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  Manitowoc has done it again with their innovation and inside the box approach to thinking and creating a state of the art ice machine with the Indigo Series. Lets start with the Intelligent Diagnostics, this feature monitors the health and the well being of your machine, and gives you the ease of knowing that your machine is running smooth and ready to make the ice you need. This also alerts you of errors before you run out of ice, there is a constant monitoring of the refrigeration and sub-system controls. So when problems arise they can be immediately attended to. The electronic storing and reading of data makes servicing easier also reduces labor time and reduces the machines downtime. The Intelligent Diagnostics also monitors preventative diagnostics and is remote monitoring capable. Monitors, collects, and records information for diagnostics and maintenance. Offers alerts, schedules ice production, and monitors energy and water consumption. Delivers diagnostic data through the easy read display. Available remote monitoring for more accurate and efficient service calls. Stores operational history right on board. Speaks 14 customizable languages. Comes with communications ports for USB Service Data and upgrades. On board RS485- Gateway communication port. “Safe Mode” Keeps Indigo running allowing time for service to be called. The next feature of the Indigo is the EasyRead Display this is the communication and information retrieval hub for the machine. The EasyRead Display features a easy to use menu that serves as your control panel for the machine. With this feature you can control production levels to specific parts of the day, optimize energy and water use, obtain diagnostic and service information, non-urgent issues are displayed with an envelope icon, urgent issues are displayed with a flashing warning triangle. Easy to read and follow instructions in both dark and bright light locations, notifies for descaling, sanitizing, air filter cleaning, water filter replacement. Easy to use menu system allows you to manage production volumes, makes it easy to access information such as serial numbers, warranty information-even contact information for your service rep. Another feature of the indigo is the Active Clean feature this works to reduce unwanted deposits to ensure that your ice is the best freshest and best-tasting it can be. All machines must be cleaned periodically but with the Indigo cleaning is made easy with some very sharp design features, Alpha San antimicrobial protection molded into food zone components, simple push button activation of the streamlined cleaning process, easy access to the front facing food zone through a swing out door, food zone has soft edges and round corners, 100% accessibility to the food zone with tool-free removal, the EasyRead Display lets you know when the cleaning cycle has begun, a convenient countdown timer advises the time remaining, automatically returns to ice production when the cleaning cycle is complete and the available patented AuCS automated cleaning system initiates the cleaning or sanitation cycle automatically based on predetermined intervals. With Indigo's Ice Assurance you will know there will be ice there when you need it, whether you need 300 or 3000 pounds of ice per day. All of the Indigo Series is Energy Star Qualified. Every Manitowoc Indigo Series Ice Machine is backed by an extensive network of factory trained service experts, waiting to service you should issues arise. The Indigo has a front front-accessible, isolated control box that keeps electricity outside the food zone improving overall operation and safety, automatically records installation date. Servicemen can quickly check the warranty status with no need to call the factory. USB enabled allows for data to be transferred to and from the machine assisting with service issues and speeding up the fix time, off site troubleshooting is possible through the RS485 communication port and available gateway devices. The Manitowoc Indigo Series Is A Must Own Ice Machine! We here at JES are a proud representative of these state-of-the-art ice machines! For more information on the Indigo Series Give us a call at 866-200-6056 Or visit us on the web at jesrestaurantequipment.com