A Japan-based brand that started as a electric company in the 1940s, Hoshizaki has developed into one of the world's leading ice maker producers. Built around sustainable products and innovation, they strive to be an evolving company that creates original products to satisfy their customers. They also manufacture refrigerators, prep tables, and freezers, and more.
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Hoshizaki F-500BAJ 38"W Flake Undercounter Ice Machine - 536 lbs/day, Air Cooled
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Hoshizaki F-500BAJ Description
Slowing the growth of bacteria, the Hoshizaki F-500BAJ undercounter ice maker is protected with H-GUARD Plus® antimicrobial. It comes with an ice scoop to facilitate product retrieval and is also coated with an antimicrobial for sanitary purposes. The ice bin accommodates 170 pounds of ice, and depending on the operating conditions, the machine makes from 420 to 536 pounds of ice per day. This unit operates with an air-cooled, self-contained refrigeration system and cools with R-404A refrigerant.
Elevating it from the ground so employees can sweep underneath it, the Hoshizaki F-500BAJ flake undercounter ice machine sits on painted legs. A 2-second flush cycle is performed every hour to eliminate impurities from the ice, and the auger, greaseless bearing, and exterior are made of stainless steel to provide durability and resistance to rust and corrosion.
Product Details
- 536-lb. daily ice production capacity
- 420-lb. AHRI-certified daily ice production capacity
- 170-lb. ice storage capacity
- Makes flake ice
- Air-cooled, self-contained condenser
- R-404A refrigerant
- Removable air filter
- Stainless steel exterior, auger, and greaseless bearing
- Advanced CleanCycle24™ design
- H-GUARD Plus antimicrobial slows the growth of microbes
- Ice scoop protected with antimicrobial
- Infrared bin control
- 2-second flush cycle is performed hourly to remove sediment
- Sits on painted legs
- 2,500-BTU heat transfer capacity
- Ideal incoming air temperature: 45-110 degrees F
- Ideal incoming water temperature: 45-90 degrees F
- Ideal incoming water pressure: 10-113 PSIG
Dimensions & Utilities
- 38 in. W x 29 in. D x 42 in. H
- 13.8 A, 5.05 kW
- 115 V/60 Hz/1 ph
Product Features

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From The Manufacturer
Ice Maker with Bin, Flake-Style, 38"W, air-cooled, self-contained condenser, production capacity up to 536 lb/24 hours at 70°/50° (420 lb AHRI certified at 90°/70°), 170 lb of ice storage capacity, stainless steel finish, R-404A refrigerant, painted legs included, 115v/60/1-ph, 13.8 amps, NSF, UL
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Hoshizaki F-500BAJ Specifications
Spec Attribute | Spec Value |
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Manufacturer | Hoshizaki |
24 Hr. Production (lb) | 536 |
Bin Capacity (lb) | 170 |
Compressor Type | Air Cooled |
Depth (in) | 29 |
Design | Standard Height |
Drain Type | Gravity |
Front Style | Stainless Door |
Height (in) | 42 |
Hertz | 60 |
Ice Type | Flake |
Phase | 1 |
Product | Undercounter Ice Machines |
Product Type | Ice Makers & Bins |
Rating | Best |
Refrigerant | R404A |
Series | F Series |
Special Features | Antimicrobial |
Special Features | Removable Air Filter |
Suggested Use | Commercial |
Voltage | 115 |
Warranty | 3-year Parts & Labor; 5-year Compressor & Condenser Parts |
Water Inlet (in) | 0.5 |
Width (in) | 38 |
Weight | 270.00 |

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Price | $5,333.00 | $5,040.00 | |
Shipping | Ships Free | Ships Free | Ships Free |
Lead Time | QUICK SHIP: Typically ships in 1 - 3 Business Days | QUICK SHIP: Typically ships in 1 - 3 Business Days | |
Ice Type | Flake | Flake | Flake |
24 Hr. Production (lb) | 536 | 440 | 540 |
Bin Capacity (lb) | 170 | 80 | |
Width (in) | 38 | 24 | 21 |
Compressor Type | Air Cooled | Air Cooled | Air Cooled |
Drain Type | Gravity | Gravity | |
Rating | Best | Best | Better |
Special Features | Antimicrobial | Removable Air Filter | |
Series | F Series | Essential Ice⢠| |
Suggested Use | Commercial | Commercial | Commercial |
Front Style | Stainless Door | Lift Door | |
Depth (in) | 29 | 28.5 | 24 |
Height (in) | 42 | 39 | 27 |
Design | Standard Height | Standard Height | |
Refrigerant | R404A | R134a | R404A |
Voltage | 115 | 115 | 115 |
Warranty | 3-year Parts & Labor; 5-year Compressor & Condenser Parts | Commercial: 3-year Parts & Labor; 5-year Compressor Parts; Residential: 1-year Parts & Labor | 3-year Parts & Labor; 5-year Compressor Parts |