Canada's Definitive Commercial Refrigeration, Ice & Beverage Equipment Buying Guide

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Air-cooled machines, on the other hand, use air, like standard refrigeration, to draw the heat from the

condenser and evacuate that from the system. Front and side breathing machines are noted as such

to ensure proper ventilation and maximum airflow for the longevity of the system. The air-cooled

machines are much more energy efficient and many are Energy Star rated.

The fact is, ice is food. We drink it melted or we eat it in ice form and as such, we need to

know how to handle it!

TIPS for handling ice:

Don’t touch the ice direct with bare hands

Avoid using a glass a scoop – this can break in the ice, causing a complete clean out of

the ice bin, rinse and refill – a major labour intensive job

Cold temps caused by ice do not kill bacteria that cause food-borne illness – ensure you

are not cross-contaminating your ice with other products

Always use a dedicated ice tote or bucket when transporting ice

Wash your ice tools daily

PRO TIPS

The San Jamar Saf-t-

Scoop has an erogomic

handle & Contamination

shield to keep things

clean within reach

The Patented HACCP Hanger™

attaches to ice machines for

efficient filling raising tote to wait

level eliminating the need to stoop

and the Saf-T-Ice Tote provides

clear identification: Blue colour and

“ICE ONLY” messaging ensures it

is easily identified and not used for

other applications

Saf-T-Ice® cart securely

transports up to 5 lbs.

accommodating (2) 6-gallon

ice totes greatly reducing

the potential for injuries.

This cart collapses for easy

storage and reduces cross

contamination with the

base is compatible only with

6-gallon Saf-T-Ice® Totes.