How to choose the best glass washer for your business
5 factors to consider when buying a commercial glasswasher
A glasswasher is an essential equipment for clubs, pubs, hotels, and restaurants. Having a dishwasher that consistently guarantees clean and shiny glasses increases productivity and improves your brand image from a customer perspective. A perfect drink can be ruined by its presentation. Customers do not appreciate drinks served in jaded or stained glasses, or glasses which have become unsightly from repeated washing.
Do you need help in choosing the perfect glasswasher for your professional food service business? This buying guide explains the five factors you need to consider when you look to buy or replace a glasswasher.
Why should you buy a professional glasswasher?
A glasswasher (or a cupwasher) is a must-have machine for all businesses serving drinks: whether a small bar or a large luxury hotel, a retirement home or a hospital. In any establishment that continuously uses large quantities of glasses or cups every day, there is a need to guarantee customers the highest levels of hygiene and cleanliness, while maintaining the spotless appearance of each glass.
Professional glasswashers are specially designed for wash operations that require large capacity and high performance. As a leading provider of innovative warewashing solutions worldwide, MEIKO is giving extra attention to this industry segment focusing on technology, design, efficiency and practical operation.
Five tips for choosing the right glass washer
- Versatility: A good glasswasher must be versatile. It should be able to efficiently wash and disinfect not only normal glasses but also coffee cups, espresso cups, wine glasses, beer glasses and more. The reasons for this are obvious: every bar and food service business serves wide ranges of drinks with distinct qualities and colours. That is why it is important to look at the functionality and performance when choosing the right glasswasher.
- Space requirements: There is obviously a huge difference between the kitchen space available at the little bar on the corner and the one in the large luxury hotel. This means that the little bar needs a compact and easily accessible product with no barriers. Using the equipment should seamlessly integrate with the other activities taking place behind the bar. A large hotel, on the other hand, requires a robust glass dishwashing system that could wash more glasses in less time. Though both definitely need an efficient dishwashing machine.
- Performance: Speed, minimum consumption of energy, water and detergents, quality of the materials, and technology used in the professional washing system are basic criteria for making the right choice of dishwashing machine. You should also consider the sustainability and eco-friendliness of the machine components. All these can contribute to financial savings in the long run.
- Design: Without a doubt, the look of a product is important. It impacts your brand image. Imagine a dishwashing machine which is not only functional and efficient but also visually appealing. Having a glasswasher with an elegant design and user-friendly operation is a bonus for the staff working at the bar and helps provide a clean restaurant ambience.
- Durability: A good quality glasswasher uses materials and technology that require minimal maintenance. Its spare parts should be long lasting. This saves you money overtime because there is little to no downtime. We know that in the food service industry, a problematic dishwasher is not good for business. Cheaper does not always mean better. Investing in a premium quality glasswasher will give you peace of mind knowing that your purchase will go a long way.
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 that we can help you find the ideal machine for your needs from our extensive range of warewashing technology. We guarantee that we have the glasswasher you are looking for: versatile, efficient, economical and able to make all the difference!
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The M-iClean US glass and 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 glass washer 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 glass washer is a valuable equipment to any dishwashing area. Cleaning large washware will not be a problem. The spacious external dimensions of 600 x 700 mm and an entry height of 315 mm make the M-iClean UM especially suited to wash any washware. The design features an 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 a powerful eye catcher, especially if you use the Private Label option to showcase 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 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 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 economical!
The UPster® U 400 M1 under bench dishwasher is the perfect introduction to the world of professional dishwashing technology - cleaner, faster, more cost effective. The clearly organised display and simple click symbols make the UPster® U400 M1 easy to operate. The convenient self-cleaning programme, soft start for very gentle washing, and 3 programme running times of the UPster® U 400 M1 may be under the counter but its performance is way above par.
The UPster® U 500 M1 under bench dishwasher delivers all the MEIKO benefits: clean dishes, glasses and large washware—optimum results achieved through optimal efficiency. It offers an intuitive operation through clearly arranged and easily understandable symbols, as well as intelligent electronics. Its digital display also shows the wash and final rinse temperatures. It is simply efficient, cleaner, and more cost-effective.
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.
- Leakage protection
High operating reliability thanks to the water leak detection system, optimum protection of all built-in components. - Active water filtration
Excellent washing results thanks to excellent wash water filtering and optimum tank water regeneration with the AktivPlus filter system. - Stainless steel wash & rinse arms and dosing pipes
Robust for heavy commercial use: wash and final rinse arms as well as dosing pipes made of stainless steel. - Polish-free wash results with optional GiO module
The MEIKO GiO MODULE is the reverse osmosis system for spotless wash and drying results. No manual polishing needed.
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.
- Leakage protection
High operating reliability thanks to the water leak detection system, optimum protection of all built-in components. - Active water filtration
Excellent washing results thanks to excellent wash water filtering and optimum tank water regeneration with the AktivPlus filter system. - Stainless steel wash & rinse arms and dosing pipes
Robust for heavy commercial use: wash and final rinse arms as well as dosing pipes made of stainless steel. - Polish-free wash results with optional GiO module
The MEIKO GiO MODULE is the reverse osmosis system for spotless wash and drying results. No manual polishing needed.
Mountains of washware just seem to shrink away with the M-iClean HM commercial pass through dishwasher—that is 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 automatically. The M-iClean HM commercial pass through dishwasher offers a user-friendly experience, and its superb ergonomics go hand in hand with a range of outstanding features that save you time and money.
M-iClean HL offers plenty of power to tackle dirty dishes but is gentle on the environment. It features innovative technology and top marks for speed and hygiene. It washes dishware, racks, pots, and bulky items cleanly and effortlessly with PowerWash as a standard feature. And do not forget the hood itself! A gentle touch is all it takes to quickly open and close it. 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.
