Maidaid UT70e 700x700mm Rack Utensil Washer

The Maidaid UT70e is a heavy-duty rack utensil washer designed specifically for commercial pot wash operations. Built around a 700 x 700mm rack footprint with an 850mm wash height, it handles the bulkier items that standard glasswashers and passthrough dishwashers cannot — pots, gastronorm containers, sheet trays, colanders, and large utensils. The machine uses two vertically mounted wash pumps, a configuration that delivers consistent wash pressure across the full rack volume rather than relying on a single pump to do all the work.

In practice, this machine is suited to sustained pot wash throughput across a full service period. The 11 selectable wash cycles — ranging from around two to twelve minutes — allow operators to match the cycle to the soil load, which helps manage both cleaning performance and running costs throughout the day. Double-wall stainless steel construction with a stainless chassis means the cabinet is built to withstand the knocks and moisture of a busy pot wash area without deteriorating quickly. The split door design keeps loading and unloading straightforward, which matters when staff are working quickly under pressure.

Key operational features worth noting:

• Dual vertical wash pumps for thorough coverage across the full rack height
• 850mm internal wash height accommodates tall pots and large trays
• 11 programmable wash cycles from 2 to 12 minutes
• Onboard chemical dosing pumps included as standard — no separate dosing unit required
• Gravity drain system simplifies waste water removal without a drain pump
• WRAS-approved inlet for water safety compliance
• Soft-touch electronic controls with minimal learning curve for new staff

Installation requires a dedicated water supply, chemical storage space nearby, and a gravity drain route from the machine's waste outlet. The split door needs clear access on the loading side, so allow adequate working space in front of the machine. As with all utensil washers of this size, ventilation in the pot wash area is worth considering — steam output during extended use can affect the working environment. The machine's physical footprint and weight mean it is typically positioned against a wall or in a corner; confirm floor loading and drainage routes before delivery.

The UT70e is well suited to mid-to-high volume kitchens where pot washing is a continuous demand rather than an occasional task — catering operations, contract caterers, school kitchens, hotel banqueting, and busy restaurant back-of-house. If your volume is lighter and a smaller footprint is preferable, a compact utensil washer may be more appropriate. Conversely, very high-volume operations running continuous back-to-back cycles across extended shifts may benefit from a heavier-duty model with a larger rack capacity.

If you are unsure whether this machine's cycle times and rack dimensions are the right match for your kitchen's throughput requirements, our team are happy to work through it with you before you commit.