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Guide to Warewashing & Janitorial Equipment
Energy and water efficiency have become key differentiators in modern flight-type models.
Many ENERGY STAR® certified units can wash more than 10,000 pieces per hour using less
than 0.6 gallons (2.3 litres) per rack-equivalent through advanced filtration systems, intelligent
water recirculation, and heat recovery systems that reclaim steam energy to preheat incoming
rinse water — cutting down on booster heater demand.
Another strength of flight machines is automation. Some models offer smart controls with rack
counters, diagnostics, error alerts, and programmable wash/rinse cycles, allowing foodservice
directors to tailor machine operation to different meal types or soil levels. Maintenance is
also built into the design — with tool-free access to spray arms and filters, and self-cleaning
functions in premium models that reduce downtime between shifts.
These machines are best suited for operators processing 750 to over 5,000 meals per day,
especially where service windows are short and ware turnaround time is critical. They are found
and considered indispensable in central kitchens, university campuses, institutional cafeterias,
and volume-driven catering operations.
Flight dishmachines are a serious investment — but for the right operation, they represent the
ultimate in warewashing performance. RED Dealers can assist in equipment selection, layout
planning, and contractor coordination to ensure a seamless installation and maximum return
on investment.
Jackson model: FlightStar® distributed by
Permul Ltd.