{"product_id":"hoshizaki-dkm500baj","title":"Hoshizaki DKM500BAJ 30 inch Crescent Cuber Icemaker with up to 545 lb Daily Production, 140 lb Storage, Air-Cooled, CycleSaver, in Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DKM500BAJ produces approximately 545 lbs of Crescent Cube ice daily and features a built-in dispensing system that holds up to 140 lbs in insulated storage, ensuring a steady supply of ice. This commercial air-cooled icemaker boasts a unique one-piece dispenser design, making installation and servicing easy. Its quiet operation is perfect for hotels and similar environments, and the ice dispensing height is ADA compliant. The user-friendly mechanism dispenses clean, individual ice cubes with a simple button push. The DKM500BAJ is ENERGY STAR qualified and features CycleSaver design. It requires a single-phase, 115v\/60\/1 electrical connection with an 8 ft cord and NEMA 5-15 plug. 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