Hoshizaki IM-240DPE-28 Wide Modular Cube Ice Machine
The Hoshizaki IM-240DPE-28 redefines small-height, ultra-wide modular ice engineering, presenting a specialized solution for massive Australian hospitality spaces. Explicitly structured with a low-profile, double-width frame, this heavy-duty commercial modular head unit delivers a tremendous daily output of up to 195kg of crystal-clear ice per 24 hours.
Optimised for large-scale resorts, busy clubs, production venues, and multi-bar entertainment hubs, the IM-240DPE-28 maximizes vertical clearance while distributing its cooling weight across wide storage layouts. As a stackable wide-series modular head, it links with expansive storage vaults, giving venue owners complete freedom to maintain massive ice inventories without obstructing overhead wall space.
Why the Hoshizaki IM-240DPE-28 Masters High-Capacity Configurations
In extensive hospitality operations, managing utility overheads while protecting a mass-volume ice harvest from airborne grease, yeast, and dust dictates daily profitability. The Hoshizaki IM-240DPE-28 resolves these workplace pressures directly by combining an isolated closed water circuit and closed cell system with a smart, variable-speed magnetic DC pump motor. By sealing fluid pathways during individual freezing stages and utilizing eco-friendly R290 natural refrigerant, it limits energy and water consumption while delivering pristine protection against environmental pollutants.
Operational visibility and diagnostic tracking are kept completely upfront. Onboard smart control boards adjust water flow dynamically through each cycle to prevent chipped or cloudy ice, while integrated visual notifications alert your team precisely when the water circuit or air condenser filter requires maintenance. To simplify closing checklists, the machine features a one-touch automated cleaning program with wash auto-restart, keeping internal mechanisms pure with minimal manual oversight.
Versatile Hospitality Industry Use Cases
- Low-Ceiling Utility Rooms & Cellar Bars: The 500mm ultra-low chassis height slots comfortably under restricted overhead joists or specialized structural bar lines.
- High-Volume Resorts & Centralised Production: Mounts perfectly across massive 1084mm wide storage bunkers to function as a high-yield ice factory for several service floors.
- Busy Casinos, Clubs & RSLs: Generates a relentless harvest of Hoshizaki’s world-renowned 28mm large cubes, keeping cocktail stations and shared service buckets completely loaded during peak trade.
- Mass Stacking Catering Configurations: Designed explicitly for stackable growth, allowing multiple wide heads to layer vertically for severe volume needs.
Comprehensive List of Standard Features
- Wide Low-Chassis Layout: Spans 1084mm in width while restricting height to just 500mm, adapting perfectly to low-clearance storage vaults.
- Closed Cell Freezing Framework: Forms each ice cube independently within sealed cells to provide premium hygienic protection against contaminants.
- Smart Variable DC Pump: Dynamically alters water velocities during production to eliminate cloudy formations or malformed ice segments.
- 28mm Large Cube Sizing: Forms uniform, solid geometric cubes that significantly delay beverage dilution and preserve premium flavour profiles.
- Advanced Maintenance Notifications: Tracking modules alert staff instantly when the air condenser filter or water circuit requires routine cleaning.
- Eco-Conscious R290 Refrigerant: Uses a natural gas charge to deliver exceptional cooling efficiency with minimal global warming impact.
- Dedicated Service Touch Buttons: Front-accessible standby and wash buttons allow staff to pause production or run cleaning sequences instantly.
- Tropical Operating Stability: Engineered to run smoothly in demanding back-of-house kitchen environments with surrounding temperatures up to 40°C.
- Durable Stainless-Steel Housing: Wrapped in an easy-to-clean AISI 441 stainless shell with food-grade AISI 430 internal parts to handle constant workplace impacts.
- Toolless Maintenance Access: The internal freshwater tank and DC pump slide out by hand for easy, direct out-of-chassis sanitising.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions & Capacity
- External Width: 1084mm
- External Depth: 700mm
- External Height: 500mm
- Ice Cube Profile: 28mm Large Cube Profile
- Maximum Daily Output: Approx. 195kg per 24 hours (at 10°C Air / 10°C Water)
- Standard Daily Output: Approx. 180kg per 24 hours (at 21°C Air / 15°C Water)
- High Ambient Daily Output: Approx. 160kg per 24 hours (at 32°C Air / 21°C Water)
- Corresponding Bins & Top Kits: B-801SA (IMD) | B-1300 SS (No Top Kit)
- Standard Included Accessories: 1 x Commercial installation kit, 1 x Food-grade ice scoop
Power, Water & Plumbing
- Electrical Connection: 1 PHASE 220-240V 50Hz with a factory-fitted 10 AMP Plug
- Power Draw Rating: 845W Ultra-efficient wide-series calibration
- Amperage Parameters: 3.7A Running Amperage (Starting current threshold: 27A)
- Panel Overload Safeguard: 5A Electrical circuit breaker requirement
- Water Inlet Port: 3/4” gas male plumbing line connection
- Water Supply Pressure: 0.07–0.8 MPa (0.7–8 bar / 10–116 psi)
- Drainage Requirement: Heavy-duty gravity drain line
- Refrigerant Configuration: Eco-friendly R290 / 147g charge
- Net Machine Weight: 82 Kg (Gross packed shipping weight: 96kg)
Cleaning & Preventative Maintenance
The Hoshizaki IM-240DPE-28 is strategically structured to minimize post-shift scrubbing and avoid unforeseen technician expenses:
- Volumetric Water-Saving Tank: Works alongside the variable DC pump to calculate exact fluid volumes required for each cycle, dropping standard water use to 0.32m³ per day.
- Automated Self-Cleaning Loop: Runs a comprehensive automated wash sequence with an auto-restart function to clear mineral traces post-harvest.
- Slide-In Mesh Air Filter: Front-accessible ventilation mesh slides out instantly without tools, protecting the condenser from grease scaling.
- Toolless Water Component Removal: The freshwater tank and DC pump detach smoothly without tools, letting you deep-clean the parts easily.
Warranty, Standards & Compliance
- Premium 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty: Covered by a full 36-month parts and labour warranty backed directly by Hoshizaki Australia.
- Extended Core Assembly Coverage: Provides extended structural coverage on major internal refrigeration assemblies, protecting your investment.
- HACCP Certified Construction: The sealed, closed cell ice-making configuration isolates ice production from open air, ensuring you easily pass health council audits.
- Water Mark National Approval: Certified and stamped under Australian Water Mark regulations for safe, legal plumbing connections.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the primary difference between the modular IM-240APE-28 and this IM-240DPE-28 model?
A: The core variance lies in chassis geometry and layout flexibility. The standard -APE version is narrower (560mm) and taller (880mm) to go on standard compact bins. This -DPE model is an ultra-wide layout (1084mm width) restricted to a short 500mm height, designed explicitly for low-overhead rooms and wide-profile storage vaults.
Q: Why does the wide IM-240DPE-28 pull 845W while the narrower IM-240APE-28 draws 850W?
A: The horizontal expansion to a 1084mm width allows for a broader, less compressed airflow pathway across the internal condenser coils. This wider spacing drops structural backpressure on the condenser fan motor slightly, yielding a minor 5-watt efficiency gain.
Q: Which Top Kits or Adapters are required when mounting this head to different storage bins?
A: It adapts directly by width. If you are matching it to the massive B-1300 SS storage bunker, it drops directly in place without requiring any additional top kit partitions. When fitting to the B-801SA bin, specific (IMD) configurations ensure a sealed interface.
Q: How does the variable-speed magnetic pump motor save on resource consumption?
A: Traditional fixed-speed motors dump water at a constant rate throughout production. This upgraded magnetic motor automatically scales its flow parameters to adjust how water meets the freezing cells, limiting fluid waste to 0.32m³ per 24 hours under standard parameters.
Q: What does GEMS certification number AIM0021 verify for my commercial project?
A: The registration under AIM0021 proves full compliance with Australia’s Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act. This ensures project designers and venue owners that despite generating close to 200kg of ice daily, the system meets strict eco-efficiency parameters to reduce operational overheads.
Why Buy from Snowmaster?
Sourcing high-capacity freestanding equipment like the Hoshizaki IM-240DPE-28 demands a dedicated supply partner who understands the high-stakes commercial kitchen landscape.
- Over 80 Years of Commercial Hospitality Experience: For generations, we have supported Australian venue owners, restaurateurs, and hoteliers, providing objective equipment matching and durable mechanical assets.
- Authorised Hoshizaki Supplier Expertise: Our long-standing relationship with Hoshizaki Australia guarantees our customer care teams have complete technical training. We ensure your incoming water pressure, wide modular bin adapters, and clearance layouts align perfectly for a flawless installation.
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