Abstract: A machine for making and dispensing iced food products such as granitas, sorbets or slush drinks and the like, comprises a tank for containing and processing the product to be dispensed, a dispensing tap mounted near the bottom of the tank, a power-driven stirring means and an evaporator of a cooling circuit both located inside the tank; the machine also comprises a counter of the amount of product dispensed, the counter comprising a unit for measuring the amount of product dispensed and a unit for enabling measurement; the measurement enabling unit is equipped with a temperature sensor located at the dispensing tap, along the product dispensing path.

Abstract: Granita ices or chilled drinks made from water and a liquid flavoring are mixed in a dispenser equipped with an autofill device that comprises a module packaged in a housing positionable directly on top of the bowl from which the iced or chilled product is dispensed. Water is directed into the module through first feed pipelines, and flavoring through second feed pipelines, whereupon the two liquids are directed along a further pipeline from the respective feed pipelines into the bowl. The presence of the water and flavoring is detected by sensors located on the feed pipelines or the outlet pipeline, or both, and further sensors monitor the level of the mixture in the bowl; a control unit interlocked to the presence sensors will activate a solenoid valve on the first pipelines, and a pump on the second pipelines, to replenish the bowl with the requisite quantities of water and flavoring automatically.