The AC176 is a Scotsman ice cube machine that makes 83 kg of Gourmet cubes per 24 h and has a built-in bin holding 48 kg. The cube size is S (8 g), M (20 g) or L (39 g), and the machine is offered in air-cooled (AS) and water-cooled (WS) versions. Standard equipment covers a water-connection kit, an ice scoop with holder, an ON/OFF button, an easily removed air filter, a cleaning indicator and a quiet bin lid.
The cabinet is stainless steel on feet, with electromechanical controls. A drain-pump model and a 230 V / 60 Hz version are available as options. Rated power 700 W; making 100 kg of ice takes 25.0 kWh for the AS model and 19.0 kWh for the WS model.
The water-cooled machine uses 15.3 l of water an hour, the air-cooled one 6.2 l. Width 680 mm, depth 600 mm, height 1000/1120 mm. Net weight 70 kg, refrigerant R134a, supply 230 V / 50 Hz.