Do Commercial Dishwashers Have Ware Requirements?

As kitchen technology advances, commercial dishwashers are more widely used for lower cost, higher speed, and cleaner results. Do they impose requirements on the ware? CHINENG explains below.

Do commercial dishwashers have ware requirements?

1. Ware materials

Heating during the wash can crack or deform some wood and plastic items. Ware with ash, wax, or similar sticky soil can also clog the machine and should be pre-washed.

2. Ware types

Menus range from Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine to hotpot and snacks, so ware varies widely. Tell the supplier your mix—plates, saucers, bowls, soup bowls, trays—so they can recommend a suitable machine.

3. Chopsticks and spoons

Some machines are unsuitable for chopsticks and spoons. A flight dishwasher may jam on long chopsticks, while many hood-type machines have dedicated baskets for them.

When choosing a dishwasher, list every ware type first, then compare models to reduce labor and improve cleaning results.

Not all items belong in a commercial dishwasher. Respect the machine’s working range so both the dishwasher and the ware last longer and cleaning stays effective.