Accucold AIWD160 Commercial Countertop Nugget Ice & Water Dispenser

The Accucold AIWD160 is a commercial-grade countertop ice and water dispenser designed for demanding environments such as hospital waiting areas, nursing stations, and break rooms. This ETL-S listed NSF-12 certified unit produces up to 160 pounds of nugget ice per day, ideal for slow-melting, chewable ice preferred in clinical and office settings.

Key technical features include:

• Compact Dimensions: 17.5" depth and 14" width, suitable for standard countertops with a nominal height of 25" for space efficiency.
• Material & Build: Durable 304-grade stainless steel front, black dispenser panel, and sealed back enable hygienic operations and flush placement against walls.
• Adjustability: Four adjustable legs provide flexible installation and leveling.
• Ice Storage Capacity: Holds approximately 5.3 lbs of nugget ice ensuring immediate availability.
• UV Lighting Integration: Built-in ultraviolet light in the dispenser reduces bacterial growth, enhancing microbial safety aligned with clinical and biotechnological environments—including *molecular diagnostics* and biotechnology research requiring sterile dispensing units.
• Energy Efficient Cooling: Air-cooled condenser reduces water consumption and improves energy utilization in continuous ice production cycles.
• Drain Requirement: Equipped with a gravity drain system for water disposal; requires proper floor drainage.
• Electrical Specifications: Operates on 115 V AC, 60 Hz, drawing 2.8 amps, with a refrigerant charge of 6.35 oz. R134a ensuring efficient refrigeration performance.
• Lead-Free Certification: Conforms to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and 372 standards, complying with California and other state lead-safe plumbing regulations and the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act for contaminant safety critical in medical and bioprocessing facilities.

This unit features an illuminated display panel to effortlessly switch between ice, water, or combined dispensing functions. The removable drip tray and front-door serviceability simplify maintenance and cleaning routines to meet strict sanitation standards in healthcare and biotechnology labs.

The Accucold AIWD160 countertop nugget ice and water dispenser is essential for facilities prioritizing clean, efficient beverage dispensing in clinical diagnostics, biomanufacturing, and bioprocessing environments where sterile, reliable ice and water supply support laboratory workflows and patient care operations.

Explore the full Accucold commercial ice and water dispenser line for models with varying capacities designed for specialized laboratory and healthcare applications requiring consistent, hygienic ice production and water dispensing.