Washtech AL8 Pass-Through Ware washer
The Washtech AL8 Pass-Through Ware washer is a heavy-duty, high-capacity commercial cleaning powerhouse engineered explicitly to handle the relentless, oversized washing demands of busy Australian hospitality kitchens. Distributed locally by Moffat PTY Limited, this premium commercial hood washer features an ultra-powerful wash pump and an expansive internal washing chamber built to process large pots, baking trays, and gastronome pans alongside standard tableware.
If your hospitality business requires rapid table turnaround, exceptional thermal sanitation, and maximum commercial ware washing performance, investing in the Washtech AL8 pass-through system ensures your washup station eliminates back-of-house operational bottlenecks.
Commercial Applications and Industry Use Cases
The robust, pass-through design of the Washtech AL8 is built for fluid, continuous inline or corner bench workflows, making it the ideal upgrade for high-volume venues processing diverse kitchen inventory.
- Busy Restaurants and Bistros: Effortlessly clears persistent backlogs of dinner plates, heavy cookware, and multi-litre prep bowls during peak breakfast, lunch, and dinner rushes.
- Bakeries and Pastry Kitchens: Accommodates high-sided baking sheets, mixing bowls, and large utensils that fail to fit inside conventional undercounter or hood dishwashers.
- Bustling Cafes and Pubs: Processes high volumes of delicate glassware and ceramic coffee cups alongside greasy frying pans without losing water temperature.
- Function Centres and Hotels: Rapidly cleans large banquet batches, utilizing long and short cleaning cycles to maintain uninterrupted multi-course corporate and wedding events.
Why the Washtech AL8 is Best for Commercial Bakeries
- Oversized Wash Chamber Architecture
Unlike standard commercial pass-through washers that feature restrictive height clearances, the AL8 boasts an expansive internal wash chamber measuring 700mm wide, 540mm deep, and 650mm high. This wide clearance lets kitchen hands load heavy mixing containers and oversized cookware directly into the machine, cutting out time-consuming hand scrubbing.
- High-Torque 2.0HP Cleaning Performance
Equipped with an industrial-grade 2.0HP wash pump, this ware washer forcefully removes stubborn, baked-on starches, greases, and proteins. The increased pump power ensures that even densely packed racks exit the machine perfectly clean on the first run.
- Assured Rinse with Dedicated Booster
To satisfy strict health codes and commercial sanitisation standards, the AL8 features an assured rinse system backed by an internal rinse pump. This guarantees a consistent, high-temperature sanitising spray that operates flawlessly regardless of fluctuations in your venue’s incoming water pressure.
High-Performance Operational Advantages
- Advanced Hybrid Controls: The specialized Washtech Hybrid control panel blends reliable mechanical switches with clear digital information displays, giving kitchen staff immediate access to diagnostic statuses and live cycle tracking.
- Low Flow Water Accommodation: The hydraulic engineering inside the AL8 is specifically optimized to remain fully functional on low-flow commercial water lines, making it highly versatile for older hospitality building fit-outs.
- Flexible Power Modes: The machine supports two distinct three-phase power configurations, including a higher 18.0kW mode that removes the wash/rinse heating interlock—a configuration highly recommended for sites running cold water supplies to ensure rapid thermal recovery.
- Flawless Hands-Free Drainage: Built with an active sump and integrated drain pump system, the unit manages wastewater automatically to prevent messy floor back-ups or stagnant structural pooling.
Key Product Features
- Three Variable Wash Settings: Choose between 60, 180, and 300-second standard cycles to perfectly match the soil level of your kitchen ware washing loads.
- Robust Double Filtration: Uses a two-stage stainless steel wash and drain filter system with independent scrap trays to protect the high-performance 2.0HP pump from food debris.
- Dual Chemical Dosing Pumps: Factory-fitted internal detergent and rinse-aid injector pumps ensure uniform, cost-efficient chemical delivery across every shift.
- Premium Stainless Steel Construction: Engineered with a heavy-duty stainless-steel chassis, structural manifold, and independent top and bottom wash and rinse arms for maximum operational lifespan.
- Complete Commercial Rack Bundle: Fully set up out of the box with the exact specialist racks, cutlery containers, and protective covers required for diverse kitchen wash environments.
Included Racks and Accessories
Every Washtech AL8 arrives complete with a comprehensive starter kit, removing the need to buy expensive specialist racks separately:
- 1x 600mm x 600mm Dish Rack (Part 600 70042): Custom engineered to secure large cooking trays and massive batches of tableware at the ideal wash angle.
- 1x 600mm x 500mm Base Rack (Part 600 70043): Open flat-mesh design optimized for maximum water flow around large pots, pans, and mixing bowls.
- 1x Cutlery Container (Part C660508): Keeps heavy kitchen knives, tongs, and ladles organized for thorough cleaning.
- 1x Cutlery Basket (Part C660503): Compact multi-compartment basket for smaller service cutlery items.
- 1x Cup Cover (Part K0452): Secures lightweight items like plastic ramekins and metal cups from flipping over under high water pressure.
- 1x Plumbing Connection Kit: Factory-matched heavy-duty water inlet and chemical delivery hoses for immediate setup.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions & Packaging
- Machine Width: 860 mm
- Machine Depth: 760 mm
- Machine Height: 1745 mm
- Net Machine Weight: 155 kg
- Packed Width: 1000 mm
- Packed Depth: 910 mm
- Packed Height: 1650 mm
- Gross Packed Weight: 180 kg
- Total Shipping Volume: 1.5 m³
Electrical, Water & Drainage
- Electrical Supply Option 1: Three-Phase, 400-415V, 50Hz, 15A per phase (Max Power Draw: 10.50 kW)
- Electrical Supply Option 2: Three-Phase, 400-415V, 50Hz, 25A per phase (Max Power Draw: 18.00 kW — recommended for rapid recovery with cold water inputs)
- Hot Water Inlet Temp: 65°C
- Plumbing Connection: 3/4” Male BSP thread (Flexible supply hose included)
- Required Water Pressure: 100 – 500 kPa
- Minimum Water Flow Rate: 10 Litres per minute
- Water Consumption Profile: 2.6 Litres per cycle
- Backflow Prevention: Atmospheric vacuum breaker
- Drainage Connection: 25 mm flexible drain pump hose
Warranty and Industry Compliance
- Moffat 5-2-2 Warranty Protection: Fully backed by Moffat’s premium warranty network, which includes 5 years of structural cabinet coverage, 2 years of wash pump protection, and 2 years of parts and on-site commercial labour.
- Watermark Approved: Features certified backflow prevention to meet strict Australian commercial building codes and plumbing regulations.
- HACCP Alignment Ready: High-temperature assured rinse system supports seamless logging compliance for food-safe hospitality operations.
Daily Cleaning and Maintenance
To secure consistent wash results and maintain your commercial warranty coverage, instruct your back-of-house staff to execute these simple steps daily:
- Run the Flush Sequence: Empty the wash tank using the automated drain pump system before beginning physical cleanup.
- Clear the Double Filters: Remove the dual-stage stainless steel scrap trays and rinse away dense food remnants collected across the shift.
- Inspect the Jet Arms: Pop out the independent top and bottom stainless steel wash and rinse arms to ensure water paths remain free of small debris.
- Wipe Down Tracks: Clean grease accumulation from the hood tracks and front door rubber seals with a damp cloth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the maximum height clearance for items washed in the Washtech AL8?
A: The Washtech AL8 features an oversized wash chamber with an internal clearance height of 650mm, allowing it to easily fit large baking trays, mixing bowls, and full-sized gastronome pans that standard washers cannot accept.
Q: Do I need a hot water connection, or can I run the AL8 on a cold-water line?
A: While the standard specification targets a hot water inlet of 65°C, the machine can be configured to run on a cold-water line. For cold water setups, it is highly recommended to install the machine in its higher 18.0kW power mode to ensure fast heating recovery times between cycles.
Q: What unique purpose does the included cup cover serve?
A: The included cup cover (Part K0452) is placed over the top of mesh racks to prevent light items like plastic sauce ramekins, small metal cups, and lightweight lids from getting flipped over or thrown around by the high-pressure 2.0HP wash pump.
Q: Where should the isolating electrical switch be mounted for this machine?
A: According to the official manufacturer installation specifications, the dedicated three-phase isolating switch must be positioned within 1 metre of the unit. For safety and quick technician access, it must not be mounted directly behind the dishwasher chassis.
Q: Can the Washtech AL8 operate safely on low-pressure town water lines?
A: Yes. The AL8 comes engineered with a dedicated internal rinse booster pump, making it fully suitable for connection to low-pressure or low-flow hospitality water supplies while guaranteeing a constant, compliant sanitising rinse.
Why Buy from Snowmaster?
When you buy your next pass-through ware washer from Snowmaster, you aren’t just purchasing commercial kitchen hardware—you’re partnering with an industry institution with over 80 years of hands-on hospitality equipment experience.
As a primary, long-standing supplier of premium Washtech and Moffat products, our commercial kitchen specialists understand exactly how to optimize your washup zone for maximum staff efficiency. We don’t just sell boxes; we assist you through precise technical placement, sizing validation, and provide reliable, direct access to Australia’s largest genuine spare parts network and 24/7 technical field support. Secure the best commercial deal, expert advice, and ongoing back-of-house peace of mind with Snowmaster today.
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