CMA Energy Mizer® 181-VL High-Temp Heat-Recovery Glasswasher
Undercounter • 24" wide • 20 racks per hour • Cold-water hookupCut energy costs—not performance. The CMA Energy Mizer® 181-VL harnesses an advanced heat-recovery system and a built-in Safe-T-Temp booster heater to reach a 180°F sanitizing rinse using nothing but a cold-water supply. Perfect for bars, taprooms, cafés and any tight space that demands spotless, hygienic glassware fast.
Key benefits
- Heat-recovery captures steam to pre-heat incoming water, reducing utility bills and bar-area humidity.
- Soft-Start wash pump lowers noise and glass breakage risk.
- High throughput: 20 racks/hour on a quick 180-second cycle using just 0.73 gal of water per rack.
- 11-1/4" door opening fits tall beer mugs, pitchers and stemware.
- Top-mounted LED controls stay dry and easy to read.
- Auto-fill, built-in delime switch and removable pump screen streamline daily maintenance.
- Integrated detergent & rinse pumps plus pump-out drain—no gravity drain required.
- Rugged 304 stainless steel cabinet, stainless upper & lower wash/rinse arms and 1 HP corrosion-resistant pump.
- NSF & cULus listed; meets ENERGY STAR® 2.0 where applicable.
Built-in savings
- Only cold water needed (41–65 °F) for simple installation and lower water-heater load.
- 14.6 gal total water use per hour reduces sewer and chemical costs.
- Heat-recovery design minimizes exhaust hood demand and speeds glass drying.
Technical specifications
| Model | Energy Mizer® 181-VL |
|---|---|
| Footprint (W × D × H) | 24" × 27" × 33-3/8" |
| Door clearance | 11-1/4" |
| Rack size / Included | 19-3/4" × 19-3/4" • 1 glass rack |
| Capacity | 20 racks hr • 180 sec cycle |
| Water use | 0.73 gal per rack • 14.6 gal per hour |
| Wash / Rinse temps | 150–160 °F wash • 180–195 °F final rinse |
| Wash pump | 1 HP • 38 GPM |
| Booster heater | 5.3 kW @ 208 V • 7.1 kW @ 240 V (70 °F rise) |
| Electrical | 208–240 V • 1-ph • 60 Hz • 33–36 A |
| Construction | 304 stainless steel cabinet & legs |
| Shipping weight | 272 lb |
| Certifications | NSF, cULus, ENERGY STAR® 2.0 (select states) |
| Warranty | 1-year parts & labor (factory-authorized service) |
Optional 4" legs or stainless steel pedestal (24" W × 25-3/8" D × 15-1/4" H) available. For optimal results, CMA recommends incoming water hardness ≤ 3.5 gpg.
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- Return requests must be submitted within 30 days of delivery
- Items must be unused and in original packaging
- 35% restocking fee and return freight/crating fees apply
- Consumable products are not returnable
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Certifications & Compliance
Meets recognized public health and sanitation standards for commercial foodservice equipment.
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