CU0920

Overview

The Scotsman CU0920 is a self-contained, air-cooled undercounter cuber with an integrated storage bin. Its 20-inch width makes it a practical option for beverage-service areas where floor space is limited. The manufacturer lists production of up to 100 lb in 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, and 80 lb in 24 hours at 90°F air and 70°F water. The bin holds 57 lb of ice.

The machine makes medium-size, clear cubes measuring 7/8 inch on each side. Scotsman describes the cube as a large, slow-melting form suited to beverages. The CU0920 is assembled in the USA and comes with a 3-year parts-and-labour warranty on all components for commercial installations in North, South and Central America; the manufacturer directs customers in other regions to contact the factory about warranty coverage.

Key Features

• Compact footprint: At 20 inches wide, the unit can fit in tight locations, including beverage-service areas with limited available space.
• Integrated ice storage: The undercounter machine makes and stores ice in one unit, with a listed storage capacity of 57 lb.
• Clear cube production: Scotsman’s evaporator technology produces clear cubes measuring 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 inches. The manufacturer describes these as slow-melting cubes for beverages.
• Easy bin access: A slide-back door provides access to stored ice. An ice scoop is included.
• Intuitive controls: The control panel is described as intuitive for quick, straightforward operation.
• Optional ADA-related accessory: The optional KUFM20 floor-mount kit lowers the overall height to 31.9 inches for applications under 34-inch ADA countertops. The kit is an accessory, not part of the machine’s listed standard dimensions.
• Corrosion-conscious construction: The manufacturer describes the exterior as corrosion-resistant. The product information also identifies a heavy-duty, rust-free front panel and corrosion-resistant aluminum-alloy side panels.
• Efficiency and water-related claims: Scotsman states that the unit meets US federal energy-efficiency requirements and US Safe Drinking Water Act low-lead requirements. These are manufacturer statements; no separate certification mark is specified in the supplied product information.

Specifications

• Product type: Self-contained, undercounter cube ice machine with storage
• Condenser: Air-cooled
• Ice form: Medium, clear cubes; 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 inches
• 24-hour production: Up to 100 lb at 70°F air / 50°F water; up to 80 lb at 90°F air / 70°F water
• Storage capacity: 57 lb
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 20 x 24 x 38 inches
• Shipping carton: 21 x 26 x 37 inches
• Shipping weight: 118 lb
• Heat output: 4,100 BTU per hour
• Energy consumption: 8.07 kWh per 100 lb
• Potable water usage: 29 gallons per 100 lb
• Warranty: 3 years on parts and labour for all components, for commercial installations in North, South and Central America
• Included accessory: Ice scoop
• Optional accessory: KUFM20 floor-mount kit; lowers overall height to 31.9 inches

Installation & Requirements

The manufacturer’s product information gives minimum recommended clearances of 1/8 inch at the sides, 1/4 inch above the machine and 4 inches at the back. The unit’s stated dimensions are 20 x 24 x 38 inches, and the spec sheet notes that those dimensions include 6-inch adjustable legs. The optional KUFM20 floor-mount kit lowers the overall height to 31.9 inches for under-counter applications where that height is needed.

The installation drawing identifies a 3/4-inch FPT drain and a potable-water inlet using 1/4-inch outside-diameter plastic tubing; the drawing shows a 5-foot length. The layout also identifies air-inlet and air-outlet locations. The unit is air-cooled, so these locations and the manufacturer’s stated clearances are relevant when planning its position.

Listed operating ranges are 50°F to 100°F for air temperature, 40°F to 100°F for water temperature and 15 to 80 PSIG for water pressure. Electrical details vary among configurations in the manufacturer’s spec sheet, so confirm the exact electrical requirements for the configuration being supplied before connection. The supplied information lists 15 amps as the maximum fuse size, two circuit wires and a minimum circuit ampacity shown as “cord”; it does not establish one voltage for every CU0920 configuration.

Operation

The CU0920 is a self-contained machine that makes ice and stores it in its built-in bin. Scotsman describes the control panel as intuitive and the slide-back door as a way to reach the stored ice. The included scoop can be used to retrieve ice from the bin. Production figures depend on the stated air- and water-temperature conditions: the manufacturer lists up to 100 lb per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, or 80 lb per 24 hours at 90°F air and 70°F water. The storage bin capacity is 57 lb.

Cleaning & Maintenance

The supplied product information does not provide a cleaning procedure, cleaning schedule or maintenance interval. Scotsman recommends water filtration for all its ice machines and refers users to its water-filter specification information for details. The supplied sources do not identify a specific filter model for the CU0920.

Applications

The CU0920’s clear, slow-melting cubes are intended for beverages, and its compact width can suit beverage-service counters with limited space. Its production and storage capacities make it relevant to commercial settings that need an on-site supply of cube ice, such as restaurants, cafés and bars. Check the stated production conditions and 57 lb bin capacity against the expected service demand.