A conveyor warewasher for cleaning washware includes at least one washing zone at least one rinsing zone and a conveyor apparatus for conveying the washware therethrough. A camera system is arranged above or below or to the side of the conveyor apparatus and is configured to capture at least one image of an area of the conveyor apparatus. An evaluation device is configured to evaluate and determine on the basis of the classification performed whether, at the time of the image capture, at least one of the following categories of washware was present in the area of the conveyor apparatus: cutlery or pieces of cutlery; pots, pans, or GN containers; glasses, in particular drinking glasses; trays or tray-like objects; plates, cups, or bowls; utensils; other washware; mixed washware; plastic washware; or no washware.

A method of operating a pan cleaning system is disclosed in which cleaning parameters are sensed to identify the type of pan being processed. Based on the identified type, a predetermined cleaning routine is automatically selected. Cleaning mechanisms are selectively activated and engaged with the pan, while non-selected mechanisms remain out of service. The system adjusts cleaning speed, motion, and spacing in response to the selected routine and real-time sensor data, including compensating for warped pans. The method further enables servicing of inactive cleaning mechanisms and control of actuation through swing-arm-mounted devices, improving efficiency, adaptability, and maintainability of the cleaning process and the system.

A dishwasher includes a washing system configured as a recirculation loop and a dirt discharge system associated with the washing system. The dirt discharge system is associated with a separator apparatus configured so as to separate at least a portion of the washing liquid required to empty a dirt collection region of the dirt discharge system and discharged together with the dirt particles from the dirt collection region from the dirt particles discharged from the dirt collection region and to return the separated washing liquid back to the water circulation of the dishwasher.

A pan cleaning machine includes a carriage-on-track conveyor system for transporting pans through a cleaning section in a tipped or inverted orientation. The cleaning section comprises modular cleaning mechanisms mounted on swing arms, which can be actuated and adjusted by a control system based on pan geometry and debris conditions. The cleaning mechanisms include quick-release brush units and air knives, enabling high-throughput, continuous cleaning with minimal downtime. Sensor input enables automated selection of cleaning routines, detection of unclean pans or warped conditions, and dynamic adjustments during cleaning. A method of continuous automated cleaning is also provided.

A dish rack for cleaning reusable plastic dishware can include a bottom support wall, a sidewall defining an outer frame, and a cover positionable over the bottom support wall. In some examples, the dish rack includes spaced-apart prongs extending upwardly from the bottom support wall. In use, an operator can load reusable plastic dishware on or between the prongs of the dish rack and close the cover. This can enclose the reusable plastic in a space bounded between the bottom support wall, the sidewall defining the frame, and the cover. Once loaded, the operator can insert the dishrack into the dishwasher to clean the reusable plastic dishware while retained in the dish rack. The dish rack can allow the reusable plastic dishware to be properly cleaned while minimizing or eliminating problems associated with the comparatively light reusable plastic dishware moving in response to high pressure water within the dishwasher.

A dish rack for cleaning reusable plastic dishware can include a bottom support wall, a sidewall defining an outer frame, and a cover positionable over the bottom support wall. In some examples, the dish rack includes spaced-apart prongs extending upwardly from the bottom support wall. In use, an operator can load reusable plastic dishware on or between the prongs of the dish rack and close the cover. This can enclose the reusable plastic in a space bounded between the bottom support wall, the sidewall defining the frame, and the cover. Once loaded, the operator can insert the dishrack into the dishwasher to clean the reusable plastic dishware while retained in the dish rack. The dish rack can allow the reusable plastic dishware to be properly cleaned while minimizing or eliminating problems associated with the comparatively light reusable plastic dishware moving in response to high pressure water within the dishwasher.

A warewasher conveyor assembly that may be a loader version or an unloader version for a commercial dishwasher. The warewasher conveyor assembly has a base and a chain conveyor assembly movably mounted to the base. The chain conveyor assembly is movable between a generally level in-use position and a tilted cleaning position where one end is raised, which allows for more convenient cleaning. The warewasher conveyor assembly also includes a movable support, such as a gas spring, which holds the chain conveyor assembly in the cleaning configuration. Related methods are also disclosed.

A dishwashing machine curtain having a header element and a curtain element suspended below the header element. The header element is formed by a loop of material forming a pocket along a width of the header element. A rigid element extends through the pocket. The header element and the rigid element are bonded. A plurality of apertures are formed through the header element and the rigid element to allow the dishwashing machine curtain to be installed in a commercial, tunnel-type dishwashing machine.

A dishwashing machine curtain having a header element and a curtain element suspended below the header element. The header element is formed by a loop of material forming a pocket along a width of the header element. A rigid element extends through the pocket. The header element and the rigid element are bonded. A plurality of apertures are formed through the header element and the rigid element to allow the dishwashing machine curtain to be installed in a commercial, tunnel-type dishwashing machine.

A spray arm assembly comprises a housing defining at least one locating port that includes at least one opening; a spring-loaded connector having a body complementary in shape to the at least one locating port and removably connected to the housing within the at least one locating port, the spring-loaded connector having an inlet in fluid communication with the at least one opening when connected to the housing within the at least one locating portand an outlet; and at least one spray arm connected to the spring-loaded connector such that the spray arm is in fluid communication with the outlet of the spring-loaded connector.