Product Description

The Hoshizaki KM-81BAJ is the narrowest machine in the KM undercounter family, fitting a full crescent cuber and a 38 lb bin into 17-3/4 inches of width. It makes up to 86 lb of ice per 24 hours, which suits a service bar, a break room, a small cafe or a second station that needs its own ice rather than a runner with a bucket.

Crescent cube ice

Hoshizaki's crescent cube is a half-moon shape with a flat face. Crescents interlock loosely instead of freezing into a solid block, so the bin stays diggable and the ice pours cleanly. In a glass the flat faces displace more liquid than a hollow or gapped cube, which keeps drink dilution slow and yield per pound high.

Air-cooled, plug-in installation

The condenser is air-cooled and the unit ships with a 6.5 ft cord and NEMA 5-15 plug, so it lands on a standard 115V 15A circuit with no dedicated hookup work. It needs a potable water line and a gravity drain. This is a self-contained cabinet, not a modular head, so it does not stack.

Efficiency

The KM-81BAJ is ENERGY STAR qualified and uses 7.95 kWh and 18.2 gallons of potable water per 100 lb of ice at 90/70 conditions. The bin opening is ADA compliant.

Specifications

Model KM-81BAJ
Ice type Crescent cube
Ice production 86 lb per 24 hours
Condenser Air-cooled
Storage capacity 38 lb (1.3 cu ft)
Exterior dimensions 17-3/4" W x 24" D x 39" H
Electrical 115V/60/1, 3.5 amps, 15A max fuse, NEMA 5-15 plug, 6.5 ft cord
Refrigerant R-134a, 7.1 oz (201 g)
Energy consumption 7.95 kWh per 100 lb @ 90/70
Water consumption 18.2 gallons per 100 lb @ 90/70
Shipping weight 125 lb
Certifications ADA Compliant, AHRI Standard 810, ENERGY STAR Qualified, ETL Sanitation Listed, NSF, UL Listed

Warranty

Three years parts and labor on the entire machine, plus five years parts and labor on the evaporator.

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