The Manitowoc IYP0500W/SFA292 is a commercial half cube ice machine and dispenser that produces up to 509 lb of half cube ice per day and serves it through a sanitary, self-serve dispense, backed by 180 lb of internal storage and continuous make.

Half-dice cube chills fast and displaces well in a glass, the workhorse format for soft drinks, mixed beverages, and high-throughput dispensing. The dispenser format keeps hands out of the ice for a cleaner operation than an open bin.

This is the water-cooled model, which carries condenser heat away through a water line instead of into the room, the right pick for hot kitchens or tight, enclosed spaces that lack the clearance an air-cooled unit needs, with the tradeoff of added water use.

Specifications

• Production: up to 509 lb / 24 hr
• Ice type: Half Cube
• Condenser: Water Cooled
• Storage: 180 lb
• Footprint: 30 x 32 x 82 in
• Electrical: 115V, 60 Hz, 1 phase
• Refrigerant: R290
• Certifications: NSF, cULus, CE, AHRI

Sizing and install. For self-serve, size by peak-hour throughput, not just daily total, since guests pull ice in bursts. Plan the correct outlet, a cold water line, a drain, and airflow clearance per the manual.

Why Manitowoc. Manitowoc has engineered commercial ice for decades, and the warranty proves it: up to 3 years parts and labor on the machine, up to 5 years on the evaporator, and up to 5 years of compressor parts coverage, among the longest protection in commercial ice. Built to run hard, with AHRI-certified production you can size against, ENERGY STAR efficiency on qualifying models, and compatibility with the LuminIce II growth inhibitor that slows slime and mold so the machine stays cleaner between cleanings. Trusted where uptime is not optional, in restaurants, bars, hotels, and healthcare worldwide.