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

The Washtech UD commercial undercounter dishwasher is the touchscreen model in the Washtech undercounter range. 500mm x 500mm rack, up to 1,080 plates per hour, 2.2 litres of water per cycle, 82°C sanitising rinse, touchscreen controls with digital diagnostics, 15A 240V plug in. $5,880 ex GST. Made by Washtech in New Zealand, distributed and serviced in Australia by Moffat.

Best for: Cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, aged care and hotel kitchens that want a touchscreen undercounter dishwasher any staff member can run, with a soft start wash pump that looks after glassware.

Washtech UD overview

The UD shares the 570mm footprint with the Washtech XU and Washtech XD but adds a touchscreen control panel with digital diagnostics and fault alerts, a third 3 minute cycle for heavily soiled loads, and a soft start 0.5HP wash pump. It takes racks from 365mm up to the standard 500mm. A polish-free version, the UD-R, is available for kitchens with RO water systems.

How the Washtech UD cleans

Independent wash and rinse arms cover the full 500mm rack. Hot Rinse Retention drains dirty wash water during the cycle and replaces it, so dishes are always washed in the hottest, cleanest water available, and the final rinse is 82°C assured. A stainless steel scrap tray and waste basket give double filtration, and the built-in drain pump empties the machine with no manual draining.

Which Washtech undercounter dishwasher do I need?

All four are 15A 240V plug in undercounter machines made by Washtech in New Zealand. The difference is rack size, chamber height, controls and detergent system.

Simple to use

The UD uses the same professional touchscreen family as the larger Washtech machines: digital diagnostics, fault alerts on screen, and the cycle, chemical dosing, auto-drain and self-clean settings all in one place. The front is cool-touch, the door is sound-dampened, the rack slide tilts for easy loading, and rear wheels let you pull the machine out for cleaning. The Washtech controls guide explains the touchscreen against the X series push buttons.

Warranty and support

2 years on site parts and labour by Moffat Australia nationwide. Full details on our warranty page.

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Washtech UD?
Washtech, in New Zealand. The company started in 1981 as Wash Systems Limited, building its first undercounter dishwasher in a single car garage. Washtech says it is now the largest manufacturer of professional dishwashing equipment in Australasia, with a range that covers undercounters, passthroughs, warewashers and rack conveyors. Moffat distributes and services Washtech in Australia.

What is the difference between the Washtech UD and the Washtech XU?
Same footprint, same 500mm rack, same 2.2 litres per cycle. The UD adds touchscreen controls with diagnostics and fault alerts, a third 3 minute cycle, a soft start wash pump, chemical dosing adjustable from the screen, and a 370mm chamber against the XU's 350mm. The XU is push button and $1,390 less ex GST.

What is the difference between the Washtech UD and the Washtech XD?
The XD is the budget 500mm rack machine: push buttons, solid tablet detergent, and a taller 390mm chamber for GN 1/1 pans. The UD has the touchscreen, soft start pump, three cycles and liquid chemical pumps, and weighs 21kg more. If you wash pans all day, look at the XD. If you want touchscreen control and liquid chemical pumps, it is the UD.

What is soft start?
Soft start powers the wash pump up gradually instead of hitting full power the instant the cycle begins. Most machines switch the pump straight on at full power, which sends a surge of water through the chamber at the start of every cycle. Soft start lets the pump pressurise slowly.

What is the advantage of soft start?
The wash does not go from nothing to full power in an instant. Because the pump ramps up, fine crockery and delicate glassware stay where you put them in the rack instead of shifting or tipping over, which is where most breakages happen. It is also gentler on the machine: no jolt at the start of every cycle, and a longer life for the pump.

How does soft start work?
Electronics on the control board increase the voltage to the wash pump gradually up to the full 240V, so the pump comes up to speed over a few seconds rather than all at once.

What rack size does the Washtech UD use?
The international standard 500mm x 500mm rack, the same as the Washtech XU and XD, and it also takes smaller racks down to 365mm. Racks from most other brands fit.

Can the Washtech UD wash glasses as well as dishes?
Yes. It comes with both a cup rack and a dish rack, and the soft start pump is the reason it is kinder to glassware than most dishwashers.

Does the Washtech UD need a hot water connection?
Hot water at 65°C is the ideal supply, through a 3/4 inch male connection at 200 to 500kPa. The UD will run on cold water, it just has to do more of the heating itself, so cycles take longer to reach the 82°C rinse. Drain is a 25mm flexi hose from the built-in drain pump.

What water flow does the Washtech UD need?
The UD has no rinse pump, so the rinse relies on your water supply. Washtech recommends 20 litres a minute for a good rinse. In practice it works on a lot less. There is no rinse booster pump option for this model, so if flow is a problem, look at the Washtech UD-R or UL, which have a break tank and rinse pump that assure a good rinse regardless of the flow rate.

Is the drain pump built in?
Yes. The drain pump is standard, not an extra. It drains through a 25mm flexi hose, and auto-drain is set from the touchscreen.

How many racks per hour does the Washtech UD wash?
The machine side of the job is 60, 120 or 180 seconds per rack depending on the cycle. Real throughput depends on how quickly racks are loaded and unloaded between cycles, so the rated figure of up to 1,080 plates per hour is the ceiling, not a guarantee.

Does the Washtech UD need three-phase power?
No. It plugs into a standard 15A 240V single phase outlet, so most cafe and restaurant installations need no special electrical work.

Will the Washtech UD fit under a standard bench?
Yes. At 840mm high it fits under a standard 900mm bench with room for the supply hose and drain.

Are detergent and rinse aid pumps included?
Yes. Dual chemical pumps are fitted as standard, and the dosing for both is adjusted from the touchscreen.

What comes with the Washtech UD?
The machine, one 500mm dish rack (600 70028), one 500mm cup rack (600 70029), a cutlery container (C660503), and a quick connection kit with all hoses and the 15A plugset.

How big is the Washtech UD packed?
Packed it is 620mm wide, 675mm deep and 940mm high, and weighs 78kg. Check your doorways and any stairs before delivery day.

How much is delivery on the Washtech UD?
Delivery is typically $120 plus GST. Use the Freight Cost Guide button on this page for the exact price to your postcode, including whether a tailgate is needed.

Is a polish-free version available?
Yes. The Washtech UD-R is the polish-free version for kitchens with a reverse osmosis water system. It washes in RO water so glasses come out without spots and without hand polishing. The UD-R handles RO water, it does not make it, so an RO unit is needed separately.

Is the Washtech UD WaterMark approved?
Yes. The UD is WaterMark approved, with an atmospheric vacuum breaker for backflow prevention built in.

What is the Washtech 5-2-2 promise?
It used to be 5-2-1: 5 years on the cabinet, 2 years on the wash pump and 1 year on everything else. Moffat has since lifted the comprehensive cover to 2 years on site parts and labour, so it is now 5-2-2: 5 years on the cabinet, 2 years on the wash pump and 2 years on everything. The wash pump line is now covered by the 2 years on everything anyway, so in plain terms the UD has 2 years on site parts and labour on the whole machine, plus 5 years on the cabinet.

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

Contact

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