Halcyon AMH510 500mm Basket Undercounter Dishwasher With Drain Pump
Product Description
The Halcyon AMH510 is a commercial undercounter dishwasher that takes a 500mm wash basket and fits beneath a standard worktop. The integrated drain pump is a practical distinction from gravity-drain...
Specifications
- Basket size
- 500mm
- External depth (mm)
- 605
- External height (mm)
- 820
- External width (mm)
- 575
Product Description
The Halcyon AMH510 is a commercial undercounter dishwasher that takes a 500mm wash basket and fits beneath a standard worktop. The integrated drain pump is a practical distinction from gravity-drain models — it allows the machine to discharge against a head of water, giving more flexibility in where it can be positioned within the kitchen without needing to engineer a specific drain-fall arrangement.
In day-to-day service, the AMH510 is built to handle a consistent pace without the recovery delays that disrupt a busy pass. It suits the throughput demands of a working café, pub kitchen, or small to mid-sized restaurant, cycling plates, glasses, and utensils reliably through a service period. Low water consumption per cycle contributes to manageable running costs over a full shift, and EN17735 certification confirms the machine meets commercial hygiene standards.
From a practical standpoint, the main operational advantages are:
- Compact 500mm footprint suits kitchens where undercounter space is at a premium
- Integrated drain pump allows flexible positioning without a fixed gravity drain-fall
- Low water usage per cycle helps keep utility costs down over high-turnover services
- Removable wash arms make routine cleaning and maintenance checks straightforward
- Soft-touch digital controls are easy for kitchen staff to operate without training
Installation requires a cold water inlet, a suitable drain connection, and an appropriate electrical supply. The AMH510 is available in more than one power configuration, so confirming the correct variant against your existing electrical setup before ordering is important. The machine fits beneath a standard-height worktop, but door clearance and exact cutout dimensions should be checked against your available space. It is not intended for operations running continuous back-to-back high-volume covers — sites with that kind of throughput demand would be better served by a larger hood or rack conveyor machine.
The AMH510 is a practical choice for cafés, small restaurants, pub kitchens, hotel breakfast operations, and similar settings that need a reliable, space-efficient dishwasher. Lower-volume sites such as small coffee shops or staff rooms may find a glasswasher or lighter-duty unit more proportionate. For high-volume operations, a larger-capacity machine is worth exploring.
If you want to talk through whether this model suits your service volume or installation setup, the team is available to help you work through it before you decide.
Key Features
- Accepts a 500mm wash basket for plates, glasses and utensils
- Integrated drain pump enables flexible positioning without gravity drain-fall
- Soft-touch digital controls for straightforward operation by kitchen staff
- Removable wash arms allow quick access for routine cleaning and inspection
- EN17735 certified to meet recognised commercial dishwashing hygiene standards
Operational Benefits
- Drain pump removes installation constraints around fixed drain-fall positions
- Consistent cycle times support steady throughput during a busy service period
- Low water consumption per cycle reduces utility costs across a full shift
- Compact undercounter footprint preserves worktop space in smaller kitchens
- Simple controls reduce the need for staff training and minimise operating errors
Specifications
- Basket size
- 500mm
- External depth (mm)
- 605
- External height (mm)
- 820
- External width (mm)
- 575
- Extra information
- Door Opening: 365mm
- Fill capacity
- 20
- Power type
- 13amp Plug|Single Phase Hardwired|3 Phase Hardwired
- Wash chamber height
- 365mm
- Water consumption per cycle
- 1.5-2.0 Ltr
- Weight (kg)
- 54
Frequently Asked Questions
- The AMH510 handles the pace of a small to mid-sized restaurant or pub kitchen comfortably, but it is not designed for continuous high-volume back-to-back covers. Operations with very high throughput demands — particularly larger restaurants or contract catering environments — would generally be better served by a hood type or rack conveyor machine. If you are unsure which category your volume falls into, it is worth discussing your typical cover count before choosing.
- You will need a cold water inlet, a suitable drain connection, and an electrical supply that matches the machine's power configuration — the AMH510 is available in more than one electrical variant, so confirming this against your existing supply is important. You should also verify door clearance and cutout dimensions against your available undercounter space before installation. The drain pump means you are not constrained to a gravity drain-fall position, which gives more flexibility on placement.
- A 500mm basket accommodates a wider range of plate sizes and allows more items per cycle, which generally suits a higher service volume or a more varied wash load including larger dinner plates and serving dishes. A 400mm machine has a smaller footprint and is more appropriate for lower-volume sites or where undercounter space is particularly limited. If your operation is primarily washing glassware or smaller crockery at low volume, a glasswasher may be a more efficient and cost-effective option.