
New Standard Features
➤ Auto Fill
➤ Automatic Liquid Level
Control
Door-Type Dishwashers
The Ultimate Cleaning Machines!
➤ Door Cycle Switch or
Manual Push-to-Start
➤ Wash Cycle Time
Selector for 1, 2, 4, or 6
Minute Wash
D-8 – Single Door Model • D-8T – Tall Single Door Model • Double D-8 – Two Rack Model
Commercial Dishwashing & Kitchen Equipment…SINCE 1880!

lakeslee invented the first commercial
B
dishwashers, so it is no surprise that
we lead the industry with popular doortype dish machines that are more durable,
energy and water efficient, easier to use and
just more productive…by design!
Blakeslee Durability…
Blakeslee dishwashers are designed and
manufactured to the highest performance
and reliability standards, with the best
materials available, by skilled craftsmen
proud of our heritage of innovation and
quality! Compare these standard construction features:
•
Two heavy-duty springs counter balance
the door on D-8 models. Four are used on
the Double D-8 model.
•
Our own stainless steel high pressure and
volume wash pump
•
An all stainless steel tank and hood
•
Our stainless steel welded frame and
oversize legs provide tank stability and
extra strength.
•
Two heavy-duty lift-out scrap screens are
mounted over the tank.
•
We keep it simple with an easy-to-remove
manual drain valve.
Blakeslee Efficiency…
Blakeslee door-type dishwashers are designed to be energy and water efficient.
•
The Double D-8 model can be ordered
with a single tank switch for cleaning a
single rack.
•
When steam is available, steam injection
or steam coil heated tanks can be specified
to reduce water-heating costs.
•
The D-8 can also be used as a chemical
sanitizing, low temperature machine.
Blakeslee Performance…
Dishmachines must clean and sanitize
all dishes and glassware, while handling
peak load requirements. Blakeslee doortype dishwashers outperform competitive
models, with:
•
NEW Cycle Time Selector allows you to
match wash time to soil conditions.
•
Separate, precision-engineered wash and
rinse spray arms ensure thorough cleaning and sanitation.
•
Auto-Fill, automatic liquid level control
and door cycle switch or manual pushbutton start now standard.
Door-Type Dishwashers… Durability • Efficiency • Performance • Ease-of-Use • Flexibility!
n One Piece Four-Sided Lift-Up Door
With Top…Allows straight through or
corner use and vents steam to rear of
unit when opened!
n Wrap-Around Handle & Two Heavy
Springs…Makes opening and closing
easy!
n Separate Top & Bottom Wash & Rinse
Spay Systems…Designed for effective
cleaning and sanitation of dishware!
n Flush-Mounted Control Panel…Front-
mounted controls provide easy access
and maintain compact unit footprint.
n All Stainless Steel High Pressure
Pump…Provides years of trouble-free
service!
n Welded Stainless Steel Main Frame…
Resists corrosion in damp dishrooms
and provides years of trouble-free
service!
•
Spring assisted door makes loading and
unloading fast and easy.
Blakeslee Ease of Use…
Safety and better working conditions are
key to employee efficiency and reducing
staff turnover. Blakeslee Door-Type Dishwashers are easier to load, unload, clean
and maintain.
•
Dual-spring counterbalanced lift-up door
is easy to open and close.
•
Four-sided lift-up door vents steam to the
rear of unit, away from operator.
•
Lower wash and rinse spray arms and
upper wash arms are easy to remove for
cleaning.
n Optional Built-In Water
Booster Heater…Streamlines
water supply connections
•
A safety cut-off switch stops the wash or
rinse cycle when door is opened.
•
Integrated temperature gauge and control
panel are flush-mounted just below the
door front.
Blakeslee Design Flexibility…
Blakeslee Door-Type Dish Machines are
compact and designed to fit the space and
layout constraints of any dishroom.
•
Four-sided lift-up door and changeable
rack guide allows straight through or corner
operation.

Two heavy springs on the back of the unit
counterbalance the easy-lift four-sided door.
Simple controls are water resistant and flush
mounted on unit front.
n Double D-8 Lift-Up Door With
Top…Counterbalanced with
four heavy-duty springs...
•
D-8 Models can be specified for heat sani-
tizing or chemical/low-temp operation.
•
Choice of electric, gas or steam [coil or
injection] Tank Heating;
•
The D-8T Model is only 10” taller and can
be used as a pot/pan washer.
•
Two tank DD-8 models provide twice the
rack capacity, for less than the cost of racktype machines.
n Two Independent Tanks, Pumps
& Wash Systems…
Available OPTIONS include:
•
Built in electric or steam heated Water
Booster Heater (D-8) or free standing
Booster Heater [Double D-8 Model]
•
Single point plumbing connections
[Double D-8 Model]
•
Tank switch to operate tanks indepen-
dently [Double D-8 Model]
Separate Wash and Rinse Arms are designed for
optimum cleaning and sanitation.
All stainless steel welded frame construction for
durability, with oversize stainless legs…

1844 S. Laramie Ave. 1149 Bellamy Road, No. 19
Chicago, IL 60804 Scarborough, ON M1H 1H7
(708) 656-0660 CANADA
Fax: (708) 656-0199 (416) 751-2625
www.blakesleeinc.com Fax: (416) 751-8539
Blakeslee Door-Type Model & Sizing Guide:
Model Number Type
D-8
D-8T
Double D-8
*With door closed
Single, Door-Type 26-3/16'' (665 mm) 26-3/16'' (665 mm) 58'' (1470 mm) 55
Tall, Single, Door-Type 26-3/16'' (665 mm) 26-3/16'' (665 mm) 68'' (1727 mm) 55
Two Tank Door-Type 52-1/4'' (1327 mm) 26-3/16'' (665 mm) 58'' (1470 mm) 110
Width Front to Back Height*
“ Tall” Model D-8T Can Double
As A Pot Washer!
Need to regularly clean large stockpots or 18''x 26'' sheet pans? Specify
a Blakeslee Model D-8T. The upper section of this unit is 10'' taller than
our standard D-8 model and capable of holding and cleaning large
pots and 18''x 26'' bake or sheet pans. (For continuous or heavy duty
pot and pan washing, see Blakeslee FL and PT Series Pot and Utensil
Washers.)
Key Dimensions
Racks per
Hour
n D-8T Tall Model is 68" high with door
closed and requires 86" of clearance
when door is open.
n D-8T Wash Compartment will hold
18" x 26" bake pans.
n Optional Built-In Water Booster
Heater
Blakeslee Design Assistance, Project Support…
AND Post-Sale Service!
Blakeslee’s team of in-house customer care specialists, project design
engineers and manufacturer’s representatives can assist you with
model selection. Trained Blakeslee service technicians, backed by factory technical support teams, are available to help install and repair all
Blakeslee dish machines.
Blakeslee is: Small enough to respond…BIG enough to perform!
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