An ice machine has an ice-making assembly that includes a water
distributor in which one or more structural elements form a first
chamber. The first chamber is configured to receive an inflow of water,
distribute the water laterally, and to controllably release the water. A
mating member cooperates with the one or more structural elements to form
a second chamber. The second chamber is configured to receive water from
the first chamber and to controllably release the water onto a receiving
surface. The mating member is configured to be detached from the one or
more structural elements in a direction perpendicular to the direction of
lateral water distribution.