{"product_id":"scotsman-hid525awx-1-meridian-ice-water-dispensers","title":"Scotsman  Meridian Ice \u0026 Water Dispensers - HID525AWX-1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScotsman  Meridian Ice \u0026amp; Water Dispensers - HID525AWX-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScotsman Meridian HID525AWX-1: touchfree wall‑mount nugget ice \u0026amp; water dispenser, 500 lb\/day, stainless, NSF, antimicrobial protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11ickvn\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"334\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"75\"\u003ePremium ice \u0026amp; water dispensing performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"117\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eScotsman Meridian HID525AWX‑1\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"193\"\u003econsistent 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reduce labor and service time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1twga3e\" data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eHygienic and food‑service friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eBuilt with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1116\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003esanitary components and contamination‑resistant dispensing pathways\u003c\/strong\u003e that support food safety standards in commercial dining and hospitality environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jmfrju\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eDurability for commercial use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eEngineered for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1301\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eheavy‑duty, energy‑efficient operation\u003c\/strong\u003e, the HID525AWX‑1 supports long‑term reliability in busy operations where frequent ice and water dispensing is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"100ctn4\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eClean aesthetic with functional layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eIts sleek design integrates well into customer‑facing spaces while providing practical service access for technicians and staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eQ: What is the Scotsman Meridian HID525WX‑1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eA: The HID525WX‑1 is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"365\"\u003ecommercial ice and water dispenser\u003c\/strong\u003e that delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eice and filtered water on demand\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for cafeterias, offices, bars, and self‑service environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eQ: What type of ice does it dispense?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eA: It dispenses \u003cstrong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"574\"\u003ecrushed and cube ice\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the linked ice machine configuration, offering flexibility for beverages and water stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eQ: Does the HID525WX‑1 produce ice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"721\" 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