Ice-O-Matic Pearl Ice® Maker – Model GEM0450W
Water-Cooled • 508 lb / 230 kg Daily Production • Self-Contained Nugget Ice MachineGive guests the ice they crave. The GEM0450W produces Ice-O-Matic’s famous Pearl Ice®—soft, chewable nuggets that cool beverages fast, retain flavors, and boost drink profitability. A compact 21 inch footprint, water-cooled condenser, and rock-solid stainless-steel construction make this machine the perfect choice for busy restaurants, convenience stores, and healthcare facilities where reliability and guest experience matter.
Why You’ll Love It
- High output — up to 508 lb (230 kg) of ice every 24 hours at 70 °F/50 °F conditions.
- Signature Pearl Ice® nuggets: ½″ H × ⅜″ Ø (12.7 × 9.5 mm) – soft, chewable, and flavor-friendly.
- Water-cooled, self-contained condenser keeps heat and noise out of the kitchen and requires no side clearance.
- SystemSafe load monitoring shuts the unit down before gearbox damage can occur, reducing costly repairs.
- Smart Water Sensor design virtually eliminates low-water shutdowns—even in poor-quality water.
- Rugged stainless-steel evaporator & auger with industrial roller bearings for years of trouble-free service.
- Uses less water and power than comparable cube ice makers; ENERGY STAR® qualified on select configurations.
- Certified to cULus, NSF, and CE standards for worldwide code compliance.
Performance & Utilities
| Ice type | Pearl Ice® nuggets (½″ H × ⅜″ Ø / 12.7 × 9.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Daily production* | 508 lb / 230 kg @ 70 °F air / 50 °F water 390 lb / 176 kg @ 90 °F air / 70 °F water |
| Condenser | Self-contained, water-cooled |
| Refrigerant | R404A |
| Potable water usage | 4.3 gal per 100 lb of ice |
| Condenser water usage | 13.8 gal per 100 lb of ice |
| Energy consumption | ≈ 4.5 kWh per 100 lb of ice |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1-phase • 12.0 A • Min. circuit ampacity 15 A • Max. fuse 20 A |
Dimensions & Weight
| Width | 21 in / 533 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 24 in / 610 mm |
| Height | 27 in / 686 mm |
| Approx. shipping weight | 220 lb / 100 kg |
*Ice capacity values are approximate. Actual production will vary based on installation conditions.
Compatible Ice Storage Bins (sold separately)
- B25, B40, B55 – use adapter kit KBT19
- B42 – use adapter kit KBT24
- B700 – adapter kit not required
- B110 – use adapter kit KBT23
- B1000, B1300, B1325, B1600 – adapter kit not required
Industry-Leading Warranty
- 3-year parts & labor coverage on the entire ice maker.
- 5-year parts coverage on the compressor.
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