Making ice is just one part of a refrigeration equipment trend that may best be recognized as “blended.” Such pieces of equipment feature an ice maker on top, flavor-filled storage cabinets, push-button access to cabinets, and even a built-in blender washer.
The operator of such a blended system may draw ice, mix a drink, pour it, put the hand-held blender in the washer, and start another drink right away while barely taking a step.