Manitowoc UNP0200A 213 lb Nugget Ice Machine with 30 lb Storage Bin, Air-Cooled, Bite-Size Nuggets

The Manitowoc UNP0200A is the kitchen-counter-height model of the UNP nugget ice pair, built for beverage-led operations that want chewable nugget ice at the station instead of runs to a remote machine. It produces up to 213 lb of bite-size nugget ice per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water and stores 30 lb in the bin below, and its 85 percent ice-to-water ratio maximizes cooling capability while minimizing drink dilution, so carbonated beverages and blended smoothies hold their flavor to the bottom of the cup. Manitowoc also aims it at healthcare and physical therapy, where the soft chewable texture earns its keep. If you need bar-height installation or more daily volume, the taller UNP0300A makes up to 330 lb per day with a 60 lb bin, and display-led operations that bed product in ice are better served by a flake machine. Plan on a standard 115V circuit, a 3/8 in. water line, and a drain; the machine ships pre-wired with a 6 ft cord and NEMA 5-15P plug and needs only 2 in. of side clearance.

Nugget Ice Maker and 30 lb Storage Bin in One 19.69 In. Wide Cabinet

The cabinet measures 19.69 in. wide by 25.98 in. deep by 33.17 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 kitchen counters. Ice maker and bin share one stainless steel housing, so there is no head-and-bin matching exercise, and the bin carries a 20 lb rating under the 2017 AHRI measurement with 1.03 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 85 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 85 percent ice-to-water ratio is among the best in nugget ice, and it 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 and R290 Refrigerant

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 refrigeration side pairs a 1/4 HP compressor with R290 refrigerant, which Manitowoc notes is environmentally friendly with less ozone depletion compared to R404. Efficiency comes in at 6.65 kWh and 12 gal of potable water per 100 lb of ice at the 90°F air and 70°F water rating point, numbers that matter when a machine runs around the clock.

Front-to-Back Airflow with No Side Vents

The air-cooled, self-contained condenser takes air in at the front and discharges it out the back with no side vents, so the machine keeps cooling even when it is boxed in by cabinetry on both sides; the sides need just 2 in. of clearance and the back needs 5 in. Operating limits run from 50°F to 110°F ambient and 37°F to 90°F incoming water, with 14 psi to 80 psi supply pressure. Total ampacity is 7.5 amps on a 115/60/1 circuit with a 15 amp maximum fuse, and HACR-type circuit breakers can be used in place of fuses.