380V Three-Phase vs. 220V Single-Phase Power for Warewashing
The CE-UWL runs on 380V / 50Hz / 3-phase power as standard, which carries its 27.4 kW load efficiently on a 10 mm² cable. A 220V / 50Hz / 1-phase variant is available for sites that lack three-phase service, common in some Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian kitchens.
Why three-phase is the default
A 27.4 kW machine draws heavy current. Three-phase distributes that load across three conductors, keeping cable size and current per conductor manageable — a 10 mm² supply carries it comfortably. Single-phase would push the same power through one conductor at far higher current, needing heavier cable and a larger breaker. That is why the standard CE-UWL is 380V / 3-phase.
When you need the single-phase variant
Many small, older or leased sites only have single-phase service — common in some Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian buildings. The 220V / 1-phase CE-UWL variant suits those sites and installs without an electrical upgrade. Specify it at order time so the machine is wired correctly at the factory; it is not a field conversion.
Other voltages and regions
208V/60Hz (North America), 415V/50Hz and 480V/60Hz configurations are available on request to match regional supplies. The frequency (50/60 Hz) matters as much as the voltage, so send both. Always confirm your supply before ordering.
How to confirm your supply before ordering
Check the panel or ask your electrician for three numbers: voltage, frequency and phase (e.g. 380V / 50Hz / 3-phase, or 220V / 50Hz / 1-phase). Send all three with your quote request. Getting them right before production avoids the most common installation stall — a machine arriving wired for a supply the site does not have, with no on-site fix.
- Standard: 380V / 50Hz / 3-phase, 27.4 kW, 10 mm² cable.
- 220V / 1-phase variant for sites without three-phase.
- Send voltage, frequency AND phase with your enquiry.
- Confirm voltage before ordering — it is set at the factory.