Manitowoc USE0050A 41 lb CrystalCraft Premier Built-In Undercounter Ice Machine, 25 lb Bin Storage, Air-Cooled, 1.5 In. Square Cubes

The Manitowoc USE0050A is the CrystalCraft Premier model of Manitowoc's 15 in. built-in ice machine line, the premium choice for cocktail bars and beverage programs where the ice itself is part of the presentation. It produces up to 41 lb of crystal-clear square cube ice per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water and stores 25 lb in the LED-lighted bin below, and each large 1.5 in. square cube melts slowly, maintaining flavor integrity in a premium pour instead of watering it down. This is a machine for drinks that sell on appearance; an operation that just needs volume ice for general beverage service gets more daily production from a standard-cube machine in the same cabinet size. Plan on a standard 115V outlet, a 1/4 in. water line, and a 3/4 in. bin drain, or add the optional drain pump kit where a floor drain is not available.

Ice Maker and 25 lb LED-Lighted Bin in One 14.75 In. Wide Cabinet

The cabinet measures 14.75 in. wide by 22.75 in. deep by 33.50 in. tall, with a stainless steel top and sides finished for stand-alone use as well as built-in installation. Below the ice maker, the 25 lb bin keeps a working reserve behind a door with a large opening, and the LED light inside shows the ice level at a glance instead of making you reach in blind. The oversized square cube measures a full 1.5 in. on every side, a slow-melting format that holds its shape through a long-sipped drink, and an optional left door hinge kit swaps the swing to match your cabinetry.

Built-In Fit for a 15.00 In. Cabinet Opening with No Minimum Clearance

Manitowoc designed this machine to slide into a standard 15.00 in. cabinet opening with no minimum clearance required, which is the difference between a true built-in and a machine that needs breathing room the cabinet run cannot give. Air enters at the front right and exhausts at the front left with no side vents, so enclosed cabinetry on both sides never chokes the condenser. Standard levelers adjust from 0 in. to 1 in. to square the machine in the opening, and optional legs raise it 4.25 in. to 6.00 in. for stand-alone installs that need cleaning clearance underneath.

Integrated Water Filter with Depth Filtration and Scale Inhibitor

A water filter system lives inside the machine, combining depth filtration with a scale inhibitor that slows the mineral buildup that quietly drags down ice production in hard-water areas, protection that matters even more when the product is crystal-clear ice. Its auto-bypass design makes cartridge change-out easy, and a filter replacement warning light on the control panel tells you when it is due, no memory required. Replacement is the AR-2800 cartridge, available in a 12 pack, so routine filter service stays a stock part you can keep on the shelf.

Front Control Panel with Delay Start and Patented Cleaning and Sanitizing

The easily accessible control panel runs an automatic ice making mode that keeps the bin full and restarts on its own, a delay start option you can choose for optimal quietness overnight, and Manitowoc's patented cleaning and sanitizing cycle to shorten the maintenance routine. Behind the panel, a 1/6 HP compressor draws just 4.1 amps on a 115/60/1 circuit with a 6 ft cord and NEMA 5-15P plug. Foamed-in-place CFC-free insulation slows melt in the bin, and the machine uses 23.03 kWh and 38.1 gallons of potable water per 100 lb of ice.