Polar C-Series Countertop Ice Machine 11kg Output

The Polar C-Series is a compact, manually filled countertop ice maker that produces gourmet bell-shaped ice. It sits on a worktop, requires no plumbed water supply, and operates by filling the internal 2-litre reservoir by hand. The ice collects into a removable 1kg storage basket inside the unit, making it straightforward to access and use during service.

With an 11kg daily output, this machine is best understood as a low-volume unit suited to quiet, steady demand rather than high-throughput service. It will keep a small drinks station or compact bar ticking over comfortably, but it is not designed to buffer against heavy back-to-back demand. The 1kg internal storage means ice should be used as it is produced — operators running busy services would find themselves drawing down the basket faster than it refills.

For the right environment, it offers some practical advantages:

• No plumbing connection required — fills manually from any water source
• Compact footprint suits tight back-bar or servery setups
• Gourmet bell ice melts slowly, suitable for cold drinks and spirits service
• Removable ice basket simplifies hygiene and daily cleaning
• Lightweight unit is easy to relocate between service areas if needed

Installation is minimal. The unit runs from a standard 13A socket and requires adequate airflow around the casing to operate efficiently — avoid fitting it into an enclosed cabinet. As a manual-fill machine, it relies on staff remembering to top up the water reservoir; in a busy environment this can become a practical inconvenience worth considering before purchase.

This machine is best suited to small cafés, office kitchens, bed and breakfast operations, or low-volume bar setups where ice demand is modest and consistent. It is not the right choice for high-volume venues or anywhere that needs a continuous, unattended ice supply. For sites with greater demand, a plumbed or higher-capacity unit would be a more reliable fit.

If you are unsure whether the output matches your service volume, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to a purchase.