DC ED50A IS Economy Dishwashers – frontloading 500×500

£1,765.50

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SKU: ED50A IS

Product summary

Product description

Break-tank & integral water softener – Three minute cycle, superior peristaltic auto-dosing units, low-water usage, single skinned, two baskets, engineer diagnostic mode. Programmable options: rinse thermolock, auto-start door, audio status indicator, integral softener (when fitted).

A compact frontloading dishwasher with integral water softener, three-minute cycles, and precision peristaltic dosing — built for kitchens in hard-water areas.

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SPECIFICATION 25 facts · tap for all External W × D × H565x635x830mmWidth565 mmDepth635 mmInput power13/30 ampProduct codeED50A ISBrandDC

Identity3

Brand DCsite
Product code ED50A ISsite
Type Commercial Dishwasherscatalogue

Size & weight5

Depth 635 mmsite
External (W×D×H) 565 × 635 × 830 mmcatalogue
External W × D × H 565x635x830mmsite
Height 830 mmsite
Width 565 mmsite

Capacity2

Supplied baskets 2catalogue
Wash height 305 mmcatalogue

Power & energy4

Input power 13/30 ampsite
Rinse element 2.6 kWcatalogue
Totaload 6.4 kWcatalogue
Wash element 2 kWcatalogue

Build & fittings2

Double skinned Nocatalogue
Filterount 1catalogue

Other stated facts9

Basket size 500×500catalogue
Boilerapacity 2.8 Lcatalogue
Cycle times s 180 seccatalogue
Drain outlet height 150 mmcatalogue
Placeapacity 18catalogue
Wash tank 26 Lcatalogue
Water flow min 10 l/mincatalogue
Water per cycle 2.4 L litrescatalogue
Water pressure min 2-4 bar (28-56 psi)catalogue
THE WORKING VIEW

Why this commercial dishwasher earns its place

The ED50A IS is the ED50A with a built-in answer to hard water. Every kitchen in a hard-water area knows the problem: mineral scale builds up on dishes, glassware spotting, and chemical dosing has to climb just to compensate. The integral water softener solves it at source.

A three-minute break-tank cycle, two baskets, and precision peristaltic auto-dosing — all the ED50A's efficiency. But the softener runs automatically, so your rinse water is clean mineral-free water. That means less detergent per cycle (the peristaltic dosing adjusts to the softer water), no spotting on glassware, and no scale building up inside the machine. Over hundreds of cycles, a softener earns its place.

Frontloading height keeps your team comfortable. Single-skinned construction stays tight on space. Auto-start door and audio status indicator mean the machine runs unattended if you're juggling multiple stations. Engineer diagnostic mode catches faults early. Rinse thermolock ensures compliance. The softener integrates seamlessly — you still run one type of detergent, and it works harder because the water's softer.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions, answered straight

It's a built-in resin system that exchanges minerals (calcium and magnesium) with sodium, delivering soft water to the wash and rinse cycles. The machine manages it automatically — no separate system to stock or maintain beyond the occasional softener salt replenishment. Ask Craven Cooling about servicing intervals.

Yes. Hard water minerals are the main cause of spotting. Soft water + spot-free rinse aid = clean glassware every cycle. You still need rinse aid (a separate consumable), but the softener does the heavy lifting.

That depends on how hard your water is and how many cycles you run. Craven Cooling can advise on your local water hardness and expected refill intervals on 01792

Integral means no extra equipment, no plumbing complexity, no separate maintenance contract. The dishwasher handles it internally and automatically. One unit, one maintenance story.

The softener adds cost, but in a hard-water area it pays for itself quickly — less detergent waste, fewer complaints about spotting, no scale damage to the machine. For a cost comparison over 5 years, Craven Cooling's Finance Calculator accounts for water quality differences.

The softener stays dormant if water's already soft. It won't hurt anything, and you've got it if you ever move again. No complexity either way.
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Compare kit side by side and discuss delivery with the Craven team.

DC ED50A IS Economy Dishwashers – frontloading 500×500 Product Data

Dimensions (W×D×H) 565 × 635 × 830 mm
Power supply 13/30 amp
Basket size 500×500
Capacity (dishes/glasses) 18
Cycle times 180 sec
Usable wash height 305 mm
Wash tank capacity 26 L
Boiler 2.8 L
Water consumption 2.4 L
Wash element 2 kW
Rinse element 2.6 kW
Total load 6.4 kW
Double skinned No
Counter-balanced door No
Filters 1
Supplied baskets/racks 2
Min. flow rate 10 l/min
Min. water pressure 2-4 bar (28-56 psi)
Drain outlet height 150 mm
If you have any questions about the DC ED50A IS Economy Dishwashers – frontloading 500×500 then please get in touch.

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