasses to 1800 pieces. Of course, electricity consumption will increase to 12.9 kW, and water consumption will even decrease to 2.6 liters. The cost may be about 410 thousand rubles.
Electrolux
Another well-known manufacturer of equipment, Electrolux, also offers its products for equipping the kitchen of a catering establishment. With a capacity of 1440 plates, the unit will consume 9 kW of electricity per hour and 2 liters of water.
This manufacturer offers additional functional products more than others, such as drainage pumps, water softeners and filters, cassettes and connecting pipe sets. All additional parts can be purchased from the manufacturer at an additional cost. There is a large selection of models, and their cost starts from 240 thousand rubles.
Scope of application
- for the dining room;
- hotels;
- boarding house;
- for a cafe.
A professional dome dishwasher will help reduce labor costs, reduce the number of personnel, and get clean dishes that meet sanitary standards. When choosing, you should take into account the traffic of the catering establishment; you should not buy a dishwasher with a reserve. It will not be able to wash dried parts of food, and therefore additional soaking of the dishes will be required.
Dome machines differ in manufacturers, characteristics and prices. Electricity and water consumption are approximately the same and depend more on the frequency of use of the equipment.For large establishments, they are necessary and will help to properly organize work in the kitchen of a restaurant or canteen.
