Reading a Hoshizaki serial number or model number can seem like reading a coded message. In some ways it is. Each number and letter on a Hoshizaki ice machine’s serial or model number informs the user of a number of things, including:
- Manufacturing Date
- Enhancements
- Ice Type
- Production size
- Type of Machine
- Type of Condenser
- Model Version
- And more
While the serial and model numbers may differ from brand to brand, much of the information is similar, they’re just presented differently.
How to Read a Hoshizaki Ice Machine Serial Number Nomenclature
A Hoshizaki serial number gives users and service employees valuable information about when the ice machine was manufactured, and what new enhancements might be in the unit.
You can find a Hoshizaki serial number’s location on the back of the ice machine.
Hoshizaki serial number’s nomenclature consists of a letter, fives digits, followed by a final letter.
Let’s look at some of the information you can learn from a Hoshizaki serial number.
Hoshizaki Serial Number Date: Year Produced
The first letter of a Hoshizaki serial number denotes the year your Hoshizaki ice maker was produced. Each letter denotes the last number of the year. For instance, “C” corresponds to “3”, so the year in the example above would mean the ice machine was manufactured in 2013.
Below is a key to correspond the letter to the year:
- 1 = A or L
- 2 = B or M
- 3 = C or N
- 4 = D or P
- 5 = E or Q
- 6 = F or R
- 7 = G or S
- 8 = H or T
- 9 = J or U
- 10 = K or V
Auxiliary Number
The Auxiliary number in a Hoshizaki serial number tells you how many significant part changes that machine received in that year. In the example above, the machine received two-part changes.
Continuous Number
The continuous number tells you when your specific ice machine model came off the assembly line. That would mean that the particular model in the example above was the 103rd machine to be produced. The next model would have a “0104” in their serial number to let the user know it was the 104th machine produced of that model.
Hoshizaki Serial Number Date: Month
The last letter in a Hoshizaki serial number tells you what month the machine was produced. Each letter corresponds to a month. In the case above, the letter “B” corresponds to the month of February. So, this particular model was manufactured in February of 2013.
Below is a key to correspond the letter to the year:
- Jan = A
- Feb = B
- Mar = C
- Apr = D
- May = E
- Jun = F
- Jul = G
- Aug = H
- Sep = J
- Oct = K
- Nov = L
- Dec = M
How to Read a Hoshizaki Model Number Nomenclature
A Hoshizaki model number is different than a Hoshizaki serial number, in that it gives more consumer-facing information about the ice machine. Understanding the Hoshizaki ice machine model number nomenclature can reveal the type of ice the machine produces, the type of condenser installed in the unit, the series number, and more.
A Hoshizaki model number is listed anywhere you can find the official name of your model (websites, spec sheets, sales flyers, etc.)
Hoshizaki Model Number: Ice Type
The machine’s type of ice cube is normally one of the first things listed in a Hoshizaki commercial ice maker’s model number. In a Hoshizaki ice machine, the first letter denotes the ice type.
Hoshizaki cubelet ice and spere ice machines have a separate signifier at the end of the model number to signify their ice types.
- KM = Crescent Ice
- IM = Square Ice
- AM = Top Hat Ice
- F = Flake Ice
- C (at the end of the model number) = Signifies a flaker-style ice machine that produces nugget ice (otherwise known as Sonic Ice). Sonic ice machines use the same auger design as flake ice machines but compress the ice.
- Q (at the end of the model number) = Signifies Hoshizaki’s new Sphere Ice
Hoshizaki Ice Machine Production Size
The model number will also let you know your Hoshizaki ice machine’s production size. This is normally signified by a two, three, or four-digit number, signifying the amount of ice a high volume ice machine will produce in 24 hours. In the US, the number is in relation to pounds.
You can find the ice cube production size of a Hoshizaki ice machine after the ice type.
Hoshizaki Model Number: Type of Ice Machine
The type of ice machine will let you know the style of machine you have (generally this is pretty easy to tell by looking at it).
For example, a modular style ice machine just produces ice. A commercial ice dispenser has an ice chute that drops ice directly into drinkware
In Hoshizaki ice machines the letter that denotes the type of machine is listed either after the production size or after the ice type.
Here is a list of the types of ice machines below:
- M = A modular ice machine does not come with its own storage. You have to provide a bin or dispenser to store the ice.
- S = A stackable ice machine is a modular ice machine that you can install on top of another stackable ice machine.
- D = An ice dispenser model. These machines drop ice directly into drinkware
- L = Low profile machines are shorter than standard ice machines to accommodate low ceilings.
- S (after the ice type) = this denotes Hoshizaki’s Serenity Series. A remote-style ice machine designed to make little sound.
Hoshizaki Model Number: Type of Condenser
Hoshizaki ice machines come in three types of condensers air-cooled, water-cooled, and remote. The type of condenser lets users know how the machine cools itself down.
Air cooled machines use the surrounding air to cool condenser coils. Water cooled ice machines use water. Remote ice machines place the condenser outside, away from the ice maker machine.
In a Hoshizaki serial number, the type of condenser is shown in the letter following the type of ice machine.
- A = Hoshizaki Air Cooled Ice Machine
- W = Hoshizaki Water Cooled Ice Machine
- R = Hoshizaki Remote Cooled Ice Machine
- L = Hoshizaki Low-Side unit (a remote system where the condenser AND compressor are located away from the ice-making unit)
Hoshizaki Ice Machine Series
Just like cars, ice machines go through changes and upgrades to stay up-to-date with emerging technology. Hoshizaki ice machines have gone through many changes throughout the year. New models of Hoshizaki ice machines are identified by a letter. The most current model is the J-model. Before that it was the H-model. Every time Hoshizaki releases a new upgrade, they attach a new letter to it (often alphabetically).
The Hoshizaki serial codes use the last letter after the condenser type to signify how recent the ice machine is. The current Indigo ice machines are designated with a “i” for Indigo. Previous models include the “Q” model.
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41 Comments on “How to Read a Hoshizaki Serial Number and Model Number”
Is a KM-1601SWJ3 a 3 Phase unit?
Hello Slade. Thank you for reaching out! Correct. That model number means it is a water-cooled 3 phase unit.
I have a KM 250 BAC
SER# C00276
502 REFRIGERANT
What year was it manufactured?
Hey Robert! It looks like we were able to determine that your model in particular was manufactured in 1992-1993. Hoshizaki uses the last letter in each model to identify the series. The C series was manufactured in 1992-1993.
Thanks!
What year was hoshizaki freezer serial number A50279J manufactured?
Model number CF1B-FS
Thanks
Based on the blog above, it was manufactured in September of 2001. Best of luck!
What is the age of an ice machine with a serial number of 363129-05C
Hey Mack! Thank you for reaching out. That doesn’t look like an accurate Hoshizaki Serial number.
You can find a Hoshizaki serial number’s location on the back of the ice machine.
A Hoshizaki serial number consists of a letter, fives digits, followed by a final letter.
Would a Serial of G01662G be manufactured in 2007 or 2017?
Thank you,
Hey Jason! Thank you for reaching out.
According to the warranty validation, it looks like you’re referring to a KM-1900SRH. It looks like it would be 2017!
Thanks!
I have a Hoshizaki Ice Maker Model #: KM-1200SWE Serial #: H02282C
What year was this manufactured? Thanks in advance.
Hello John. Thanks for reaching out!
According to Hoshizaki’s Warranty Validation, that machine was manufactured in 1998. I hope that helps.
Thank you!
Can you tell me the year of my machine -model #-AM-150BAF
S/n-P3 2059G
Hello Robert!
Wow! Your machine is 18 years old and that’s a good life for an ice machine!
Your model, AM150BAF, was manufactured on 11/11/2004.
Hope this helps.
i have a DCM-500BWH-OS ice maker …. serial number is A00380D What year was it made? Is there a installation and service manual online for this machine? Thanks
Hello Dean. Thanks for reaching out!
It looks like the machine was manufactured in 2011. If you search the internet for the model number of your unit, you can get to the Hoshizaki website with that specific product and you can find spec sheets, and various manuals.
I hope that helps!
I have a Hoshizaki ice maker model F-801MAH-C. What year model is it? Also it is running intermittently any idea?
Hey David. Thanks for reaching out!
The F-801MAH-C was manufactured between 2004-2016. We’re not not able to give you the exact year your machine was manufactured because you provided the model number, rather than the serial number. You can find a Hoshizaki serial number’s location on the back of the ice machine. A Hoshizaki serial number consists of a letter, fives digits, followed by a final letter.
We’re sorry to hear your machine is giving you some trouble. Depending on the age of the machine, it could be experiencing erratic bin control operation. Unfortunately, there is no way to accurately state what the problem is without a service technician diagnosing the problem on site.
We hope this helps!
If my ice machine has a serial number P06505D what year was it made?
Hey Ashton! Thanks for reaching out.
It looks like that is a KML-450MAH and it was registered 5/27/2004!
Model- DCM-270BAH
Serial- G34172K
Like everyone else, can you please tell me what year this was made? My guess is 2017.
Hello Michael. Thanks for reaching out!
You are correct. This model was manufactured in 2017.
Have a great day.
on a dcm270bah what does b stand for?
Hello Christopher. Thanks for reaching out!
The b represents that this particular model is self-contained meaning the ice maker and bin are all in one rather than two separate pieces.
Let us know if we can assist you with anything else!
Thanks.
Model# KM-2000SRH3
Serial# S11593G
What would be the manufacture date on this unit?
Hello Joe! Thanks for reaching out.
The manufacture date looks like 8/9/2007.
Let us know if we can assist you with anything else!
Thanks.
Model KM-201BAH
Serial # U10241H
Produced August 2009?
Hey Marty! Thanks for reaching out.
It looks like October 2009.
Have a good day!
Our model EM18N34A with serial number ACEZ03025
Can you tell me year made?
Hello Steve,
We suggest you contact the manufacturer ( a quick Google search shows it was made by Friedrich). They would likely be able to help you find out the year it was manufactured based on the serial number. Good luck!
I have a Ice Maker i need to know manufacturing date on model is a KM-1300 MAH sr# N11093D
Hello Howard,
It looks like it’s April (based on the D at the end of the serial number) and 2013 (based on the N at the beginning of the serial number), so April 2013.
Please let us know if we can help in any other way!
Hello.
I’m looking for the age of a Hoshizaki Ice Maker DCM-300BAH with a serial # B00151E
Any information would be helpful.
Thanks for your time!
Hello. I’m looking for the age on my Ice maker and what the current value of it would be.
Model Number – DCM 300 BAH
Serial Number – B00151E
Thanks!
Hello Rick,
So based on the blog above, your machine was manufactured in May of 2012 (2012 because of the B at the beginning of the serial number and May because of the E at the end).
We can’t provide the value of your machine without seeing it in person.
Do you need anything else?
Hi I’m looking for the age on a Hoshizaki Ice Maker SN: J02404 which has R12 refrigerant stamped on the name plate. Would it be old enough to have R12 or would it have been converted to R134a?
Hi Keith,
Thanks for your question. It can be challenging to determine the manufacturer date.
This serial number, if correct, would indicate a 1989 ice machine manufactured by Hoshizaki. As for the refrigerant R-12, it was used in the earliest versions of commercial ice machines. R502 became very popular in the ‘80s as well, and both of those refrigerants are no longer being used by manufacturers.
Newer units are being charged with either R404A, R410A, R134A or even R290.
I hope this answers your question!
hoshizaki ice machine km 901 mah s# D19033E year of manufature
This unit was manufactured 7/18/2007.
Hi,
Would you be able to help me identify this model number please? – IM240AWNE
I know that it makes Cubed ice = IM
I’m struggling with the 240 and the AWNE.
best
Martin
Hi Martin.
This is a tough one. I don’t see that exact model — the IM240AWNE. There is, however, an IM240ANE which is a European model of a Hoshizaki ice machine. It will produce about 210 kg (Equivalent to about 462 pounds) in a 24-hour period. This model is not sold in the U.S.
We hope this is helpful.