The Franklin 44 lbs. Undercounter Clear Ice Maker (model: FIM44) is the newest addition to the Franklin Chef commercial ice machine product line. The FIM44 produces up to 44lbs. of ice per day (with a 90-degree ambient temperature) and has a 25 lbs. storage bin. You may operate this machine with or without a drain, making it perfect for almost any location with a water hookup. It is compatible with either built-in or freestanding applications.

Key features include: clear ice in a 3/4" x 3/4" x 1" cube; reversible stainless steel door; removable storage bin; excellent insulation for no condensation; air-cooled condenser; automatic overfill prevention; NSF and UL-listed; and uses CFC-free R-134a refrigerant and foamed-in-place insulation.

The Franklin 44 lbs. Undercounter Clear Ice Maker FIM44 is a gorgeous addition to any home, bar or office and is as versatile as it is elegant.

Note:While it is well insulated, this unit is not a freezer. For best results keep unit in cool, temperature controlled environment.

Height: 33.5"

Width: 14.6"

Depth: 23.6"

Model: FIM44 No drain required - dual drainage system included Removable bin stores 25 lbs of ice Excellent insulation - no condensation For free-standing or built-in applications NSF and UL-listed Foamed-in-place insulation Up to 44lbs. of ice per day Warranty: 1 year

Franklin 44 lbs. Undercounter Clear Ice Maker - Stainless Steel Reversible stainless steel door swings open Air-cooled condenser Automatic overfill prevention Uses CFC-free R-134a refrigerant Beautiful new look Designed to sit side by side with the FWC35 wine cellar Weight: 91.5 pounds Dimensions: 33.5"h x 14.6"w x 23.6"d

Ice Maker Basics

Types of Ice
Ice can be divided into colors and shapes. Clear ice is restaurant-quality, gourmet ice whose impurities have been removed so the cubes do not have the "cloudy" appearance of regular ice. This ice is completely odorless and tasteless, however, clear ice makers are always more expensive. Ice can also be made in a variety of shapes, including actual cubes, cylinders, and crescents. Cylindrical ice is rounded and often has an indentation in the top and a rounded out bottom. Crescent ice cubes are similar to what many ice makers in refrigerators make, long with flat tops and round bottoms. There are not currently family-sized ice machines on the market that make crushed or flaked ice, only commercial-sized machines.

Portable Ice Makers
Portable ice makers do not need a permanent water line; they plug into a standard outlet and you only need to pour water into them. These will make ice very quickly, however, they are not freezers and thus will not keep the ice frozen. The ice will melt, and the machine will recycle the water to make more ice. They will also only hold a small fraction of their full ice making capacity, so you will need to empty them frequently if you need more ice to be made.

Built-In Ice Makers
Built-In ice makers should be installed by a professional plumber. They take a permanent water line, and some of them also need a drain line. These can store much more ice than a portable, and can keep it frozen longer.

Some built-in ice makers can be used outdoors, but only those that specifically say so. Otherwise they will not be able to keep the ice frozen in high ambient temperatures. Some built-in ice makers meet ADA standards so they can be easily used by the differently-abled. Some built-in ice makers can even accept custom door panels so that they will blend in with surrounding cabinetry; their descriptions will specify this if that is the case.

Storage of Ice
Keep in mind that most ice makers have a much greater production capacity than storage capacity. They are capable of making a great deal of ice in a day, but they can only store a small fraction of it. When deciding on an ice maker be sure you know what the production and storage specifications are.

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