Manitowoc Ice Dispensers
Manitowoc ice and water dispensers support self-service and back-of-house beverage stations in restaurants, hotels, healthcare, and other commercial facilities. Compare dispensing style, storage or production configuration, footprint, water and drain requirements, and compatible ice equipment.
Choosing a Manitowoc Ice Dispenser
Manitowoc ice dispensers provide controlled access to ice for restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, healthcare facilities, breakrooms, and other beverage-service areas. Depending on the configuration, a dispenser may store ice supplied by a compatible machine or combine ice making and dispensing functions.
Manitowoc Ice Dispenser Considerations
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Dispensing Style – Compare touchless, lever, push-button, or other supported operating methods
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Ice Capacity – Size storage or production to expected demand
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Machine Configuration – Determine whether the dispenser includes ice production or requires a compatible ice-machine head
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Footprint – Countertop and freestanding configurations fit diverse service areas
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Utilities – Confirm water, drainage, electrical, and installation requirements
Where Ice Dispensers Fit
Ice dispensers can reduce direct handling of stored ice and position ice near the point of service. They are commonly used at beverage stations, dining areas, healthcare facilities, hotels, and staff service areas.
For systems using a separate ice-machine head, confirm compatibility between the machine, dispenser, and any required adapter before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Manitowoc ice dispenser make ice?
It depends on the model. Some systems combine ice making and dispensing, while others are designed to receive ice from a compatible machine.
What should I check before installing an ice and water dispenser?
Verify the equipment footprint, machine compatibility, water connection, drainage, electrical requirements, and required installation clearances.
Manitowoc Sanitation Expertise
Manitowoc product manager William "Wil" York says sanitation is a central design consideration for the company's ice equipment. Manitowoc has also developed technologies intended to address scale and airborne contaminants between regular cleaning and sanitizing procedures.