Washtech ALC High-Capacity Pass-Through Dishwasher with Heat Recovery Unit
The Washtech ALC High-Capacity Pass-Through Dishwasher with Heat Recovery Unit is a premium, eco-friendly ware washing powerhouse engineered to meet the intense, rapid-fire demands of large-scale Australian hospitality venues. Distributed nationwide by Moffat PTY Limited, this heavy-duty commercial hood dishwasher features a built-in heat condensing system that repurposes waste steam to dramatically cut operational costs, slash energy usage, and establish a much cooler, safer back-of-house working environment.
If your high-volume hospitality business requires maximum throughput, absolute thermal sanitisation compliance, and substantial utility savings, investing in the Washtech ALC pass-through system ensures your washup station runs smoothly without bottlenecks.
Commercial Applications and Industry Use Cases
The versatile, high-capacity architecture of the Washtech ALC is built for smooth inline or right-angle corner bench workflows, making it the ultimate upgrade for massive operations.
- Large Function Centres and Hotels: Processes monumental volumes of dirty dinnerware between event courses, ensuring table turnaround remains uninterrupted.
- Bustling Multi-Level Bistros and Pubs: Clears heavy dinner plates, glassware, and bulky prep trays simultaneously during peak weekend trading hours.
- Commercial Production Kitchens: Accommodates high-sided gastronome pans and mixing bowls directly into the wash cycle, cutting down manual pot-washing tasks.
- Hospitals and Large Aged Care Facilities: Guarantees strict adherence to food safety standards through explicit thermal sanitisation monitoring on its digital touchscreen display.
Why the Washtech ALC is Best for Bust Venues
- Zero External Canopy Requirements
Unlike standard commercial pass-through washers, the integrated heat recovery unit condenses and captures raw 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 Water Efficiency
The ALC acts as its own energy recycling system by harvesting 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 per wash cycle, it sharply reduces your business’s electricity and water bills.
- True Gastronorm (GN) Pan Compatibility
Unlike restrictive standard-sized machines, the wide internal wash chamber easily accepts oversized 600mm x 500mm racks. This allows your staff to clean large GN trays, baking sheets, or up to 22 large dinner plates in a single run.
High-Performance Operational Advantages
- Powerful 1.5HP Soft Start Wash Pump: The upgraded 1.5HP pump delivers intense water pressure for stubborn, baked-on starches. It starts up progressively to safeguard lighter dinnerware and delicate glassware from moving or cracking.
- Insulated Front Hood Design: Constructed with an insulated front hood panel, the dishwasher locks in vital thermal energy, minimizes ambient kitchen noise, and stops steam from blasting directly out into staff workspaces.
- Heads-Up Touchscreen Interface: The interactive digital display provides real-time cycle timers, error diagnoses, and immediate temperature parameters at a single glance.
- Automated Sump and Drain Pump: Active hands-free drainage automatically flushes out greasy, contaminated wash water, preventing unhygienic water backups or manual tank draining chores.
Key Product Features
- Three High-Speed Wash Settings: Select from 50, 70, and 100-second ultra-efficient run choices depending on soil levels.
- Massive Output Capacity: Washes and sanitises up to 1,584 dinner plates or large pans every hour.
- Premium Stainless Steel Engineering: Built using marine-grade, heavy-duty stainless steel for the chassis, manifold, and independent wash and rinse arms.
- Advanced Double Filtration: A smart two-stage stainless steel filtration system captures large solid food scraps before they can reach the primary pumps.
- Dual Built-In Chemical Dosing Pumps: Automatically injects precise measures of commercial detergent and rinse-aid across every wash shift.
- Complete Commercial Rack Bundle: Fully set up out of the box with the exact specialist racks required for diverse kitchen wash environments.
Included Racks and Accessories
Every Washtech ALC arrives complete with a comprehensive starter kit, removing the need to buy expensive specialist racks separately:
- 1x 600mm GN Tray Rack (Part 600 70042): Custom engineered to secure large baking sheets and full-sized Gastronome pots or pans at the ideal wash angle.
- 1x 500mm Dish Rack (Part 600 70028): Pegged layout optimized for maximum water flow around up to 22 dinner plates per cycle.
- 1x 500mm Cup Rack (Part 600 70029): Flat-mesh design that safely grips and elevates mugs, cups, and delicate glassware.
- 1x Cutlery Container (Part C660503): Keeps high volumes of knives, forks, and spoons upright for thorough rinsing and rapid drying.
- 1x Plumbing Connection Kit: Factory-matched heavy-duty water inlet and chemical delivery hoses for immediate setup.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions & Packaging
- Machine Width: 775 mm
- Machine Depth: 710 mm
- Machine Height: 2025 mm
- Net Machine Weight: 176 kg
- Packed Width: 800 mm
- Packed Depth: 950 mm
- Packed Height: 2020 mm
- Gross Packed Weight: 193 kg
- Total Shipping Volume: 1.54 m³
Electrical, Water & Drainage
- Electrical Supply: Three-Phase, 400V, 50Hz, 15A per phase
- Maximum Power Draw: 12.30 kW
- Cold Water Inlet Temp: < 25°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
- Backflow Prevention: Atmospheric vacuum breaker
- Water Consumption Profile: 2.4 Litres per cycle
- Drainage Connection: 25 mm flexible drain pump hose
Warranty and Industry Compliance
- Moffat 5-2-2 Warranty Protection: Guaranteed by Moffat’s premier commercial warranty framework, detailing 5 years of structural cabinet coverage, 2 years of wash pump protection, and 2 years of parts and on-site commercial labour.
- Watermark Approved: Certified built-in backflow prevention satisfies strict Australian plumbing standardizations and council health building codes.
- SEED Certified: Independently audited and approved for eco-friendly ventilation compliance, ensuring lower overhead footprints and accelerated council fit-out approvals.
Daily Cleaning and Maintenance
To uphold excellent washing finishes and prolong pump life, assign these everyday steps to your kitchen hands:
- Initiate Auto-Drain: Run the machine’s automated internal flush cycle using the digital touchscreen before emptying the wash tank.
- Clean Out Scrap Trays: Extract the dual-stage stainless steel filtration panels and clear accumulated food scrap waste.
- Inspect Stainless Jet Arms: Briefly remove the top and bottom independent stainless-steel arms to confirm no structural spray nozzles are blocked by debris.
- Wipe Down Gaskets: Clean away grease residue from the hood tracks and front door rubber seals with a damp microfibre cloth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What type of racks come standard with the Washtech ALC package?
A: The machine ships complete with an all-inclusive rack bundle, including one 600mm GN tray rack for heavy pots and sheets, one 500mm pegged plate rack, one 500mm glass/cup rack, and a dedicated cutlery container.
Q: Does the Washtech ALC require a hot water line connection?
A: No. The integrated heat recovery system lets the ALC run entirely on a cold-water line under 25°C. It captures the thermal energy from the steam of the previous cycle to heat the incoming cold water, saving your venue substantial power costs.
Q: Where should the electrical isolation switch be positioned?
A: According to the official manufacturer installation specifications, the three-phase isolating power switch must be fixed within 1 metre of the unit. To ensure quick emergency access, it must not be located directly behind the machine’s chassis.
Q: Can this machine be fitted into a corner workstation?
A: Yes. The Washtech ALC is fully optimized for standard straight-through workflows as well as right-angle corner configurations. When placing it in a corner, make sure the incoming clean bench tracks feed the dishwasher racks directly into the back of the washer, keeping 300mm of frontal clearance open for maintenance.
Q: Is the digital control screen relocatable?
A: Yes. The digital heads-up display is packaged with a flexible installation bracket. This allows technicians to cleanly fix the control box on the left side, right side, directly on an adjacent wall, or below the under-counter bench framing.
Why Buy from Snowmaster?
When you secure your next commercial ware washing system through Snowmaster, you gain the dedicated support of a nationwide industry leader boasting 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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