Washtech XPC Passthrough Dishwasher with Heat Recovery Unit

Washtech XPC Passthrough Dishwasher with Heat Recovery

The Washtech XPC Passthrough Dishwasher is a premier, high-volume commercial hood-type dishwasher engineered explicitly to meet the rigorous output demands of major Australian hospitality venues. Integrating an internal heat recovery unit, this premium 500mm rack commercial dishwasher captures escaping steam to heat incoming water lines, eliminating the costly requirement for a dedicated mechanical extraction canopy over the machine. It efficiently processes up to 1,080 clean plates per hour, delivering immediate, non-stop cleaning speed for busy wash stations. Marketed across Australia by Moffat, the Washtech XPC features automated drainage layouts, a powerful 1.0HP wash pump, and independent stainless steel wash manifolds to deliver flawless sanitisation while drastically reducing kitchen energy expenses.

Versatile for the modern restaurant

In high-turnover food service operations, a steam-filled dishwashing area creates uncomfortable working environments and drives up building ventilation costs. The Washtech XPC solves this common kitchen dilemma by capturing and recycling steam internally. Its versatile pass-through engineering integrates seamlessly into custom linear or corner stainless steel bench configurations, optimizing staff handling speeds.

This eco-friendly passthrough dishwasher provides immense operational benefits across a variety of food service applications:

• Large Restaurants and Bistros: Keeps pace with relentless dinner rushes, rapidly processing full racks of dinnerware, cutlery, and chef pans back-to-back.
• Clubs, Hotels, and Function Centres: Easily manages massive volumes of banquet plates and glassware during large-scale hospitality events.
• Hospitals and Aged Care Facilities: Guarantees strict, thermally compliant sanitisation cycles required for high-risk medical and institutional catering.
• Canopy-Restricted Kitchens: Operates safely in low-ceiling or heritage-listed spaces where installing traditional mechanical ventilation ductwork is architecturally impossible.

Key Benefits and Operational Advantages

• Canopy-Free Installation: The top-mounted heat recovery module condenses moisture and steam internally, allowing your business to bypass expensive mechanical exhaust canopy installation fees.
• Advanced Energy Savings: By recycling thermal energy from captured steam to preheat cold incoming water, the unit lowers your property’s electrical grid consumption.
• Adaptable Bench Integration: Features an adjustable bench gap configuration ranging from 595mm to 640mm to line up perfectly with existing inlet and outlet sorting benches.
• High-Velocity Output: Select between fast 1, 2, and 3-minute washing cycles to instantly match the kitchen’s real-time cleaning backlog.
• Low Water Consumption: Restricts water expenditure to a minimal 2.4 litres of water per cycle, reducing trade waste output and chemical usage simultaneously.

Premium Features & Heavy-Duty Engineering

• Heavy-Duty 1.0HP Wash Pump: Delivers a powerful, high-volume water spray to strip away stubborn, baked-on food residues without requiring extensive manual pre-rinsing.
• Hybrid Control Interface: Combines dependable electromechanical switching with smart diagnostics, allowing technicians to quickly change to a higher power or rapid rinse recovery mode.
• Stainless Steel Filtration: Fitted with robust stainless steel scrap trays, wash manifolds, and dual pump filters to capture food waste and shield internal mechanics.
• Automated Pumped Drain: Employs an integrated hands-free auto-drain system with a built-in drain pump, managing water discharge cleanly and automatically.
• Dual Chemical Dosing Pumps: Automatically draws exact micro-doses of commercial liquid detergent and rinse aid, ensuring streak-free drying results on every run.

Technical Specifications

• Equipment Type: Passthrough Dishwasher with Internal Heat Recovery
• Model / SKU: Washtech XPC
• Rack Size: Standard 500mm x 500mm commercial racks
• Wash Cycles: Fast 1, 2, and 3-minute selectable programs
• Hourly Output Capacity: Up to 1,080 dishes per hour
• Water Consumption: 2.4 Litres per cycle
• Wash Pump Motor: Heavy-duty 1.0HP pump
• Net Volume: 1.1 cubic metres
• Packed Weight: 142 kg
• Inclusions: 1x 500mm dish rack, 1x 500mm cup rack, 1x cutlery container, and 1x quick connection kit

Dimensions

• External Width: 730 mm
• External Depth: 710 mm
• External Height: 2010 mm
• Adjustable Bench gap: 595mm to 640mm

Power & Electrical Requirements

• Electrical Supply: 400-415V, Three Phase, 50Hz
• Amperage: 15A per phase (Hard Wired)
• Operational Modes: Convertible to higher power / rapid rinse recovery mode for continuous back-to-back operations

Warranty and Compliance

The Washtech XPC is built to meet the highest safety, plumbing, and health compliance standards in Australia. Every unit is backed by Moffat’s premium 5-2-2 commercial warranty framework:

• 5 Years structural coverage on all Stainless-Steel Cabinet parts
• 2 Years on the Wash Pump motor assembly parts and labour
• 2 Years comprehensive Parts and Labour coverage across the entire machine

Daily Cleaning & Routine Maintenance

To maintain peak heat exchange efficiency and immaculate hygiene scores, perform these short end-of-shift maintenance steps:

1. Run the Auto-Drain: Initiate the automated hands-free drain cycle via the controls to evacuate the wash tank water through the powered pump.
2. Wash the Scrap Trays: Lift out the heavy-duty stainless steel scrap trays and filters, discard any food scraps, and rinse them thoroughly.
3. Inspect the Manifolds: Visually check that the upper and lower wash arms rotate smoothly and that no scale buildup is restricting the water nozzles.
4. Ventilate the Hood: Leave the passthrough hood slightly cracked open at night to allow fresh air circulation across the interior cabinet.

Why Choose the Washtech XPC for Your Kitchen?

Standard hood dishwashers release giant clouds of hot, humid steam into the dishwashing station every time the handle is raised, driving up air conditioning costs and creating an uncomfortable workspace. The Washtech XPC transforms this waste into operational savings. By condensing that steam inside an enclosed heat recovery engine, it completely cuts out the need to budget for a costly overhead mechanical exhaust hood. Powered by a heavy-duty 1.0HP pump and a versatile single-phase 15A connection, it delivers the raw cleaning speed of an industrial pass-through system without requiring expensive building alterations or 3-phase electrical rewiring.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does the Washtech XPC require a commercial exhaust hood installed above it?
A: No. Because this unit features an integrated, high-efficiency internal heat recovery module, it traps and condenses steam before the hood is opened. This allows you to install it without an expensive commercial canopy, subject to local council building approvals.

Q: Can this Three phase machine handle high-volume, continuous wash cycles?
A: Yes. While it runs on a standard 15Amp / per phase, three-phase connection for easy installation, the hybrid control core can be adjusted by authorized technicians into a high-power, rapid rinse recovery mode to support relentless back-to-back cycles.

Q: How does the heat recovery unit lower my business’s electricity bill?
A: Traditional washers take cold water and use large amounts of electrical heating energy to bring it up to sanitising temperatures. The XPC intercepts the hot steam from the previous cycle and uses it to preheat the incoming cold-water line, drastically cutting the energy required for the next rinse.

Q: What is the purpose of the adjustable bench gap specification?
A: The adjustable bench gap (595mm to 640mm) allows the XPC to match up perfectly with varying heights of existing stainless-steel inlet and outlet benches, ensuring kitchen staff can slide 500mm racks in and out smoothly without catching on edges.

Q: What specific accessories are included in the box with this passthrough unit?
A: The Washtech XPC arrives as a complete installation package, including a quick connection kit with all required water and drain hoses, 1x 500mm dish rack, 1x 500mm cup rack, and 1x cutlery container.

Why Buy from Snowmaster?

When investing in essential commercial kitchen equipment, where you buy matters just as much as what you buy. At Snowmaster, we bring over 80 years of industry experience supplying Australia’s premier cafes, restaurants, hotels, and catering venues with top-tier commercial refrigeration and catering machinery.

We aren’t just box movers; we are certified Washtech supplier experts. Our long-standing partnership with Moffat ensures that when you purchase from us, you receive unmatched technical advice, competitive trade pricing, and seamless warranty support across Australia. From choosing the correct electrical options to organising fast delivery and local installation, our seasoned hospitality equipment specialists are with you every step of the way to keep your business running seamlessly.