SCN60

Overview

The Scotsman SCN60 is an under-counter nugget ice machine in the Brilliance line. It makes soft, chewable ice from compacted flakes. Scotsman describes the ice as suitable for beverages and blended drinks, where its texture can absorb beverage flavour. The machine has a 15-inch cabinet width and a bin that stores up to 26 lb of ice.

Production depends on the stated air and water temperatures: the specification sheet lists up to 80 lb in 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water, and 60 lb in 24 hours at 90°F air and 70°F water. The SCN60 is approved for indoor or outdoor use within the operating limits below. A user-friendly control panel provides operating-status and service reminders.

Key Features

• Nugget ice: Soft, chewable ice made from compacted flakes, intended for beverages and blended drinks.
• Production and storage: Up to 80 lb of ice in 24 hours under the 70°F air/50°F water condition listed on the specification sheet; 26 lb bin storage.
• Efficient ice-making: The product listing states that the machine uses 40% less energy and more than 50% less water than dedicated cube ice machines.
• Installation flexibility: Approved for indoor or outdoor use, with an air-cooled condenser and field-reversible door.
• Cabinet integration: Accepts a custom wood or other-material door panel within the panel limits in the installation section.
• Visibility and access: Lighted bin and concealed hinge system.
• Control panel: Indicates whether power is on, alerts the operator to a no-water condition and provides a time-to-clean reminder.
• Interior protection: Key ice machine components are molded with AgION®, a silver-based antimicrobial compound intended to guard internal surfaces between cleanings.
• Drain-pump option: A built-in drain pump is available in related SCN60 configurations.

Specifications

• Product: Scotsman Brilliance under-counter nugget ice machine, model SCN60.
• Ice type: Nugget ice made from compacted flakes.
• 24-hour ice production: Up to 80 lb / 39 kg at 70°F air and 50°F water; 60 lb / 27 kg at 90°F air and 70°F water.
• Bin storage capacity: 26 lb / 12 kg.
• Cabinet width: 15 inches.
• Unit dimensions: 14.875 in W × 22.75 in D × 33.375 in H, without adjusted legs; 37.8 × 57.8 × 84.78 cm.
• Shipping-carton dimensions: 18 × 28 × 38 in; 45.7 × 71.1 × 96.5 cm.
• Condenser: Air-cooled.
• Electrical: 115 V, 60 Hz, single phase; 5 amps. Maximum fuse size: 15.
• Refrigerant: R-134A.
• Warranty shown on the SCN60 specification sheet: 2 years parts and labour on all components, plus 5 years parts on the compressor only. The warranty is stated as valid in North America.

Installation & Requirements

Follow the owner’s manual for complete installation requirements. The specification sheet lists the following operating limits for all models: air temperature from 50°F to 100°F (10°C to 38°C), water temperature from 40°F to 90°F (4.4°C to 38°C), and water pressure from 20 to 80 PSIG (1 to 5 bar). Electrical voltage must remain within -10% to +10% of the voltage on the machine’s rating nameplate. Scotsman states that failures caused by improper voltage are not factory defects.

The SCN60 is approved for indoor or outdoor use. The specification sheet cautions that extended operation outside the stated temperature limits constitutes misuse under the manufacturer’s limited warranty. It also notes that a door swing may be limited when the machine is installed in a corner if the handle contacts a wall or cabinet face.

The machine’s listed dimensions are for the unit without adjusted legs. The specification drawing shows 1-inch leg adjustment at four positions. The drawing identifies air-in and air-out areas, a floor-drain access hole and a 1/4-inch outside-diameter copper water inlet with a compression fitting provided. Drain arrangements depend on configuration: the pump model includes a 10-foot drain tube and uses 3/8-inch inside-diameter flexible tubing; the gravity model uses 5/8-inch inside-diameter tubing, which is not included. Check the unit documentation and configuration before planning the drain connection.

A custom door panel may be made from wood or another material, provided it weighs no more than 15 lb. The specified panel width is 14 7/8 inches, height is between 29 3/8 and 30 3/8 inches, and thickness is 5/8 to 3/4 inch. The installation instructions describe attaching the panel from the ice side of the door using the provided holes. The machine’s height must be adjusted after installation to position the top of the door at the desired clearance.

Operation

The SCN60’s control panel reports whether power is on, alerts the operator to a no-water condition and indicates when it is time to clean the machine. These are the operating indicators described in the available product information; it does not provide detailed control sequences or instructions for responding to each alert. Refer to the SCN60 owner’s manual for model-specific operating procedures.

Production figures are tied to the air and water conditions stated in the specification sheet. The published maximum is 80 lb per 24 hours at 70°F air and 50°F water; the listed production at 90°F air and 70°F water is 60 lb per 24 hours. The bin holds 26 lb, so daily production and bin storage are separate figures.

Cleaning & Maintenance

The control panel includes a time-to-clean reminder. The product documents include an “SCC30, SCC50 and SCN60 Cleaning Guide,” as well as an SCN60 owner’s manual, parts manual and service manual. The available source text does not provide the cleaning steps or a fixed cleaning interval, so use the model’s cleaning guide and manual for those instructions rather than relying on a general schedule. The AgION® treatment is described as guarding internal surfaces between cleanings; it does not replace the need to clean and maintain the machine according to its manual.

Troubleshooting

The product information identifies a no-water alert and a clean reminder as conditions reported by the control panel. It does not include diagnostic procedures or a list of component failures. For troubleshooting steps, consult the SCN60 owner’s or service manual; parts and service documentation are listed with the product documents. Scotsman’s consumer warranty states that coverage excludes failures or damage resulting from water-supply or electrical-power failure, operation outside manual specifications, drain-line malfunctions, or failure to clean and maintain the product as described in the manual.

Applications

The SCN60’s soft nugget ice is suited to serving beverages and blended drinks. Its under-counter format, 15-inch cabinet width, lighted bin and custom-panel option can be useful where an ice machine needs to fit into a cabinetry plan. The source also identifies indoor and outdoor use as approved, subject to the operating limits and installation instructions above.