Washtech M2C Professional Pass-Through Dishwasher with Heat Recovery Unit
The Washtech M2C Professional Pass-Through Dishwasher with Heat Recovery Unit is a high-volume, eco-friendly ware washing powerhouse engineered specifically to handle the relentless demands of busy Australian commercial kitchens. Distributed locally by Moffat PTY Limited, this innovative, heavy-duty commercial hood dishwasher features a built-in heat condensing system that repurposes steam to significantly cut operational costs, 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 utility savings, investing in the Washtech M2C pass-through system ensures your washup station runs smoothly without bottlenecks.
Commercial Applications and Industry Use Cases
The pass-through design of the Washtech M2C is built for fluid, continuous inline or corner bench workflows, making it the perfect upgrade for venues moving away from cramped undercounter washers.
- Busy Restaurants and Bistros: Effortlessly clears persistent backlogs of dinner plates, ramekins, and heavy cookware during peak breakfast, lunch, and dinner rushes.
- Hospitals and Aged Care Facilities: Meets rigorous HACCP reporting protocols through explicit, easy-to-read sanitisation temperatures displayed on its digital touchscreen user interface.
- Bustling Cafes and Pubs: Processes high volumes of delicate glassware, ceramic coffee cups, and stainless-steel cutlery simultaneously without thermal shock or breakage.
- Function Centres and Hotels: Rapidly cleans large banquet batches, handling over a thousand plates per hour to maintain uninterrupted multi-course events.
Why the Washtech M2C is Vital for Commercial Kitchens
- 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 M2C 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.
- Rapid Recovery with Twin Boilers
Equipped with dual boilers and a dedicated rinse pump, the dishwasher guarantees an assured, consistent rinse temperature every single run. This setup provides faster recovery times between high-speed cycles, meaning your kitchen staff will never have to wait for the machine to heat back up.
High-Performance Operational Advantages
- Soft Start Wash Pump: The powerful 1.0HP wash pump uses an advanced soft start mechanism that progressively increases water pressure over the first few seconds of the cycle. This prevents light plates, fine glassware, and small crockery items from shifting or cracking under sudden force.
- Intuitive Heads-Up Display: The commercial touchscreen interface offers clear diagnostic readouts, visual cycle timers, and adjustable chemical configurations, allowing kitchen hands to manage operations with zero training.
- Eco Power Energy Management: When the kitchen goes quiet between rush hours, the built-in Ecopower mode automatically drops standby tank temperatures to conserve power.
- Flawless Hands-Free Drainage: Built with an active sump and drain pump system, the unit manages wastewater automatically to prevent messy floor back-ups or stagnant structural pooling.
Key Product Features
- Three High-Speed Wash Settings: Choose between 60, 120, and 180-second standard cycles to match the soil level of your ware washing loads.
- Massive Output Capacity: Washes up to 1,080 dinner plates or 1,500 beverage glasses every hour.
- Robust Double Filtration: Uses a two-stage stainless steel wash and drain filter system with independent scrap trays to protect internal pumps from food scraps.
- Dual Chemical Dosing Pumps: Factory-fitted internal detergent and rinse-aid injector pumps ensure uniform chemical delivery across every shift.
- Universal Bench Matching: Configured to slip into standard Australian commercial bench gaps measuring between 595mm and 640mm.
- Complete Commercial Rack Bundle: Fully set up out of the box with the exact specialist 500mm racks required for standard commercial kitchen workloads.
Included Racks and Accessories
Every Washtech M2C arrives complete with a comprehensive starter kit, removing the need to buy primary commercial racks separately:
- 1x 500mm Dish Rack (Part 600 70028): Pegged layout optimized for maximum water flow and separation around up to 18 standard dinner plates per cycle.
- 1x 500mm Cup Rack (Part 600 70029): Flat-mesh design that safely grips and elevates mugs, cups, soup bowls, 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: 730 mm
- Machine Depth: 710 mm
- Machine Height: 2025 mm
- Net Machine Weight: 118 kg
- Packed Width: 760 mm
- Packed Depth: 820 mm
- Packed Height: 2015 mm
- Gross Packed Weight: 142 kg
- Total Shipping Volume: 1.10 m³
Electrical, Water & Drainage
- Electrical Supply: Three-Phase, 400-415V, 50Hz, 15A per phase
- Maximum Power Draw: 11.25 kW (Single-phase conversion available via professional technician modifications, which will increase cycle recovery times).
- 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
- 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.
- SEED Certified: Independently audited and approved for eco-friendly ventilation compliance, ensuring lower overhead footprints.
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 Self-Cleaning Cycle: Initiate the automatic internal flushing sequence via the touchscreen before draining the tank completely.
- Clear the Double Filters: Remove the stainless-steel scrap trays and the separate wash pump inlet filter to clear out dense food remnants.
- Inspect the Stainless-Steel Arms: Pop out the independent top and bottom wash and rinse arms to ensure the water jet paths are clear of small debris.
- Wipe Down Door Seals: Clean around the rubber gaskets and hood internal parameters with a damp cloth to prevent grease and grime build-up.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What type of racks come standard with the Washtech M2C package?
A: The machine ships complete with an all-inclusive rack bundle, including one 500mm pegged plate rack, one 500mm glass/cup rack, and a dedicated cutlery container.
Q: Can I install the Washtech M2C in a corner bench setup?
A: Yes. The Washtech M2C is fully optimized for both direct inline and right-angle corner installations. For seamless corner operation, position the incoming bench so that racks push smoothly into the back of the dishwasher, and maintain a 300mm front clearance for technician access.
Q: Does the M2C require a hot water line?
A: No. The integrated heat recovery system lets the M2C 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 you substantial power costs.
Q: Where should the isolating electrical switch be mounted?
A: Per the official manufacturer installation requirements, the dedicated three-phase isolating switch must be positioned within 1 metre of the unit. For safety and access reasons, it must not be mounted directly behind the dishwasher chassis.
Q: Can the digital touchscreen controller be relocated?
A: Yes. The Washtech M2C comes supplied with a versatile mounting bracket. This allows you to position the digital heads-up control panel on either the left or right side of the hood, underneath the benching, or directly onto an adjacent wall.
Why Buy from Snowmaster?
When you buy your next pass-through dishwasher 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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