{"product_id":"hoshizaki-km231baj","title":"Hoshizaki KM231BAJ 24 inch Crescent Cuber Icemaker with up to 213 lb Daily Production, 80 lb Storage, Air-Cooled, in Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe KM-231BAJ icemaker produces approximately 213 lbs of crescent cubed ice and features an undercounter, air-cooled design with a built-in storage bin that holds up to 80 lbs of ice. This makes it an excellent choice for small bars, hotel lobbies, and office break rooms. The unit incorporates CycleSaver technology and the EverCheck alert system, ensuring easy maintenance. It operates on a single-phase, 115v\/60\/1 electrical connection and comes with a 6.5 ft cord featuring a NEMA 5-15 plug. The airflow is designed for front in, front out, optimizing space efficiency. For further specifications, please refer to the Specification Sheet. *Rated in accordance with AHRI Standard 820(I-P), based on average ice density.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces crescent shaped ice cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable stainless steel exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront in, front out airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverCheck alert system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCycleSaver design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce bin opening is ADA compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should you buy Hoshizaki KM231BAJ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Ice Production Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProduces a consistent supply of crescent-shaped ice ideal for commercial use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Under-Counter Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpace-saving build fits easily into kitchens, bars, or small commercial setups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Storage Bin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nConvenient integrated bin keeps ice ready for immediate use at all times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEnsures long-lasting performance with resistance to corrosion and wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy \u0026amp; 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