Classeq CP500WS Pass-Through Dishwasher
720 plates per hour commercial dishwasher with built-in water softener
Classeq CP500WS is a high-throughput commercial pass-through dishwasher for busy kitchens, pubs, restaurants and catering sites that need fast turnaround, simple operation and built-in water softening.
- ✓Up to 720 plates per hour for busy commercial kitchen service
- ✓Built-in water softener helps reduce limescale in suitable sites
- ✓Low salt audible alarm helps staff maintain softener performance
- ✓500 x 500mm baskets with 1.5 to 7 minute dishwasher programmes
- ✓82°C final rinse supports hygienic, consistent wash results
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Product Overview
The Classeq CP500WS is a 500 x 500mm pass-through commercial dishwasher with built-in water softener, designed for busy kitchens, catering sites, pubs, restaurants and hospitality environments.
It can process up to 40 racks per hour, with dishwasher programmes of 1.5, 3, 5 and 7 minutes, and it can be commissioned on installation as either a dishwasher or glasswasher depending on the site requirement.
The built-in water softener helps protect wash quality and reduce limescale in suitable applications. a&f can confirm whether the integral softener is the right choice for your site, or whether an external automatic softener would be more suitable for very hard-water or high-throughput environments.
At a glance
1453(h) x 635(w) x 699(d)
Approx. 1999(h) hood open
230v 30A, 400v 16A or 400v 22A
Built-in water softener with low salt warning
How a&f can support you
Choosing a pass-through dishwasher is about more than the machine itself. We help you confirm throughput, power supply, water treatment, drainage, tabling layout and practical staff routines before supply.
We can help with site survey, correct variant selection, supply, installation, commissioning, user training and long-term service support.
- ✓ Site survey and practical kitchen workflow advice
- ✓ Water hardness and softener suitability checked before supply
- ✓ Around £12,000+ of spare parts carried on each service van
- ✓ Purchase, rental and service contract options available
Need this machine supplied, installed and supported?
Speak to a&f about purchase, rental, installation and service contract options for this product. Call us on 01243 55 55 25, option 1 for sales support, email sales@a-f.co.uk, or click the green button.
Features and buyer benefits
The Classeq CP500WS combines pass-through dishwasher throughput with an integral water softener, helping suitable sites reduce limescale risk while keeping daily dishwashing simple and consistent.
High throughput
Up to 40 racks per hour
Supports busy service periods where crockery and glassware need to move quickly through the kitchen.
Plate capacity
Up to 720 plates per hour
With up to 18 plates per rack, the CP500WS gives practical capacity for pubs, restaurants, hotels and catering sites.
Programme choice
1.5, 3, 5 and 7 minute dishwasher cycles
Gives staff the flexibility to choose a faster or longer programme depending on soil level and service pressure.
Built-in softener
Integral water softener for suitable sites
Helps protect wash quality and reduce limescale where an integral softener is the right match for the water hardness and usage level.
Low salt warning
Audible low salt alert
Helps staff keep the softener maintained, reducing the risk of the machine being run without proper salt levels.
Hygiene support
82°C final rinse for dishwasher use
The high-temperature final rinse supports hygienic results when used with the correct process, chemicals and staff routine.
Simple operation
Close the hood to start the wash
Straightforward controls help staff use the machine confidently, with display notifications and troubleshooting support.
Built-in dosing
Detergent and rinse aid pumps fitted as standard
Supports more consistent wash results and reduces reliance on manual chemical dosing during service.
Standard drain pump
Drain pump fitted as standard
Gives more installation flexibility than gravity-only machines, subject to drainage height and site suitability.
Easy cleaning
Click-in wash arms and double filtration
Helps staff clean and maintain the machine properly, supporting wash quality and reducing daily hassle.
Flexible layout
Straight-through or corner configuration
Can be planned into different kitchen layouts with suitable tabling and correct service positioning.
Connected support
Clean Connect and Bluetooth app support
Supports remote monitoring on compatible UK machines and gives operators and technicians access to useful machine information.
Technical specifications
Key technical details for the Classeq CP500WS pass-through dishwasher with built-in water softener, including basket size, capacity, dimensions, water services, power options, programmes and practical installation information.
| Model | Classeq CP500WS |
|---|---|
| Version | Built-in water softener version |
| Product type | Pass-through commercial dishwasher |
| Basket size | 500 x 500mm |
| Configuration | Commissioned on installation as dishwasher or glasswasher |
| External dimensions | H 1453 mm W 635 mm D 699 mm |
|---|---|
| Hood open height | Approx. 1999 mm |
| Net weight | 130 kg |
| Drain size | Ø40 mm |
| Drain height | Floor level to 700 mm |
| Power Required | 230v 30A, 400v 16A or 400v 22A |
|---|---|
| Connected load | 6.5 kW, 9.5 kW or 12.5 kW, depending on version |
| Water connection | 3/4 inch |
| Required pressure | 2.0 bar |
| Required flow rate | 4 litres per minute |
| Rinse water use | 3.0 litres at 2 bar |
| Dishwasher programmes | 1.5, 3, 5 and 7 minute cycles |
|---|---|
| Glasswasher programmes | 1.5 and 2 minute cycles |
| Theoretical max throughput | 40 racks per hour |
| Dishwasher capacity | 18 plates per rack, up to 720 plates per hour |
| Glasswasher capacity | 25 glasses per basket, up to 1000 glasses per hour |
| Wash temperature | 60°C |
| Rinse temperature | 82°C dishwasher rinse, 85°C utensil programme, 70°C glasswasher rinse |
| Display | Updated colour coded display |
|---|---|
| Operation | Close hood to start wash |
| Water softener | Integral water softener included on CP500WS |
| Salt warning | Low salt audible alarm |
| Chemical dosing | Built-in detergent and rinse aid pumps |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi enabled with Clean Connect on compatible UK machines, plus Bluetooth app support |
| WRAS compliance | Type AB air gap |
|---|---|
| Temperature interlock | Included |
| Drain pump | Fitted as standard |
| Rinse booster pump | Fitted as standard |
| IP rating | IP X4 |
| Operating noise level | <70 dB |
| Steam recovery | Not included on this CP500WS version. CP500 SR options are available where steam reduction is required. |
Choosing the right machine
Is the Classeq CP500WS the right model for me?
The Classeq CP500WS is a strong choice where a site needs a simple, robust pass-through dishwasher with 500 x 500mm baskets, straightforward controls, practical throughput and a built-in water softener.
It is best suited to sites where an integral softener is convenient and appropriate for the local water hardness and level of machine use. a&f can confirm this before supply.
When is this machine a good fit?
The CP500WS is a good fit for commercial kitchens where an undercounter machine is not enough and staff need a faster pass-through workflow with built-in water softening.
- Suitable for restaurants, pubs, hotels, catering kitchens and similar commercial dishwashing areas.
- Useful where 500 x 500mm baskets and up to 40 racks per hour are the right throughput level.
- Suitable where an integral water softener is preferred over a separate external softener.
- Useful where tabling can be planned for a straight-through or corner setup.
- Can be commissioned as a dishwasher or glasswasher depending on the site requirement.
What should I check before choosing this version?
The main checks are water hardness, salt maintenance, power supply, drainage, tabling layout, chemical dosing and the expected number of racks at peak times.
- Check whether the built-in softener is suitable for your local water hardness and daily usage.
- Make sure staff can keep dishwasher salt topped up as part of the routine.
- Confirm whether the site has 230v 30A, 400v 16A or 400v 22A available.
- Check drain route, drain height and access for installation and future servicing.
- Confirm whether the machine should be set up primarily for plates, glasses, utensils or mixed use.
When might another model be better?
Another model may be better if your site needs a separate automatic external softener, steam recovery, lower throughput or a different dishwashing process.
- Choose the standard CP500 if you prefer to use a separate automatic external softener.
- Consider an external softener where water is very hard or machine use is especially heavy.
- Consider the CP500 SR if steam reduction and improved kitchen comfort are important.
- Consider an undercounter C500 or C500WS if space, budget or daily throughput does not justify a pass-through machine.
- Consider a different dishwasher type if you need specialist hygiene functions beyond a high-temperature final rinse.
Services, utilities and installation checks
A pass-through dishwasher depends on the right services and kitchen layout. The machine itself is only part of the decision.
- Power options: 230v 30A, 400v 16A or 400v 22A, depending on version.
- Water supply: 3/4 inch connection, 2.0 bar pressure and 4 litres per minute flow rate required.
- Drainage: Ø40mm drain size with floor level to 700mm drain height.
- Water treatment: built-in water softener included, with salt maintenance required.
- Layout: allow for hood opening height, tabling, basket flow and staff access.
Replacing an older model?
The CP500WS is likely to be relevant when replacing older Classeq pass-through dishwashers with integral water softening, including P500A, P500DUO and older P500-style machines where the site needs a current 500 x 500mm pass-through format.
Previous and related search terms: Classeq P500A, Classeq P500DUO, Classeq P500, CP500, CP500WS, pass-through dishwasher, hood dishwasher, integral water softener dishwasher.
Where the existing machine has an integral softener, steam recovery, special tabling or a different power supply, a&f should confirm the most suitable replacement before quoting.
Compliance, hygiene and environment
The CP500WS has a high-temperature final rinse to support hygienic commercial dishwashing, but it should not be described as a guaranteed thermal disinfection machine. Hygiene depends on the full process, including pre-scraping, correct chemicals, water quality, temperature, staff routine and storage.
- WRAS compliant Type AB air gap is listed for the range.
- Temperature interlock is included.
- Dishwasher rinse temperature is listed as 82°C, with 85°C on the utensil programme.
- The built-in softener can help protect rinse quality and reduce limescale where correctly maintained.
- a&f can assess the full dishwashing process where hygiene, compliance or staff routine is a concern.
Need help checking suitability?
Contact us for a free specification check or site visit before ordering. Call us on 01243 55 55 25, option 1 for sales support, or email sales@a-f.co.uk.
Product downloads
Helpful documents for the Classeq CP500WS
Download the key documents for the Classeq CP500WS pass-through dishwasher below. These include the product brochure, quick guide and good practice guide. If you need help confirming the correct power version, built-in softener suitability or tabling layout, contact a&f and we will be happy to help.
Classeq CP500 pass-through brochure
Product brochure covering the CP500 pass-through range, including CP500WS, key features, basket capacity, wash programmes, power options, water requirements and dimensions.
Classeq pass-through quick guide
Quick reference guide for operators, helping staff understand the basic use and routine operation of the Classeq pass-through range.
Classeq pass-through good practice guide
Practical good practice guidance to help staff use, clean and look after the machine correctly in daily commercial dishwashing.
Need another document or more product information?
If you need installation guidance, compliance information, user training support or help choosing between CP500, CP500WS and CP500 SR versions, we will be happy to help. Call us on 01243 55 55 25, option 1 for sales support, or email sales@a-f.co.uk.
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