Igloo ICEBNH26RD Automatic Self-Cleaning Portable Electric Countertop Ice Maker Machine, 26 Pounds in 24 Hours, 9 Cubes Ready in 7 minutes, With Scoop and Basket, Red

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The control panel or LED display should light up, indicating that the ice maker is ready to start producing ice.

Though many of the ice makers we tested showed streaks on their stainless-steel finishes, this model showed them more prominently. This is important for maintaining proper temperature and preventing heat from entering the ice-making chamber.The smart functions make it possible to schedule ice production, so it's not working all day and night, and it's fast, so if you decide you want nugget ice on a whim, it's available by the scoopful within 30 minutes. This is a great option if you're looking for a funky, fun ice maker for pool parties or casual hangouts. With the Igloo, I used the self-cleaning function multiple times and observed whether it was consistent in making a handful of ice cubes within 10 minutes of turning on (it was).

I've tried cleaning it with vinegar, letting it sit for a full day without being plugged up, and just about everything I can find online for it to 'reset' it, etc. We were impressed with the machine's performance, capacity, and portability, given its small footprint. That may not sound like a big deal, but after we tried more than a dozen portable ice makers, it made a huge difference in a machine's overall convenience. After the ice is made, a heat exchanger transitions the prongs from ice-cold to warm, helping the cubes drop into the bucket.You can set a timer to preset the machine if you want it to start making ice while you're away, and there's another button to operate the self-cleaning function.