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Guide to Warewashing & Janitorial Equipment
Key Benefits
• Reduces labour strain from scrubbing heavy, awkward items
• Improves hygiene by ensuring consistent sanitization of food-contact equipment
• Maximizes kitchen uptime, especially during prep-intensive periods
• Increases productivity — large batches can be processed unattended while staff work elsewhere
• Extends equipment life by removing harmful buildup from cookware and utensils
Whether you’re running a bakery that cycles through sheet pans all day, or a healthcare kitchen that
processes hundreds of meal trays and utensils per service, a pot and pan washer is one of the most
strategic additions to a modern dishroom.
PRO TIP: Some door-type dishmachines and even undercounter units are
certified pot & pan washers. “Tall” door- type dishwashers are a great option
for a smaller volume establishment to provide the heavy duty cleaning option.
APPROVED Manufacturers for Pot, Pan & Utensil Machines
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From 10 pan to 36 sheet pans, and front load or straight-
thru design, CMD makes a heavy duty pot & pan washer for
every space.
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Another great optoins from Eurodib with the Lamber
P700EKDPS, with 2, 3 & 4 minute cycles with electronic
control for easy integration into your workflow.
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Hobart has certified Pot & Pan Washers in other configura-
tions, Hobart also offers the traditional Pot & Pan Washer
in both standard and ventless options for the ultimate
options.
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Stero's single tank, one rack unit has adjustable wash
& rinse cycles - this workhorse will tackle the toughest
cleaning jobs with ease.
Logos are linked to manufacturer website - click logo to follow link
The best part of the pot & pan washer is that they standardize and automate a task that is often
labour-intensive and inconsistent when done manually.
In kitchens without a pot washer, can spend hours scrubbing and rinsing, creating a bottleneck
in prep areas and increasing risk of injury or cross-contamination. With a dedicated pot washer,
those same items can be batch-loaded and cleaned with consistent, sanitized results.
Many models offer programmable controls for light vs. heavy soil loads, or specialized racks
for utensils, lids, and trays. The most advanced models now include auto-clean cycles, energy-
saving wash modes, and heat recovery systems to minimize steam and energy loss. For
commissary kitchens, bakeries, high-volume production facilities, and institutions preparing
meals at scale, a pot and pan washer isn’t just a luxury — it’s a necessary investment in hygiene,
labour efficiency, and workflow optimization.