Fagor Evo-Concept Undercounter Dishwasher With Drain Pump CO-502BDD

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The Fagor CO-502BDD is a commercial undercounter dishwasher built for cafés, restaurants, pubs, and small commercial kitchens that need warewash throughput without giving up bench space. The integrated drain pump means you can install it almost anywhere — the wastewater is pushed out actively, not relying on gravity to a floor drain. 40 baskets per hour, 2.4 L per rinse, and a Watermark-certified Spanish build.

Why operators choose the CO-502BDD

• Integrated drain pump (DD) — flexible install: route waste up and over to a sink or floor drain, no plumbing chase required
• Built-in detergent + rinse-aid dispensers (B + DD) — automated dosing, reduces operator handling
• 40 baskets / 720 dishes per hour — cafe/restaurant throughput without going commercial-grade canopy
• 2.4 L water per rinse cycle — measurable saving over older 3–4 L units
• EFFI-WASH hydraulic system + dual-rotating arms — top and bottom stainless wash + rinse coverage
• EFFI-SILENT double-skin body & door — quieter front-of-house operation
• Multipower boiler (1.8 / 2.8 / 3.7 / 5.6 kW) — match power draw to your circuit
• Watermark certified — meets AS/NZS plumbing standards for commercial install
• Fits under 850 mm bench — true undercounter footprint (600 × 600 × 830 mm)

Specifications

Venue suitability

Suits cafés, mid-volume restaurants, hotel back-of-house, RSL clubs, pubs, and any commercial kitchen needing reliable warewash in a 600 mm undercounter footprint. The drain pump makes it the right choice when the floor drain isn't directly under the bench — common in retrofits.

Installation notes

Requires a 15 A single-phase outlet (not standard 10 A) — a licensed electrician should commission. Watermark-certified for AU plumbing standards, but use a licensed plumber for the water supply (2 bar mains pressure assumed) and the drain run. The drain pump lets the waste line route up to ~1 m above the unit.

FAQ block

Q: What does the "DD" in CO-502BDD mean, and why does it matter? A: "BDD" stands for the integrated drain pump (Drainage pump) plus detergent dispenser. The drain pump actively pushes wastewater out, so the drain line can be routed up and over to a sink or floor drain — useful when the original drain location isn't directly under the unit. Standard gravity-drain dishwashers can't do this.

Q: Does it run on standard 10 A power? A: No — the CO-502BDD needs a 15 A single-phase circuit. Most commercial venues will already have a 15 A outlet near the dishwasher zone; if not, a licensed electrician can install one.

Q: How does it compare to the CO-502B without the drain pump? A: Same wash performance and capacity. The DD variant adds the integrated drain pump and dispensers, making it easier to install in retrofit fit-outs. The non-DD is cheaper but requires gravity drainage to a floor drain directly below the unit.

Q: What's the throughput in real terms? A: 40 baskets/hour or 720 dishes/hour. In a busy café or small restaurant, that's enough to keep up with peak service — most venues run a 90-second cycle for normal soil and 180 seconds for heavier loads.

Q: What's included in the box? A: 1× CT-10 dish rack, 1× CP-16/18 glass rack, and 2× cutlery containers. No detergent or rinse aid included — order chemicals separately.

Q: Is it Watermark certified for Australia? A: Yes — Watermark certified, meeting AS/NZS plumbing standards. 2-year parts-and-labour warranty through Fagor's Australian network. Made in Spain.