Hoshizaki KM-161BWJ 153 lb/Day Crescent Cube Commercial Ice Machine & Ice Maker, Water Cooled, Undercounter, 78 lb Storage, 115V
Hoshizaki KM-161BWJ 153 lb/Day Crescent Cube Commercial Ice Machine & Ice Maker, Water Cooled, Undercounter, 78 lb Storage, 115V
- Produces up to 153 lb of crescent cube ice per day
- 78 lb integrated storage bin
- Water-cooled condenser
- R134a refrigerant
- 23.75"W x 28.25"D x 39"H exterior
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Overview
The Hoshizaki KM-161BWJ is a self-contained commercial ice machine that produces up to 153 pounds of crescent cube ice per day and stores it in an integrated 78 lb bin, so a busy bar, restaurant, cafe, or healthcare kitchen stays stocked through peak service without a separate storage bin or remote condenser. Hoshizaki's signature crescent cube is dense and slow-melting with a high ice-to-water ratio, so it chills drinks fast, displaces more volume in the glass, and won't water down the pour.
Engineered for years of continuous foodservice duty, it is built around a corrosion-resistant stainless steel evaporator and a water-cooled refrigeration system running on R134a refrigerant, with a stainless exterior that wipes clean between cleanings. Hoshizaki's reputation for reliability and long service life makes it a specify-once machine for operators who can't afford ice downtime.
Key Features
- Crescent cube style ice
- Cube dimensions: 1/2 in. W x 1 1/8 in. D x 1 1/2 in. H
- 153-lb. maximum daily ice production
- 135-lb. AHRI-certified daily ice production
- 78 lbs. of built-in ice storage capacity
- ADA compliant
- Stainless steel exterior
- Front-opening bin
- EverCheck™ digital controls with alert system
- LED display
Installation & Utility Requirements
- Low-clearance design for built-in installation
- Ideal incoming water temperature: 45-90 degrees F
- Ideal incoming water pressure: 10-113 PSIG
- 23 3/4 in. W x 28 in. D x 39 in. H
- 6.4 A, 6.5 kW
- 115 V/60 Hz/1 ph, 6.5-ft. cord with NEMA 5-15P plug
- Water intake: minimum 1/4-in. nominal ID copper water tubing
- Drain line: minimum 3/4-in. nominal ID hard pipe
Warranty
Backed by Hoshizaki's 3-year Parts & Labor; 5-year Parts & Labor Evaporator; 5-year Compressor & Condenser Parts warranty.
Key features
- Produces up to 153 lb of crescent cube ice per day
- 78 lb integrated storage bin
- Water-cooled condenser
- R134a refrigerant
- 23.75"W x 28.25"D x 39"H exterior
Full specifications
| 24 hr ice production (nominal) | 153 lb |
| Bin storage capacity | 78 lb |
| Ice type / cube size | Crescent Cube |
| Compressor | Water Cooled |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 23.75″ × 28.25″ × 39.0″ |
| Shipping weight | 161.0 lb |
| Electrical | 115 V · 60 Hz · 1 Ph |
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Warranty
3-year Parts & Labor; 5-year Parts & Labor Evaporator; 5-year Compressor & Condenser Parts
About Hoshizaki
Founded in Japan in 1947, Hoshizaki engineered the country’s first fully automatic ice machine in 1965 and has spent the decades since becoming one of the most trusted names in commercial ice and refrigeration. In the U.S., Hoshizaki has designed and built equipment since 1981 — today across two Georgia manufacturing plants, 1,000+ employees, and 18 North American distribution centers standing behind every unit.
The reputation is built on engineering, not marketing: corrosion-resistant stainless steel evaporators, EverCheck™ onboard diagnostics, and H-Guard Plus antimicrobial protection — backed by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, repeated ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year recognition, and some of the strongest warranties in the category. It’s why operators who run ice around the clock keep specifying Hoshizaki.
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