{"product_id":"westlake-sk-169s-160-lb-undercounter-ice-machine-full-cube-air-cooled-80-lb-built-in-bin","title":"Westlake SK-169S 160 lb. Undercounter Ice Machine, Full Cube, Air Cooled, 80 lb. Built-In Bin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Westlake SK-169S is an undercounter full cube ice machine that makes up to 160 lb of ice in 24 hours and holds 80 lb in its built-in bin, so the ice maker and the storage live in one 26 in. wide cabinet. That works out to roughly 6 to 7 lb an hour, with 80 cubes dropping every 15 to 17 minutes, which keeps a bar well or a cafe's iced drink station stocked through a steady shift. The 160 lb figure is rated at 70 °F air and 50 °F water; a hot back bar or warm incoming water will pull the number down. It is sized for a small bar, coffee shop, or office kitchen, not for a restaurant filling bus tubs and a soda fountain from the same machine. It runs on a 115 V outlet through a NEMA 5-15P plug on a 71 in. cord, and it stands 38.2 in. tall on its 5.9 in. legs, so measure your counter opening before you plan it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e160 lb of Full Cube Ice per 24 Hours\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated output is 160 lb of full cube ice per 24 hours at 70 °F ambient air and 50 °F water. Each harvest drops 80 cubes, and a cycle takes 15 to 17 minutes, so the bin is topped up a few pounds at a time all day long. Think of the rating as a best-case number: the same machine in a 90 °F kitchen makes less ice than it does in an air-conditioned front of house, so give it the coolest spot you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuilt-In 80 lb Storage Bin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bin sits in the same cabinet and holds 80 lb, which is half of a full day's production. That ratio suits an operation that pulls ice steadily: your bartenders scoop, the machine refills, and the bin recovers between pushes. It is a different tool from a large storage bin that banks a whole day of ice for one rush. If you empty it at 6 p.m., expect about 12 hours at the rated pace before it is full again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDigital Control Panel with Fault Codes and Adjustable Ice Thickness\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe digital panel shows machine status and a countdown, and it puts an error code on the display when something goes wrong, so whoever is closing can tell you what the machine said and not just that it stopped. A voice fault alert announces the problem as well. You can also adjust ice thickness from the panel: run a thicker cube for spirits on the rocks, where slow melt matters, or a thinner one for sodas and iced coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAutomatic Cleaning, Side Air Filters, and an Included Water Filter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePress one button and the machine runs its automatic cleaning cycle, which takes most of the excuses out of routine cleaning. Removable air filters on both sides of the cabinet catch lint and dust before they reach the condenser; pull them, rinse them, and slide them back. A water filter is included for the supply line, so the water going into your ice is filtered from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e304 Stainless Steel on a Riveted, Weld-Free Frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet is built mainly from 304 stainless steel, with 316 stainless steel used for key components, and the frame is riveted with no welds. Parts that touch water and ice are food grade ABS and PE. In practice that means an exterior you can wipe down with the rest of the bar and an interior made from materials meant for food contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eR290 Air-Cooled Refrigeration\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn air-cooled condenser handles heat rejection, so there is no condenser water line to run, and the system is charged with R290 refrigerant. The unit draws 450 W. Because it cools itself with room air through the side filters, leave those sides able to breathe; a machine boxed in tight will work harder and make less ice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westlake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67710619549981,"sku":"SK-169S","price":1709.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4716\/2909\/files\/89411_Westlake_SK-169S.png?v=1791489495","url":"https:\/\/thechefstore.com\/products\/westlake-sk-169s-160-lb-undercounter-ice-machine-full-cube-air-cooled-80-lb-built-in-bin","provider":"TheChefStore.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}