Washtech AL8C High-Capacity Pass-Through Ware washer with Heat Recovery Unit
The Washtech AL8C High-Capacity Pass-Through Ware washer with Heat Recovery Unit is a heavy-duty, eco-friendly 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 integrated heat recovery system that condenses and recycles waste steam to dramatically cut operational overheads, slash energy usage, and establish a much cooler, safer back-of-house working environment.
If your hospitality business requires rapid table turnaround, exceptional thermal sanitation, and maximum energy savings without losing workspace efficiency, investing in the Washtech AL8C 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 AL8C 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 customizable washing cycles to maintain uninterrupted multi-course corporate and wedding events.
Why the Washtech AL8C is Vital for Commercial Kitchens
- Zero External Canopy Requirements
Unlike standard commercial pass-through washers, the integrated heat recovery unit condenses and captures hot steam as the hood is lifted. Subject to adequate general ventilation, this eliminates the hefty capital expense, structural modifications, and regular maintenance associated with installing a dedicated external extraction canopy hood.
- Radical Thermal and Energy Recycling
The AL8C acts as its own green energy system by harvesting latent heat from waste steam and redirecting it to pre-heat incoming cold water. Running on an ultra-low water consumption profile of just 2.4 litres of cold water per cycle, it sharply reduces your business’s ongoing electricity and water bills.
- Oversized Wash Chamber Architecture
Unlike standard commercial pass-through washers that feature restrictive height clearances, the AL8C 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-Performance Operational Advantages
- Powerful 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.
- Intuitive Touchscreen Controls: The advanced touchscreen interface provides kitchen staff with clear visual information, real-time cycle timers, visual diagnostic readouts, and customizable cycle times.
- Assured Rinse with Dedicated Booster: To satisfy strict health codes and commercial sanitisation standards, the AL8C 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 incoming water pressure.
- 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 80, 200, and 320-second customizable standard cycles to perfectly match the soil level of your kitchen 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 AL8C arrives complete with a comprehensive starter kit, removing the need to buy expensive specialist racks separately:
- 1x 600mm x 500mm 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 sauce 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: 2035 mm
- Net Machine Weight: 180 kg
- Packed Width: 1000 mm
- Packed Depth: 910 mm
- Packed Height: 1970 mm
- Gross Packed Weight: 203 kg
- Total Shipping Volume: 1.8 m³
Electrical, Water & Drainage Summary
- Electrical Options: Three-phase 400-415V, 50Hz with either 15A per phase (10.50 kW) or 25A per phase (18.00 kW, recommended for cold water recovery).
- Water & Plumbing: Hot water inlet fill at 65°C, cold water under 25°C, requiring 100-500 kPa pressure and 10 L/min flow rate, consuming 2.4 L per cycle.
Warranty, Maintenance & Support
- Moffat Warranty: Covered by a 5-year structural cabinet warranty, alongside 2-year protection for the wash pump, parts, and on-site commercial labor.
- Compliance: Watermark approved and SEED certified for eco-friendly ventilation compliance.
- Daily Maintenance: Requires running the automated flush sequence, clearing dual-stage filters, checking jet arms, and wiping down hood tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does the AL8C need an external extraction canopy?
A: No. The integrated heat recovery unit condenses steam internally, meaning a dedicated extraction canopy is typically unnecessary with proper general ventilation.
Q: Can this ware washer run entirely on cold water?
A: Yes. Its pre-heats incoming cold water via the heat recovery system. However, a 25A electrical configuration is highly recommended for cold water lines to maintain rapid cycle recovery times.
Q: What is the purpose of the included cup cover accessory?
A: Part K0452 is placed over the top of racks to secure lightweight items like plastic sauce ramekins and metal cups from flipping under high-pressure 2.0HP washing.
Q: Where should the electrical isolation switch be placed?
A: Per official specifications, the switch must be mounted within 1 metre of the unit, but it cannot be placed directly behind the dishwasher chassis.
Q: Can the digital touchscreen panel be adjusted or relocated?
A: Yes. The advanced touchscreen control system is modular, allowing technicians to position the control panel configuration away from primary splash zones to suit your benching layout.
Why Buy from Snowmaster?
Partnering with Snowmaster provides access to over 80 years of hands-on hospitality equipment experience, technical placement support, and Australia’s largest genuine spare parts network.
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