Scotsman ACM 47 AS Self-Contained Gourmet Ice Maker (24kg Daily Production)
Investing in reliable commercial refrigeration is critical to keeping your hospitality venue running smoothly. The Scotsman ACM 47 AS Self-Contained Gourmet Ice Maker is the definitive, compact solution for Australian businesses demanding crystal-clear, premium ice on demand. Engineered for high performance in intense commercial environments, this undercounter unit delivers a dependable 24kg daily production rate paired with an integrated 9kg storage bin capacity, ensuring you never run short during peak service hours.
Designed specifically for tight footprints, this air-cooled ice machine features an intelligent front-panel airflow design. This means it can be seamlessly built into your under-bench cabinetry without sacrificing ventilation or risking overheating. Whether you are upgrading your current setup or outfitting a brand-new space, the Scotsman ACM 47 AS balances space-saving efficiency with industrial durability.
Premium Ice Makers for all situations
In the competitive food and beverage sector, the quality of your ice reflects the quality of your brand. The Scotsman ACM 47 AS produces individual, slow melting 20g gourmet ice cubes (30mm diameter x 34mm height) that elevate beverage presentation while maintaining drink carbonation and flavour balance. This makes the unit highly versatile across a range of industry use cases:
- Boutique Cafes & Espresso Bars: Elevate your iced lattes, cold brews, and mocktails with pristine, slow-melting gourmet cubes that keep drinks cold without watering them down.
- Cocktail Lounges & Small Bars: Present high-end spirits and signature cocktails over perfectly transparent, individual ice thimbles that look exceptional in any glassware.
- Fine Dining & Restaurants: Ensure a steady supply of premium ice for table water service, wine buckets, and seafood displays during busy weekend dinner rushes.
- Executive Boardrooms & Office Kitchens: Provide a reliable, quiet, and low-maintenance ice source for corporate functions, staff breakout rooms, and executive hospitality.
Key Benefits & Operational Advantages
- Built-In Microbe & Odour Protection: Integrated with advanced Agion Technology, the internal components actively resist microbial growth and unpleasant odours. Your venue is guaranteed pure, clear, and safe ice that meets strict Australian food hygiene standards.
- Eco-Friendly R290 Refrigerant: Future-proof your business against tightening environmental regulations. This machine utilizes R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant gas, which boasts an ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) and delivers superior energy efficiency to lower your utility bills.
- Flawless Undercounter Integration: Thanks to the front-panel in-and-out airflow design, this unit does not require side clearance for breathing space. It slides directly into standard 600mm-deep kitchen counters, preserving valuable floor space.
- Consistent Ice Quality via Spray Technology: Utilizing Scotsman’s patented horizontal ice evaporator spray-system, water is sprayed upward into inverted moulds. Heavy minerals drop away before freezing, eliminating cloudy impurities, and creating structurally perfect, individual gourmet thimbles.
- Simple, Mechanical Reliability: Avoid the headaches of overly complex digital components prone to failure in hot kitchens. The heavy-duty electromechanical controls are incredibly robust, reliable, and easy for technicians to service.
Product Features
- Production Capacity: Up to 24kg of premium gourmet ice per 24 hours.
- Storage Solution: Integrated 9kg built-in storage bin lined for thermal efficiency.
- Ice Profile: Produces 20g gourmet cubes (Ø 30mm x H 34mm).
- Condensing Unit: Efficient air-cooled system with front-facing ventilation.
- Alert System: Dedicated clean alert indicator light flashes when the air filter requires attention.
- Premium Exterior: Manufactured from corrosion-resistant, high-grade stainless steel designed to withstand rough commercial kitchen environments.
- Status Monitoring: External indicator lights provide an immediate visual reading of the machine’s operational status.
- Included Accessories: Ships complete with an ergonomic ice scoop, water inlet hose, and gravity drain hose for immediate installation.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions & Weights
- Width: 386 mm
- Depth: 600 mm
- Height: 645 mm
- Packed Weight: 42 kg
Power & Capacity
- Daily Production: 24 kg / 24 hours
- Bin Capacity: 9 kg
- Refrigerant Gas: R290 Hydrocarbon
- Cooling System: Air Cooled
Warranty & Compliance
- Supplier Support: Fully backed by Moffat’s extensive nationwide service network.
- Service Guarantee: Access to 24/7 technical support and genuine factory spare parts across Australia.
- Compliance: Fully certified to meet Australian safety, electrical, and sanitation standards.
Cleaning & Routine Maintenance
Maintaining the Scotsman ACM 47 AS is incredibly straightforward, helping you maximize the lifespan of your investment and avoid unnecessary service callouts:
- Toolless Air Filter Cleaning: The front-facing condenser air filter can be pulled out in seconds without moving the machine. Simply rinse it under a tap weekly to remove dust and grease, maintaining optimal cooling efficiency.
- Clean Alert Indicator: Keep an eye on the front panel. The built-in clean alert indicator will light up when airflow is restricted, taking the guesswork out of filter maintenance.
- Sanitization Cycle: The horizontal spray bar and internal water circuit are easily accessible. Periodically flushing the system with approved commercial ice machine cleaner removes scale and mineral build-up, ensuring the thimbles remain crystal clear.
Why the Scotsman ACM 47 AS is Perfect for Commercial Kitchens
Commercial kitchens are unforgiving environments filled with ambient heat, steam, and airborne oil. The Scotsman ACM 47 AS excels where domestic or light-commercial ice makers fail. Its resilient stainless steel skin shrugs off impacts, resists corrosion, and wipes clean effortlessly. Because it relies on time-tested mechanical switches rather than sensitive microprocessors, it handles the high ambient temperatures of Australian summer kitchens without missing a beat. For venues needing a compact footprint but demanding high-grade culinary ice, this self-contained machine delivers uncompromised reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this unit handle high-temperature Australian kitchen environments without failing?
A: Yes. Unlike units with complex electronic logic boards that error out when overheated, the ACM 47 AS uses heavy-duty, electromechanical controls built for temperature resilience. As long as the front air panels stay completely clear, it cycles and performs reliably through intense commercial rushes.
Q: How does the built-in storage bin maintain ice quality over multiple hours?
A: The integrated 9kg storage bunker features commercial-grade thermal lining that shields your gourmet ice from outside ambient heat. Excess meltwater drains away naturally via the bottom gravity drain port, ensuring your thimbles never sit in water or freeze into a solid clump.
Q: What type of utilities and connections are necessary for a built-in installation?
A: You will require a standard 240V 10A single-phase power outlet, a mains cold-water connection thread, and a low-level gravity drain path situated below the unit’s outlet point. If you lack a floor waste immediately underneath your cabinetry, an aftermarket external pump must be added.
Q: Why does this model use R290 refrigerant instead of traditional gases?
A: R290 hydrocarbon gas is an eco-friendly refrigerant standard that replaces ozone-depleting legacy gases. It features an incredibly low global warming rating and cools more efficiently, cutting down your venue’s monthly electrical draw.
Q: How does the internal water circuit protect itself from regional mineral scale build-up?
A: The machine is armed with a horizontal inverted mould spray bar layout. Pure water freezes first while dissolved lime and heavy minerals remain liquid and fall back out, keeping the cube pristine and preventing immediate blockage within the internal lines.
Why Buy from Snowmaster?
When you buy your commercial catering and refrigeration gear from Snowmaster, you are partnering with an industry leader backed by over 80 years of experience supplying the Australian hospitality sector. We aren’t just order-takers; we are dedicated Scotsman ice maker supplier experts who understand the technical nuances of commercial ice production, water filtration, and kitchen layout planning.
When you purchase through us, you receive:
- Unbiased, professional advice to ensure you get the exact right machine for your volume needs.
- Competitive nationwide shipping and access to flexible commercial finance options.
- Rock-solid after-sales support backed by Moffat’s certified 24/7 technician network.
- Genuine spare parts availability to keep your business running when it matters most.
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