Glasswasher
Guide for selecting the correct machine
A glasswasher is an indispensable tool for hotels, restaurants and accommodation providers, as well as bars, canteens and guesthouses. The ability to consistently guarantee clean and shiny glasses quickly both increases productivity and considerably improves the image of the business from a customer perspective. Customers do not appreciate their drinks being served in jaded or stained glasses – or glasses which have become unsightly from repeated washing.
So how do you choose the optimum glasswasher for your professional food service business? This handy article provides a list of selection criteria to help you when you are looking to buy or replace a glasswasher.
Why should you buy a powerful glasswasher?
A glasswasher (or a cupwasher) is certainly must-have equipment for all businesses serving drinks: whether a quaint bistro or a large luxury hotel, a retirement home or a hospital. In any establishment where large quantities of glasses or cups are continually in use on a daily basis, there is a need to guarantee customers the highest levels of hygiene and cleanliness, and it has to look good.
Professional glasswashers are specially designed for the specific requirements of quick throughput and high performance. As a leading provider of cutting-edge warewashing solutions worldwide, MEIKO is turning extra attention to this product category, with a particular focus on technology, design, efficiency and practical operation.
Five rules for choosing the right dishwashing machine
- Versatility: a good glasswasher must be versatile and allow you to efficiently wash and disinfect not only normal glasses but cups, espresso cups, wine glasses, beer glasses and more. The reasons for this are obvious: every bar and food service business serves a range of different drinks with different properties and colours. That is why you should always look at size and performance when choosing the right glasswasher.
- Space requirements: the little bar on the corner and the kitchen in a large luxury hotel differ greatly in terms of the space they have available. The little bar needs a compact, easily accessible product with no barriers, one that can easily be integrated with the other activities taking place behind the bar. A large hotel, on the other hand, has no restrictions or stipulations in this area. Both definitely need an efficient dishwashing machine, though.
- Performance: speed, as little consumption as possible in terms of water and detergents, quality of the materials and technology used in the professional washing system, minimum resource consumption and meeting the quality and quantity requirements of the business where the glasswasher is installed – all these are necessary criteria for making the right choice of dishwashing machine.
- Design: Without a doubt, the look of a product is important. Imagine a dishwashing machine which is not only functional and efficient but also truly beautiful, catching every eye at the bar. That is a branding bonus for any business.
- Durability: A good quality glasswasher uses materials and technology that require only minimal maintenance, meaning very little down time (don't forget: in the food service industry, down time is absolutely key!)
MEIKO would love to advise you and point you to the perfect glasswasher to meet all of your establishment's requirements, regardless of size or capacity: we are certain to find the ideal machine for your needs in our extensive portfolio. Versatile, efficient, economical and able to make all the difference – guaranteed!
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The M-iClean US commercial dishwasher for food service is quick to install, quick to load – and it quickly makes dirty dishes hygienically gleaming. With an entry height of 315 mm, the M-iClean US glasswasher also accommodates tall beer glasses. With a total size of 460 x 700 mm, it fits in just any corner. The LED indicator handle with its smart colour concept shows what the M-iClean US is currently doing.
The M-iClean UM commercial dishwasher for food service is a valuable addition to any dishwashing area. And it means you won't have any problems cleaning even large washware. The spacious external dimensions of 600 x 700 mm and an entry height of 315 mm makes the M-iClean UM especially suited to wash any washware. The design is compelling, not least because of the LED indicator handle with a smart colour concept. One look at the M-iClean UM handle tells you exactly what it is doing. The display is also an eye catcher, especially if you use the Private Label option to show off your logo.
In addition to plates, cutlery and glasses, do you also have to contend with bulky washware? Even trays are no problem thanks to a size of 600 x 820 mm and an entry height of 435 mm! The smart sensor monitoring reliably keeps track of the wash system and filter, while the integrated GiO-MODULE means your washware comes out shining – and the optimised ComfortAir heat recovery keeps the indoor climate pleasant, washes quickly and leads to increased energy efficiency.
With a size of 600 x 820 mm and a depth of 680 mm, this dishwashing machine for food service is also ideal for use in butcher's shops and bakeries, where it can handle even bulky washware. The smart LED indicator handle and display are a real eye-catcher. And best of all, despite these dimensions and performance, you enjoy energy savings of up to 21 %*. The ComfortAir heat recovery system makes this possible. So big and yet so thrifty!
The spacious rack and generous entry height mean the UPster® U 500 commercial dishwasher is especially suited to wash any washware. And the soft start is particularly gentle on sensitive washware. A fine addition to any dishwashing area and one that needs not be hidden, considering the machine's sleek, modern design and compact external dimensions of 600 x 810 mm. Tested and proven MEIKO technology cuts a fine figure even behind the counter.
Everything on the counter that needs cleaning – it all easily fits. Whether cups, dishes or cutlery, the commercial UPster® U 500 G dishwashing machine can handle it. Thank to the top wash system no corner remains dry. The simple operation with 3 programme cycle times and a host of convenient features, such as the self-cleaning programme, ensure hygienic and unbeatably clean results.
This machine contains everything you have come to expect from the popular UPster ® range: sturdy, durable materials, resource-efficient technology, intuitive operation. It can be integrated under the counter or mounted on a plinth for ergonomic use.
Mountains of washware just seem to melt away with the M-iClean HM hood type dishwashing machine – that's how fast and efficiently this ergonomic warewashing technology gets things done. Plus you benefit from an 80 % reduction in humidity and up to 21 % lower energy consumption. A miracle of simple and efficient warewashing. A gentle touch and the hood opens and closes as if by magic. The M-iClean HM hood type dishwashing machine offers a user-friendly experience, and its superb ergonomics go hand in hand with a range of great features that save you time and money.
It offers plenty of power to tackle dirty dishes but is gentle on the planet. The M-iClean H hood type dishwashing machine brings everything under one hood. And don't forget the hood itself! A gentle touch is all it takes to open and close it and super speedy. Our new ergonomic concept saves time and costs. Save up to 30 minutes of wash cycle time per day and drying is also significantly quicker.
and the passing height of 505 mm means that large and bulky washware can be easily handled. That is how the double hood type dishwashing machine gets pots, pans and trays sparkling clean in a hygienic way. The M-iClean HXL features a double hood and, yes, it's heavy, but the machine makes such light work of moving it that you would never know. The M-iClean HXL knows all about time savings and efficiency, too.
