This machine can make up to 538 pounds of ice every day, and it’s pretty slim at only 30 inches wide. It uses R-410A refrigerant, which is better for the planet because it’s CFC-free and reduces global warming potential by 48%. You can easily take off the water shield, distribution tube, pump, floats, and trough by hand – no tools needed. It’s designed for quick and simple maintenance, with the louvered panel on top making it easy to get to the sides. The hot air from the machine is blown upwards towards the ceiling, so it doesn’t blast directly into the kitchen space. The air discharge is at the top, moving it away from the front-facing evaporator for easier access. Inside, it’s all plastic with no exposed tubes or wires, and the smooth, rounded corners make cleaning a breeze. The food zone is sealed off from the top and the back of the door with heavy-duty rubber gaskets.
Good fit for: mid-size restaurants, hotel bars, catering kitchens.
