Manitowoc UNK0300AZ 302 lb Nugget Ice Machine with 60 lb Storage Bin, Air-Cooled, 230V 50 Hz

The Manitowoc UNK0300AZ is the bar-height, high-output model of the UNK nugget ice pair, the 230V 50 Hz version of Manitowoc's undercounter nugget machines for facilities where standard 60 Hz equipment cannot be wired in. It produces up to 302 lb of bite-size nugget ice per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water and stores 60 lb in the bin below, and its 88 percent ice-to-water ratio, one of the industry's best for nugget ice, maximizes cooling capability while minimizing drink dilution, so a busy soda station or smoothie line on 50 Hz power keeps scooping through the rush. Manitowoc also aims it at healthcare and physical therapy, where the soft chewable texture earns its keep. If your counters are standard kitchen height or your volume is lighter, the shorter UNK0200AZ makes up to 145 lb per day from a narrower cabinet, and buildings on standard North American 115V 60 Hz service should specify the UNP0300A, which is wired for that supply. The machine ships factory pre-wired with a 6 ft cord and no plug for connection to a 230/50/1 circuit; plan a 3/8 in. water line, a drain, 2 in. of side clearance, and 8 in. at the back.

Nugget Ice Maker and 60 lb Storage Bin in One 29.06 In. Wide Cabinet

The cabinet measures 29.06 in. wide by 27.17 in. deep by 39.52 in. tall on 6 in. bin legs that adjust from 4.50 in. to 6.00 in., a height Manitowoc sizes specifically for undercounter installation at bar-height counters, with alternate low-profile non-adjustable legs included for installs where every fraction counts. Ice maker and bin share one housing, so there is no head-and-bin matching exercise, and the bin carries a 50 lb rating under the 2017 AHRI measurement with 2.04 cu ft of volume under the 2018 AHRI standard. The easy-access door slides up and out of the way, so staff can work the included ice scoop one-handed between tickets.

Bite-Size Nugget Ice with an 88 Percent Ice-to-Water Ratio

Nugget ice consists of small pieces ranging from 3/8 in. to 1/2 in. in width and length on average, with a soft, chewable texture that still delivers maximum cooling effect and great dispensability. The 88 percent ice-to-water ratio is the number that matters at the register: more ice and less free water in every scoop means drinks chill fast without watering down. That combination is why nugget machines end up behind soda stations, smoothie bars, and nurse stations alike.

High-Load Bearings in a Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Cabinet

Nugget machines run long duty cycles, so Manitowoc fits high-load capacity bearings for enhanced reliability rather than bearings that go on a frequent service schedule. The heavy duty stainless steel cabinet resists corrosion, which matters when the machine spends its life at a wet beverage station with daily washdowns. Energy use is 6.89 kWh and 12 gal of potable water per 100 lb of ice at the 90°F air and 70°F water rating point, the better figure of the two UNK models.

230V 50 Hz Single-Phase Electrics with R452A Refrigerant

The machine is factory pre-wired for 230V 50 Hz single-phase service with a 6 ft cord and no plug, draws 10 amps of total ampacity, and takes a 15 amp maximum fuse, with HACR-type circuit breakers acceptable in place of fuses. The refrigeration system pairs a 1/2 HP compressor and R452A refrigerant with an air-cooled, self-contained condenser rejecting an average of 3,500 BTU/hr. Operating limits span 50°F to 110°F ambient and 37°F to 90°F incoming water at 14 psi to 80 psi supply pressure, so the machine holds spec in warm prep areas as well as conditioned space.