Washtech PW2C Wide Body Front Loading Warewasher with Heat Recovery

Specifications from the Moffat Australia Washtech PW2C spec sheet (PDF download).

The Washtech PW2C is a wide body front loading warewasher and potwasher with an integrated heat recovery unit, so no exhaust canopy is required. The C stands for condenser. The 1100mm wide, 650mm deep and 750mm high chamber takes bins, crates, large bowls, stockpots and two 500mm racks side by side, and the upper rail holds up to 20 baking or GN trays. It runs 2.5, 4.5 and 6.5 minute cycles with twin 2.0HP wash pumps, hybrid controls and an assured 82°C rinse, uses 4.0 litres per cycle and runs on 415V three phase. $26,980 ex GST. Made in New Zealand by Washtech, distributed and serviced in Australia by Moffat.

Best for: Bakeries, production kitchens, supermarkets, hospitals and aged care that wash bins, crates and trays in volume, where an exhaust canopy is difficult or expensive to install.

Washtech PW2C overview

The PW2C is the condenser version of the Washtech PW2. It keeps the wide chamber, the split door, the twin 2.0HP pumps and the assured rinse, and adds a heat recovery unit on top that captures the steam from every cycle at the machine. On a machine this size, running long cycles on heavy pots and crates, that is a lot of steam kept out of the room. If you do not need the width, the Washtech PW1C is the single version.

How the heat recovery unit works

The PW2C has two water feeds. Hot water fills the tank, so the wash is up to temperature quickly at start up. Cold water feeds the rinse and runs through the heat recovery unit on its way in, the steam from each cycle condenses on it, and the incoming water is preheated at the same time. That keeps the steam out of the room and cuts the energy needed to heat the rinse. Moffat can supply the SEED certification on request.

How the Washtech PW2C cleans

Twin 2.0HP wash pumps drive robust stainless steel wash and rinse arms with precision stainless steel jets through a heavy-duty stainless steel manifold. Choose the 2.5 minute cycle for light loads, or 4.5 or 6.5 minutes for heavily soiled pots, bins and trays. The break tank and rinse pump deliver the 82°C rinse, and a double stainless steel filtration system with dual scrap trays and a separate wash inlet filter keeps the wash water clean.

Which Washtech front loader do I need?

The PW1 and PW1C are the single front loaders. The PW2 and PW2C are the wide body versions with twin pumps.

Simple to use

Load the racks, trays or bins, pick a cycle and start it. The PW2C uses Washtech's hybrid controls, the same simple PCB boards as the PW1 and the X series, so any staff member can run it and repairs are cheap. The Washtech control families are explained in our Washtech controls guide.

Warranty and support

The Washtech PW2C is covered by 2 years on site parts and labour from Moffat Australia, with a national service network and spare parts stocked locally. Full details on our warranty page.

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Washtech PW2C?
Washtech, in New Zealand. Washtech says the company started in 1981 as Wash Systems Limited, building its first undercounter dishwasher in a single car garage, and is now the largest manufacturer of professional dishwashing equipment in Australasia. Moffat distributes and services Washtech in Australia.

Does the PW2C need an exhaust canopy?
No. The C in PW2C stands for condenser. The integrated heat recovery unit captures the steam at the machine, so no canopy is required, and Moffat has the SEED certification for it on request.

What is the difference between the Washtech PW2C and the PW2?
Same 1100 x 650 x 750mm chamber, split door, twin 2.0HP pumps, assured rinse and hybrid controls. The PW2C adds the heat recovery unit on top, so it needs no canopy. It takes a cold water feed for the rinse as well as hot water for the fill, runs 2.5, 4.5 and 6.5 minute cycles against 2, 4 and 6, and stands 2065mm high against 1790mm. The Washtech PW2 needs a canopy over it and is $6,500 less ex GST.

What is the difference between the Washtech PW2C and the PW1C?
The PW2C is basically two PW1C wash systems in one wide body. The chamber is 1100mm wide against 720mm, it takes two 500mm racks side by side, and it has two 2.0HP wash pumps instead of one. The Washtech PW1C is the single version, 835mm wide, for kitchens that do not have the room or the volume for the wide body.

What is the difference between the Washtech PW2C and the PW3C?
Both are wide body machines with twin 2.0HP pumps that take two 500mm racks at once. The PW2C is a front loader with a split door, so it stands on its own, and its 750mm high chamber takes taller items. The Washtech PW3C is a pass through with a lift up hood like the AL8, so it sits inline in a dish run with benches either side and racks slide straight through, with a 650mm high chamber.

What size items can the PW2C wash?
Anything that fits the 1100mm wide, 650mm deep and 750mm high chamber. That covers bins, crates, large mixing bowls, stockpots, mats, baking trays and two 500mm racks side by side. The upper rail with adjustable tines hangs ladles and whisks, or holds up to 20 baking or GN trays up to 40mm deep per cycle. If you have a particular item in mind, send us its size and we will check it.

How does the PW2C door work?
It is a counterbalanced, insulated split door. The bottom half hinges down and out to give you a shelf to load onto, and the top half lifts up out of the way. Open, the door gives 750mm clearance into the chamber, and the top reaches 2165 to 2225mm, so check your ceiling height.

What water supply does the PW2C need?
Two connections. Hot water at 65°C fills the tank, which gets the wash up to temperature faster at start up. Cold water under 25°C feeds the rinse through the heat recovery unit. Both are 3/4 inch male with hoses supplied, at 100 to 350kPa and 10 litres a minute. It uses 4.0 litres per cycle. If there is no hot water at the machine, the fill can run off a second cold line, but start up will be slower.

How does the heat recovery unit work?
The cold water feed runs through the heat recovery unit on its way into the machine. The steam from each cycle condenses on it, which takes the steam out of the air and preheats the incoming water at the same time.

What does SEED certification mean?
SEED stands for Sustainable by Engineering, Environment by Design. Moffat can supply the full SEED details and certification for the PW2C on request, which is the paperwork a certifier or council will ask for.

What power does the PW2C require?
415V three phase, hardwired, with no lead or plug supplied. It runs at 30A per phase, 19.5kW, or can be set at 20A per phase, 12kW, if your switchboard cannot supply the full load. The 20A set up is slower to recover. Tell us before you order which way you want it. This is not a single phase machine. Your electrician makes the connection.

What is an assured rinse?
The PW2C does not rinse straight off your mains supply. A break tank and rinse pump deliver the 82°C rinse at a consistent pressure every cycle, so it copes with a low pressure water supply.

What are the hybrid controls on the Washtech PW2C?
Hybrid is Washtech's name for the X series control system: simple PCB boards for cycle timing and temperature, with IP67 stainless switches. Pick a cycle and start it. There is nothing to program, and the parts are simple and cheap to replace. Our Washtech controls guide explains it.

How much room does the PW2C need?
It is 1235mm wide, 860mm deep and 2065mm high including the heat recovery unit, with adjustable feet that add up to 60mm. The loading height is 850 to 910mm. Leave room in front for the bottom door to fold down.

What drain does the PW2C need?
A 1.5 inch BSP male waste connection to a drain line of 50mm minimum.

Are detergent and rinse aid pumps included?
Yes. Detergent and rinse aid pumps are fitted as standard, with injector lines supplied.

What comes with the Washtech PW2C?
The machine, a 500mm dish rack (600 70028), a 500mm cup rack (600 70029), a 435mm cup cover (K0452), a cutlery basket (C660508), a potwasher rack grid (824 30001), a hanging rail with adjustable tines (824 10228), the water supply hose and the chemical injector lines. There is no lead or plug, as it is hardwired.

How big is the Washtech PW2C packed?
Packed it is 1310mm wide, 945mm deep and 2075mm high, and weighs 305kg. It is a big machine, so check your doorways, ceiling heights and any stairs before delivery day.

How much is delivery on the Washtech PW2C?
Use the Freight Cost Guide button on this page for the exact price to your postcode, including whether a tailgate is needed. On a machine this size, call us and we will confirm access before it ships.

Is the Washtech PW2C WaterMark approved?
Yes. It has WaterMark approved backflow prevention, using an atmospheric vacuum breaker.

Can I get a scratch and dent Washtech PW2C?
Sometimes. Moffat occasionally has units with freight damage or ex-display units at a reduced price. Ask if you want one and we will check availability.

Contact

Phone or Text: 0412 034948
Email: sales@eattucker.com

2 years on site parts and labour from Moffat Australia, with a national service network and spare parts stocked locally.