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 3.0. The Insinger Cadet leads on pumps. The Jet-Tech F-18DP costs $757.50 less ($5,008.50 vs $5,766).
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Jet-Tech F-18DP
#8 in UndercounterFull review
A lower-priced high-temp undercounter dishwasher for small kitchens on a modest 240 V circuit. Its long cycle makes it better suited to steady than peak loads.
Amazon $5,008.50$5,008.50
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Insinger Cadet for pumps (built-in chemical pumps, drain pump vs built-in chemical pumps).
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 | Jet-Tech F-18DP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 53 $192.20 per rack an hour ($5,766, 30 racks/h) | 50 racks per hour not published (neutral score used) |
| Throughput 15% | 25 30 racks an hour | 50 racks per hour not published (neutral score used) |
| Water use 20% | 70 0.8 gal per rack | 76 0.7 gal per rack |
| ENERGY STAR 10% | 100 ENERGY STAR certified | 0 ENERGY STAR not claimed, scored as not certified |
| Door opening 10% | 32 13.2 in door opening | 25 12.5 in door opening |
| Pumps 5% | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump | 50 built-in chemical pumps |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Insinger Cadet | Jet-Tech F-18DP | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | ||
| Type | Undercounter | Undercounter |
| Sanitizing | High-temp | High-temp |
| Racks per hour | 30 racks/h | - |
| Shortest cycle | 120 s | 160 s |
| Water per rack | 0.8 gal | 0.7 gal |
| Door opening | 13.2 in | 12.5 in |
| Rack size | 20 x 20 in | 19.75 x 19.75 in |
| Wash tank | 6.1 gal | 6.3 gal |
| Power | ||
| Electrical | 208 V, 1-phase, 33 A | 208-240 V, 1-phase, 23.5 A |
| Built-in booster | Yes | Yes |
| Booster heater | 6 kW | 4 kW |
| Tank heater | 2.2 kW | 2.8 kW |
| Wash pump | 1 hp | 1 hp |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - |
| Ventless | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Chemical pumps | Yes | Yes |
| Drain pump | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Width | 23.6 in | 23.8 in |
| Depth | 24 in | 23.8 in |
| Height | 32.7 in | 33.5 in |
| Weight | 165 lb | 165 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |