{"product_id":"scotsman-hid540abx-1-meridian-ice-water-dispensers","title":"Scotsman  Meridian Ice \u0026 Water Dispensers - HID540ABX-1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScotsman  Meridian Ice \u0026amp; Water Dispensers - HID540ABX-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScotsman HID540ABX-1 Meridian: High-capacity nugget ice \u0026amp; water dispenser, 500 lb\/24hr, 40 lb bin, stainless steel, antimicrobial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w7wd0s\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eIntegrated ice and chilled water performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eProvides \u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"129\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eon‑demand ice and water dispensing\u003c\/strong\u003e in one unit, making it ideal for restaurants, hotels, offices, cafeterias, and 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