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June 2006
SPECIAL REPORT:
Undercounter Gallery
Throughout the month of May, we put out several calls to
undercounter warewasher suppliers, asking them to submit
materials on their newest and/or most updated models. We
asked for lines that had been introduced or significantly
updated since June 2004.
The following nine suppliers responded to our invitation, and
the products you see here represent the most up-to-date on
the market. You’ll find details on the newest lines and
upgrades, as well as supplier statements on the features
that define their products in the marketplace.
AMERICAN DISH SERVICE
Overview: In December 2005 ADS introduced a new version of
its low-temp ET Series undercounter with sustained heat and
a pumped drain.
Specs for Model ET-AF:
·
Capacity: 30
racks/hr.
·
Water
consumption:
51 gals./hr.
1.7
gals./rack
·
Electrical
requirements:
Sustainer
heater, 0.5kW
Supplier statement: American Dish Service’s ET Series undercounter is a low-temp, low-energy unit that uses 35%
less water than most other low-water brands. It boasts a
full 1½-hp wash pump with the speed (90 secs./load) of a
commercial upright dish machine. Dual screening prevents
damaged and blocked drain pumps while easing the final
cleanup process at the end of a shift. Sustained heat
ensures hot water load after load. Built-in chemical feeders
provide consistent cleaning results. In addition, the front
door has been ergonomically reengineered with the operator
in mind. This unit positions the dish rack at the perfect
operating height, and when open the door protrudes into an
aisle just 10” to 13”, depending on the model.
www.americandish.com
CHAMPION
Overview: Debuting at the 2006 NRA Show, the fully redesigned
UH Series of undercounters offers lower water consumption
than previous Champion models.
Specs for Model UH-100B
·
Capacity: 21
racks/hr.
·
Water
consumption:
38 gals./hr.
1.8
gals./rack
·
Electrical
requirements:
tank heat,
1.2kW
40°F
booster, 6kW
70°F
booster, 9kW
Supplier statement: Reducing water consumption without
sacrificing performance is very important these days. In
addition to lower water consumption, each new Champion
machine comes standard with a built-in 40°F-rise
electric booster (70°F rise optional) that’s engineered
to provide a true 180°F final rinse. Other standard
features include Rinse Sentry, which extends the cycle time
to ensure the temperature reaches 180°F for the final
rinse; detergent and rinse aid pumps; quick 90-sec. cycle
time with extended wash for difficult ware cleaning and deliming; and independent stainless steel interchangeable
upper and lower wash and rinse arms. With more than 100
years in the business, Champion is well known for the
quality of its products, and with three models to choose
from there is one to fit any application. Low-temp model
also available.
www.championindustries.com
ELECTROLUX
Overview: Introduced to the U.S. market at the 2006 NRA Show,
the WT30 undercounter from Electrolux Professional offers a
built-in water softener.
Specs for Model WT30H208WS:
·
Capacity: 30
racks/hr.
·
Water
consumption:
30 gals./hr.
1 gal./rack
·
Electrical
requirements:
tank heat,
2.2kW
70°F
booster, 6kW
Supplier statement: The Electrolux dishwasher with built-in
continuous water softener softens 100% of all incoming
water, making it the most effective and efficient dishwasher
with water softening in the North American market today. The
system relies on an atmospheric booster, which guarantees
that every plate and glass is cleaned and sanitized to
perfection, without any spots or stains. For you, this means
no more hand polishing or risk of breakage of delicate
glassware.
Editor’s note: While it was still in field test the WT30
received recognition in the FCSI Innovation Showcase in
September 2005.
www.electroluxusa.com/professional
FAGOR
Overview: Fagor’s latest undercounter line offers two
designs: one with low water and energy requirements
(FI-48W), and another with higher power to handle greater
capacity (FI-64W).
Specs for Model FI-48W:
·
Capacity: 22
racks/hr.
·
Water
consumption:
27 gals./hr.
1.22
gals./rack
·
Electrical
requirements:
tank heat,
2.8kW
40°F
booster, 2.8kW
Supplier statement: Fagor has been manufacturing dishwashers
for more than 45 years and produces thousands of machines
every year. Our recent U.S. launch of dishwashing equipment
brought about an understanding that in the United States,
undercounters are high-consumption machines and often
require an “over spec” for some applications. This is where
we found our niche, by offering two undercounters that can
meet both low-consumption and high-capacity needs. Our
units’ detergent, rinse and drain pumps are built-in, and
the machines are made with 304 stainless tops and sides. Our
exclusive “Water Assurance” feature guarantees that the
required sanitizing temp during the final rinse is achieved
regardless of the incoming water temp. This is done by
bypassing the mechanical timer and going into a longer
washing cycle until the necessary temp is reached.
www.fagorcommercial.com
HOBART
Overview: Introduced in May 2004, the LXi undercounter line
was reengineered in the fall of ’05 to greatly reduce water
consumption.
Specs for Model LXi:
·
Capacity: 30
racks/hr.
·
Water
consumption:
22.2
gals./hr.
0.74
gal./rack
·
Electrical
requirements:
tank heat,
1.5kW
70°F
booster, 6kW
Supplier statement: Regardless of your particular needs,
Hobart has the right undercounter machine for your
establishment: the high-performance, high-capacity, rugged
LXi for the most demanding operations, and the lower-volume
SR24. No other manufacturer offers so much advanced
technology as standard: dual audible and visual empty
chemical alarms, our patented 70°F-rise Sense-a-Temp
booster heater, less water usage (only .74 gals. per rack)
than other undercounter dish machines, and an automatic
deliming cycle and notification. Additionally the LXi was
the first undercounter to be registered as NAFEM Data
Protocol capable, which allows equipment to interface with a
PC network.
www.hobartcorp.com
INSINGER
Overview: Insinger’s line of undercounters includes the
recently launched high-temp GS 302 with the MediaMat Cyclo
Filter system.
Specs for Model GS 302:
·
Capacity: 22
racks/hr.
·
Water
consumption:
16.5 gals./hr.
0.75
gal./rack
·
Electrical
requirements:
tank heat,
2.4kW
40°F or
70°F booster, 2.6kW
Supplier statement: Insinger undercounters offer various
points of differentiation, including:
·
Three levels
of control: operational, management and service diagnostic.
·
Color-coded
pushbutton controls.
·
Independent
wash and rinse systems.
·
Food soil
strainer with the MediaMat Cyclo Filter system that removes
fine particles from the wash water during each cycle.
·
Extremely
quiet operation.
·
Digital
temperature readouts.
www.insingermachine.com
JACKSON
Overview: Jackson MSC’s JPX Series undercounters now replace
the older JP machines sold through 2003. The JPX comes in
both low- and high-temp versions.
Specs for Model JPX300H:
·
Capacity: 24
racks/hr.
·
Water
consumption:
25.7
gals./hr.
1.07
gals./rack
·
Electrical
requirements:
40°F
booster, 6.7kW
70°F
booster, 8.2kW
(Note: Boosters perform double duty, heating incoming water
and maintaining wash tank temperature.)
Supplier statement: Jackson undercounter dish machines are
ideal wherever space is at a premium. Offering a compact
approach with fast, reliable results, Jackson machines clean
better than any other undercounters in the industry.
Machines are available in two high-performance
models—high-temp and low-temp—and with options that conserve
resources and enhance performance. Both units feature
updated electronic controls. The low-temp JPX300L now offers
an optional 70° rise sustainer heater. And the high-temp
JPX300H with standard 70° booster heater now offers an
optional Sani-Sure System to ensure the machine does not go
into final rinse until proper rinse temperature is met. And
of course Jackson continues to offer its free start-up
program.
www.jacksonmsc.com
MEIKO
Overview: Since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2003,
the Meiko undercounter line has been upgraded with the Mike
2 Controller, which allows you to communicate with your
warewasher using a handheld PDA.
Specs for Model FV 40.2:
·
Capacity: 34
racks/hr.
·
Water
consumption:
37.1
gals./hr.
1.09
gals./rack
·
Electrical
requirements:
tank heat,
2kW
70°F
booster, 6kW
Supplier statement: The following standard features are
offered by Meiko:
·
The Mike 2
is a computerized control system with infrared technology
that facilitates communication with a Meiko warewasher using
a handheld PDA. The control system monitors all aspects of
the wash cycle and allows programming of the cycle length
and detergent/rinse additive injection.
·
The Active
Plus System uses a double filtration approach to filter wash
water, which removes soil, improves operating efficiency and
saves chemicals.
·
The Auto
Safe System guarantees that the minimum required wash and
rinse temps are achieved regardless of incoming water temp.
·
The Aqua
Stop system automatically shuts down the unit should an
internal leak occur. This prevents potential damage to the
washer and other equipment near the washer.
Editor’s Note: The Mike 2 Controller was recognized in the
Kitchen Innovations program at the 2005 NRA Show.
www.meiko.us
MOYER DIEBEL
Overview: Moyer Diebel introduced a new line of water- and
energy-efficient undercounters at the 2006 NRA Show.
Specs for Model 301HT:
·
Capacity: 20
racks/hr.
·
Water
consumption:
14.8
gals./hr.
0.74
gal./rack
·
Electrical
requirements:
tank heat,
2kW
40°F
booster, 4kW
70°F
booster, 6kW
Supplier statement: In response to the industry’s demand to
wash more wares using less water, Moyer Diebel has unveiled
its new high-temp undercounter dishwashers. These machines
are also energy efficient, using only a 20- or 30-amp
breaker. Standard features include a built-in 40°F rise
electric booster heater (70°F rise optional); Rinse
Sentry to ensure a 180°F final rinse; detergent and
rinse-aid pumps; stainless steel top and side panels, and a
spacious 13” door opening that accommodates cafeteria trays.
There are two models in the series: the 301HT, a fresh water
rinse machine, and the 201HT, a fill and dump unit. A
low-temp model is also available. Moyer Diebel has more than
a half-century of experience and is considered an undisputed
leader in the glasswashing and dishwashing industry.
www.moyerdiebel.com
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