Maidaid UT61He Rack Utensil & Pot Washer 550x610mm

The Maidaid UT61He is a rack-loaded utensil and pot washer designed for the commercial pot wash station. Its tall wash chamber handles items that a standard undercounter or passthrough dishwasher cannot accommodate — large gastronorm containers, stock pots, roasting trays, colanders, and bulky utensils are all loaded into the rack and taken through a complete wash, rinse, and sanitise cycle without manual intervention mid-wash.

Pot washing is one of the most physically demanding stations in a busy kitchen, and the UT61He is built to keep pace with that pressure. 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 the need for pre-soaking. Eleven selectable wash cycles allow operators to match the programme to the soil load — shorter cycles for lightly soiled items, longer ones for heavily used baking equipment at the end of a service.

Several practical features help reduce the workload on kitchen staff:

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

Installation is considerably simpler than a tunnel or flight machine, but the UT61He still requires a dedicated water supply, appropriate drainage, and sufficient electrical capacity. The double-wall stainless steel construction adds considerable weight, so it is worth confirming floor loading and access routes before delivery. Steam output during extended cycles in an enclosed pot wash room can be significant — ventilation arrangements should be reviewed as part of the installation plan, not as an afterthought.

This machine is well suited to mid-to-high-volume operations where pot washing turnaround directly affects kitchen workflow — contract caterers, hotel and events kitchens, hospital catering, staff dining facilities, and busy pub or restaurant kitchens are all typical environments. For lighter-use sites or where space is limited, a smaller utensil washer is likely a more practical fit. At the other end of the scale, very high-throughput operations running continuous service across multiple shifts may find a heavier-duty model better suited to their demands.

If you want to talk through whether the UT61He is the right fit for your pot wash setup — or go over installation requirements before committing — the team is happy to work through it with you.