Description
Why We Love It: The Hobart AM16VL-BAS is a high-performance, ventless, door-style commercial dishwasher designed to deliver up to 45 racks per hour with high-temperature sanitizing. Its ventless operation and energy recovery system make it an efficient choice for kitchens where ventilation options are limited. The unit features a 5-sided insulated hood and a stainless steel drawn tank, chamber, trim panels, frame, and feet, ensuring durability and easy maintenance.
User-friendly smart touchscreen controls with Wi-Fi connectivity via the SmartConnect app provide real-time machine status, temperature logs, and error reporting, enhancing operational oversight and simplifying diagnostics. The dishwasher offers NSF pot and pan ratings for 2-, 4-, and 6-minute cycles, accommodating varying cleaning needs with timed wash cycles.
The AM16VL-BAS is equipped with advanced features such as the Sense-A-Temp electric booster heater that raises rinse water temperature by 70°F for effective sanitization, an auto door start with door lock for safety and convenience, and interchangeable stainless steel rinse arms combined with X-shaped revolving, anticlogging wash arms to ensure thorough cleaning.
Water efficiency is optimized with a pumped final rinse using only 0.67 gallons per rack, and a two-stage filtration system maintains wash water quality. The units compact design includes a pillarless 17-inch door opening and supports both straight-thru and corner installations, providing flexibility in kitchen layout.
Additional benefits include a slanted, self-locating one-piece scrap screen and basket system to capture debris, automatic fill, AutoClean cycle, delime cycle with notification, and factory startup service. Certified by cULus, NSF, and ENERGY STAR®, it guarantees compliance with industry standards while reducing energy consumption.
Overall, the Hobart AM16VL-BAS blends robust construction, intelligent controls, and efficient operation to meet the demanding needs of commercial kitchens, ensuring reliable, high-quality dishwashing performance.





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