{"product_id":"scotsman-hid312a-6-meridian-ice-water-dispensers","title":"Scotsman  Meridian Ice \u0026 Water Dispensers - HID312A-6","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScotsman  Meridian Ice \u0026amp; Water Dispensers - HID312A-6\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeridian Ice \u0026amp; Water Dispenser, Touchfree infrared dispensing, H2 Nugget Ice, air cooled, production capacity up to 260 lb\/24 hours at 70°\/50°, 12 lb bin storage capacity, sealed maintenance-free bearings, removable bin, removable air filter, SmoothStream™ water dispensing, removable spouts and sink, enlarged 0.8\" sink drain, recessed utility chase, stainless evaporator and auger, enlarged 11\" dispensing area, USB software upgrade port, unit specific QR code, stainless exterior, AgION antimicrobial protection, 230V\/50\/1, 7.0 amps engineered and assembled in USA (Export Model, 50hz version)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eu1vfg\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eReliable ice \u0026amp; 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