{"product_id":"scotsman-hid312aw-1-meridian-ice-water-dispensers","title":"Scotsman Meridian Ice \u0026 Water Dispensers - HID312AW-1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScotsman Meridian Ice \u0026amp; Water Dispensers - HID312AW-1 \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScotsman Meridian HID312AW-1: wall-mounted Touchfree nugget ice \u0026amp; SmoothStream water dispenser, 260 lb\/day capacity, stainless steel, NSF-rated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aw97xm\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eReliable ice \u0026amp; water dispensing for commercial settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"129\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eScotsman Meridian HID312AW‑1\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers consistent chilled water and \u003cstrong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"198\"\u003ehigh‑quality ice on demand\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a solid choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eoffices, cafés, hotels, schools, break rooms, and self‑service beverage stations\u003c\/strong\u003e with steady daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h727i8\" data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"530\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"367\"\u003ePopular soft nugget ice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eProduces \u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"410\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003echewable, soft nugget ice\u003c\/strong\u003e that cools drinks faster and enhances mouthfeel — a customer favorite in beverage service and hospitality environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s5b8oz\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eDual‑function convenience in one unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eCombines \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"617\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eice and water dispensing\u003c\/strong\u003e, streamlining workflow and saving space versus separate machines — perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"733\"\u003efront‑of‑house beverage counters\u003c\/strong\u003e and high‑traffic areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xlay3m\" data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eUser‑friendly operation \u0026amp; 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