Manitowoc Indigo NXT iT0420 204kg Dice Ice Machine
Product Description
The Manitowoc Indigo NXT iT0420 is a modular dice ice machine designed for high-volume commercial use. It produces dice-format ice — a versatile, fast-melting cube well suited to drinks service,...
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Cube shape
- Dice
- Dimensions
- 546(H) x 559(W)mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
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Product Description
The Manitowoc Indigo NXT iT0420 is a modular dice ice machine designed for high-volume commercial use. It produces dice-format ice — a versatile, fast-melting cube well suited to drinks service, buffet displays and food retail — at a sustained output of 204kg per 24-hour period. As a modular unit, it sits on top of a separate storage bin rather than including integral storage, which gives operators flexibility to match bin capacity to their actual consumption.
In a busy service environment, consistent ice output is critical. The Indigo NXT platform is engineered to maintain production even when kitchen or back-bar ambient temperatures reach elevated levels, which is a common challenge in poorly ventilated service areas during summer. The onboard diagnostics actively monitor the ice-making cycle and adjust operation to protect output and component life, reducing the likelihood of unexplained downtime during a busy shift.
From an operational standpoint, the iT0420 offers several practical advantages for running a reliable ice programme:
- Adaptive control logic helps maintain output during fluctuating demand periods without manual intervention
- Efficiency management reduces energy draw when demand is lower, such as overnight or during quiet mid-week periods
- Stainless steel construction supports hygiene compliance and withstands the damp environment typical of ice machine installation
- Advanced diagnostics reduce the time engineers spend diagnosing faults, which can lower call-out costs over the unit's working life
Installation requires a mains water supply, drainage, and an appropriate electrical connection — confirm your supply requirements with a qualified installer before ordering. Water quality is a significant factor with any ice machine: limescale build-up affects both ice quality and component longevity, so fitting an inline water filter is strongly advisable and in many cases essential in hard-water areas. The unit's footprint is compact relative to its output, but ensure adequate clearance around the condenser for airflow, as restricted ventilation will reduce efficiency and may shorten compressor life.
The iT0420 is well suited to mid-to-large bars, hotel operations, busy restaurants and catering units where reliable, high-volume ice production is needed throughout the day. It is a modular-format machine, so operators with lower daily requirements may find a smaller self-contained unit a more practical fit; equally, for very high-volume sites running multiple outlets, a larger-capacity modular machine may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether this output level matches your site's daily ice consumption, or have questions about bin sizing, water filtration or installation requirements, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.
Key Features
- Produces 204kg of dice ice per 24-hour period
- Operates reliably in ambient temperatures up to 43°C
- Onboard Indigo NXT diagnostics monitor and optimise the ice-making cycle
- Modular format pairs with a separately specified storage bin
- Stainless steel construction for durability in damp installation environments
Operational Benefits
- Sustains consistent ice output through busy service periods and warm conditions
- Adaptive efficiency management reduces energy use during low-demand periods
- Diagnostic monitoring helps identify issues before they cause service disruption
- Modular design allows bin capacity to be matched to actual site consumption
- Robust build quality supports long-term reliability under continuous daily use
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Cube shape
- Dice
- Dimensions
- 546(H) x 559(W)mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Warranty
- 5 Years Parts & Labour on evaporator, 5 Years Parts & 3 Years Labour on compressor, 3 Years Parts & Labour on all other components
- Weight
- 62kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A useful rule of thumb is to estimate your peak daily ice consumption across all uses — drinks service, food display, blending — and add a buffer for busy periods and warm weather. A busy bar or mid-sized hotel may consume anywhere from 80kg to well over 200kg on a peak day, so the iT0420 suits operations at the higher end of that range. If you are unsure, it is worth talking through your service volume before selecting a machine, as undersizing is one of the most common and disruptive mistakes in ice machine specification.
- The unit requires a cold mains water supply, a gravity or pumped drain connection, and an electrical supply — confirm the exact electrical specification with your installer prior to ordering. Adequate ventilation around the condenser is essential; the machine should not be installed in a fully enclosed space without provision for airflow. A water filter is strongly recommended and, in hard-water regions, should be considered a requirement rather than an optional extra.
- As a modular ice machine, the iT0420 does not include integral storage — it is designed to sit on top of a compatible storage bin, which is specified and purchased separately. The right bin size depends on your consumption pattern: operations with steady demand throughout the day can often manage with a smaller bin, while sites with pronounced peaks benefit from greater reserve capacity. We can advise on appropriate bin sizing based on your usage.