It does not store the Ice
If you aren’t already aware, you should know before you buy, that it isn’t made to also store the ice. That would have been a deal breaker for me if I knew that before buying it. I just figured it did, since it also dispenses water, and I liked how it also dispenses the ice, much more sanitary than using a scooper. But why would it not also store the ice? You are basically expected to empty the ice out and store it in your freezer often. And then you also need to drain the water at least once every 24 hours, to keep it sanitary in addition to regularly cleaning it.
I’m not sure if it has a filter - I don’t think it does. So consider using filtered or distilled water to prevent build up of mineral deposits, may make it easier to keep clean and possibly extend the life of the machine in the long run.
I haven’t used it yet. Because before you buy this, you should also know and be prepared to have a power outlet dedicated to this machine exclusively. Nothing else can be plugged into the outlet but this machine. Extension cords are also not recommended, but if used as a last resort, the instructions give a recommendation for that. I don’t understand how such a simple and straightforward product,could become so unnecessarily complicated. It makes ice, and it dispenses water and ice. But you can’t just plug it in and expect it to work like how your familiar with, when it’s attached to a fridge. Not that it’s difficult, it just complicates using it which is annoying and a little frustrating. It’s about the size of a regular sized Keurig coffee machine. So now I’m shopping for a small side table to set it on, so that I can plug it into its own dedicated outlet and then see how we like it after using it and not dealing with the ice cube trays. Maybe storing the ice elsewhere, won’t be as big of an issue as I think it is. I’ll update again after using it.
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