Ice-O-Matic Pearl Ice® Maker – Model GEM0956R
Remote-Cooled • 1,011 lb / 459 kg Daily Production • Soft, Chewable Nugget IceDeliver the fan-favorite crunch of Pearl Ice® while keeping heat, noise, and energy costs out of your kitchen. The compact 21 inch-wide GEM0956R produces over half-a-ton of soft, chewable nuggets every day—perfect for beverage bars, convenience stores, healthcare hydration stations, and anywhere customers ask for “that good ice.”
Why you’ll love it
- Produces up to 1,011 lb (459 kg) of Pearl Ice® in 24 hours; 820 lb (371 kg) at 90 °F air / 70 °F water.
- Remote air-cooled condenser (RGA-1061-HM, sold separately) removes heat & noise from the serving area.
- Soft, chewable nuggets cool drinks faster, hold flavor longer, and are easy on teeth.
- Space-saving 21 in W × 24 in D × 27 in H: fits most 22″ and 30″ storage bins or beverage dispensers.
- SystemSafe™ load monitoring protects the gearbox and shuts the machine down before damage occurs.
- Water Sensor prevents low- or no-water failures—unaffected by poor water quality.
- Stainless steel evaporator & auger, industrial-grade roller bearings, and heavy-duty gearbox for years of trouble-free service.
- Uses less water and energy than comparable cube machines, lowering utility bills.
- Certified: cULus, NSF, CE.
Performance & utilities
| Ice style | Pearl / Nugget (≈ ½″ H × ⅜″ Ø | 12.7 × 9.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Daily production @ 70 °F air / 50 °F water | 1,011 lb | 459 kg |
| Daily production @ 90 °F air / 70 °F water | 820 lb | 371 kg |
| Condenser type | Remote air-cooled (pre-charged line-set, sold separately) |
| Potable water use | 12.0 gal / 100 lb of ice |
| Energy use | 3.9 kWh / 100 lb of ice |
| Electrical | 208-230 V / 60 Hz / 1-phase |
| Minimum circuit ampacity | 12.8 A |
| Maximum fuse / breaker | 20 A |
| Refrigerant | R404A |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 21″ × 24″ × 27″ (533 × 610 × 686 mm) |
Installation highlights
- 6″ (152 mm) clearance required at air intake & exhaust openings.
- Connections: ⅜″ FPT potable water in, ¾″ FPT drain.
- Pairs with Ice-O-Matic bins B25 through B1600 (adapter kits may be needed).
- Use KGEMDISP adapter when mounting on beverage dispensers.
Heads-up: Remote condenser model RGA-1061-HM and line-set are required for operation and are sold separately.
Rock-solid warranty
Ice-O-Matic backs every Pearl Ice® machine with 3 years parts & labor coverage and 5 years parts on the compressor—no fine print, just dependable support.
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Ice-O-Matic GEM0956R Pearl Ice maker produces ~1011 lb/24h of soft, chewable pearl ice; air-cooled, remote condenser, stainless, NSF/cULus/CE certified.
Manufacturer
Ice-O-Matic
Brand name
Pearl Ice
Certifications
NSF, CE, cULus
Height
32.0in
Width
24.0in
Depth
27.0in
Shipping Weight
215.0lbs
Production per 24 hr
1001 - 1100 lb = 455 - 499 kg
Cooling
specify
Cube Type
nugget
Refrigeration
remote (refrigeration not included)
Specifications
Pearl Ice® Maker, soft, chewable ice crystals, air-cooled, remote condenser, approximately 1011 lb/459 kg production/24 hours, durable stainless finish, cULus, NSF, CE
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