DC SXD40A D Standard Extra Dishwashers – frontloading 400×400

£1,655.50

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SKU: SXD40A D

Product summary

Product description

Break tank & drain pump – 2+3 minute cycle option, superior peristaltic auto-dosing units, insulated boiler, low-water usage, double skinned, three baskets, engineer diagnostic mode. Programmable options: rinse thermolock, auto-start door, audio status indicator, integral softener (when fitted).

A 400×400 glasswasher with break tank pump drainage—for venues needing a holding tank buffer, disconnectable waste plumbing, or drainage where continuous pumping isn’t practical.

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SPECIFICATION 22 facts · tap for all External W × D × H475x540x690mmWidth475 mmDepth540 mmInput power20 ampProduct codeSXD40A DBrandDC

Identity3

Brand DCsite
Product code SXD40A Dsite
Type Commercial Glasswasherscatalogue

Size & weight5

Depth 540 mmsite
External (W×D×H) 475 × 540 × 690 mmcatalogue
External W × D × H 475x540x690mmsite
Height 690 mmsite
Width 475 mmsite

Capacity2

Supplied baskets 1 Dish, 1 Cup and Cutlerycatalogue
Wash height 290 mmcatalogue

Power & energy3

Input power 20 ampsite
Rinse element 2.6 kWcatalogue
Wash element 2 kWcatalogue

Build & fittings2

Counter balanced door Nocatalogue
Double skinned Yescatalogue

Other stated facts7

Basket size 400×400catalogue
Cycle times s 180 seccatalogue
Drain outlet height 120 mmcatalogue
Placeapacity 11catalogue
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 glasswasher earns its place

The SXD40A D adds a break tank (holding tank) to the pump-drain system. Instead of continuous drainage, waste water collects in the tank and drains out in controlled batches as the tank fills. This setup suits venues with unusual plumbing: spaces where the machine might be moved occasionally, where waste plumbing needs to be disconnected, or where continuous pump drainage would be awkward. The break tank acts as a buffer—it holds water until it's full, then the pump empties it. No guesswork, no manual emptying, just reliable waste handling that works with difficult layouts.

The rest of the machine is standard 400×400: fast 2 or 3-minute cycles, peristaltic auto-dosing for exact chemical control, insulated boiler, low-water design, and three baskets. The break tank adds a layer of flexibility for installation and future changes—if plumbing routes shift or the machine is relocated, the tank-based system adapts more easily than a direct pump line.

Ideal for kitchens where waste routing is fixed and inflexible, or where venue layout is semi-permanent (schools, care homes, or institutional kitchens). The pump is durable, the tank is maintenance-free, and the savings come from not needing custom plumbing.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions, answered straight

Depends on service volume. A busy bar washing 15–20 racks/hour will fill and drain the tank several times a service. A slower venue might drain once or twice. The pump cycles automatically, so you don't manage it—it just happens.

The machine won't let it overflow. Once full, the pump drains it before the next wash cycle. You'll hear the pump work between services, which is normal. If it's getting full mid-cycle, check with Craven—it usually means the waste outlet is blocked.

Not really. It's a holding tank, so it drains completely each cycle. Check it once a quarter for debris, but commercial kitchens rarely generate bits that clog. Standard HACCP cleaning covers it.

Break tank is simpler to plumb: you don't need a continuous fall to the drain, and you can disconnect and reconnect it without worrying about siphon. It's also quieter—the pump works between cycles rather than continuously. Direct pump is faster if plumbing allows; break tank is more forgiving.

Yes. It's a simple duty—fill, empty, fill, empty. Maintenance is minimal: check the intake filter monthly and clear the outlet hose. Call Craven on 01792 732702 if you notice slow drainage, but these pump systems have long track records on institutional kitchens.
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DC SXD40A D Standard Extra Dishwashers – frontloading 400×400 Product Data

Dimensions (W×D×H) 475 × 540 × 690 mm
Power supply 20 amp
Basket size 400×400
Capacity (dishes/glasses) 11
Cycle times 180 sec
Usable wash height 290 mm
Water consumption 2.4 L
Wash element 2 kW
Rinse element 2.6 kW
Double skinned Yes
Counter-balanced door No
Supplied baskets/racks 1 Dish, 1 Cup and Cutlery
Min. flow rate 10 l/min
Min. water pressure 2-4 bar (28-56 psi)
Drain outlet height 120 mm
If you have any questions about the DC SXD40A D Standard Extra Dishwashers – frontloading 400×400 then please get in touch.

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