Ultra-reliable
passthrough dishwasher combines big ideas with small details for outstanding
results
The latest passthrough
dishwasher from Winterhalter features a series of upgrades and innovations that
not only reduce energy and water consumption, but also enhance usability and
reliability – which is why it’s called the PT Workhorse.
In developing the new
dishwasher, Winterhalter talked extensively to customers, dealers, consultants
and business partners. The company was
looking not only for the headline ideas that would deliver maximum benefits, but
also for those small, attention to detail points that would both enhance
reliability and make life easier for the operator.
“A dishwasher breakdown is a
crisis in a busy kitchen or bar,” says Stephen Kinkead, managing director of
Winterhalter UK. “The tech guys have
worked really hard on fine tuning or reengineering the components and systems
to find ways to make the machine ultra-reliable. This dishwasher will cope with everything
that’s thrown at it.”
In terms of the big ideas, the
PT Workhorse is setting standards in a variety of areas. Winterhalter has led the way in developing
heat exchange technology for warewashing.
The latest example is the PT Workhorse’s EnergyLight, which is fitted as standard. It recycles the energy from the waste water
to heat the cold inlet water, reducing energy consumption by up to 10%.
Meanwhile the PT Workhorse’s high-performance
warewashing system and reengineered hygiene concept delivers first-class wash
results, no matter how stubborn the dirt. New S-shaped wash arms create wash-fields
that guarantee water is distributed over the widest area, while the quadruple
filtration system ensures the wash water remains clean at all times.
Winterhalter’s VarioPower variable water pressure regulation adjusts the wash
pressure precisely to the type of wash items and how dirty they are.
Then there’s Connected
Wash, which also comes as standard. It
allows operators and their service providers to monitor operation
remotely. It warns when things aren’t
right – whether that’s because a machine’s run out of chemical or a component
is failing. It also gives advice on best
practice, for example, letting operators know if the door is opened too early
during washing, or if the machine isn’t closed down properly after a
shift. All of which further enhances
reliability.
The PT Workhorse’s
user-friendly controls are another standard-setting feature. Its touchscreen is the only one of its kind
on a passthrough model and it acts as an intelligent keypad that prompts the
user, rather than just showing digital icons. In addition to its three
standard wash cycle choices, it has special programs like eco and silent. The touchpad features single button operation
and a language-neutral interface with self-explanatory pictograms – and users
can still operate the screen even if wearing gloves. The interface also gives access to two ‘deep’
PIN-protected operating levels, one for chefs and owners and the second for
service engineers. Since the software runs on Linux, it’s easy to update.
Then there are the ‘attention
to detail’ ideas. Typical of those that help
deliver maximum reliability is the new Pump Protector,
which offers an additional level of safety for the wash pump, guarding it from
any debris that might find its way through. “A damaged pump is a classic
dishwasher glitch, which leads to downtime and costly repairs,” says
Kinkead. “The Pump Protector will go a
long way to eradicating the problem.”
Market research
showed how customers were keen to change little things that could improve their
lives. A good example is the redesigned
strainer handle for the filter basket.
The new handle makes it much easier to remove and replace, so the
operator doesn’t risk putting their hand in the hot water. It also makes it simpler to clean inside the
filter basket itself, so it’s easier to ensure hygiene and wash results.
Winterhalter’s new
Auto Hood makes closing the hood effortless.
Staff simply touch the button and down it goes – provided that there’s
nothing in the way, such as a wayward plate or a hand, in which case the Auto
Hood’s safety system kicks in and stops the hood’s descent. At the end of the wash cycle, the hood rises
automatically. “If you’re on a really
busy shift, raising and lowering the hood every few seconds, the Auto system
makes a significant difference to the workload,” says Kinkead. “It’s hard work,
made easy.”
The PT Workhorse
comes in three machine sizes, M, L and XL.
The PT-M is suitable for standard wash items, such as plates, glasses,
cutlery and cups. The PT-L offers more
space, for wider items such as trays.
Both have a clear entry height of 440mm. The largest machine, the PT-XL, has an entry
height of 560mm, so it can wash bulkier items such as GN2/1 trays and
utensils.
List prices for the
PT Workhorse start from £12,660.
Winterhalter provides a total
solution for dishwashing and glasswashing, from pre-sales advice to after-sales
service, training and maintenance.
Alongside its market-leading dish washers and glass washers, the
company’s range includes utensil washers, advanced water treatment machines,
and cleaning detergents and rinse aids.
For further details, call Winterhalter on 01908 359000, visit www.winterhalter.com/uk-en/or email info@winterhalter.co.uk.
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