How do you add ice? The manual says there is a "Water/Ice Compartment" and "Water and/or ice can be put into the tank through the top opening.
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We never had to get that far, however I would try adding a crushed ice and water mixture then pouring it in to the water fill door opening, but carefully so you don' spill ice water all over your flooring and make a mess. I hope this helps you,Thanks,Jeff
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There is a compartment that opens in which you can add ice to the water reservoir. This will result in colder water running through the panels and cooler air being emitted by the fans. It is not necessary however but an option if you want more cooling.
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There isn't a top opening, as far as I'm aware, but there is an easy way to get icy cold water into it -- despite the fact that the fill tank opening seems to have been designed by someone who's never poured water before. The trick is to get a cheap plastic watering can and ice. Make sure the watering can is the kind with a long, narrow, tapering spout, not a sprinkler at the end. Fill it at least 2/3 with ice, add water to the ice, and pour into the cooler using the rectangular hatch on the back of the unit. You're not adding ice directly to the unit, but the water that's going in is extremely cold, and it does make a difference. I have a 1-gallon can, and I fill it nearly to the brim with ice at first. The ice usually melts completely within 4-5 refills of the watering can (quicker with store-bought ice than with my kitchen freezer ice). I don't bother adding additional ice when that's gone. The initial boost of very cold water seems to do the trick. The bonus is that the long-nosed pitcher fills without spilling. I had a problem before it with other methods.
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There is no top opening you have to take out six screws behind the unit to add ice. The water opening has a screen so ice will not go down there. What i find with any unit that you have a window input and point it torewards a open out let a second window or door. You don't want to look at this as a AC unit and close things up. it more of a cool circulation. it really makes certain areas cool I live in sometimes 100 degree weather and have it at one end and open a other hope this helps
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Hi - the water tank on our unit has a 'ridge' down the middle - we we just put the ice pack into the water on on side of that ridge. Not really a 'chamber' but I think that's what is meant.
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I fill mine completely with ice then add ice cold water from the fridge, when it is kept in an air conditioned setting I have had ice last to the next day. When I add room temp water to the ice I still have ice at the end of the day, but not much.
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That was a little tricky. I think they should include a bottle with the unit. We bought a 5 gallon water jug--I think you could use a 3 gallon too.. Ours was filled with water. It was meant to be returned & refilled. It's just a regular water cooler bottle.You might be able to buy an empty one at the hardware store.
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I usually put ice in it. It is not insulated, so it won't keep them cold for a long time.
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I believe there in instructions on how to do this included. We currently just pour water in as needed. We are pleased with this product!
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That is exactly how I do it. I remove the whole top. It is easier to add water this way and much easier to mix things in with the water this way.
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I agree with jsto's comments....I never thought to put ice in their with the water. I'll will try that. I bought that unit for my enclosed patio because I didn't want to have a hole in my patio for draining.
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You will easily be able to add ice cubes. Although the plastic top cannot be removed, it flips back, exposing almost the entire top. And the tube that pumps water from the bottom of the pot is fully removable.
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I do all of the time. I just add less ice and more water then pour it into a glass with more ice. It's really good.
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No, it comes filled with coolant. The system is also sealed, so you can't open it up to add or remove fluid.
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You have to open the top... I always use a hot pad and a 1qt pitcher to fill mine. This works out well for me... Ps I love my dragon:)
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No and why would you want it to. Even if all the ice melts at least your drinks would still be in cold water. Also, after having this at the lake for a couple of long hot summer days, the best thing to do is to set a regular cooler inside of it. Ice stays much longer. What ever size cooler you can fit in there, it will hold it. We have a 56 quart cooler with wheels and it fits in there just fine. Hope this helps. This thing is super though and if you plan to spend all day floating, this is a must.
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Batteries must be put in main unit first. Then put them in remote units. I put water in one glass then hung a remote on it then I put ice in another glass and hung the other unit on it and waited for them to respond. you must do them exactly as the instructions read. Once they are working they are great
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Just crush the ice and add whatever liquid you like. We put the ice in a cup and add a bit of juice.
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A: OK, this question sounds a bit obvious, but I have found there is a "best way". - Attach the two pieces of each ice maker together FIRST, before adding water - Use the best quality water available (filtered, boiled, reverse osmosis etc.) - Carefully pour water into the top hole (use a cup) and leave an empty space of about 1 centimeter all around the hole. The empty space needed because ICE EXPANDS. - Chill the ice makers in your freezer for several hours. If you want them SOLID all the way through, allow about 3 to 4 hours. You could also chill for less time if you want to leave a liquid center. I found that boiling the water beforehand and then adding to the ice ball mold makes clearer ice, but that may just be me. Try it out. Just make sure to use good quality water rather than tap water.
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You don't use ice! You put the insert canister in the freezer, usually I do over a day and once frozen you put it in the maker.