Product Overview
The Washtech M2C is a professional pass-through dishwasher built on the proven M2 platform, with one significant addition: a heat condensing unit mounted on top of the machine. This condenser unit transforms how the M2C handles steam, heat and water supply, making it the right choice for venues where no exhaust hood is possible, where cold water connection is the only option, or where compliance with the National Construction Code of Australia is a procurement requirement.
Best for: Hospitals, aged care facilities, schools, government venues, hotels and any commercial kitchen requiring SEED certified equipment or a fully self-contained pass-through dishwasher with no exhaust hood.
How the condenser unit works
Most commercial dishwashers connect to a hot water supply. The M2C is different. It connects to cold water, which runs through the condenser unit on top of the machine. The condenser works like a car radiator: the cold incoming water absorbs the heat and steam produced during the wash cycle, cooling it before it can escape into the kitchen. This process also recovers some of that heat, which is then used to preheat the cold water before it enters the wash cycle. Because the M2C starts with cold water and must bring it up to wash and rinse temperatures, it requires 3-phase power to deliver the extra heating capacity needed.
The result is a fully self-contained machine. No steam escapes into the kitchen, no exhaust hood is needed, and the kitchen environment stays cooler and more comfortable for staff.
SEED certified
The Washtech M2C holds SEED certification. SEED stands for Sustainable by Engineering, Environment by Design. It means the M2C has been independently tested and verified to comply with the relevant Australian Standards listed in the National Construction Code of Australia 2016. For hospitals, aged care facilities, schools and government-funded venues where NCC compliance is a procurement requirement, SEED certification removes the guesswork and the paperwork.
Key features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wash cycles | 60, 120 and 180 seconds |
| Water consumption | 2.4 litres per cycle |
| Throughput | Up to 1,080 plates per hour |
| Rinse temperature | 82°C (sanitising) |
| Wash heating | 2.5 kW wash / 3.6 kW rinse, 3 phase required |
| Water supply | Cold water connection required |
| Condenser unit | C3 heat condensing unit, SEED certified, self-cleaning jets |
| Controls | Touchscreen with digital display, diagnostics and fault alerts |
| Control panel mounting | Multiple positions including remote mounting away from the machine |
| EcoPower | Automatically stops heating when idle, typically set at 10 minutes |
| AutoStart | Yes, starts automatically on hood closure |
| Wash arms | Stainless steel upper and lower wash and rinse arms with removable cleaning caps |
| Wash chamber height | 430 mm clearance |
| Rack size | 500 mm x 500 mm (international standard) |
| Bench gap | Fits 595 mm or 640 mm bench gap |
| Dimensions | W 705 mm x D 765 mm x H 1,530 mm |
| Weight | 142 kg |
| Power | 25 amp single phase or 15 amp 3 phase |
| Rinse | Assured rinse via dedicated booster pump, 316 grade stainless steel rinse tank |
| Filtration | Double filtration via scrap trays and separate wash inlet filter |
| Exhaust hood | Not required |
| SEED certified | Yes, complies with Australian Standards listed in NCC 2016 |
| WaterMark certified | Yes, meets all Australian state health regulations |
| Installation | Corner or inline, fits 595 mm or 640 mm bench gap |
| Construction | Fully welded 304-grade stainless steel, L-shaped tank with curved corners |
| Made in | New Zealand |
| Warranty | 2 years parts and labour / 5 years on the cabinet |
Controls and EcoPower
The M2C uses the same touchscreen control panel as the M2, with a digital display for cycle selection, temperature monitoring, chemical pump control and fault diagnostics. The panel can be mounted in multiple positions and can be installed remotely away from the machine, giving flexibility in tight or custom kitchen layouts.
EcoPower automatically stops all heating when the machine senses it is idle, typically set at 10 minutes. Given the M2C starts from cold water and uses 3-phase heating, EcoPower delivers meaningful energy savings in any venue where the machine sits idle between service periods.
Warranty and support
The Washtech M2C is backed by Moffat Australia's national service network with parts stocked locally nationwide.
- 2-year comprehensive warranty on parts and labour
- 5-year warranty on the stainless steel cabinet
- Moffat national service and spare parts network
- On-site 3-phase conversion available if required
What's in the box
- Washtech M2C heat condensing pass-through dishwasher with C3 condenser unit
- 1 x 500 mm cup rack
- 2 x 500 mm dish racks
- 2 x cutlery containers
- Service connections for power, water, pumped waste, detergent and rinse fluid
- User and maintenance guide
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the M2 and the M2C? The M2C is a standard M2 with a SEED certified C3 heat condensing unit added on top. The condenser means the M2C connects to cold water instead of hot, handles all steam internally so no exhaust hood is needed in any installation, and requires 3-phase power to bring the cold water up to wash and rinse temperatures. If your venue can connect to 15 amp single phase and does not need full NCC compliance certification, the M2 is the more cost-effective choice.
Why does the M2C need 3-phase power? Because the M2C connects to cold water rather than hot, it needs significantly more heating capacity to bring the water up to the required wash and rinse temperatures. 3-phase power provides that extra heating capacity. On-site 3-phase conversion is available if needed.
What does SEED certification mean? SEED stands for Sustainable by Engineering, Environment by Design. It means the M2C has been independently tested and verified to comply with the relevant Australian Standards listed in the National Construction Code of Australia 2016. For hospitals, aged care, schools and government venues where NCC compliance is required, SEED certification is the documentation you need.
Does the M2C need an exhaust hood? No. The condenser unit handles all steam internally, so no exhaust hood is required regardless of the power supply or installation type.
Can the M2C be connected to hot water? No. The M2C is designed specifically for cold water connection. The condenser system relies on the temperature differential between the cold incoming water and the heat produced during the cycle. Hot water supply is not compatible with this system.
What bench gaps does the M2C fit? The M2C fits either a 595 mm or 640 mm bench gap, the same as the M2, covering the two most common bench gap sizes in Australian commercial kitchens.
For enquiries please contact
Phone: Sean 0412 034948
Email: sales@eattucker.com
Freight charges depend on weight and postcode. Please email for details.
Scratch & Dent units subject to availability.
