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Blaze 50 Lb. 15-Inch Outdoor Rated Ice Maker With Gravity Drain - BLZ-ICEMKR-50GR
Blaze 50 Lb. 15-Inch Outdoor Rated Ice Maker With Gravity Drain - BLZ-ICEMKR-50GR
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Description
The Blaze BLZ-ICEMKR-50GR is a 15-inch outdoor-rated ice maker that makes up to 50 lb of cube ice a day and holds up to 25 lb in a removable bin. Each cube is 3/4" x 3/4" x 1". The cabinet is stainless steel, the refrigerant is R134a and the unit is Energy Star rated. It vents from the front, so it can be built into an outdoor kitchen island or stand on its own.
This is the gravity-drain model: melt water leaves through a drain on the back of the unit and runs downhill to a floor drain or standpipe, so there is no drain pump. A digital control sits behind the door, an in-line water filter and a percolating cold plate help keep the ice clear, and a Clean button runs a 30-minute descaling wash. The interior light has a cool blue option, the cube size can be adjusted, and the door can be hung to swing left or right.
For a flush built-in look, Blaze makes a stainless trim kit for this ice maker (BLZ-TK15-50LB). To finish a bar area, pair it with the 24-inch glass-door beverage cooler (BLZ-GDBEV-5.5).
Plan before you order: the cut-out is 16-3/4" W x 24-1/4" D x 34-1/4" H. The ice maker needs a dedicated, grounded 115V outlet on a 15-amp fuse or breaker (no extension cord), a 1/4" cold water line with a shut-off valve, and a gravity drain to a floor drain less than 5 feet away, with the drain line always below the floor of the ice bin. Blaze rates it for 50-100°F air and 41-90°F water, in a spot protected from wind, rain and spray.
Features
- Up to 50 lb a day: 3/4" x 3/4" x 1" cubes into a removable 25 lb bin; it stops when the bin is full and restarts as you take ice.
- Gravity drain: melt water drains by gravity from a rear outlet, with no drain pump to maintain.
- Front venting: install it built in under a counter or freestanding.
- Clearer ice: an in-line water filter and a percolating cold plate.
- Adjustable cubes and easy cleaning: hold Adjust to make cubes larger or smaller; the Clean button runs a 30-minute descaling cycle.
- Energy Star rated: Blaze lists 12.2 kWh per 100 lb of ice.
- Reversible door and interior light: hang the door left or right; the bin light has a cool blue option.
Specifications
| Brand | Blaze |
|---|---|
| Model | BLZ-ICEMKR-50GR |
| Type | 15-inch outdoor-rated cube ice maker, gravity drain |
| Overall width and height | 14-5/8" W x 33" H |
| Cut-out | 16-3/4" W x 24-1/4" D x 34-1/4" H |
| Weight | 84 lb |
| Ice production | Up to 50 lb per day (varies with air and water temperature) |
| Ice storage | Up to 25 lb, removable bin |
| Cube size | 3/4" x 3/4" x 1" |
| Electrical | 115V AC, 60 Hz, 15-amp fuse or breaker; 3.0 A making ice, 3.6 A harvesting |
| Energy use | 12.2 kWh per 100 lb of ice; Energy Star rated |
| Refrigerant | R134a, 3.88 oz |
| Water supply | 1/4" soft copper line with shut-off valve; 15 to 80 psig |
| Drain | Gravity drain, outlet on the back of the unit |
| Operating range | Air 50-100°F; water 41-90°F |
| Controls | Digital, behind the door: On/Off, Mode (+), Adjust, Clean (-); Bin Full, Ice and Harvest lights |
| Venting | Front |
| Construction | Stainless steel |
| Door | Reversible (left or right swing) |
| Warranty | 1 year (see below) |
What's included
- Ice maker with removable ice bin
- Stainless steel ice scoop
- Water line (about 6 ft)
- Drain line
Sold separately
- Stainless trim kit for the 50 lb ice maker (BLZ-TK15-50LB), for a built-in finish
- Nickel-safe ice maker cleaner, for the descaling cycle
- Condensate pump, only where a gravity drain is not possible
Installation planning
- Cut-out: 16-3/4" W x 24-1/4" D x 34-1/4" H. Overall: 14-5/8" W x 33" H.
- Clearances: 4" at the rear and 1" at the sides and top. Keep the front completely clear for air flow, and keep the unit at least 6" from grills and other high-heat sources. Choose a spot protected from wind, rain, water spray and drips.
- Blaze allows three set-ups: freestanding, enclosed under a cabinet, or built in and sealed to the floor. Each needs open air space around the unit.
- Electrical: a dedicated 115V, 60 Hz circuit on a 15-amp fuse or breaker that no wall switch or pull chain can turn off, with a grounded 3-prong outlet. No adapters, no extension cords, and never remove the ground prong.
- Water: run 1/4" soft copper tubing with a shut-off valve from a 1/2" to 3/4" vertical cold water pipe less than 6 feet away (the supplied hose is about 6 feet). Water pressure must be 15 to 80 psig. Use a water filter; softened water can make white, mushy cubes and deionized water is not recommended. Turn the water on before powering the unit.
- Drain: give horizontal runs a fall of 1/4" per foot to a floor drain less than 5 feet away. An air gap is likely required by code; a trapped standpipe also works. The drain hose must never rise above the floor of the ice bin. If gravity draining is not possible, use a condensate pump. Test by pouring 1 gallon of water into the bin.
- Two or more people should lift it. Let it stand upright for 24 hours before plugging in, and level it with a carpenter's level.
- First use: remove all packing and tape and clean the interior. Ice making starts about 3 minutes after power-on and a cycle takes about 20 minutes. Throw away the first 3 batches of cubes.
Care: Clean the condenser at least every 6 months with a vacuum brush. Descale with 8 oz of nickel-safe ice maker cleaner using the Clean cycle (about 30 minutes), then run the cycle 3 more times with plain water; with hard water (15 to 20 grains per gallon) this may be needed every 6 months. Sanitize with 1 oz of household bleach in 2 gallons of 95-115°F water, leave it at least 3 minutes, then rinse. Wash the exterior with 1 oz of dish soap in 2 gallons of warm water, never abrasives, and wash the scoop regularly. For long-term storage, turn off power and water, disconnect the water line, remove the bin, drain the trough through its drain tube and leave the door open.
Warranty
Blaze warrants the ice maker against defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from the date of original purchase, and will repair or replace it at its option. The warranty covers the original purchaser at the original delivery site, with proof of purchase, in normal residential use. It does not cover rental or commercial use, normal wear, negligent use, use contrary to the instructions, or alteration by unqualified persons. Labor is not covered, and shipping and handling charges apply to parts. Full terms are in the manual below.
Manuals and documents
- Blaze 50 lb outdoor ice maker manual, BLZ-ICEMKR-50GR (PDF)
- Blaze product page: 50 Lb. 15-Inch Outdoor Ice Maker with Gravity Drain
Legal disclaimers and warnings
Product packaging, owners' manuals, installation instructions, and/or operating instructions may include more information than what is shown on our website. The content on our site is intended to be used for reference purposes only. Please fully read all included manuals and documentation before installing or using this product. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including chromium (hexavalent compounds), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.