ASTM F1203-22 PDF Download

Commercial pot, pan, and utensil washing machines must adhere to the design, building, and performance specifications outlined in ASTM F1203-22. These motor-driven, rotary conveyor-style washing machines are employed for heat sanitization.

Three different washing machine types—type I, type II, and type III—are listed in the specification. For front loading, type I machines have a single door; for pass-through corner operation, type II machines have one or two doors; and for pass-through straight line operation, type III machines have one or two doors.

The specification also specifies the machines' two heating options: electric heat and steam heat. There are also two operational classes: class A for injection and class B for heat exchange coils.

The washing machines must adhere to the standard's standards for design, construction, and performance. It also outlines the tests that must be performed to verify compliance with the standard, such as the operational test, leakage test, and energy and productivity test.