CMA UC50e
#10 in UndercounterFull review
A high-temp undercounter dishwasher at 30 racks an hour for small restaurants and cafes. It is a solid middle-of-the-road choice with an unpublished warranty.
Amazon $5,871$5,871
The CMA UC50e is the better commercial dishwasher overall, rated 2.9 to 2.4. The CMA UC50e leads on water use and door opening. The CMA L-1X costs $26.40 less ($5,844.60 vs $5,871).
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CMA L-1X
#13 in UndercounterFull review
A low-temp undercounter dishwasher that runs from a 115 V outlet and fits under low counters, for bars and small cafes. It uses a lot of water per rack.
Amazon $5,844.60$5,844.60
Which should you buy?
- Choose the CMA UC50e for water use (0.8 gal per rack vs 1.7 gal per rack) and door opening (13 in door opening vs 12.1 in door opening).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every undercounter commercial dishwasher; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | CMA UC50e | CMA L-1X |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 52 $195.70 per rack an hour ($5,871, 30 racks/h) | 52 $194.82 per rack an hour ($5,844.60, 30 racks/h) |
| Throughput 15% | 25 30 racks an hour | 25 30 racks an hour |
| Water use 20% | 70 0.8 gal per rack | 0 1.7 gal per rack |
| ENERGY STAR 10% | 0 not currently ENERGY STAR certified | 0 ENERGY STAR not claimed, scored as not certified |
| Door opening 10% | 30 13 in door opening | 21 12.1 in door opening |
| Pumps 5% | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| CMA UC50e | CMA L-1X | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | ||
| Type | Undercounter | Undercounter |
| Sanitizing | High-temp | Low-temp (chemical) |
| Racks per hour | 30 racks/h | 30 racks/h |
| Shortest cycle | 120 s | 120 s |
| Water per rack | 0.8 gal | 1.7 gal |
| Door opening | 13 in | 12.1 in |
| Rack size | 20 x 20 in | 20 x 20 in |
| Wash tank | 6.9 gal | 1.7 gal |
| Power | ||
| Electrical | 208-240 V, 1-phase, 27 A | 115 V, 1-phase, 16 A |
| Built-in booster | Yes | No |
| Booster heater | 6 kW | - |
| Tank heater | 2.7 kW | - |
| Wash pump | 0.8 hp | 1 hp |
| ENERGY STAR | No | - |
| Ventless | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Chemical pumps | Yes | Yes |
| Drain pump | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Width | 23.4 in | 24 in |
| Depth | 24 in | 23.5 in |
| Height | 33.3 in | 30 in |
| Weight | 165 lb | 172 lb |