Professional dishwashers
Energy and water consumption are the main environmental burdens for dishwashers. When a dishwasher is used correctly – that is, with the correct settings and correctly-loaded racks for the items to be dishwashed – it can be used optimally.
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Reduced water consumption for final rinsing | Core | Technical specification | ||||||||||||||
Criterion information Following up and limiting water consumption from final rinsing encourages improvements in user behaviour and reduces the utilisation of both water and energy. Criterion text In the final rinse cycle, hood/undercounter/combination or rack type dishwashers shall consume no more water per dish rack than is shown in the table below:
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Reuse of dishwater | Core | Technical specification | ||||||||||||||
Criterion information Reducing the amount of water used by reusing it also reduces the amount of energy needed for heating the water. Criterion text All dishwashers (equipped with tanks) shall reuse water used in the dishwashing process in order to reduce the consumption of fresh water. | ||||||||||||||||
Insulation material | Core | Technical specification | ||||||||||||||
Criterion information Insulated products require less energy. Insulation materials that have as low a greenhouse gas effect as possible are desired. Criterion text All equipment that provides cooling or heating shall be insulated.
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Heat recovery from excess steam | Core | Technical specification | ||||||||||||||
Criterion information Heat recovery from excess steam reduces the amount of steam present in the dishwashing area and reuses energy from the steam to heat water for the next washing cycle. Criterion text Rack type dishwashers shall have heat recovery systems installed to recover heat from outgoing excess steam. | ||||||||||||||||
Heat recovery from excess steam | Advanced | Technical specification | ||||||||||||||
Criterion information Heat recovery from excess steam reduces the amount of steam present in the dishwashing area and reuses energy from the steam to heat water for the next washing cycle. Criterion text Rack, flight and hood type dishwashers shall have heat recovery systems installed to recover heat from outgoing excess steam. | ||||||||||||||||
Noise level | Core | Technical specification | ||||||||||||||
Criterion information A good aural environment contributes to the well-being of the user. By setting requirements relating to the noise level of equipment, the aural environment of an industrial kitchen is improved. Criterion text The sound pressure level of dishwashers shall not exceed the levels shown in the table below. The sound pressure level shall be measured according to EN 11203, EN 11204 or an equivalent standard.
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Training for environmentally sound use of industrial kitchen equipment | Core | Special contract terms | ||||||||||||||
Criterion information When equipment is used properly, the consumption of energy, water and chemicals is reduced, and it ensures a long service life for the equipment. Criterion text [In connection with installation or at another time determined by the contracting organisation], the supplier shall conduct at least one training session for kitchen staff that covers how the industrial kitchen equipment shall be used and maintained in an environmentally friendly fashion in order to save resources such as energy, water and chemicals in the kitchen. The supplier shall also provide training material that the purchaser can use when giving training to new personnel. The training material shall be made accessible to kitchen staff with various functional capacities, such as in the form of videos or text that is easy to read or in audio format.
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Limitation of biocides (antibacterial substances) | Core | Technical specification | ||||||||||||||
Criterion information Products that have been treated with biocidal products in order to obtain antimicrobial properties may contain substances that are hazardous to the health or environment. By setting this requirement, products that have been treated with biocides are avoided. Criterion text The equipment shall not be treated with biocides.1 | ||||||||||||||||
Sustainable supply chains | Advanced | Special contract terms | ||||||||||||||
Criterion information The terms regarding sustainable supply chains aim to ensure that the supplier has efficient risk management in their own operation and in the supply chain, covering the areas human rights, labour rights, environmental protection and anti-corruption. Criterion text 1. The supplier’s obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding human rights, workers’ rights, environmental protection, and anti-corruption (sustainable supply chains):
The terms regarding sustainable supply chains are called “the Terms” hereafter. When international regulations prescribe a stronger protection for the individual than the national legislation, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns all operations connected to the performance of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, according to item 3. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent and manage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied concurrently throughout the entire contract period in their own operation as well as in the operation of any subcontractors in all parts of the supply chain. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. | ||||||||||||||||
Requirements under the ILO core conventions | Core | Special contract terms | ||||||||||||||
Criterion information The contract terms on the basic level aim to ensure that the supplier has effective risk management regarding workers' rights under the ILO core conventions in its own operation as well as in the supply chain regarding subcontractors who are directly involved in the performance of the contract. Criterion text 1. The supplier's obligation Throughout the entire contract period, the supplier shall apply the contract terms under item 1-4. The contract shall be fulfilled in accordance with the following terms regarding workers’ rights:
The terms regarding workers’ rights are called “the Terms” hereafter. In the event of the core conventions of the ILO are in conflict with national law, the supplier shall take reasonable measures to ensure compliancy with the international regulations. The obligations concerns workers when they perform work within the frame of the contract. The supplier shall, according to item 2, ensure that the Terms are fulfilled by hired subcontractors that directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. In addition, the supplier shall ensure that these subcontractors participate in the follow-up, The obligations concerns work carried out under such conditions where Swedish labour law is not applicable. 2. Policies and routines To fulfil the obligations under item 1, the supplier shall take measures to prevent and manage any deviations from the Terms according to item 2.1-2.6 below. The measures shall be documented and applied throughout the entire contract period in their own operation and the operation of any subcontractors who directly contribute to the performance of the contract, regardless of the number of intermediaries. At the start of the contract the supplier shall have: 2.1 adopted a commonly accessible policy, adopted by the highest management including a commitment to respect the Terms, 2.2. adopted routines to convey their commitment to respect the Terms in their own operation and in the supply chain, 2.3 appointed a manager at the highest management level, responsible for compliance with the Terms, 2.4 adopted routines to regularly carry out risk analyses, i.e. to identify and prioritise current and potential risks of deviation from the Terms, as well as mapping the supply chain with special regard to high risk operations, 2.5 adopted routines for regular follow-up of the Terms compliance, and 2.6 adopted routines to immediate action to prevent and limit deviations from the Terms, and to make amendments to identified deviations. The measures shall be taken in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or the equivalent. 3. Follow-up [The contracting authority] has the right to follow-up that the supplier fulfils its obligations. The follow-up may be carried out in different steps; self-assessment and audit. 3.1 Self-assessment 3.2 Audit 4. Management of deficiencies If the supplier does not participate in follow-up or if there are deficiencies in the documentation to be provided under item 3, a correction shall be made within the time determined by [the contracting authority]. In case of deficiencies in compliance to the Terms, the supplier shall amend this according to a schedule and action plan, developed by the supplier, and to be approved by [the contracting authority]. The schedule and action plan are to be developed within the time period decided by [the contracting authority] and must be proportionate to the nature of the deficiencies and clearly describe how these are to be remedied within the established schedule. [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect if the supplier do not make amendments within the established period or do not remedy deficiencies within the established [The contracting authority] has the right to terminate the contract with immediate effect in the case of severe deviations from the Terms. |
Energy and water consumption are the main environmental burdens for dishwashers. When a dishwasher is used correctly – that is, with the correct settings and correctly-loaded racks for the items to be dishwashed – it can be used optimally.
There are rack type dishwashers on the market that are equipped with heat pumps. These can provide a modest additional reduction in energy consumption but, more importantly, can reduce the need of ventilation in the dishwashing area.
The subgroup includes professional dishwashers:
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Hood type dishwashers
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Undercounter dishwashers
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Pot & pan dishwashers
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Combination dishwashers
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Rack type dishwashers
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Flight type dishwashers
The subgroup does not include consumer dishwashers. Separate criteria apply to these under the household appliances product group.