Insinger Cadet
#6 in UndercounterFull review
A high-temp undercounter dishwasher from an American maker at a mid-range price, for restaurants and caterers. It is efficient, but its door is on the short side.
Amazon $5,766$5,766
The Insinger Cadet is the better commercial dishwasher overall, rated 3.3 to 2.9. The Insinger Cadet leads on ENERGY STAR. The Insinger Cadet costs $105 less ($5,766 vs $5,871).
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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 It is a solid middle-of-the-road choice with an unpublished warranty.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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Insinger Cadet for ENERGY STAR (ENERGY STAR certified vs not currently ENERGY STAR certified).
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 | Insinger Cadet | CMA UC50e |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 53 $192.20 per rack an hour ($5,766, 30 racks/h) | 52 $195.70 per rack an hour ($5,871, 30 racks/h) |
| Throughput 15% | 25 30 racks an hour | 25 30 racks an hour |
| Water use 20% | 70 0.8 gal per rack | 70 0.8 gal per rack |
| ENERGY STAR 10% | 100 ENERGY STAR certified | 0 not currently ENERGY STAR certified |
| Door opening 10% | 32 13.2 in door opening | 30 13 in door opening |
| Pumps 5% | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Insinger Cadet | CMA UC50e | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | ||
| Type | Undercounter | Undercounter |
| Sanitizing | High-temp | High-temp |
| Racks per hour | 30 racks/h | 30 racks/h |
| Shortest cycle | 120 s | 120 s |
| Water per rack | 0.8 gal | 0.8 gal |
| Door opening | 13.2 in | 13 in |
| Rack size | 20 x 20 in | 20 x 20 in |
| Wash tank | 6.1 gal | 6.9 gal |
| Power | ||
| Electrical | 208 V, 1-phase, 33 A | 208-240 V, 1-phase, 27 A |
| Built-in booster | Yes | Yes |
| Booster heater | 6 kW | 6 kW |
| Tank heater | 2.2 kW | 2.7 kW |
| Wash pump | 1 hp | 0.8 hp |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | No |
| Ventless | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Chemical pumps | Yes | Yes |
| Drain pump | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Width | 23.6 in | 23.4 in |
| Depth | 24 in | 24 in |
| Height | 32.7 in | 33.3 in |
| Weight | 165 lb | 165 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |