Classeq’s Alto 170 makes short work of dirty dishes.
Weston General Hospital, Weston Super Mare, Somerset is a 320 bed hospital with 1,700 staff serving the local population as both in-patients and out patients. Its busy Rafters Restaurant is open daily from 8.30am to 7.30pm for a range of hot and cold meals, sandwiches, snacks and beverages. Used by visitors, patients and staff, Rafters has a high and continuous demand for spotlessly clean crockery and cutlery throughout the day.
Recently the restaurant had to replace its old dishwasher that was becoming unreliable. Trevor Chacksfield, Facilities Manager, decided to look around at different manufacturers for a machine that wasn’t going to cost the earth but was going to give reliable operation with consistent results and also be economical in operation.
“We chose the ClasseqAlto 170 rack machine for its reliability, economy and ease of use,” says Mr Chacksfield.
With both power pre-wash and main wash the Alto 170 is 1970mm long and capable of washing 170 racks per hour. Its double skin construction makes a quieter and cooler working environment and cuts down on energy use. Further energy savings are made by the Alto 170’s autotimer which shuts down the machine when racks are not passing through.
The Alto 170 also incorporates a self draining wash pump and gently rounded corners throughout to ensure optimum hygiene. A full coverage filter system keeps wash water clearer for longer producing cleaner plates, less water changes and lower fuel bills. Full width doors give easy, safe access to the machine for cleaning and maintenance to minimise downtime.
The staff at Weston General have found working with the new Alto extremely easy. There were no problems during the installation and no special training was needed to operate the new machine.
“It is far more reliable than our old machine,” says Mr Chacksfield. ” Plus it is very efficient and easy to keep clean which is very important in a hospital environment.”
Classeq is part of the Winterhalter UK group, providing a total solution for warewashing though their nationwide network of distributors. Everything from pre-sales advice to after-sales service. For information on the Classeq range of glass and dishwashers, including details of your nearest stockist, call 0870 224 7280.