Clearcube ice cube machine | clear ice | 13kg/24h

Clear ice It did what is was supposed to do

Clear ice It did what is was supposed to do

Funktioniert Wie andere schon geschrieben haben sieht das Ergebnis eher aus wie eine Tafel Schokolade, die Eiswürfel lassen sich aber mit der mitgelieferten Schaufel relativ leicht separieren. Die Würfel sind nicht die größten und nicht immer zu 100% transparent, aber das ist auch keine professionelle Maschine für den Barbedarf. Für den Preis ist sie gut würde ich sagen. Daher nicht der Illusion unterliegen dass man im Fall der Fälle die Maschine anwerfen kann und 10 Minuten später Eis für 5 Longdrinks hat! Ich mache Eiswürfel auf Vorrat, die ich im Tiefkühlfach lagere.

Works As others have already written, the result looks more like a bar of chocolate, but the ice cubes are relatively easy to separate with the scoop provided. The cubes are not the biggest and not always 100% transparent, but this is not a professional machine for bar use. For the price, I would say it is good. So don't be under the illusion that you can turn the machine on if necessary and have enough ice for 5 long drinks 10 minutes later! I make ice cubes in advance and store them in the freezer.

Sehr gute Eismaschine Die Eiswürfeln sind sehr Klar, das Gerät ist leicht zu reinigen. Es kam leider mit einer kleinen Beule an. Aber die stört mich persönlich nicht

Very good ice machine. The ice cubes are very clear and the machine is easy to clean. Unfortunately, it arrived with a small dent. But that doesn't bother me personally.

Je l'aie depuis plus de deux ans. Juste parfaite !!! Je ne l'utilise que pendant les grosses chaleurs.

I've had it for over two years. Just perfect!!! I only use it during very hot weather.

Eiswürfelmaschine Funktioniert gut. Die Eiswürfel könnten etwas dicker und größer sein...

Ice cube machine works well. The ice cubes could be a bit thicker and bigger...

Top Macht was es machen soll und das sehr gut

Top Does what it should do and does it very well

J'avais une autre machine qui faisait des petits glaçons de forme coniques creux, qui fondaient très rapidement et n'étaient pas vraiment pratique. La machine est tombé H.S. en 2 mois. Celle ci fait des cubes, certes pas énorme, mais bien plus pratique. Elle mets un peu plus longtemps à faire des glaçons, et est un peu plus bruyante, mais le résultat n'a rien à voir et correspond plus à de vrais glaçons...

I had another machine that made small, hollow conical ice cubes, which melted very quickly and were not really practical. The machine broke down in 2 months. This one makes cubes, certainly not huge, but much more practical. It takes a little longer to make ice cubes, and is a little noisier, but the result is nothing like it and corresponds more to real ice cubes...

Cumplida las fechas de entrega. Probada varias veces y funciona muy bien.

Delivery dates met. Tested several times and works very well.

Facile da usare Cubetti piccoli per le mie esigenze

Easy to use Small cubes for my needs

Leistungsfähigkeit Hohe Eiswürfel-Qualität - lassen sich von den Blöcken ganz leicht herunter brechen. Sehr Leistungsstark!

Efficiency High quality ice cubes - can be easily broken off the blocks. Very powerful!

Rapide et efficace, 15/ 20 minutes pour faire les glaçons.

Fast and efficient, 15/20 minutes to make ice cubes.

leggermente rumorosa. se non prelevi il ghiaccio si riempie di acqua la vaschetta e va svuotata manualmente.

slightly noisy. if you don't remove the ice the tray fills up with water and must be emptied manually.

UPDATE: I bought a water-filter jug, and used this filter water, and the ice was a lot clearer. Not quite 100% in all cases, but pretty good. So am keeping the machine, pretty happy now. Quite a cool machine, produces quite nice ice and is super-easy to use. However, I really wanted perfectly clear ice. You can see from the picture I've posted that there are some slithers of cloudiness, which forms because pools of static water sitting on top of the cooled horizontal baffles form into ice.... the rest of the cube where the ice is formed by flowing water is clear as advertised. So for me, the search for how to get perfectly clear ice continues! Klarstein have accepted the return, postage paid as well, though - so that's very good service, thank you.

UPDATE: I bought a water-filter jug, and used this filter water, and the ice was a lot clearer. Not quite 100% in all cases, but pretty good. So am keeping the machine, pretty happy now. Quite a cool machine, produces quite nice ice and is super-easy to use. However, I really wanted perfectly clear ice. You can see from the picture I've posted that there are some slithers of cloudiness, which forms because pools of static water sitting on top of the cooled horizontal baffles form into ice.... the rest of the cube where the ice is formed by flowing water is clear as advertised. So for me, the search for how to get perfectly clear ice continues! Klarstein have accepted the return, postage paid as well, though - so that's very good service, thank you.

El producto funciona excelente, es.muy práctico y have suficiente hielo para una pequeña reunión. Sin embargo para una cocina pequeña puede ser un aparato que ocupe mucho espacio, para que lo tenga en cuenta el siguiente comprador.

The product works great, it is very practical and has enough ice for a small gathering. However, for a small kitchen it may be a device that takes up a lot of space, so the next buyer should keep that in mind.

Super enfin des Glaçons transparent Je suis ravie

Great, finally some transparent ice cubes. I'm delighted.

Schöne klare Eiswürfel Die Maschine macht was sie verspricht. Schöne klare Eiswürfel. Es knallt ein wenig wenn die Eisplatte fertiggestellt würde, ansonsten prima und leicht zu reinigen.

Nice, clear ice cubes The machine does what it promises. Nice, clear ice cubes. It pops a little when the ice sheet is finished, otherwise it's great and easy to clean.

Gute Eimaschiene Klare Kaufempfehlung für diesen Artikel! Die Maschine macht was sie soll klare Eiswürfel! Leicht und schnell zu reinigen. Leichte Bedingung. Nicht zu laut. Nicht zu groß. Produziert relativ schnell klare Eiswürfel!

Good ice machine. Clear purchase recommendation for this item! The machine does what it is supposed to do, clear ice cubes! Easy and quick to clean. Easy to use. Not too loud. Not too big. Produces clear ice cubes relatively quickly!

Empfehlenswert Schnell und ausreichend in der Produktion

Recommended Fast and sufficient in production

Funktioniert gut Mir waren EisWÜRFEL wichtig, diese macht er annähernd. Fünf von sechs Flächen sind plan, die sechste hat leider eine Delle nach innen. Die Eiswürfel fallen in den Vorratsbehälter in einer Platte zu 24 Würfel (3x8) und nicht einzeln. Man muss die Platte mit 24 Eiswürfel dann noch von Hand in einzelne Würfel aufteilen. Das ist "jammern auf hohen Niveau", es ist ein gutes Gerät. Das restliche Wasser kann man nach Gebrauch hinten über einen kleine Schraube mit Stöpsel ablassen und danach das Gerät reinigen. Das könnte etwas komfortabler sein.

Works well Ice CUBES were important to me, and it makes almost all of them. Five of the six surfaces are flat, but unfortunately the sixth has a dent in the inside. The ice cubes fall into the storage container in a plate of 24 cubes (3x8) and not individually. You then have to divide the plate with 24 ice cubes into individual cubes by hand. That's "complaining at a high level", it's a good device. After use, you can drain the remaining water through a small screw with a plug at the back and then clean the device. That could be a bit more convenient.

Ne mérite peut-être pas cinq étoiles mais je les ai mises quand même à cause du prix, de la qualité des glaçons (vraiment transparents, rien à voir avec les horreurs blanchâtres qui sortent des bacs à glaçons ordinaires ou des réfrigérateurs "américains") et le la rapidité (10 minutes pour les premiers glaçons). Il fonctionne en continu et fait circuler l'eau, de sorte que lorsque les glaçons fondent dans le bac de réception, l'eau de fonte est réutilisée pour de nouveaux glaçons. Il n'a pas besoin d'être vidangé a chaque fois. Le problème principal est que le bac de réception n'est ni réfrigérant ni suffisamment isotherme, de sorte que les glaçons fondent vite. En résumé, fait presque le même travail que des appareils à 2000 euros, pour dix fois moins cher.

It may not deserve five stars, but I gave it five stars anyway because of the price, the quality of the ice cubes (really transparent, nothing like the whitish horrors that come out of ordinary ice cube trays or "American" refrigerators) and the speed (10 minutes for the first ice cubes). It works continuously and circulates the water, so that when the ice cubes melt in the receiving tray, the melted water is reused for new ice cubes. It does not need to be drained each time. The main problem is that the receiving tray is neither refrigerant nor sufficiently insulated, so the ice cubes melt quickly. In summary, it does almost the same job as 2000 euro devices, for ten times less money.

Constant supply of ice cubes.....GREAT

Constant supply of ice cubes.....GREAT

Top Empfehlung. Top gerät. Schnelle Lieferung. Es ist sehr einfach zu bedienen und leicht zu reinigen. Die Eiswürfel Qualität ist prima und das Gerät sehr leise.

Top recommendation. Top device. Fast delivery. It is very easy to use and easy to clean. The ice cube quality is excellent and the device is very quiet.

Wirklich klare Eiswürfel! Bisher hatten wir eine von diesen Maschinen, die relativ milchige Eisröhrchen produzieren. Aber mal ehrlich - schöne klare Eiswürfel im Glas sehen doch um Längen besser aus, oder? Nach einigem Herumsuchen und Vergleichen war dann die Klarstein Clearcube die erste Wahl. Amazon hat wie immer flott und perfekt geliefert. Der Hersteller hat die Maschine wirklich gut und sicher verpackt, sämtliche Gehäuseteile aus Edelstehl sogar noch mit einer selbsthaftenden Schutzfolie versehen - keine Beanstandungen. Also: Die Maschine ausgepackt, feucht ausgewischt, kurz stehen gelassen damit sich das Kühlmittel setzt, mit stillem Mineralwasser gefüllt und eingeschaltet. Erster Pluspunkt: Sehr leise im Betrieb. Das Wasser strömt über das gekühlte Metallgitter und baut so die Eiswürfel nicht von außen, sondern von innen auf; etwa so, wie auch ein Eiszapfen in der Natur entsteht, deshalb werden sie ja auch klar. Da hört man aber kein Geplätscher, die Maschine ist wirklich leise. Bis die ersten Eiswürfel fertig sind, dauert es zwar knapp 20 Minuten, aber dafür hat man dann schon mal 24 wirklich (zweiter Pluspunkt und für mich Kern der Sache) schöne, klare Eiswürfel. Dritter Pluspunkt: Durch diese Herstellung sind die Würfel nicht nur schön klar, sondern auch kälter und vor allem härter als die oben genannten „Eisröhrchen“; die Getränke werden also auch nicht so schnell verwässert. Die Würfel werden zwar alle zusammen „als Brett“ produziert, sind aber kinderleicht auseinander zu brechen. Mit der Füllung von 2 Litern Wasser kommt man auf 4 „Bretter“, also 96 Eiswürfel, die nach der ersten Fuhre auch etwas schneller produziert werden. So schnell muss man die Gläser erst einmal leer kriegen... Das Reinigen ist auch kinderleicht, da reicht es schon, nach dem Ablassen des Restwassers (verschraubter Stöpsel hinten an der Maschine) mit Haushaltsrolle durch den Behälter zu wischen, also vierter Pluspunkt. Seit wir diese Maschine haben, möchte meine Frau nur noch diese Eiswürfel, die andere Maschine (Eisröhrchen) steht nur noch für Notfälle im Schrank. Die Klarstein läuft seit wir sie haben jeden Tag und mittlerweile hat sie auch (nächster Pluspunkt) mehr als 20 Liter einfaches Leitungswasser klaglos zu klaren Eiswürfeln verarbeitet - on Top. Wenn man die Maschine einschaltet und die Taste dabei nicht nur antippt, sondern 5 Sekunden festhält, wird der Herstellungsprozess der Eiswürfel um ein paar Minuten verlängert, was den Würfeln natürlich zugute kommt, weil sich hierbei noch eine zusätzliche Schicht bildet. Natürlich auch ein Pluspunkt für mich. Mein Fazit: Genau das, was ich gesucht habe und sie tut exakt, was sie soll - schöne klare Eiswürfel produzieren. Was ich vielleicht noch sagen sollte: Ich bin weder beim Hersteller noch bei Amazon beschäftigt und kriege auch nix für die Bewertung.- ich habe einfach die Maschine gekauft und bin zufrieden.

Really clear ice cubes! Until now we had one of those machines that produced relatively milky ice tubes. But let's be honest - nice, clear ice cubes in a glass look a lot better, don't they? After some searching and comparing, the Klarstein Clearcube was our first choice. Amazon delivered quickly and perfectly as always. The manufacturer packaged the machine really well and safely, even covering all stainless steel housing parts with a self-adhesive protective film - no complaints. So: unpack the machine, wipe it down with a damp cloth, leave it to stand for a moment so that the coolant can settle, fill it with still mineral water and switch it on. First plus point: very quiet in operation. The water flows over the cooled metal grid and thus builds up the ice cubes not from the outside but from the inside; in a similar way to how icicles form in nature, which is why they are clear. But you can't hear any splashing, the machine is really quiet. It takes about 20 minutes for the first ice cubes to be ready, but you then have 24 really (second plus point and for me the crux of the matter) beautiful, clear ice cubes. Third plus point: This production method not only makes the cubes beautifully clear, but also colder and, above all, harder than the "ice tubes" mentioned above; the drinks are therefore not watered down as quickly. The cubes are all produced together "as a board", but are very easy to break apart. With 2 liters of water, you get 4 "boards", i.e. 96 ice cubes, which are produced a little faster after the first batch. You have to empty the glasses that quickly... Cleaning is also child's play, as all you have to do is wipe the container with kitchen roll after draining the remaining water (screwed plug at the back of the machine), so fourth plus point. Since we got this machine, my wife only wants these ice cubes, the other machine (ice tube) is only in the cupboard for emergencies. The Klarstein has been running every day since we got it and it has now also (another plus point) processed more than 20 liters of plain tap water into clear ice cubes without complaint - on top. If you switch the machine on and don't just touch the button but hold it down for 5 seconds, the ice cube production process is extended by a few minutes, which of course benefits the cubes because an additional layer forms. Of course, that's also a plus point for me. My conclusion: Exactly what I was looking for and it does exactly what it's supposed to - produce beautiful, clear ice cubes. What I should perhaps also say: I don't work for the manufacturer or Amazon and I don't get anything for the review - I just bought the machine and I'm happy with it.

Super Gerät, gewöhnungsbedürfitge Bedienung Die Maschine erfüllt ihren Zweck und erzeugt schnell klare Eiswürfel. Der Kompressor ist nicht gerade leise, doch so wie für Kühlgeräte üblich. Das Ein- Ausschalten, Einstellen der Eiswürfelgröße sowie das lösen von Eiswürfeln beim Abtauen wird über ein und den selben Knopf getätigt, abhängig von der Länge des Tastendrucks. Es gibt keine Anzeige oder Akustische Signale; das ist verwirrend und es ist nicht klar ob z.B. die Größe wirklich angepasst wurde oder aus Versehen eine andere Funktion ausgelöst.

Great device, takes some getting used to. The machine does its job and produces clear ice cubes quickly. The compressor is not exactly quiet, but that's normal for refrigerators. Switching on and off, setting the ice cube size and releasing ice cubes when defrosting is all done using the same button, depending on how long the button is pressed. There is no display or acoustic signal; this is confusing and it is not clear whether, for example, the size has really been adjusted or whether another function has been triggered by mistake.

Was a little dubious because of the price however following the great reviews we decided to purchase one and have not been disappointed. The ice cones out in one block, but are easily broken and separated into cubes. The ice itself lasts so much longer in the glass and doesn’t melt way as fast unlike our last machine. Ice cubes come out clear- if you’re interested. All in all, an excellent machine and very happy with our purchase.

Was a little dubious because of the price however following the great reviews we decided to purchase one and have not been disappointed. The ice cones out in one block, but are easily broken and separated into cubes. The ice itself lasts so much longer in the glass and doesn’t melt way as fast unlike our last machine. Ice cubes come out clear- if you’re interested. All in all, an excellent machine and very happy with our purchase.

Schöne Eiswürfel statt kegelförmiger Hütchen aus Eis. Ideal für Cocktails Die Eiswürfelmaschine arbeitet schnell und annähernd geräuschlos. Die Erwartungen sind zu 100% erfüllt worden!

Beautiful ice cubes instead of cone-shaped ice hats. Ideal for cocktails. The ice cube machine works quickly and almost silently. The expectations were 100% met!

This ice maker is bigger than I expected and does take up a lot of counter space in my kitchen. However it does the job. My only criticism is the plug. It is a European plug stuck in a UK adapter and sticks out of the socket at an angle that means the ice machine can’t be pushed out of the way and up against the wall when not in use. If you know the item is going to the UK, an appropriate plug should be connected.

This ice maker is bigger than I expected and does take up a lot of counter space in my kitchen. However it does the job. My only criticism is the plug. It is a European plug stuck in a UK adapter and sticks out of the socket at an angle that means the ice machine can’t be pushed out of the way and up against the wall when not in use. If you know the item is going to the UK, an appropriate plug should be connected.

Highly recommend, all we needed to do is keep water topped up. Perfect

Highly recommend, all we needed to do is keep water topped up. Perfect

Questa è la seconda macchina del ghiaccio che acquisto e penso di avere trovato la quadra! rispetto alla precedente ha delle caratteristiche che determinano un salto di qualità, prima fra tutte l'effetto trasparente e cristallino dei cubetti di ghiaccio. Oltre all'aspetto visivo, il ghiaccio trasparente non reagisce con le bibite gassate che si possono versare velocemente nel bicchiere pieno di ghiaccio senza che si produca tanta schiuma. Molto utile il display dal quale selezionare i diversi formati di ghiaccio (preferisco cubetti grandi perchè si sciolgono più lentamente), molto intuitivo. Comoda la possibilità di riempire il serbatoio manualmente o automaticamente collegando la macchina al rubinetto, così da farla lavorare a ciclo continuo. In una serata tra amici si ha ghiaccio sempre a disposizione. Meglio accenderla un po' prima del necessario, perchè una volta giunta a temperatura produce il ghiaccio più velocemente rispetto al primo ciclo. Costa meno della metà di una macchina professionale ma offre risultati soddisfacenti per un uso domestico.

This is the second ice machine I buy and I think I've found the right one! Compared to the previous one, it has features that determine a leap in quality, first of all the transparent and crystalline effect of the ice cubes. In addition to the visual aspect, the transparent ice does not react with carbonated drinks that can be poured quickly into the glass full of ice without producing a lot of foam. The display from which you can select the different ice formats is very useful (I prefer large cubes because they melt more slowly), very intuitive. The possibility of filling the tank manually or automatically by connecting the machine to the tap is convenient, so that it works in a continuous cycle. On an evening with friends, you always have ice available. It is better to turn it on a little earlier than necessary, because once it has reached the temperature it produces ice more quickly than in the first cycle. It costs less than half of a professional machine but offers satisfactory results for home use.

Ho comprato questa macchina per il ghiaccio per regalarla ed è stato un gran successo. La qualità Klarstein è sempre verificata, la macchina è solida e composta da materiali di qualità. La produzione del ghiaccio è veloce e prestazionale se si valutano gli standard degli elettrodomestici per la casa. Acquisto Consigliatissimo!

I bought this ice maker as a gift and it was a great success. Klarstein quality is always verified, the machine is solid and made of quality materials. Ice production is fast and efficient if you consider the standards of household appliances. Highly recommended purchase!

Does what it sais and does it well. But of a nuisance to drain having to turn it around and remove plug but otherwise delighted.

Does what it sais and does it well. But of a nuisance to drain having to turn it around and remove plug but otherwise delighted.

Simple and straightforward to use. Cranks out ice at a decent rate and nice quality. It comes out as a slightly joined bar of 24 cubes but it breaks up easily enough (and will generally break up just dropping into the tray).

Simple and straightforward to use. Cranks out ice at a decent rate and nice quality. It comes out as a slightly joined bar of 24 cubes but it breaks up easily enough (and will generally break up just dropping into the tray).

Excellent, well build ice machine. Unlike a lot of the others on Amazon, this one produces cubes instead of round pieces of ice which we like. The only slight annoyance is the ice comes out as a block and you have to break each portion as it drops; which isn’t too much trouble, only if they changed would be the perfect machine. Overall really happy and would definitely recommend.

Excellent, well build ice machine. Unlike a lot of the others on Amazon, this one produces cubes instead of round pieces of ice which we like. The only slight annoyance is the ice comes out as a block and you have to break each portion as it drops; which isn’t too much trouble, only if they changed would be the perfect machine. Overall really happy and would definitely recommend.

This is the best ice machine I’ve ever bought so quick and by far easier to clean I don’t normally participate in reviews but this is one brilliant machine

This is the best ice machine I’ve ever bought so quick and by far easier to clean I don’t normally participate in reviews but this is one brilliant machine

Easy to use, really pleased with it

Easy to use, really pleased with it

Like the quality of the ice. Quick and quiet. Don’t like the slabs of ice and when they water light comes on you have refill and switch it off and on again.

Like the quality of the ice. Quick and quiet. Don’t like the slabs of ice and when they water light comes on you have refill and switch it off and on again.

This is a well made machine. The clear ice cubes are very small and emerge in blocks like a small Cadbury’s dairy milk

This is a well made machine. The clear ice cubes are very small and emerge in blocks like a small Cadbury’s dairy milk

Works well.Replaced a bullet style ice maker (my 3rd). Replaced because all the bullet style have moving parts which tend to wear after a while. Probably too early to tell if this one is going to last but the only moving part is a pump to cycle the water and none of those “shovels” to pick up the ice. Ice is clear and does last longer than my previous ice bullets. My only minor gripe would be that it dispenses the ice block in a complete block. Minor annoyance but ice is easily separated by hand,pick or other metal implement. Overall - great so far

Works well.Replaced a bullet style ice maker (my 3rd). Replaced because all the bullet style have moving parts which tend to wear after a while. Probably too early to tell if this one is going to last but the only moving part is a pump to cycle the water and none of those “shovels” to pick up the ice. Ice is clear and does last longer than my previous ice bullets. My only minor gripe would be that it dispenses the ice block in a complete block. Minor annoyance but ice is easily separated by hand,pick or other metal implement. Overall - great so far

produit parfait pour avoir des glaçons de qualité sans résidu une fois qu ils ont fondu. Le niveau sonore est faible pas plus qu’un frigo classique. Pour des soirées entre amis nous sommes jamais en manque de glaçons

perfect product to have quality ice cubes without residue once they have melted. The noise level is low, no more than a classic fridge. For evenings with friends we are never short of ice cubes

je l'utilise au quotidien depuis un mois, je n'ai rencontré aucun problème. une machine a glaçons facile d'usage, glaçon de bonne taille et de bonne qualité. De plus les glaçons se font rapidement. je recommande.

I have been using it daily for a month, I have not encountered any problems. An easy-to-use ice maker, good-sized and good-quality ice cubes. In addition, the ice cubes are made quickly. I recommend it.

Fairly quiet. Nice clear ice and pretty quick getting started. I wouldn’t be without it now! Excellent product.

Fairly quiet. Nice clear ice and pretty quick getting started. I wouldn’t be without it now! Excellent product.

Excellent produit ! Jolis glaçons plein, transparents - non bruyant -

Excellent product! Nice full, transparent ice cubes - not noisy -

après une légère prise de tête, parce qu'aucune notice d'utilisation en français, on a quand même réussi a avoir des glaçons !! pour le nettoyage je ne sais pas encore !! à voir ...

After a slight headache, because there were no instructions in French, we still managed to get some ice cubes!! I don't know yet about cleaning!! We'll see...

Ho acquistato questa macchina per il ghiaccio per uso domestico. L’ho installata in tavernetta, nonostante questa sia di un piacevole design in acciaio inox, oltre che essere compatta, necessitava di un ampio spazio libero laterale per l’uscita di aria calda, che io non avevo. La comodità è che si ha il ghiaccio sempre pronto. In estate che non può mai mancare!!! Produce fino a 3 formato diversi di cubetti di ghiaccio. Dall’apposito display touchscreen (disposto in cima) è possibile impostare il timer di accensione e spegnimento entro cui la macchina produrrà del ghiaccio. I primi cubetti li produce in poco più di 10 minuti!!! Il sistema di autopulizia spero sia efficiente perché non vorrei mai che si creasse una fastidiosa condensa all’interno. Ammetto che non è silenziosissima, ma in casa dalla tavernetta non sento nulla. Il rumore può essere paragonato ai frigoriferi non proprio di ultima generazione. Infine la ventola crea un po’ calore ma è tutto preventivato. Me l’aspettavo, d’altronde ho visto i prezzi di altre prodotti del genere e devo dire che i prezzi sono proibitivi per il mio portafogli. La mia esperienza sin’ora è più che positiva.

I purchased this ice machine for home use. I installed it in the basement, although it has a pleasant stainless steel design, in addition to being compact, it needed a large free space on the side for the hot air to come out, which I did not have. The convenience is that you always have ice ready. In the summer which can never be missing!!! It produces up to 3 different sizes of ice cubes. From the dedicated touchscreen display (located on top) you can set the on and off timer within which the machine will produce ice. It produces the first cubes in just over 10 minutes!!! I hope the self-cleaning system is efficient because I would never want annoying condensation to form inside. I admit that it is not very silent, but at home from the basement I do not hear anything. The noise can be compared to refrigerators that are not exactly the latest generation. Finally, the fan creates a bit of heat but it is all foreseen. I expected it, after all I have seen the prices of other products of the same kind and I must say that the prices are prohibitive for my wallet. My experience so far is more than positive.