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Hoshizaki DCM-60KE-HC Ice and Water Dispenser (60kg/24hr)

SKU: DCM-60KE-HC

£2,924.00(£3,508.80 inc VAT)
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  • In the event of equipment failure any parts needed will be provided 2
  • In the event of equipment failure an engineer will be sent for an onsite repair 2
  • Equipment may be supplied with a moulded plug but may be more suitably connected to a fused spur

The Hoshizaki DCM-60KE-HC is a self-contained unit that produces cubelet ice, stores it in an internal 1.9kg bin, and dispenses it — alone or combined with chilled water — at the touch of a button. The entire process happens within a single compact footprint: production, storage, and hygienic delivery without any staff handling or scooping. It runs on R290, a natural refrigerant with a low global warming potential, which has become increasingly standard across commercial refrigeration applications.

In practice, this type of dispenser is most commonly found at healthcare catering points, hotel beverage stations, staff canteens, and front-of-house self-service counters where consistent, unattended access to ice and chilled water is needed throughout the day. Because stored ice is never exposed to open-air scooping or manual contact, it is well suited to environments where hygiene standards are closely managed or subject to external audit.

The practical advantages this design offers operators include:

  • Touch-button dispensing eliminates scooping, reducing contamination risk and freeing staff time
  • Portion control keeps ice consumption predictable and waste low across a service period
  • All-in-one construction means a single set of water, drainage, and electrical connections to manage
  • Compact counter footprint makes it practical for beverage stations where space is limited
  • R290 refrigerant supports consistent production without reliance on high-GWP synthetic gases

Installation requires a mains cold water supply, a drainage point, and a standard electrical connection. Adequate clearance around the unit is needed for ventilation and routine cleaning access. At 60kg per 24 hours, this model is well matched to low-to-medium demand settings. Sites with higher sustained throughput — such as large hotel bars, busy restaurant service counters, or high-footfall healthcare facilities — should consider a larger-capacity unit or a modular production system.

This dispenser suits operators who need reliable, hygienic ice and water access in a self-service setting without the complexity of a larger production setup. If you would like to talk through whether the output capacity fits your expected demand before ordering, the team is happy to help.

Frequently asked questions

Is 60kg per 24 hours enough for our site?

That depends on your service pattern and how ice is being used. A 60kg daily output is generally adequate for low-to-medium demand settings such as a ward catering point, a small hotel beverage station, or a staff canteen with steady but moderate throughput. Sites with sustained peak demand — such as a busy bar service or a high-footfall healthcare facility running multiple meal periods — may find a higher-capacity unit more appropriate. If you are unsure, it is worth working through your estimated daily consumption before committing.

What does installation involve for this dispenser?

The unit requires a mains cold water supply, a suitable drainage point, and a standard electrical connection — all served from a single position. You will also need to allow adequate clearance around the unit for ventilation and to permit routine cleaning access. It is worth confirming with your installer that the intended location meets these requirements before delivery.

Is this unit suitable for a healthcare environment?

Yes, this is one of the more common applications for this type of dispenser. Because ice is stored internally and dispensed without any manual scooping or open-air exposure, it aligns well with the hygiene requirements typically found in healthcare catering settings. Many NHS and private healthcare operators use touch-button dispensers specifically for this reason. If your site has particular infection control protocols, it is worth discussing these with us before ordering to confirm the unit meets your specific requirements.
Hoshizaki DCM-60KE-HC Ice and Water Dispenser (60kg/24hr)

£2,924.00(£3,508.80 inc VAT)

£2,924.00(£3,508.80 inc VAT)

The Hoshizaki DCM-60KE-HC is a self-contained unit that produces cubelet ice, stores it in an internal 1.9kg bin, and dispenses it — alone or combined with chilled water — at the touch of a button. The entire process happens within a single compact footprint: production, storage, and hygienic delivery without any staff handling or scooping. It runs on R290, a natural refrigerant with a low global warming potential, which has become increasingly standard across commercial refrigeration applications.

In practice, this type of dispenser is most commonly found at healthcare catering points, hotel beverage stations, staff canteens, and front-of-house self-service counters where consistent, unattended access to ice and chilled water is needed throughout the day. Because stored ice is never exposed to open-air scooping or manual contact, it is well suited to environments where hygiene standards are closely managed or subject to external audit.

The practical advantages this design offers operators include:

  • Touch-button dispensing eliminates scooping, reducing contamination risk and freeing staff time
  • Portion control keeps ice consumption predictable and waste low across a service period
  • All-in-one construction means a single set of water, drainage, and electrical connections to manage
  • Compact counter footprint makes it practical for beverage stations where space is limited
  • R290 refrigerant supports consistent production without reliance on high-GWP synthetic gases

Installation requires a mains cold water supply, a drainage point, and a standard electrical connection. Adequate clearance around the unit is needed for ventilation and routine cleaning access. At 60kg per 24 hours, this model is well matched to low-to-medium demand settings. Sites with higher sustained throughput — such as large hotel bars, busy restaurant service counters, or high-footfall healthcare facilities — should consider a larger-capacity unit or a modular production system.

This dispenser suits operators who need reliable, hygienic ice and water access in a self-service setting without the complexity of a larger production setup. If you would like to talk through whether the output capacity fits your expected demand before ordering, the team is happy to help.