Hobart Ecomax Plus F515L-D Large Chamber Undercounter Dishwasher

Most undercounter dishwashers can't take a full-size baking tray. The F515L-D can. Its extra-deep wash chamber takes 600 x 400mm Euronorm baking sheets and trays, and its 425mm loading height fits large crates and containers. It suits bakeries, cafés, fast-food kitchens and snack bars that would otherwise scrub trays by hand in the sink.

The 0.5kW wash pump moves 380 litres a minute, which is enough to shift baked-on residue and heavy soil without a second run. You can choose a 60, 120 or 180-second cycle depending on how dirty the load is. There's also a Hygiene programme that clears calcium build-up from the wash chamber when used with Hobart Hygiene-Tab INTENSIV.

It runs on single-button control. A colour-coded status light shows staff what the machine is doing, so anyone on shift can use it. The deep-drawn wash tank holds only 10.6 litres, and each rinse uses 2 litres. Less water to heat means lower running costs. The insulated cabinet and door keep noise down to 60.5 dB(A), and a dampened door mechanism means the door doesn't slam open or shut.

Ecomax Plus F515L-D or F515-D?

The two machines share the same wash pump, loading height and running costs. The F515L-D has a deeper chamber (640mm compared with 603mm) so it fits 600 x 400mm trays. The F515-D adds cutlery, glass and bottle wash cycles. If trays and crates are a big part of your washing, choose the F515L-D. If you're mainly washing plates, glasses and cutlery, the F515-D is the better fit.

Key features

• XL wash chamber that takes 600 x 400mm Euronorm baking sheets and trays
• 425mm loading height for extra-large items
• 825mm installation height to fit under standard benches
• Powerful 0.5kW wash pump (380L/min) for heavy soil
• Simple single-button control with colour-coded machine status
• Three wash cycles (60, 120 and 180 seconds) plus a Hygiene programme
• Low 2L rinse water use per cycle
• Deep-drawn, low-volume wash tank with integral strainer
• Rinse pressure pump for consistent results on low or fluctuating water pressure
• Double-walled, insulated cabinet and door to reduce noise and heat
• Dampened door mechanism
• Optional double rack insert for more capacity per cycle
• Optional refill signal that monitors external and integrated chemical containers
• Compatible with Hobart RO-S reverse osmosis water treatment
• Designed and manufactured in Germany
• WaterMark approved

What's in the box

The machine comes with one plate rack, one flat rack, one 4-section cutlery basket, fill and drain hoses, detergent and rinse aid pumps, and a 15A single-phase plug and lead.

Good to know before you buy

The machine needs a 15A power point, not a standard 10A outlet. It's deeper than a standard undercounter dishwasher, so measure your bench depth before ordering. With the door open, it needs 1086mm of clear space in front. If your water hardness is above 3°dH, Hobart recommends a water softener to protect the machine. If you connect it to cold water, the listed cycle times will run longer while the machine heats to temperature.

Specifications

Not sure it'll take your trays? Send us your tray sizes or come in and see us at the Wagga showroom, and we'll talk you through it.