WINTERHALTER
The Commercial Warewashing Total System; Authorised Dealer | Jacio Indicius
Machine · Water Treatment · Chemicals · Wash Racks. One System. Perfect Results. Every Time.
The commercial dishwasher is one of the most visible pieces of equipment in a kitchen’s daily operation; and one of the most commonly misunderstood. The assumption that any commercial-grade machine, installed and running, will produce good warewashing results is one of the most persistent and most costly misconceptions in foodservice equipment procurement. The truth is more nuanced, and more operationally consequential: a dishwashing machine produces results determined by the interaction of four variables; the machine itself, the quality of the water entering the machine, the chemistry used for washing and rinsing, and the wash racks that position each item in the wash and rinse streams. When all four are correctly specified and matched, the results are consistently excellent. When any one is mismatched or substandard, the results are consistently disappointing.
Winterhalter, headquartered in Meckenbeuren, Germany, with direct operations in more than 70 countries, has built its international reputation on the Total System principle; the systematic integration of all four variables into a single engineered warewashing solution. Winterhalter does not sell a dishwasher. It sells first-class warewashing results, delivered by a correctly specified system in which machine, water treatment, chemistry, and wash racks work together as a designed, tested, and supported unit.
This approach has made Winterhalter one of the most trusted warewashing brands among the world’s leading hotels, restaurant groups, bars, and caterers; operations where consistent, brilliant results are an expectation, not a hope. Jacio Indicius is an authorised Winterhalter partner, delivering the Winterhalter Total System to commercial kitchens across India, the Middle East, Gulf countries, the USA, and Asia.
Winterhalter; Brand Profile
| Company | Winterhalter Gastronom GmbH; Meckenbeuren, Germany |
| Founded | 1947; over 75 years of commercial warewashing engineering |
| Global Presence | Direct operations in 70+ countries; one of the most internationally present warewashing specialists |
| Core Philosophy | The Total System: machine + water treatment + chemicals + wash racks as a single engineered solution |
| Product Lines | UC Series (undercounter) · PT Series (passthrough) · Utensil Washers · Rack Conveyor Dishwashers · MT Series Flight-Type · STF Single-Tank Flight-Type Glasswasher · Polish-Free Glasswashers · DMX Drying Device |
| Smart Technology | CONNECTED WASH (IoT monitoring) · EcoPilot (real-time wash optimisation) · EasyAccess (remote service management) |
| System Components | Warewashers · Water treatment (AT Excellence, external units) · F-series detergents and rinse aids · Dosing technology · Wash racks (full range) |
| Application Focus | Hotels · Restaurants · Bars · Cafés · Wineries · Bakeries · Educational establishments · Offices · Hospitals · Event spaces · Quick service restaurants |
| Jacio Indicius Status | Authorised partner; full system supply, installation, chemical supply, commissioning, and AMC |
| Markets | India · Middle East · Gulf · USA · Asia |
The Winterhalter Machine Range; Every Warewashing Format
Polish-Free Undercounter Glasswashers
Polish-free glasswashing is one of Winterhalter’s most commercially distinctive capabilities; and a technology that transforms the economics of glass service in high-volume bar and beverage operations. Conventional glasswashers produce wet, streaked glasses that require manual polishing before service; a labour-intensive process that, in a busy bar processing hundreds of glasses per hour, represents a significant staff time cost. Winterhalter’s polish-free glasswashing technology combines precision water treatment, correctly formulated rinse aids, and optimised final rinse temperature management to produce glasses that emerge from the machine dry, brilliant, and spot-free; requiring no polishing before they are placed in front of guests.
- Winterhalter Polish-Free UC Series: undercounter glasswashers with integrated polish-free technology; available in multiple configurations for different bar and beverage service footprints
- Suitable for wine glasses, champagne flutes, beer glasses, cocktail glasses, and spirit glasses; achieving polish-free results across the full range of glassware profiles
- Dramatically reduces bar staff time spent polishing; allows redeployment to guest service
UC Series; Undercounter Glasswashers & Dishwashers
Winterhalter’s UC (undercounter) series covers the full range of compact commercial dishwashing and glasswashing requirements; from single-station bar glasswashers to high-specification undercounter dishwashers serving small restaurant kitchens and hotel outlets. The UC series is Winterhalter’s most versatile product family, with multiple width and feature configurations allowing precise matching to operational requirements.
| UC Model | Type | Throughput | Key Specifications |
| UC-S | Undercounter dishwasher; small format | Up to 20 baskets/hour | Compact 450mm-wide format; suitable for very small kitchen footprints; full Winterhalter wash quality; simple electronic controls |
| UC-M | Undercounter dishwasher; medium format | Up to 30 baskets/hour | Standard 500mm undercounter; balanced throughput and footprint; electronic controls; suitable for cafés, small restaurants, and service stations |
| UC-L | Undercounter dishwasher; large format | Up to 40 baskets/hour | Highest-throughput undercounter; suitable for busy restaurant and hotel outlet stations; CONNECTED WASH compatible; comprehensive electronic management |
| UC-XL | Undercounter dishwasher; extended | Up to 50+ baskets/hour | Extended undercounter for high-demand single-station use; approaching hood-type throughput in undercounter format |
| UC-Series Glasswasher | Undercounter glasswasher | Up to 40 baskets/hour | Glasswashing-optimised UC configuration; polish-free technology option; ideal for dedicated bar glasswashing stations |
PT Series; Passthrough Dishwashers
The PT (passthrough) series is Winterhalter’s hood-type dishwasher range; designed for medium-to-high volume commercial kitchen operations where throughput requirements exceed undercounter capacity and where the operational efficiency of a pass-through workflow (dirty items in one side, clean items out the other) improves kitchen service flow. The PT Series is positioned as ‘The Workhorse of Dishwashers’; machines built to wash endlessly, reliably, and at volume, even under the most demanding service conditions.
| PT Model | Throughput | Power | Key Features |
| PT-S | Up to 50 baskets/hour | Single or three-phase | Entry passthrough; compact hood-type footprint; simple and reliable operation; suitable for medium restaurants and hotel outlets |
| PT-M | Up to 75 baskets/hour | Three-phase | Mid-range PT; enhanced throughput; electronic controls; auto-start on hood closure; suitable for busy service periods |
| PT-L | Up to 100 baskets/hour | Three-phase | High-throughput passthrough; advanced electronic management; energy recovery option; suitable for large restaurant and hotel kitchen service |
| PT-XL | Up to 120+ baskets/hour | Three-phase | Maximum passthrough throughput; full feature set; CONNECTED WASH; EcoPilot energy optimisation; heat recovery; condensate management; lowest resource consumption in the PT range |
Utensil Washers; Dedicated Pot and Pan Washing
Winterhalter’s utensil washer range provides high-pressure, high-temperature washing specifically engineered for the heavy soiling conditions of pot, pan, and gastronorm container cleaning. The wash arm configuration, water pressure, and basket design are all optimised for bulky, heavily soiled items rather than the standard dishware and glassware that conventional dishwashers are designed to clean.
- Winterhalter Utensil Washer range: door-type and pass-through configurations; multiple basket sizes accommodating standard GN containers through full-size hotel pans and mixing bowls
- High-pressure wash arms with multiple jet positions for complete coverage of pot interiors and exteriors
- High-temperature final rinse for hygienic results on food contact surfaces
- Available with integrated water treatment for consistent results regardless of incoming water hardness
Rack Conveyor Dishwashers; Compact Rack Series
For operations requiring continuous-flow dishwashing capacity, Winterhalter’s compact rack conveyor range provides the step up from hood-type machine throughput to conveyor-scale production; in a format designed for existing kitchen footprints without the full infrastructure requirements of large flight-type machines.
- Winterhalter Compact Rack series: available in single-tank and multi-tank configurations
- Throughput from 150 to 350+ baskets per hour depending on configuration and zone count
- Integrated water treatment; automatic chemical dosing; heat recovery on applicable models
- CONNECTED WASH compatible for remote monitoring and performance management
MT Series; Multi-Tank Flight-Type Dishwashers
The MT Series is Winterhalter’s flagship flight-type (belt conveyor) warewashing system; designed for the highest-volume commercial kitchen operations where continuous throughput, maximum energy efficiency, and premium hygiene performance must all be delivered simultaneously. MT Series machines set new standards for the flight-type category, providing investment security through a modular design that can be configured and reconfigured as operational requirements evolve.
| MT Configuration | Zones | Throughput | Primary Application |
| MT Base | Pre-wash + wash + rinse | High continuous throughput | Large hotel and resort kitchens; contract catering operations; institutional dining at scale |
| MT with Heat Recovery | Pre-wash + wash + post-wash + rinse + heat recovery | Very high throughput; lowest energy per item | Operations with high throughput and sustainability commitments; significant energy cost reduction vs non-recovery machines |
| MT Premium | Full zone configuration with air management, condensate handling, final rinse optimisation | Maximum throughput; lowest resource consumption per item | Highest-specification flight-type; hospital catering; inflight catering; very large institutional operations; 5-star hotel central kitchens |
STF; Single-Tank Flight-Type Glasswasher
The STF (Single-Tank Flight-Type) glasswasher is a specialist product in the Winterhalter range; a belt-conveyor glasswasher specifically designed for very high-volume glass service in large bars, beer gardens, event venues, and stadium hospitality operations where the volume of glasses to be processed exceeds what a conventional undercounter or hood-type glasswasher can handle within the available service window.
- Continuous belt conveyor operation; glasses placed on belt, washed, and received at the other end without basket loading/unloading
- Polish-free performance available; delivering brilliant, spot-free glasses at belt-conveyor throughput rates
- Designed for beer gardens, large bars, stadium concessions, and event venues
- Compact footprint relative to throughput capacity; suitable for bar infrastructure integration
DMX; Drying Device
Winterhalter DMX is a drying device for use in conjunction with Winterhalter warewashers; providing forced warm-air drying of washed items as they exit the final rinse zone. Effective drying is particularly important for plastic items, thick-walled crockery, and complex-shape items that retain water after conventional draining. The DMX reduces towel-drying labour, improves hygiene by reducing bacterial growth opportunity on wet surfaces, and enables faster return of washed items to service
The Four Pillars of the Winterhalter Total System
The Four Pillars of the Winterhalter Total System
Pillar 1; The Warewasher
The machine is the centrepiece of the system, but only delivers its full potential when the other three pillars are correctly specified and matched. Winterhalter machines are engineered to exacting German manufacturing standards; with robust stainless construction designed for the demands of commercial kitchen operation, electronic control systems that maintain wash and rinse parameters precisely, and compatibility with the connected wash and energy optimisation technologies that differentiate Winterhalter from competitors.
Pillar 2; Water Treatment
Water quality is the most common root cause of poor warewashing results, and the most commonly neglected variable in dishwasher procurement and installation. Hard water deposits limescale on glassware, crockery, and machine heating elements; progressively degrading wash quality and machine efficiency. Incorrect water chemistry causes corrosion, pitting, and surface damage to items washed over time. Winterhalter’s water treatment range addresses every incoming water quality scenario:
- AT Excellence Water Treatment Systems: Winterhalter’s primary water treatment unit; available in multiple capacity configurations for different machine types and water usage levels; conditions incoming water to the precise specification required for first-class wash results
- External water treatment devices: reverse osmosis and ion exchange systems for locations with particularly challenging water quality
- Water treatment consumables: filter cartridges, softener salts, and scale inhibitor chemicals; all specified and supplied by Winterhalter to maintain correct water treatment function throughout the system’s operational life
Pillar 3; Chemicals
Winterhalter’s F-series chemicals are formulated specifically for use in Winterhalter machines; ensuring that the cleaning and rinsing chemistry is matched to the machine’s temperature management, water usage, and rinse system design.
- F-series Detergents (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 for different wash item types and soiling levels): alkaline detergents optimised for MEIKO wash cycles; available in liquid, powder, and tablet formats for different dosing systems
- F-series Rinse Aids (R1, R2, R3 for different water conditions and drying requirements): ensures spot-free, rapid-drying results across the full range of wash items and water quality conditions
- Machine cleaning chemicals: daily and periodic descaling and degreasing products for MEIKO machine interiors
- Automatic dosing systems: Winterhalter dosing pumps that inject precisely the correct quantity of detergent and rinse aid into each wash cycle; eliminating manual measurement errors and providing documented consumption data
Pillar 4; Wash Racks
Wash racks are the physical interface between the wash item and the machine’s wash and rinse system. A rack that positions wine glasses incorrectly exposes the rim and bowl to inadequate rinse coverage. A rack that allows cutlery to nest together prevents wash water from reaching all surfaces. A rack that overloads crockery reduces wash and rinse effectiveness across the entire load. Winterhalter’s wash rack range provides purpose-engineered racks for every wash item category:
- Standard plate racks: multiple peg configurations for different plate diameters; correct plate spacing for wash water penetration
- Glass racks: engineered for different glass profiles; stemware racks, beer glass racks, tall glass racks; correct compartment sizing for the specific glass format
- Cutlery racks and cutlery cylinders: preventing nesting; ensuring all surfaces exposed to wash and rinse
- Cup and mug racks: inverted cup positioning for water drainage; compartment sizing for different cup diameters
- Rack accessories: peg adapters, dividers, and inserts that adapt standard racks for specific wash items
- Bistro rack: specialised rack for the irregular item mix of small café and bar operations
CONNECTED WASH & EcoPilot; The Smart Winterhalter Kitchen
CONNECTED WASH
CONNECTED WASH is Winterhalter’s IoT machine monitoring platform; providing real-time operational data from connected Winterhalter machines to web-connected management devices. Data available through CONNECTED WASH includes: wash cycle counts and timing; wash and rinse water temperatures; water consumption per cycle and per day; detergent and rinse aid consumption; machine status and fault alerts; and maintenance indicators.
For hotel and institutional operations with documented food safety management systems (HACCP), CONNECTED WASH provides the temperature and cycle documentation that hygiene audits require. For operations with sustainability reporting obligations, it provides the water and energy consumption data that quantifies the environmental performance of the warewashing operation. For facilities management teams, it provides real-time visibility into machine status across multiple kitchen sites.
EcoPilot
EcoPilot is Winterhalter’s real-time wash optimisation technology; a system that analyses actual wash conditions on a cycle-by-cycle basis and automatically adjusts wash parameters (temperature, cycle duration, rinse volume) to achieve the required hygiene result using the minimum possible water and energy. Unlike fixed-programme machines that use the same settings regardless of the actual soiling level or item type, EcoPilot continuously calibrates to the actual wash requirement; saving resources without compromising results.
EasyAccess by Winterhalter
EasyAccess is Winterhalter’s remote service management platform; connecting Winterhalter service engineers (and the Jacio Indicius service team) to installed CONNECTED WASH machines for remote diagnostics, fault analysis, parameter adjustment, and software updates. EasyAccess enables faster fault resolution (many issues can be diagnosed and resolved remotely without a site visit), reduces machine downtime, and enables proactive maintenance intervention when performance data indicates a developing issue.
Winterhalter Across the Commercial Kitchen Spectrum
| Segment | Winterhalter Total System Configuration | Defining Benefit |
| Luxury Hotels | MT Series flight-type for main kitchen; UC-L or PT-L for outlets; full water treatment and F-series chemistry; CONNECTED WASH; AMC | Consistent premium results across all kitchen formats; documented sustainability data; single-brand system accountability |
| Fine Dining Restaurants | PT-M or PT-L passthrough; polish-free UC glasswasher for bar; AT Excellence water treatment; F-series chemistry | Brilliant glassware without polishing; consistent plate presentation; discreet, high-quality operation |
| Bars | Polish-free UC or STF flight-type glasswasher; AT Excellence water treatment; F-series rinse aid | Polish-free glass service; no staff polishing time; brilliant results at bar-scale throughput |
| Cafés & Bakeries | UC-M or UC-S; water treatment; F-series for mixed café item types | Compact and reliable; handles mixed café wash items; manageable operating cost |
| Wineries | UC glasswasher with specialist wine glass rack configuration; polish-free technology | Spot-free, brilliant wine glass presentation; protecting the winery’s service quality |
| Institutional Catering | Rack conveyor or MT flight-type; full chemistry supply and dosing; CONNECTED WASH | High throughput; managed chemical supply; documented compliance data |
| Hospitals & Healthcare | PT or rack conveyor; water treatment; CONNECTED WASH for hygiene documentation | Hygiene compliance documentation; temperature records for infection control management |
| Events & Function Centres | PT-XL workhorse; water treatment; wash racks for event china and glassware | Handles surge demand reliably; easy operation during event service peaks |
| QSR & Fast Casual | PT-S or PT-M; simplified system specification; reliable throughput | Reliable workhorse operation; manageable total cost; consistent wash results at QSR service pace |
The Jacio Indicius Winterhalter Partnership
Winterhalter’s Total System philosophy requires a dealer who can specify, supply, and support all four system components; not just the machine. Jacio Indicius provides the complete Winterhalter system partnership across India, the Middle East, Gulf countries, the USA, and Asia: machine specification and system design, water treatment specification and installation, F-series chemistry supply and dosing technology setup, wash rack specification for your specific wash item mix, machine installation and commissioning, staff training, CONNECTED WASH activation and configuration, and Annual Maintenance Contracts covering all system components.
When you work with Jacio Indicius for Winterhalter, you work with a partner who understands and can deliver the complete system; not just the hardware.