This is a really great ice maker overall! It holds a LOT of ice - it works very nicely in a covered outdoor kitchen setting. The lift up panel works great , but it is probably not the ideal access door for an outdoor environment. I don't think the ice maker is technically rated for outdoor use, but if the climate permits.... then it has worked great so far. It does NOT come with an internal drain pump, but also, the drain location works as long as you can drop a 2 x 4 under the unit or if you have a 1.5 inch drain drop from the ice maker to the floor. Overall, I definitely recommend this machine!
robert c. 
