Classeq C400WS Dishwasher with Integrated Water Softener 30A

The Classeq C400WS is a compact undercounter dishwasher built for commercial use, with an integrated water softener included as standard. It accepts a 400x400mm rack and is designed to handle steady continuous use across a service period — washing up to 40 racks per hour, which translates to a practical throughput of around 270 plates per hour depending on loading. This version is configured for 30A single phase supply. Classeq manufacture in the UK, and the C400 range is well established in smaller commercial kitchens where reliability and ease of operation matter.

In a working kitchen environment, the C400WS performs consistently across the three available wash cycles — light, standard, and intensive — allowing operators to match cycle selection to soil level rather than running everything on a single programme. The rinse booster pump supports clean, spot-free results, and the double-skinned construction helps keep noise levels manageable in open or semi-open kitchen layouts. Recovery between cycles is reliable enough to keep pace with steady covers without causing a backlog at the pass.

Practically, this machine has been designed with daily operation in mind:

• Click-in, click-out wash arms make end-of-service cleaning straightforward without tools
• Bluetooth connectivity allows access to user guides, settings, and performance data via a smartphone app
• The integrated water softener protects internal components and wash quality in medium to hard water areas
• Moulded interior surfaces reduce trapped debris and make routine cleaning quicker
• Three wash cycle options give operators flexibility without adding complexity

The integrated water softener is a meaningful practical feature rather than an optional extra for kitchens outside soft-water areas. Hard water causes limescale build-up on wash arms, heating elements, and rinse nozzles over time, reducing wash quality and shortening machine lifespan. Having softening built in removes the need for a separate inline unit and simplifies the installation.

Installation requires a 30A single phase electrical supply, which should be confirmed with your electrician before ordering. The machine fits within a standard undercounter cabinet space, but access to plumbing connections at the rear and adequate drainage routing should be checked at the planning stage. It is not suitable for sites on three phase supply only — alternative configurations are available within the C400 range if your supply differs.

The C400WS is well suited to smaller operations — cafés, pub kitchens, small restaurants, and staff canteens — where a single undercounter machine can comfortably manage the covers without requiring a pass-through or hood-type unit. For higher-volume sites turning over significantly more covers per service, a larger capacity machine would be worth considering. For very low-volume environments such as a small office kitchen, this remains a sound choice but may represent more capacity than is needed.

If you are unsure whether the C400WS is the right fit for your setup — particularly around water hardness, supply configuration, or expected covers — the team is happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.