Commercial Pot Washers

Large pots are always more labour intensive to get clean. When you have a commercial pot washer, they can handle all of the heavy-duty dishes, making it easier for your kitchen staff to quickly and efficiently wash large amounts of pots, pans, and cooking utensils.

As with any commercial dishwasher, when you can automate the washing process, you’ll also reduce the need for manual scrubbing, which can be physically taxing and time-consuming - as well as reduce the total volume of water used to get your pots and pans clean. When you can wash multiple items at once, your kitchen cleanup will save time, get things back into rotation for the next batch of cooking, and reduce the strain on your staff. You’ll also get a consistent and reliable degree of cleanliness and hygiene, which is essential in any commercial kitchen for food health and safety.

When it comes to keeping operational costs down, energy efficiency and water efficiency are always key focuses in commercial kitchens. Just like with smaller models like underbench dishwashers, these large and spacious models still come with plenty of more efficient features. You’ll find things like low water consumption design, good quality insulation to retain heat, and energy-efficient heating systems. There are also models that can recycle steam captured during the final rinse cycle to be reused in the next load, reducing the amount of water needed to get things clean. Many also come with adjustable wash cycles that can use the minimum amount of water required for each load, helping to lower utility costs while maintaining performance. They’re also more efficient than handwashing, meaning you don’t need to waste labour hours on getting things clean, freeing up staff for other tasks.

The food health and safety standards you need to be in line with to comply with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) standards can be a lot easier to maintain when you have a powerful dishwasher and the proper cleaning agents. Pot washers are designed to provide consistent, reliable and thorough cleaning each and every cycle, reducing the risk of cross-contamination between kitchenware and food.

You’ll find features like high-temperature sanitisation cycles, which are an integral part of your cleaning routine to eliminate harmful bacteria and pathogens. Many Commercial Pot Washers are also designed to meet Australian food safety standards, offering reliable performance that supports HACCP compliance and minimises the risk of foodborne illnesses to keep your kitchen operating at top efficiency.

There are a few things to account for when you’re choosing the right size. Depending on the size of your kitchen, and the volume of pots you need to clean daily - or throughout your shift - you’ll need to consider the cycle times, the rack sizes inside themselves, and how much space you actually have available in your kitchen. Pot washers come in various sizes and configurations, with capacities ranging from smaller units suitable for smaller loads and pots, to large pot models that can handle all of the heavy-duty cleaning for high-volume kitchens. If you have a high volume of pots and dishes, along with a fast turnover, something with plenty of space and rapid cycles might be the best option. If you’re unsure, the team at REO can help with a personal recommendation. Contact us any time and we’ll be happy to help.

Placing your pot washer in the right spot is an important choice when it comes to kitchen flow and efficiency. Generally, we recommend positioning it in a central location close to your oven and sink so you can easily serve, rinse if needed, then put it into the pot washer itself.

It should be close to the prep and serving area, but far enough so as not to cause too much foot traffic or congestion. You should also factor in whether it’s in a spot that’s easy to access once the cycle is done for kitchen staff or your chef, making it easy to either store or reuse your pots and pans for the next batch of cooking.

You’ll get manufacturer's guidelines with your commercial pot washer, which will give you a lot of information regarding the best practices when it comes to maintaining it. You should do the regular upkeep you’d expect to do, like checking and cleaning the machine's filters, rinse arms, and spray nozzles to ensure that water is being evenly distributed and that the washer is operating at peak efficiency. If you’re in a hard water area, descaling may also be needed periodically to keep everything running smoothly.