Maidaid UT61He Rack Utensil & Pot Washer 550x610mm

The Maidaid UT61He is a rack-loaded utensil and pot washer built for the demands of a busy commercial pot wash station. Its tall wash chamber accommodates large gastronorm containers, stock pots, roasting trays, colanders, and bulky utensils that a standard undercounter or passthrough dishwasher cannot handle. Items are loaded into the rack, then washed, rinsed, and sanitised within a single closed cycle — no manual handling mid-wash.

Pot washing is typically one of the most physically demanding and time-pressured stations in a commercial kitchen. The UT61He is designed to keep pace with that workload. Two vertically mounted wash pumps deliver high-impact wash action from multiple angles, which is particularly effective at shifting baked-on food residues from roasting trays and oven dishes without pre-soaking. Eleven selectable wash cycles allow operators to match the programme length to the soil load — shorter cycles for lightly soiled items, longer ones for heavily used baking and roasting equipment.

Several practical features help reduce the burden on kitchen staff:

• Split door design allows straightforward loading and unloading of oversized items
• Soft-touch electronic controls keep operation simple and require minimal training
• Built-in chemical dosing pumps eliminate the need for external dosing equipment
• Gravity waste drainage simplifies installation and reduces maintenance risk
• WRAS-approved water connection meets UK water safety regulations as standard

Installation is more straightforward than a tunnel or flight machine, but the UT61He still requires a dedicated water supply, appropriate drainage, and sufficient electrical capacity for the wash pumps and heating system. The double-wall stainless steel construction adds considerable weight, so floor loading and access routes to the pot wash area are worth confirming before delivery. Steam output during extended cycles in an enclosed pot wash room can also be significant, so ventilation arrangements should be reviewed as part of the installation plan.

This machine is well suited to mid-to-high-volume operations where pot washing turnaround is critical — contract caterers, hotel and events kitchens, staff dining facilities, hospital catering, and busy pub kitchens are all typical environments. For lighter-use sites or tighter spaces, a smaller utensil washer may be more appropriate. At the other end of the scale, very high-throughput operations running continuous service across multiple shifts may benefit from considering a heavier-duty model before committing.

If you would like to talk through whether the UT61He suits your pot wash setup, or want to go over installation requirements before ordering, the team is glad to help.