Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an ice level sensor for an ice bin in an ice dispenser system. In one form, a system comprises an ice bin, a capacitive sensor, a system interface, and a processor. The sensor is positioned adjacent to the ice bin, and is configured to detect a presence of an ice nugget. The processor is configured to determine, during an ice dispensing operation of the ice dispensing system, whether the sensor generates a signal. When a number of consecutive ice dispensing operations during which the sensor generates a signal is equal to a threshold, the processor is configured to illuminate an indicator of the system interface. When the number of consecutive ice dispensing operations during which the sensor generates the signal is not equal to the threshold, the processor is configured to refrain from illuminating the indicator of the system interface.

Abstract: An ice making apparatus includes an ice machine for making ice with internal surfaces that come in contact with water and ice during normal operation. A cleaning container provides receiving cleaning solution to clean and disinfect the internal surfaces of the ice machine. A programmable control system controls the cleaning operation.

Abstract: An ice making apparatus includes an ice machine for making ice with internal surfaces that come in contact with water and ice during normal operation. A cleaning container provides receiving cleaning solution to clean and disinfect the internal surfaces of the ice machine. A programmable control system controls the cleaning operation.

Abstract: A drain cup assembly comprising a drain cup cap and a drain cup are provided, adapted for mating engagement with each other, whereby a plurality of water discharge conduits ma deliver water into the drain cup through the drain cup cap, with cup sidewalls able to deflect water droplets having a lateral component of direction, toward the center of the cup and with lower ends of the conduits being spaced above a maximum overflow discharge level in the drain cup, for, in the event of overflow, water can be discharged via one or more overflow discharge openings around the upper end of the cup at the overflow discharge level, and wherein an air gap isolates drain water in the drain cup from water entering the drain cup from one or more water discharge conduits.