DC SXD40A IS D Standard Extra Dishwashers – frontloading 400×400

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SKU: SXD40A IS D

Product summary

Product description

Break tank, integral water softener & 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).

The DC SXD40A IS D is a compact, fully self-contained glasswasher that combines water softening and active drainage for reliability in hard-water venues with space constraints.

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

Identity3

Brand DCsite
Product code SXD40A IS 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 IS D packs maximum capability into a 400×400 footprint. It's built for cafés, pubs and small restaurants in hard-water areas where you need flawless glassware but don't have space for a larger machine or external water treatment systems.

Two problems it solves: hard water and drainage reliability. The integral water softener handles mineral-laden tap water automatically — no separate system needed, no additional space consumed. Glassware comes out spotless, and stays spotless, because the minerals that cause clouding and scale are already gone before the wash even starts.

The active drain pump is the second critical feature. Rather than relying on gravity to pull waste water away, the pump pushes it out reliably. In a kitchen where the drain line is on a shallow gradient or subject to momentary restrictions, this is the difference between smooth operation and frequent backups that halt the entire cleaning cycle. It's a reliability advantage you'll appreciate every service.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions, answered straight

It actively pumps waste water out rather than relying on gravity. If your drain line is on a slight gradient, occasionally restricted, or just not ideal, the pump keeps the machine operating smoothly without the risk of backing up and halting your service.

Hard water leaves mineral deposits on glassware, causing spots, cloudiness and scale within weeks. The softener removes those minerals before the wash starts, so every glass comes out spotless and stays spotless longer, dramatically extending the life of your glassware.

The machine accepts three baskets. Glass capacity depends on basket loading, but a single basket typically holds 20–25 standard pint glasses or 40–50 wine glasses, giving you flexibility to wash high volumes or mixed sizes in one run.

Yes, like any water softener, the integral system needs periodic salt top-ups. How often depends on your water hardness and volume, but it's a straightforward consumable your supplier can manage.

The 2-minute cycle is a quick reset for light soiling during service. The 3-minute cycle is a deeper clean for heavily soiled glasses or end-of-shift cleaning. You choose based on what each load demands.

Yes, for most pubs, small restaurants and cafés. It can run 30+ cycles per hour, delivering 90+ baskets of clean glassware in a shift. For exceptionally high-volume venues or nightclubs, the larger 450×450 models (SXD45 IS D) might be worth considering.
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DC SXD40A IS 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 IS D Standard Extra Dishwashers – frontloading 400×400 then please get in touch.

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