Scotsman Commercial Nugget ice Maker
- Ice Maker
- 260 pounds
- 800 watts
- Stainless Steel
- Better rated than 91%
A self-contained nugget ice maker with touchfree dispensing, sized for moderate daily demand up to 260 pounds.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
5.0★ across 1 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Scotsman HID312A-1 is an air-cooled nugget ice maker and dispenser with built-in storage, producing up to 260 pounds of ice a day for offices, breakrooms or small foodservice counters.
It combines the maker, dispenser and storage in one cabinet rather than requiring a separate bin, and dispensing is touchfree via an infrared sensor. There is no owner review data available yet for this listing, so real-world reliability is unconfirmed.
- Up to 260 lb nugget ice per 24 hours
- Touchfree infrared dispensing
- 11 in dispensing clearance
- USB port for updates, R-134a refrigerant
Who it's for
Offices, break rooms, healthcare settings or small foodservice counters wanting soft, chewable nugget ice on demand without plumbing a separate storage bin are the fit here.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Up to 260 lb of nugget ice per 24 hours
- Touchfree infrared dispensing
- Sealed, maintenance-free bearings
- USB port for software updates
- No owner reviews yet to confirm real-world reliability
- 260 lb daily output may be limiting for higher-volume settings
Performance notes
Infrared touchfree dispensing is meant to cut down on wear from repeated physical contact with a lever, and sealed, maintenance-free bearings plus a removable dust cover are aimed at reducing how often the unit needs service. A USB port allows software updates without a technician visit, and the system runs on standard R-134a refrigerant.
Specifications
| Brand | Scotsman |
|---|---|
| Model | HID312A-1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 183 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 24.4 × 16.2 × 35 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 260 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 800 watts |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Ice & Water Dispenser |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Part Number | HID312A-1 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotsman Commercial Nugget ice MakerThis product | 5.0 / 5 | 1 | 2.7 / 5 |
| FRIGIDAIRE EFIC128AMZBLK Compact Countertop Ice MakerFrigidaire | 4.4 / 5 | 16,910 | 4.3 / 5 |
| EUHOMY Nugget Ice Maker CountertopEUHOMY | 4.4 / 5 | 4,660 | 4.3 / 5 |
| GoveeLife Smart Countertop Ice MakersGoveeLife | 4.3 / 5 | 2,199 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Deco Rapid Portable Automatic Electric Countertop Ice MakerDeco Gear | 4.4 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Scotsman HID312A-1
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much ice does the Scotsman HID312A-1 produce daily?
Up to 260 pounds of nugget ice in 24 hours.
Does the HID312A-1 dispense ice without touching a lever?
Yes, it uses touchfree infrared dispensing.
What refrigerant does the HID312A-1 use?
R-134a, running on a standard electrical setup.