The restaurant and hotel business is directly related to the preparation of food, its serving, and therefore a lot of dirty dishes. Even in a small cafe or industrial canteen, washing time takes hours. All this results in serious financial costs for managers: for maintaining staff, for purchasing detergents. In addition, it is necessary to monitor not only the cleanliness of the dishes, but also compliance with hygiene requirements. A professional dishwasher can be a solution to most problems and an opportunity to save money.
This unit is capable of cleaning large volumes of kitchen utensils from heavy stains in the shortest possible time without requiring additional labor. Modern models are energy-saving, so owners save additional money on water and electricity.
Types of Industrial Dishwashers
“Dishwashers” have been constantly improved for more than half a century. At the moment, this is high-tech equipment that can not only replace a person, but also do the job much better. The product line includes the following main models:
- Front loading. The machines are convenient for small spaces and easier to maintain. Volume – 900 units of dishes per hour.
- Dome loading. It consists of a sink, a shower cabin for rinsing dishes and the dome itself. The volume of washed dishes is up to 1.5 thousand utensils per hour.
- Tunnel loading. Higher in cost and performance compared to analogues. In an hour, up to 2.5 thousand devices can pass through the machine. This is a whole complex of units with washing, rinsing and drying.
Glass washers are recommended for use in catering establishments and cafes; they additionally rinse wine glasses and glasses with distilled water, which eliminates the need for polishing and does not leave streaks. Boiler washers are designed for washing large kitchen utensils.
Advantages of professional PMM:
- quickly wash large volumes of dishes;
- saving on human resources;
- saving detergents, water, electricity.
Review of professional dishwashers
Having studied customer ratings, capabilities and qualities of PMM, you can make a list of the most popular models.
MACH MB/9235
The machine is a front floor type, dimensions 410x495x650 mm. The optimal solution for canteens, catering establishments, cafeterias with average traffic. The safety of the utensils is ensured by a fixed and strong stand under the utensils. Allows you to wash dishes up to 23.5 cm high.Maximum productivity – up to 800 devices per hour. The control panel is logical and simple. The minimum washing cycle lasts 150 seconds; when the door is opened, the operation lock mode is activated.
Electricity consumption: 2.81 kW/hour, water: 2.2 liters/sec.
The average price category is 79,000 rubles.
Smeg CW510
Front type unit. With small dimensions (600x600x820mm), it washes up to 40 cassettes with dishes measuring 500x500 in an hour. The Soft Start system is responsible for the safety of dishes from chips, breakage, and also reduces the noise level. The user-friendly and intuitive control panel is clear from the first use. The dishwasher is in demand in small spaces.
Electricity consumption: max 5.2 kW/hour, boiler capacity: 6 liters.
The average price category is 90,000 rubles.
MMU 1000
Tunnel (conveyor) type dishwasher. The unit has impressive dimensions (3750x1080x1350mm), which makes its use convenient only in large rooms. The technique involves washing dishes up to 32.5 cm high and up to 50 cm wide. In an hour MMU 1000 can wash up to 1600 devices. The machine has a number of distinctive advantages compared to its predecessors in this line:
- reduced energy consumption;
- the ability to connect both hot and only cold water for rinsing;
- reduced shower weight;
- easy access to parts for cleaning, lubrication, replacement;
- economical dosing of powder;
- convenient ability to control detergent and rinse aid residues;
- Pleasant appearance of the machine thanks to neat stainless steel panels.
MMU 1000 features a modern, improved system, suitable for large production facilities, hotels, hotel complexes, restaurants. The cost pays off within a few months:
Electricity consumption: when using hot water – up to 24 kW/hour, cold water – 32.8 kW/hour; water consumption – about 200 l/cycle.
The average price category is 450,000 rubles.
Electrolux WTCS90ERB
Container type dishwasher. The system is fully automated, suitable for large volumes of dishes. The dimensions are quite compact in comparison with similar models - 1124x884x1771mm. All parts of the unit are made of high quality stainless steel. Italian manufacturers took care of aesthetically pleasing design and ease of use. Despite the high performance and features, the control panel is simple and intuitive. A distinctive feature is the heating of water during the final rinse. At the end of each cycle, the tank self-cleaning function is activated. In an hour, Electrolux WTCS90ERB is capable of washing up to 1620 devices, depending on size.
Electricity consumption: 23.9 kW/hour, water: 240 l/hour at maximum load.
Average price category: 900,000 rubles.
Fagor FI-2700 I
A powerful and voluminous tunnel-type preparation is intended for large establishments with high traffic. It features high performance and quality. Modern technologies and only proven materials are used in production, which ensures long, uninterrupted operation. Distinctive advantages of the model:
- economy mode – the machine stops when there are no dishes in the chamber;
- convenient control system;
- double filter;
- high productivity – 2700 devices per hour;
- additional protection for the unloading area.
Chambers with a streamlined bottom do not retain water when draining.The dishwasher has dimensions of 4780x900x1650. Its impressive dimensions allow it to be installed only in large rooms.
Electricity consumption: 65.4 kW, water: 360 l/cycle.
Average cost: 970,000 rubles.
Fagor AD-125 "E-VO-ADVANCE"
The new generation dishwasher is designed using modern technologies. The unit is easy to use, economical and has high technical performance. E-VO-ADVANCE is a smart machine that requires minimal human intervention. It is of the dome type and meets the highest demands. Dimensions allow it to be installed in small rooms (665x775x1540mm). In an hour, the dishwasher can wash 1,170 cutlery or 65 trays.
The panel provides the user with all the necessary information on the washing cycle, including time tracking. The unique SELF-DRAIN technology promptly removes dirty water from the tank before supplying clean water. In addition, the unit significantly saves energy compared to its analogues. The water is heated by the collected steam from the previous wash cycle. The cast stainless steel case is characterized by high impact resistance and durability.
Electricity consumption: 17.7 kW/hour; water when rinsing: 2.4 l/sec.
Average price category: 300,000 rubles
MPK-700K-01
A domestic model of a dome professional dishwasher that meets all requirements. An ideal option for catering establishments. Unit dimensions 740x850x1490mm. All components are made of durable stainless steel. A simple control system and included cassettes for separate kitchen utensils make working with the dishwasher even more convenient. In an hour, the PMM washes up to 700 devices.
Electricity consumption: 105 kW, water: 3l/sec.
Average price: 130,000 rubles.
Smeg UD530DES
The professional front-loading dishwasher has high technical characteristics. The high demand for the device is due to its convenience in the washing shops of large catering establishments. The ability to wash baking trays and large kitchen utensils makes the PMM indispensable in canteens, restaurants, and large hotel complexes.
Built-in detergent and rinse aid dispensers significantly save consumption. Multiple wash cycles allow you to select the appropriate program and set your personal settings. Cycles last from 50 to 250 seconds. In an hour, Smeg UD530DES washes up to 72 cassettes. The device is additionally equipped with thermostats and a water softener.
Electricity consumption: maximum 6.8 kW, water: 3 l/sec.
Average cost: 330,000 rubles.
Electrolux Green&Clean 502043
The Swedish manufacturer presented a compact tunnel-type model for establishments with low traffic. Device dimensions 500x500x335mm. The machine is equipped with a dispenser, a soft start system and a lock. An intuitive, simple control system makes work even more convenient. In an hour, the PMM is capable of washing 40 cassettes or 720 devices. An automatic failure control system allows you not to worry about safety.
Electricity consumption: 7.4 kW/hour, water: 200 l/cycle.
Average cost: 230,000 rubles.
