The C500 is a good choice where the site needs a compact commercial dishwasher that is simple for staff to use, large enough for standard 500 x 500mm baskets and suitable for regular commercial use.

• Suitable for cafés, bars, pubs, staff kitchens, churches, village halls, small restaurants and hospitality sites.
• Works well where an undercounter machine is preferred over a pass-through dishwasher.
• Useful where the site may need either a dishwasher or glasswasher setup from the same platform.
• Suitable where a 500 x 500mm basket and up to 18 plates per rack are enough for the workload.
• Useful for sites that want simple controls, built-in chemical dosing and straightforward cleaning access.

Before choosing the C500, the key checks are water hardness, power supply, drainage, available space, incoming water services and whether the throughput is enough for peak service periods.

• Confirm whether the site is in a medium or hard water area.
• Check whether there is suitable space for an external automatic water softener.
• Confirm the available electrical supply, 230v 13A, 230v 30A or 400v 13A.
• Check that drainage can be arranged within the manufacturer’s maximum drain height.
• Confirm whether the machine will be commissioned mainly for glasses, dishes or a mixed routine.

Where space and services allow, an external automatic softener is often the preferred route for higher-use sites because it can usually go longer between salt top-ups. Where space is limited, the C500WS integrated-softener model may be the more practical choice, but it will need more regular salt checking and regeneration as part of the user routine.

The C500 is a capable undercounter machine, but it will not be the best choice for every site. A larger or different format may be better where wash volume, item size, water treatment or staff workflow requires it.

• Choose the C500WS if an integrated water softener is required and an external softener is not practical.
• Consider the C400 if space is tight and a smaller 400 x 400mm basket is sufficient.
• Consider a pass-through dishwasher if peak wash volume is too high for an undercounter machine.
• Consider the C500 Utensil if gastronorm trays, chopping boards or larger kitchen items are a regular requirement.
• Review the machine choice if the site needs a validated medical thermal disinfection process, because the C500 should be presented as high-temperature rinse support, not a medical disinfection machine.

The C500 is available with three power options. The 13A plug-in version is useful where a simpler electrical connection is needed, while the higher-powered versions may be more appropriate where faster heat recovery is important.

• Power options: 230v 13A plug-in, 230v 30A single phase or 400v 13A three phase.
• Water pressure requirement: 1-10 bar.
• Incoming water temperature range: 4°C-55°C.
• Drain size: 40mm diameter, with maximum drain height of 600mm from the machine base.
• Glass cycles are listed as 1.5 and 2 minutes; dish cycles are listed as 2, 3 and 5 minutes.

Cycle performance in real use depends on programme choice, loading, incoming water temperature, water pressure and the machine’s services. a&f can check this during site survey and advise on a realistic setup.

The Classeq C500 is the current 500 x 500mm undercounter platform and may be relevant when replacing older Classeq 500mm non-softener undercounter models. The current C500 platform can be set up on installation as either a dishwasher or glasswasher, depending on the site’s requirement.

For non-softener replacements, the most useful previous model references are D500, D500P, D500 DUO and D500DUO. If the older machine was an integral-softener model, such as D500 DUO WS or D500DUOWS, the closer current equivalent is normally the C500WS rather than the standard C500.

When replacing an older Classeq machine, check the existing basket size, electrical supply, water treatment, drain arrangement and available opening. Classeq notes that the external dimensions of the new models differ from older models, so the site should be measured before ordering.

Previous model search terms for this product include D500, D500P, D500 DUO and D500DUO. If replacing D500 DUO WS or D500DUOWS, consider the C500WS integrated-softener model, or review whether a standard C500 with an external automatic softener would be the better site solution.

The C500 supports hygienic commercial dishwashing through correct temperature, detergent, rinse aid, water quality and staff routine. It should not be described as a medical disinfection machine.

• The dish rinse temperature is listed at 82°C.
• The machine incorporates a Type AB WRAS Approved air gap.
• Correct water softening is important for wash quality, scale control and long-term reliability.
• Built-in hygiene and service reminders help staff maintain good operating routines.
• a&f can advise on water treatment, chemical setup, daily cleaning and ongoing service support.