Is your commercial dishwasher letting you down? However robust commercial dishwashers are, they don’t last forever. And nothing spoils a customer’s experience like a dirty plate. Whether you’re in the market to replace an old machine, you’re opening your first cafe or you’re expanding your restaurant empire, the basic considerations when buying commercial dishwashers are the same.
Make Life Easier
Any quality commercial dishwasher should have 6 key qualities:
• Ease of operation
• Speed
• Deep cleaning
• Sanitising
• Quiet operation
• Energy efficiency
By efficiently managing these basics, your commercial dishwasher will keep your kitchen running smoothly.
Size and Capacity
Before you start browsing, measure up. Does the model that best works for you also work in your busy kitchen space? Now think about the number of covers during a typical service. Does your chosen dishwasher’s capacity meet your needs or will your customers be left waiting for a clean plate?
Remember, a dishwasher that’s compact enough to fit around the traffic in your kitchen might not have the capacity you need to keep your diners happy. That’s a compromise you’ll need to get right.
Ease of Operation
Now that you have an idea of the kind of model that will fit your kitchen, consider your workflow. How do loading and unloading processes work in your kitchen? Are there any features that will make the dishwasher easier and more efficient to use? Most dishwashers are designed with ease of use top of mind but features like well-designed racks and a range of settings will all add to the efficiency of your machine when in use.
Cost
Are you a small cafe that only needs an undercounter dishwasher? Or are you a commercial operation where only a conveyor style model will keep everything running smoothly? When it comes to considering cost, be realistic and choose a machine that will meet your needs and operate efficiently. Now consider the ongoing costs like maintenance, energy and water use. For example, a Meile professional model may have a higher upfront cost but makes a smart investment when you consider the long-term savings thanks to greater energy efficiency.
If you use a large amount of glassware, invest in a specialised glasswasher that minimises damage and breakages so you’re not always replacing your glassware. And think carefully about speed and capacity. Commercial dishwashers that are too small and too slow can result in lost customers – and then you’ll wish you’d invested in that more expensive model.
Speed and Sanitation
You want clean dishes fast, but you don’t want to compromise on food safety. Commercial dishwashers are built for the fast pace of a commercial kitchen but the difference between a one-minute cycle and a two-minute cycle can potentially have a big impact on your business.
To meet food safety standards, choose a high-temperature dishwasher that doesn’t rely on using chemicals to sanitise dishes. Not only is this the environmentally friendly option for a greener kitchen, but you’ll make savings on chemicals and on dishes which can get damaged in low-temperature machines.
Energy and Water Use
Making the green choice isn’t just about using fewer resources. Commercial dishwashers rated A and above and with Energy Star certification will save you money in the long run. Miele Professional equipment is renowned for its energy efficiency, getting the job done yet using less power and water to get results.
Purchase a Miele Professional commercial dishwasher from Liver Laundry Equipment with a full installation and maintenance package and you’ll enjoy peace of mind, safe in the knowledge that you’ve invested in the best option for your business.
