Buffalo Undercounter Dishwasher with Drain Pump 500mm Baskets

This Buffalo undercounter dishwasher is a compact, pass-through style machine designed to handle the dishwashing demands of a professional kitchen where space is at a premium. It accepts full 500mm baskets, giving enough capacity for plates, bowls, glasses, cutlery, and most standard service items. The 120-second cycle keeps throughput moving during a busy service, and the integrated detergent and rinse aid dosing pumps take the guesswork out of chemical management — the machine handles its own dosing without operator intervention.

In practice, a machine at this level is well suited to cafés, small restaurants, staff canteens, and similar operations running moderate covers. The cycle time supports a reasonable throughput, and the straightforward controls — load, press start — mean front-of-house staff can operate it without training. The stainless steel construction handles the daily demands of a commercial environment reliably and is straightforward to clean down at the end of service.

Key practical advantages worth noting:

• Built-in drain pump allows flexible positioning without relying on gravity drainage
• Integrated dosing pumps reduce operator involvement and chemical waste
• 500mm basket capacity handles a wide range of standard crockery and glassware
• Supplied with two baskets and a cutlery holder as standard
• Simple controls reduce the risk of operator error during busy periods

On the installation side, this machine will need a mains water supply, a drainage point, and an appropriate electrical connection. The built-in drain pump removes the requirement for the unit to sit directly above a floor drain, which gives more flexibility in kitchen layout. One important practical consideration: in medium or hard water areas, an external water softener is required. Running the machine without one in hard water conditions will cause limescale build-up that affects performance and longevity — this is not optional in those regions.

This dishwasher is best suited to smaller commercial operations or secondary wash stations in larger kitchens. It is not designed for high-volume sites turning over large numbers of covers in rapid succession — for those environments, a higher-capacity rack conveyor or higher-output undercounter machine would be a more appropriate fit. Similarly, if your operation handles a significant volume of large pots, trays, or gastronorm containers, it is worth discussing wash requirements before committing to this size of machine.

If you are unsure whether this machine suits your service volume or need guidance on water softener requirements for your area, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you order.