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The Hobart Ecomax Dishwasher and Glasswasher Range
Introducing the new and improved German-built Hobart Ecomax glasswasher and dishwasher range. Renowned Hobart quality at value-for-money prices, the Ecomax range is designed with the independent caterer in mind.

New for 2025: Enhanced Performance and Efficiency
The Ecomax undercounter range, already trusted for its efficient dishwashing and glasswashing capabilities, has been further enhanced for 2025 to deliver even better performance. Combining user-friendly design with innovative features, the updated range sets a new standard in warewashing.

Key Enhancements for 2025:

• New Single-Button Control Panel: Inspired by Hobart’s Profi and Premax glass and dishwashers, this intuitive design makes it easy to use.

• Additional 180-Second Cycle: Offering greater flexibility, the new cycle is ideal for handling varied cleaning requirements with ease.

• Hygiene Programme: Hobart’s unique Hygiene Programme ensure your warewasher stays clean and operates efficiently for longer.

• Improved Efficiency: The shorter 60-second cycle now uses less rinse water, reducing both running costs and environmental impact.

These upgrades make the popular Hobart Ecomax range even better, delivering the performance and reliability that businesses must have. Thoughtful innovations like these continue to position the Ecomax range as the perfect solution for those seeking cost-effective, high-performance commercial dishwashers and glasswashers.

Built for Excellence and Value
Production of the Ecomax range takes place at Hobart’s German factory, alongside the Ecomax Plus and Hobart Premier (Profi and Premax) warewashers. The specification has improved with many of the components and features being taken from the premium range.

Advanced Features Across the Range:

• Fully Automated Electronic Control Systems for ease of use and reliable operation.

• Peristaltic Dosing Pumps for precise detergent and rinse aid dispensing.

• Integrated Water Softener Option available for all glasswashers, undercounter, and hood dishwasher models.

• Multiphase Installation Flexibility: Machines can be switched from three-phase to single-phase and from 25 amp to 13 amp for undercounter units.

• Superior Wash and Rinse Performance: The warewashers deliver improved wash and rinse performance thanks to powerful wash pumps and innovative lower and upper rotating wash/rinse arms, which are key features taken directly from Hobart’s premium product lines.

Automatic Drain Pumps and Unique Hood Design:

• Drain Pumps: Standard across the range, featuring a self-flushing system for easy clean-down at the end of service.

• Four-Sided Hood (Pass-Through Dishwasher): Exclusive to Hobart, this unique design eliminates the need for a condense canopy, minimises heat loss, and reduces energy consumption - making the unit a leader in its class for economy and performance.

Designed for Performance and Durability
The Ecomax range has been designed with performance, durability, and efficiency at its heart, achieving these goals without any increase in price. Offering a premium German-built Hobart warewasher at an affordable price, the range is ideally suited to independent, cost-conscious establishments.

The equipment is easy to use, clean, and maintain, combining a robust design with the flexibility to suit kitchens of all sizes and layouts.

Supplied through www.ecomax-catering.co.uk and supported by Hobart's first-class after-sales service, the Ecomax range is a dependable choice for those who won’t compromise on quality.

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The Hobart Ecomax Plus Dishwasher and Glasswasher Range

New for 2025:

New & Improved Features for the Next Generation Ecomax Plus Undercounter Dishwashers & Glasswashers

Hobart has introduced exciting updates to their next-generation Ecomax Plus undercounter dishwashers and glasswashers, ensuring even greater flexibility, efficiency, and ease of use. These thoughtful upgrades make an already exceptional range even better:

Key Enhancements:

• Updated Control Panel: A redesigned, user-friendly control panel with single-button operation and a digital temperature display for easier handling and precise monitoring.

• Hygiene Programme: The introduction of Hobart’s unique Hygiene programme helps you maintain a spotless and hygienic warewasher.

• Reduced Rinse Water Consumption: The 60-second cycle now uses even less rinse water, helping you reduce operating costs and your environmental footprint.

• Specialised Cycles: The Ecomax Plus G515 and G515S now feature tailored cycles for cutlery, glass, and bottle washing, providing versatility for a variety of washing requirements.

• New Large Chamber Model: Available on the Ecomax Plus dishwasher, the F515L and F515LS have an oversized chamber to accommodate larger trays (600 x 400 mm) and EN containers, making it ideal for butchers, bakers, and those handling oversized items.

• Ergonomic Design Enhancements: Improved door handle and design make for easier operation and added user comfort.

These updates to the Ecomax Plus undercounter glasswashers and dishwashers ensure a tailored solution for businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re upgrading to the new ergonomic design or benefiting from the advanced cycles, these machines provide unparalleled reliability, efficiency, and performance.

Industry-Leading Reliability and Superb Energy Efficiency
The Hobart Ecomax Plus range of warewashers continues to be a first-class choice for discerning purchasers in these cost-conscious times. Renowned German engineering combines unrivalled energy-saving technology with unique innovations, ensuring reliability and efficiency. With a wide variety of options, these robust units offer complete flexibility to suit any layout or commercial kitchen size, all while withstanding the most rigorous conditions. Busy kitchens will benefit from the class-leading features incorporated into the Ecomax Plus dishwashers and glasswashers.

Intensiv Wash Process:
The Intensiv system is an effective three-stage wash process that removes 20%-40% more food soil than traditional methods. Upper and lower rotating wash and rinse arms, combined with Vector, a cutting-edge design in wide-angle jet washers, deliver a powerful searching action that eliminates masked areas for a superior clean.

Ecotherm and Accurinse Technology:
Ecotherm maintains the wash temperature above 63°C for optimal detergent performance, while Accurinse reduces water usage per cycle by up to 30%, delivering significant savings on water, detergent, and energy costs.

User-Friendly Design:
All machines in the range feature a one-touch control system, allowing users to fill, start a cycle, and drain the machine with a single button. Built-in rinse aid and detergent pumps ensure precise dosing for consistent cleaning performance. Additionally, the increased power on all new Ecomax Plus units reduces recovery times, maximising performance while keeping costs low.

Wash Tanks and Chambers:
Wash tanks and chambers in the Ecomax Plus range feature polished interiors and rounded corners, preventing dirt traps and allowing for easy access during cleaning. The more powerful pumps, fitted as standard, are fully protected by a two-stage strainer/filter system, ensuring improved efficiency and reducing the risk of unnecessary damage.

Versatile Options:
Optional in-built water softeners enhance the range’s versatility while maintaining their compact and easy-to-operate nature.

Increased Capacity for Larger Kitchens:
For larger kitchens with higher capacity requirements, the powerful Ecomax Plus H615 Hood Dishwasher delivers exceptional performance. This unit is quick to fill and heat, with the capability to wash up to 60 racks per hour. The unique four-sided hood design prevents heat and steam loss, further enhancing efficiency. These features, combined with the many other energy-saving innovations, help keep running costs to a minimum while ensuring top-tier performance.

Well-Thought-Out Design:
Every warewasher in the Ecomax Plus range has been carefully designed to maximise performance and durability. The machines are simple to use, easy to clean, and allow quick access for maintenance, making them ideal for the busiest of kitchens. All this is backed by Hobart's first-class after-sales service, ensuring continued reliability and peace of mind.

Why Choose Ecomax Plus?
Supplied through www.ecomax-catering.co.uk, this premium range is a must-have for anyone seeking the ultimate in quality and durability from their warewashing equipment. The Ecomax Plus range’s combination of energy efficiency, advanced features, and dependable design ensures it stands out as a leader in its class.

Renowned German engineering and quality, the Hobart Premier range of glass washers, dishwashers, cooking equipment and beverage equipment offers the ultimate in warewashing and commercial catering products. The Premier models are the most highly specified units on the market. These are the only solution for those looking for the absolute best in catering equipment.

The glass washers and dishwashers lead the way in all areas being the most powerful, durable and energy efficient units on the market today. Dishwashing technology has been taken to a new dimension light years ahead of any other ware washing machine.

From compact glass washers to bespoke flight dishwashers, every possible site requirement is covered whether it is a busy bar or a canteen catering for thousands.

Supplied through us at www.ecomax-catering.co.uk and supported by Hobart’s first class after sales service, the Hobart Premier range is a must for anybody seeking the absolute best for their commercial catering needs.

A Class 'A' Air gap (Break Tank), is fitted to prevent dirty water siphoning back from the dish/glass washer into the mains water.

Class 'A' Air gaps are a legal requirement on dishwashers fitted in a commercial kitchen. However to date, glasswashers fitted within the bar area do not require an Air gap. Our recommendation would be to fit a 'Double Check Valve' to the water feed for a glass washer. This will prevent any chance of water contamination and future proof your machine. Please be aware however that a 'Double Check Valve' is not deemed as sufficient by the authorities for dishwashers.

Air gaps also have a rinse booster pump built in. It may be necessary to have a rinse booster pump if you have low water pressure.

All machines we supply adhere to the current regulations and often go beyond the minimum requirements. All of our dishwashers and certain glasswashers are fitted with class 'A' air gaps as standard, taking away additional work and worry.

Hobart Ecomax glass washers models with no Class 'A' Airgap (Break Tank) require a water pressure of be between 2 - 4 bar.

For Hobart Ecomax dishwasher models fitted with a Class 'A' Airgap (Break Tank) water pressure should be between 0.8 - 6 bar.

Hobart Bar Aid and Hobart Premier (Premax) models require a water pressure of between 0.6 - 6.0 bar.

Please note that this applies to both hot and cold water supplies - not to exceed 60°. If a manual water softener is fitted water pressue may need to be slighly higher than the minimum stated.

Limescale (hard water) is one of the main contributors to machine breakdowns and performance issues. To prolong the life and maintain the effectiveness of your warewasher you must add a water softener. It is also important to note that warranties do not cover damage caused by limescale.

Most areas in England have hard water. The known areas that have soft water are Scotland, most of Wales, Central Manchester and Central Birmingham and shouldn't require a softener. We still recommend you check your water type as this is only a guide and water supplies can vary dependent on the supplier.

Three types of softener are available for either cold or hot water temperatures. You can purchase external manual and external automatic softeners or warewashers with in-built auto softeners. The three options are as follows:

Manual Water Softeners are the cheapest option. However manual softeners do require rinsing and regenerating on a regular basis, usually at least once a week depending on your area and usage. This involves disconnecting, flushing through, replenishing salts and reconnecting. Failure to do this regularly will lead to limescale build up. Manual softeners are designed to run on a cold water feed only.

External Automatic Water Softeners only require topping up with salt and do not require any manual cleaning or regeneration. They work on a timer or meter and self-regenerate on a regular basis. It is recommended that automatic softeners are used with busy undercounter units or hood type dishwashers. Please note that auto softeners require their own power supply and connection to a waste pipe for the overflow. These can be supplied in either cold feed or hot feed specifications.

In-built Automatic Water Softenersare factory fitted within the glasswasher or dishwasher. The softeners regenerate seamlessly whilst the machine is operating.  The warewasher will signal when the softener needs more salt added making operation very simple. Integral softeners are also a perfect solution for sites with restrictions on space where the wash area cannot afford the room for an external unit. These units are able to run on hot and cold feeds in keeping with the warewasher specifications.

We sell external manual and automatic softeners

Alternatively look at our Hobart Ecomax, Hobart Bar Aid and Hobart Premier range for warewashers with in-built softeners.

Did you realise the consequences of dishwasher or glass washer breakdown for a professional catering kitchen?

• Increased labour costs
• Interrupted services
• Staff unable to do their jobs

In a recent survey it was found that 11% of those surveyed called an engineer at least once a month with 14% needing repairs every 3 months and on average the response was 8-24 hours. Dishwashers and glass washers are critical pieces of professional catering equipment. It is often the case that the staff operating them are not fully trained in the basic usage of the machine let alone able to carry out basic maintenance work on the dishwasher.

Due to the nature of ware washers they will be in constant use and not always treated in the best way. It is estimated that 25% of all breakdowns could be avoided if equipment were regularly maintained as recommended. Lack of maintenance will also result in poor performance, poor wash results, reduced efficiency, lime scale build up and increased energy usage. Poor results could mean items being washed twice costing time and money.

How about having a service contract on your ware washer? What would you want the contract to provide? Most existing contracts do not include Wear and Tear, User Error or Misuse. When you purchase a new machine the manufacturer will give a warranty but often warranties will only be honoured if the equipment has been maintained in line with the manufacturer's recommendations which would suggest the need for a service contract from day one. Apart from ensuring the validity of any warranty another advantage of a contract is that the engineers will most likely identify parts which are showing signs of wear and tear and suggest their replacement before the part caused the machine to breakdown unexpectedly.

Of course the quality of machine you purchase in the first instance will make a great difference to maintenance costs and potential down time, highlighting that buying cheap can be a false economy. 90% of those surveyed stated reliability and durability were very important factors to consider when purchasing ware washers. Wash quality and energy efficiency were also high on the list.

The key to the longevity and performance of these machines is in staff training and maintenance. Please consider the following bullet points to ensure you get the best from your dishwasher or glass washer.

• Train your staff to use and clean the machine, put up clear instructions near to the machine to remind staff.
• Fit a water-treatment system such as a softener or reverse osmosis system
• Keep water treatment devices fully charged
• Ensure chemical dispensers are sufficiently filled
• Never use any detergent or products not recommended for the machine
• Load the washer correctly ensuring water jets can access the entire load
• Pre-rinse or scrape items before loading into the machine
• Always allow the washer to complete its cycle
• Leave the door or hood slightly open to allow to air dry
• Regularly change wash tank water
• Drain down and rinse out the machine after every service
• Clean and clear filters daily and check for any damage
• Clean jets once a week
• Have your machine serviced regularly

Would you run your car without checking the water and oil and having it regularly serviced? Of course the answer is no. Take the same view with your kitchen equipment and they will last longer, work more efficiently and be an economic asset not a liability to the business.

Sites will ideally have a standpipe in place for the wastewater from glasswashers and dishwashers to drain in to. This often means the waste outlet from the machine is below the height of the standpipe. A gravity drain machine will not be able to empty as there is insufficient pressure to force the water away. A drain pump forces the dirty wash water out of the warewasher and into the waste pipe.

A site does not require a drain pump if the drain point is below the height of the machines waste outlet.

Please see the illustration below:

All Hobart warewashers come fitted with an integral drain pump as standard so you can be safe in the knowledge that you won’t have any drainage problems.