Taylor Model C602

The Taylor Model C602 is a Soft-Serve Ice Cream/Shake combination freezer manufactured by Taylor exclusively for McDonald's.

These machines have been known for being frequently out of service or undergoing maintenance. This issue had become a source of frustration for customers and McDonald's employees. The common perception was that these machines were notoriously tricky to clean and maintain, leading to frequent breakdowns and extended downtime due to several factors.

1. Complex Cleaning Procedures: The ice cream machines used by McDonald's require extensive cleaning and maintenance routines, which are often seen as overly complicated and time-consuming. This makes it more likely for employees to make mistakes during the cleaning process, potentially leading to breakdowns.
2. Lack of Training: Some employees may not have received adequate training on properly cleaning and maintaining the machines, leading to further issues.
3. Proprietary Software: The machines also reportedly run on proprietary software that could sometimes cause problems or errors, making it necessary for specialized technicians to perform repairs.
4. Franchise Ownership: McDonald's is a franchise-based system, and individual franchise owners are responsible for the maintenance and operation of their equipment. This decentralized ownership structure may lead to inconsistencies in how the machines are managed.

• Shake Side: One, 7 quart (6.6 liters)
• Soft-Serve: One, 3.4 quart (3.2 liters)

• 2 x 20 Quart Mix Hopper (18.9 liter)

• Shake: 1 Hp
• Soft-Serve: 1.5 Hp

• Shake: 11,000 BTU/hr
• Soft-Serve: 9,500 BTU/hr
• Refrigerant: R404A

• Shake: 54 ox (1,531 g) of R404A
• Soft-Serve: 46 oz (1,304 g) of R404A
• Minimum Clearance: 3" (76 mm)

• Shake: 48 oz (1,361 g) of R404A
• Soft-Serve: 32 oz (907 g) of R404A

• Standard: 208/230-60-3
• Fuse Type: Three Phase
• Max Size Size: 40 A
• Min Fuse Size: 36 A
• Plug: Hubbel A460P9

• Width: 25-1/4" (641 mm)
• Width including Cup/Cone Dispenser: 32-3/8" (822 mm)
• Height: 60-7/16" (1535 mm)
• Depth: 38-7/8" (987 mm)
• Floor Clearance: 4-3/4" (121 mm)
• Net Weight: 815 Lbs (369.7 kgs)
• Created Weight: 1046 Lbs (474.5 kgs)
• Volume: 66.5 ft³ (1.88 m³)

• McBroken Ice Cream Machine Tracking Web Page
• What's Inside That McDonald's Ice Cream Machine?: iFixit Article
• Internet Archive of Taylor C602 Documentation