{"product_id":"scotsman-hid312ax-1-meridian-ice-water-dispensers","title":"Scotsman Meridian Ice \u0026 Water Dispensers - HID312AX-1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScotsman Meridian Ice \u0026amp; Water Dispensers - HID312AX-1 \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScotsman HID312AX-1 Meridian touchfree nugget ice \u0026amp; water dispenser — 260 lb\/day, 12 lb bin, stainless steel, NSF, AgION antimicrobial protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e2lcmq\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eReliable ice \u0026amp; water dispensing for commercial use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"124\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eScotsman Meridian HID312AX‑1\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers consistent chilled water and high‑quality ice — making it well‑suited for \u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eoffices, cafés, hospitality venues, schools, break rooms, and self‑service beverage stations\u003c\/strong\u003e where dependable ice and water are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hzd1dy\" data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"384\"\u003ePopular nugget ice quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eProduces \u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"427\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003esoft, chewable nugget ice\u003c\/strong\u003e that cools drinks faster, molds to glass shapes, and enhances the beverage experience — a customer favorite in beverage service and high‑volume drink stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pomwv3\" data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eDual‑function convenience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eCombines \u003cstrong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"682\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eice and water dispensing in one compact unit\u003c\/strong\u003e, saving space versus separate machines while streamlining service flow — ideal for facilities with limited footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1opjwni\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eUser‑friendly design \u0026amp; 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