Manitowoc Ice, CrystalCraft Premier Ice Maker, USE0050A, Perfectly Square Hard ice for…
- Ice Maker
- 45 pounds
- 472 watts
- Stainless Steel
A compact 45 lb per day ice machine designed around a 15 inch cabinet footprint, with a built-in filter and stainless construction.
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Overview
The CrystalCraft Premier USE0050A is an undercounter ice machine built to fit a standard 15 inch cabinet opening or stand alone with its stainless steel top and sides. It produces up to 45 lbs of ice daily with a 25 lb storage bin, suited to home bars or small commercial counters.
Manitowoc built this as a space constrained machine first, sized to slot into a 15 inch cabinet cutout rather than needing a full appliance footprint. An integrated water filter with scale inhibitor handles water quality without a separate filter housing. A drain pump is available but described as an optional addition during install, not a standard inclusion.
- Up to 45 lbs of ice per 24 hours
- 25 lb built-in ice storage bin
- Stainless steel top and sides
- Fits 15 inch cabinet dimensions
Who it's for
Good for anyone converting a 15 inch cabinet slot into an ice station, whether that is a home wet bar or a small commercial counter. It is not sized for high volume service needing hundreds of pounds of ice a day.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fits a standard 15 inch cabinet cutout
- Can install built-in or stand freely
- Integrated water filtration with scale inhibitor
- Drain pump is an optional add-on, not included
- 25 lb storage bin limits standing ice reserve
Performance notes
Square, hard ice cubes form through the CrystalCraft process and drop into a 25 lb capacity bin, with the machine cycling to keep up to 45 lbs produced across 24 hours. The integrated water filter applies depth filtration and a scale inhibitor before water reaches the ice-making cycle, aimed at reducing mineral buildup inside the unit over time.
Specifications
| Brand | Manitowoc |
|---|---|
| Model | USE0050A |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 22.8 × 14.7 × 33.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 45 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 472 watts |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Maker |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Part Number | USE0050A |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
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Questions about the Manitowoc USE0050A
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the USE0050A need to be built into cabinetry?
No, it is designed to fit a 15 inch cabinet opening but also works as a standalone unit with its stainless steel top and sides.
How much ice does it make per day?
Manitowoc rates it at up to 45 lbs of ice in 24 hours, with a 25 lb storage capacity.
Does it include a drain pump?
A drain pump is available as an optional part that integrates into the machine during installation, not a standard inclusion.