Nowadays, when Växjö Municipality replaces and renews its dishwashers across the municipality, the choice often falls on X2 Master from Nor:disk. We met with Anders Rodin, Unit Manager at Växjö Municipality’s meal organisation, to gain a better understanding of how the municipality approaches the choice of dishwashers - and why the X2 Master has become the first choice in many kitchens.
We met Anders together with Anette Hjortstam at Lammhults Preschool in Lammhult, where she works as a meal assistant in their newly built kitchen. Anders explains that the municipality always starts from the needs of the operation when dishwashers are to be replaced. In larger kitchens, an X5 Granule machine is often combined with a rack conveyor. But in slightly smaller kitchens, these machines are oversized and fail to reach their full potential. That is where an X2 Master fits perfectly!
"What sparked our interest with the X2 was its pot-washing function - or rather the possibility to wash both pots, pans, and dishware in the same machine, says Anders. We are looking at functionality when choosing machines for our kitchens - that is the main factor for us."
Unlike traditional hood-type dishwashers, the X2 Master offers several functions that make it both more flexible and efficient. The machine can wash with both low and high water pressure, depending on what is being washed. The lower pressure cleans plates, glasses, and cups gently but effectively, while the higher pressure minimises the need for pre-washing pots, GN containers, and other kitchenware. Choosing the right programme is also easy, as the machine itself detects which basket has been loaded - a standard dishwasher rack or the stainless-steel basket for pots and pans - and selects the correct pressure.
"We care about our staff’s work environment and want them to be able to work as easily and smoothly as possible. That is why we chose the X2 Master", Anders adds.
The X2 Master is developed for professional kitchens that prepare and serve up to 250 meals per sitting. The machine not only replaces an existing dishwasher, but also streamlines the handling of pots and pans thanks to its dual pumps and specially developed wash basket.
At Lammhults Preschool, Anette serves between 100 and 120 meals per day. The main component of the meals comes from the nearby school, while she is responsible for sides, breakfast, and snacks herself.
She never sees the washing-up as a problem.
"I am very pleased with the dishwasher. It is easy to use, reliable and considerably smoother to work with than many other machines I have used", Anette explains.
A preschool like this has no need for a granule machine, but that does not mean there is no need to wash pots and pans. Smaller kitchens also need to wash pots, pans, GN containers and other kitchen equipment. For these operations, the X2 Master is an ideal solution: a simple and convenient machine that reduces the need for pre-washing.
"I no longer need to pre-wash the dishes. The machine does the job for me."
The X2 Master offers benefits beyond functionality. In previous kitchens where Anette has worked, she often had to avoid washing during service because the machines were too loud.
At Lammhults Preschool, that is no longer an issue.
"This machine never disturbs the operation, and I do not find it as loud as other machines."
Anders also sees the noise level as an important advantage.
"In some of our kitchens, where we have machines from other manufacturers, staff cannot wash during service because the noise level gets too high. That is not a problem here."
Anette also highlights the machine’s self-cleaning function.
"The machine is self-cleaning. I only need to clean it manually a couple of times a week."
Before Anette switches off the machine in the afternoon, she simply starts the auto-cleaning programme and lets the machine do the heavy work for her - another time-saver in her daily work.
The final advantage, the one we at Nor:disk are most proud of, is the machine’s resource efficiency. The machine is both water- and energy-efficient compared to similar alternatives on the market.
"Energy efficiency is absolutely an important factor when we replace machines in the municipality", Anders confirms.
The X2 Master is equipped with Sequential Rinse Technology™. By dividing the rinsing process into optimised sequences, both from above and below, water consumption is reduced by up to 50 percent compared with machines from other brands. When water consumption is reduced, energy and chemical consumption are also reduced, as less water needs to be heated and dosed.
"We are convinced that we made the right choice by replacing our existing machines with the X2 Master", Anders concludes.
