Magic Chef Icemaker Stainless Steel MCIM30SST Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this portable ice maker for myself. In the box, it was large, heavy and cumbersome. I got it out of the box and managed to heft it onto the countertop, next to my sink. You have to wait four hours before you can use it so the refrigerant can settle. During that time, I washed the basket, scoop, and inside of the unit with warm and mildly soapy water. I suggest letting the unit stay open during the four hours to help the plastic odor dissipate. After four hours had passed, I filled up the water tank up to the bottom of the plastic basket. (You put the water in the front portion, underneath the removable ice basket.) I plugged in the machine and the "add water" light came on. Whaaa??? I pushed start and the machine attempted to begin but shut itself off because of the "add water" light. I added more water so it was slightly higher than the bottom of the basket and added some to the top where the icemaker mechanism was and then I pressed start again. I was happy to see the machine stayed on and within 7 minutes I had medium sized ice cubes. The medium cubes are slightly over 1 inch long with a hole in the middle. A gallon of water made enough ice cubes to fill three gallon sized zippable freezer bags. The unit stopped making ice when the water level dropped too low. At that point I turned it off and drained it because I had enough ice to last me for the week. Do the first batches of ice taste "plasticky"? I think they do, but they can be thrown away.

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You just might think it's magic. Why? This portable ice maker features a sleek, stainless steel design that makes ice cubes in as little as six minutes. In fact, it can make up to 30 pounds of ice in 24 hours. With a compact, countertop size that conveniently fits in small spaces. And recessed side handles to provide easy portability. Flip top and see-through window give you easy accessibility. Plus, the interior basket and exterior drain make for trouble-free emptying. The perfect accessory for your home bar or kitchen.

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NewAir AI-100BK Portable Icemaker In Black With Indicator Lights Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this to go with my Mr. Coffee BVMC-FM1 20-Ounce Frappe Maker, since I was using so much ice.
The best way to use this is to turn it on when you need to make ice, unless you are going to need a lot in a hurry - then you can freeze the cubes ahead of time.
1) How much ice does it make?
Well, each time it makes a batch, it makes between one and two cups ... that's every 6-10 minutes. So in an hour, it will make 6-10 cups of ice.
2) How much ice does it hold?
I was able to empty 2 trays into a gallon freezer bag (barely), so I'd say that it holds about 1/2 gallon of ice before it automatically shuts off.
3) Do you need to keep it turned on?
You can, but you don't have to. Put the ice you've made into your freezer and turn it off. When you aren't going to use it for awhile, you drain any extra water out so that you can be sure your water to make the ice is fresh and healthy.
4) Will it keep ice frozen?
Actually, Yes. I don't know for how long, but the sides seem stay cool, and it is well insulated, so the ice I made the night before was "still" ice in the morning. The ice sits in a basket over the water supply, so if there is any melting, it drips down and is remade into ice again. I suggest for long-term use, that you simply remove the ice and place it in your freezer.
5) Do you need anything special?
No. You take it out of the box, wash the parts, add water, and turn it on. I'm using purified water, but that's for flavor, NOT because it's required. And, just a "green" note - for the environment and to keep a little green in your pocket - don't buy bottled water for this - it's a lot cheaper (and no bottles to recycle) if you use a purifier or purifying pitcher.
6) Is it noisy?
You can hear the ice cubes clink into the basket every few minutes while it is running. They freeze around little poles, so the only sound is that of water dripping and a small fan which removes the heat (kind of like the one on a refrigerator).
It's a nice solution for those of us who don't have an ice maker in our freezer and who don't have the patience to keep filling those little ice trays to make enough ice!
***Updated June 28 I have noted that with our recent heat wave, that the ice does melt, however, as I mentioned above, it simply melts into the bottom and then the machine remakes the ice. Not only am I using it for my frappes, but I also found it awesome when I froze four gallons of ice for a large event where I knew I'd need more ice on hand.

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With a sleek, black finish, the NewAir AI-100BK features a compact and easily portable design that makes it perfect for both indoor and outdoor use! This portable ice maker has the ability to produce 9 ice cubes every 6 to 15 minutes, so you have ice right when you need it.

Size OptionThe NewAir AI-100BK can make up to 28 pounds of ice per day. You can choose whether you want the ice to be small, medium, or large!

Handy ScoopThe AI-100BK icemaker comes with an ice scoop for your convenience.

Makes Ice QuicklySimply plug in the countertop ice maker into any standard outlet, fill it with tap or bottled water, and start enjoying fresh ice right away!

Empty Water Reservoir IndicatorThe NewAir AI-100BK portable ice maker features an empty water reservoir indicator light that tells you when you need to add more water.

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Emerson Portable Ice Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought this at Target a few weeks back after I noticed it was on sale for 109.00. Been wanting one for a long time, but didnt really want to spend 200+ on one. So far so good, Small, pumps out ice quickly, we use Ice in everything we drink, so it keeps right up with us. I would have given this 5 stars but the only issue I have with this, is that its very noisy. When the tray lifts up to drop the ice into the basket the elevation noise is quite loud. but have gotten used to it I think :0.. Friends of ours have several different brands of these ranging in high and low pricing, and for the money, they are all the same.. I would recommend this product without a doubt.

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Never run out of ice again with the Emerson portable ice maker. Produce up to 26 pounds of ice a day with 3 different cube sizes to choose from. The ice maker can store up to 2.2 pounds of ice in the removable basket before it needs to be emptied. Ice scoop included.

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Portable Countertop Ice Maker - White Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this product for 7 months. I've used it regularly & had absolutely no problems at all with it. Except for the initial start up (which only lasts a couple of minutes) it runs quietly. It makes ice fast, the first batch is usually ready within 5-10 minutes and each successive batch takes about 4-6 minutes on medium sized cubes.
I use the medium sized cube setting, though there isn't a lot of difference between the 3 sizes. The ice will be wet because this is an ice maker, not a freezer. This isn't a problem if you are going to use the ice right away. It comes with a handy little scoop too. If you want to store the ice for later use, you will need to freeze it before adding it to an ice dispenser. I just pour the ice into gallon sized zipper freezer bags & stash them away. It's simple to separate the cubes after they've hardened up a bit. I usually pour them into the ice dispenser in my refrigerator freezer at that point.
I bought this ice maker because we have a big family & lots of guests and our ice maker in the refrigerator freezer has trouble keeping up with demand. This is the perfect solution. You can make ice quickly as needed or make it & store it ahead of time.
We keep it out on the counter all the time. Most people think it's a bread maker. I have found it to be quick, quiet & dependable. I'm very satisfied with it. For the money spent on it (less than $200 including shipping) I consider it one of the best appliance investments I've ever made.

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Get a great value in this Koldfront portable ice maker. This countertop ice maker pumps out up to 28 pounds of ice per day and stores about two pounds at a time in its insulated storage bin. Plus, the attractive white finish looks great almost anywhere. Just plug this compact ice maker in, fill its internal water reservoir (capacity is about a gallon), and turn it on- you'll have cool, fresh ice in less than 10 minutes! Additionally, that this ice maker is truly portable - anywhere you can plug it in to a standard 110V outlet and fill it with water, you can get ice! No permanent installation is required. Of course, is is perfectly sized for the countertop, wet bar, RV, and many other applications. Note: As mentioned above, this ice maker is not a freezer. The ice stored in the insulated storage bin melts and is steadily recycled into more fresh ice.

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Sunpentown IM-101S Portable Ice Maker with LCD with Stainless Steel Body Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently moved into a small but wonderful apartment. The refridgerator with freezer is sufficient but quite small. Buying that 10 lb bag of ice at the supermarket as usual is no longer viable. It takes up too much space in the freezer.
I use a lot of ice in a huge mug for water and such and it must be filtered as is my water. Well, I must say that this particular Ice Maker continues to be a pleasant surprise.
It's sturdy and attractive and makes ice continually. It doesn't have to be connected to anything other than one electric socket. I pour in a gallon of fresh filtered water and within minutes ice is formed.
It's quite ingenious. As the stored ice very slowly melts in the basket the water goes right back into the system to be made into ice again.
It makes a basket full of ice then stops until the ice is taken and the basket needs to be topped off keeping the basket full to the brim with ice.
The freezing compressor only runs for a few minutes to freeze the ice than turns itself off until needed. It's so quiet that we don't even know that it's there at all.
I followed the instructions on set up and ran vinegar and lemon juice through to clean any machine taste out, and it truly is as advertised.
Go ahead and feel good about this purchase. Few things we buy in this world will serve us as long or as well as this Sunpentown Ice Maker. Enjoy!

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A self-contained ice maker: compact, easy to use and requires no installation. Makes 3 different ice cube sizes. Ideal for home bars, recreation rooms, boats...almost anywhere. Just a few simple steps and you'll get the first batch of 12 cubes in less than 10 minutes! Makes up to 2-Pounds of ice in an hour and up to 35-Pounds of ice in 24 hours. Highly portable, you can enjoy cool, refreshing ice wherever 115V outlet (and water) is available.

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Sunpentown IM-101 Portable Ice Maker with LCD Review

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(More customer reviews)After a long research on the internet and several phone calls for the ideal Ice Maker, I finally decided to purchased the Sunpentown IM-101 portable ice maker. I have been using it straight, non stop for about 25 days. I have not turned if off since I unpacked and plugged it. The Sunpentown IM-101 works extremely well. I needed an ice maker in our apartment to produce ice cubes for a specific ice cooling machine, which my husband has been using after an orthopedic surgery. This ice maker machine has been the God sent to our family. The only drawback is that the machine, as with any other of its kind, is a bit too large. However, as far as operating it, its very easy. Just add the water, plug it in the AC, and it does all the work for you. I love the shape of the ice it produces, which is always great for our ice tea or cold drinks. I strongly recommend it. I had read several reviews prior to purchasing the Sunpentown IM-101. I did encounter very negative review on other brands of countertop ice maker machines and it made me very concerned about acquiring one. When I received this machine in the mail, i made sure to save its original shipping boxes just in case I needed to return it. Needless to say, the shipping boxes were already destroyed. The machine is great. I strong suggest you to purchase this particular one and look no longer.

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A self-contained ice maker: compact, easy to use and requires no installation. Makes 3 different ice cube sizes. Ideal for home bars, recreation rooms, boats...almost anywhere. Just a few simple steps and you'll get the first batch of 12 cubes in less than 10 minutes! Makes up to 2-Pounds of ice in an hour and up to 35-Pounds of ice in 24 hours. Highly portable, you can enjoy cool, refreshing ice wherever 115V outlet (and water) is available.

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