The warewasher is central to the running of any F&B operation - we talk tech with the latest
warewashing innovations.

Whether it is a bar, public service restaurant or specialist events and banqueting operation, if your cleaning machine goes down, you are in trouble. But more than just the obvious need for reliability, there are also extra requirements for the modern warewasher to fulfill, such as being energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. And that means there needs to be constant development and innovation to make warewashers more economical.

So we asked some of the top warewashing manufacturers about the latest technology and what operators should be looking out for.

BOB WOOD, DIRECTOR, DC WAREWASHING & ICEMAKING SYSTEMS

"When it comes to warewashing equipment the focus of every manufacturer is firmly on ease of use, reliability, energy consumption and high quality wash results from the smallest possible footprint. A new generation of warewashers has just been launched which offers 'intelligent warewashing solutions' through advanced technological features and enhanced operator control. The intuitive warewashers in the DC Optima range transmit user-friendly information on machine status via an easy-to-use TFT display, and provide usage data and analysis to improve operational efficiencies.

"In-built features such as auto-chemical dosing, rinse thermo-locks, adjustable cycle times and rinse and wash temperature displays give users greater flexibility and control. In addition, Optima warewashers have an energy-saving stand-by mode and double-skinned feature to reduce heat and noise pollution.

"A steam heat recovery system fitted to any passthrough or hood-type dishwasher can offer energy cost savings of up to 25%! It also improves the working environment by removing and utilising nearly all of the steam created during the wash cycle."

Read full article in Hotel F&B magazine July 2017 issue ...