Manitowoc Indigo NXT iT0300 136kg Half Dice Ice Machine with D400 Bin
Product Description
The Manitowoc Indigo NXT iT0300 is a modular ice machine designed to meet the sustained demand of busy commercial kitchens, bars, food retail operations, and similar high-throughput environments. It produces...
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Cube shape
- Half Dice
- Dimensions
- 1384(H) x 762(W) x 863(D)mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
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Product Description
The Manitowoc Indigo NXT iT0300 is a modular ice machine designed to meet the sustained demand of busy commercial kitchens, bars, food retail operations, and similar high-throughput environments. It produces half dice ice — a format widely used across catering and beverage service — and is paired here with the D400 storage bin, giving operators immediate, hygienic access to a substantial ice reserve throughout service.
In practice, the iT0300 is engineered to maintain reliable output even when ambient kitchen temperatures climb. This matters in real service conditions, where plantroom and production areas regularly run warm, and where ice demand peaks at precisely the moments ambient temperatures are highest. The machine's onboard diagnostics actively monitor the ice-making cycle and adjust the process to protect output consistency, which reduces the risk of ice shortfall during critical service periods.
From an operational standpoint, the combination of a high daily production rate and a large storage buffer means front-of-house and kitchen teams are drawing from a meaningful reserve rather than relying solely on real-time production. Key practical advantages include:
- Automatic demand-responsive operation helps manage energy use when service is quiet
- Half dice format is well suited to both blended drinks and food display applications
- The D400 bin offers straightforward, hygienic access without complex dispensing mechanisms
- Diagnostic programming allows faster identification of performance issues before they affect service
Installation requires a stable water supply, a drain connection, and an appropriate electrical supply — confirm your electrical specification with an installer before purchase. Water quality is a practical concern with any ice machine: limescale accumulation is one of the most common causes of reduced output and premature component wear. A suitable inline water filter is strongly advisable and should be factored into the installation plan from the outset.
The iT0300 is well suited to hotel kitchens, licensed premises, busy restaurant operations, and food retail counters with consistent daily ice requirements. It is a modular unit, meaning it sits atop the D400 bin rather than being a self-contained undercounter machine — allow adequate overhead clearance and front access for servicing. For smaller sites with more modest demand, a lower-output model in the Indigo NXT range would be more appropriate. For very high-volume or multi-point operations, heavier-duty configurations are available.
If you're working out whether this unit's output and storage capacity matches your site's actual demand pattern, our team is happy to talk it through before you commit.
Key Features
- Produces 136kg of half dice ice per 24-hour period
- Paired D400 bin stores up to 132kg of ice ready for service
- Onboard diagnostics monitor and optimise the ice-making cycle continuously
- Designed to sustain output in high ambient temperature kitchen environments
- Demand-responsive control adjusts production rate during quieter service periods
Operational Benefits
- Large storage reserve reduces dependence on real-time production during peak service
- Consistent ice output supports uninterrupted bar and kitchen service throughout the day
- Diagnostic system helps identify faults early, reducing costly downtime
- Energy use scales back automatically when demand drops, lowering running costs
- Half dice format suits a wide range of catering and beverage service applications
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Cube shape
- Half Dice
- Dimensions
- 1384(H) x 762(W) x 863(D)mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Warranty
- 5 Years
- Weight
- 59kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A useful starting point is to estimate your peak daily ice consumption across all uses — drinks service, food display, and any prep requirements. The iT0300 produces 136kg per day with 132kg immediately available in the bin, which suits many busy restaurant, bar, or hotel kitchen environments comfortably. If your site has multiple high-demand service points or runs extended hours with limited restocking opportunity, it is worth discussing your actual usage pattern with us before deciding on the right capacity.
- You will need a mains water supply with adequate flow and pressure, a gravity or pumped drain connection, and an electrical supply matching the machine's specification — confirm the voltage and current draw with a qualified installer ahead of delivery. Ventilation and ambient temperature in the installation area are also worth considering, as restricted airflow around the unit will affect efficiency. A water filter should be treated as a standard installation requirement rather than an optional extra, given the impact limescale has on ice machine longevity.
- Limescale is the single most common cause of reduced ice output and premature component failure in commercial ice machines, regardless of brand or model. Even in areas with moderately hard water, scale builds up inside the evaporator and water distribution system over time, which reduces efficiency and can lead to costly repairs. Fitting an appropriate inline water filter at installation is straightforward and represents a small cost relative to the machine's value and the disruption a service failure would cause.