Having no bin of its own, the MF36AS/WS is mounted on a separate ice storage bin, for which Scotsman recommends the SB193. At an ambient temperature of 10 °C it makes 200 kg of flake ice per 24 hours, with a water content of 25%; the moist flakes are easy and versatile to use.
The machine has a stainless-steel housing and electromechanical controls. All four side panels come off for servicing, and rounded corners make cleaning easier. A water-connection kit is included, and a water filter is recommended as an accessory.
The AS model is air-cooled (water 7 l/h, rated power 750 W) and the WS model water-cooled (water 91 l/h, rated power 900 W). Refrigerant R404a. Dimensions 564 × 536 × 531 mm, weight 56/49 kg.