DC SXD40A IS Standard Extra Dishwashers – frontloading 400×400

£1,765.50

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SKU: SXD40A IS

Product summary

Product description

Break tank & integral water softener – 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 is a compact glasswasher with built-in water softening, designed for hard-water areas where consistent spot-free glassware is non-negotiable.

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

Identity3

Brand DCsite
Product code SXD40A ISsite
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 is the answer for venues in hard-water regions where untreated tap water leaves spots and scale on expensive glassware within weeks. At 400×400, it's compact enough for tight kitchen spaces, but it doesn't cut corners on the technology that actually matters.

The integral water softener is the star here. Hard water is glass's enemy — mineral deposits cloud stems, spots bloom on bowls, and prematurely aged glassware gets written off far sooner than it should. With softening built in, you don't need a separate external system taking up space or needing maintenance. Turn the machine on, and it delivers soft water to the wash chamber automatically.

The rest of the engineering is equally solid. Peristaltic auto-dosing handles detergent and rinse aid precisely every cycle, the insulated boiler maintains consistent rinse temperature, and the double-skinned construction keeps it quiet and efficient. Variable 2 or 3-minute cycles let you choose: quick reset during service or deeper clean when needed. The break tank design allows stacking cycles efficiently, so you're always building toward the next load while the current one finishes.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions, answered straight

Hard water contains dissolved minerals (calcium and magnesium). When untreated water dries on glass, those minerals stay behind, creating spots, cloudiness and scale. Over time, the surface becomes etched and cloudy. With soft water, the minerals aren't there, so glassware stays pristine much longer.

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

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. Soft water solves the mineral spotting problem, but rinse aid still helps water sheet off the glass cleanly and speeds drying. The peristaltic auto-dosing system handles it precisely.

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 pick based on what the load demands.

The 400×400 is perfect for steady, medium-volume venues. It can run 30+ cycles per hour, delivering 90+ baskets of clean glassware in a shift. For exceptionally high-volume nightclubs, the larger 450×450 models might be worth considering.
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DC SXD40A IS 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
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