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How to Choose an Ice Making Machine
03 Jun

By Stana Peete

19 September 2013

For restaurants it is essential to have bulk ice on hand. Your restaurant serves drinks all day and night so you need to ensure that you have a steady supply. As part of your industrial refrigeration list, you need to ensure that you source a reliable ice making machine. But how do you choose an ice making machine and what criteria should you consider?

  • Size

This may seem like a trivial factor but with all the other industrial catering equipment in your restaurant, you need to consider the space available. The ice making machine needs to small and compact enough to be almost hidden away but it must have a large capacity for bulk ice making. It should be able to fit underneath a kitchen counter and produce much ice.

  • Ice Production

Check how much ice it is able to produce in a 24 hour period in comparison with the amount drinks you serve. If you have a small to medium restaurant then the number is relatively average. Then you would require an ice maker that generates about 18kg of ice. If you have a larger restaurant you may want to opt for one that generates up to 50kg of ice.

  • Health

This is an important factor for any restaurant kitchen equipment. The health and safety of your customers always comes first. With water, you can generally be sure of bacteria build up. That's why you need to ensure that the ice making machine has an anti-scale system and antibacterial pouch. Stainless steel ice makers also ensure that bacteria do not build up. Scotsman ice making machines do comply with the food safety standards so it may worth looking into.

  • Storage Capacity

Once the ice has been made inside the ice maker, it needs to be stored in the machine until you empty it or remove some of it. Consider how much time you will require before removing it or look at how long it takes you to use a certain amount of ice. If ice removal is minimal then you need to consider an ice maker with a large storage bin capacity, so that it does not melt between removal periods.

As a restaurateur you have to take careful consideration when choosing your refrigeration equipment so choosing your ice maker is no different. It is important that you consider all of the above factors before choosing one. Scotsman ice machines deliver innovative products by way of advancements in technology. They also have a proven track record in the food industry. So ensure that the ice making equipment you source is reliable, durable and functional and that it fits in with your requirements.

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