Can you put ice directly into it?
285883
Yes but I'm not sure if eventually the material would get wet by soaking through. The inside is lined so it should be ok.
285884
I haven't done that because I have a fridge at work to keep my lunch cool. I would probably try using those ice packs to keep your stuff cool versus ice...I have used them before and it keeps my stuff cool all day.
285885
You could, but of course the ice would melt and your items would get wet. I recommend the slim, flat, square ice packs. Two fit in the bottom, then you can put more in-between things. Or try the flexible ice packs, or a combination of the two types.
2017256
I put ice in mine when I ride. I don't know if putting ice in milk would work, but you might try.
132466
Just don't fill it all the way to the top. Leave a little room for the ice to expand as it freezes.
87725
That's a fascinating question! I've never done it, but knowing the machine technically as I do - YES, you could put carbonated water in it. However, due to the way the machine works, the carbonation would escape too quickly to be useful. The holding tank has a large open surface. The pump process for filling the ice tray circulates water through the system multiple times for each tray of ice. That would un-fizz the water very rapidly. I would be very surprised if many bubbles would ever get into the ice.
112421
No, you have 2 plastic containers to freeze water in. These are used to make the shaved ice. After you use them you fill them back up with water and refeeze to use again.
112423
No. You have to put a cup with ice in the freezer and let it turn to ice. Then put the ice in the machine and hold the top down and shaved ice will come out through the bottom. Don't forget to put a cup to catch the shaved ice. Good luck.
2173928
Yes. My advice is to only fill it with ice about half way. As the ice melts the food started to float. So we had to drain it and I realized that next time I wouldnt use as much ice. I really loved it. Worth the money and the food stayed really cold for several hours.
618530
Yes, that would be very possible. You fill the clear hard plastic side with water to the fill line, then simply put on the gray rubbery top and stick in the freezer. I think you could put anything in it but it would be size restricted, of course.
1298796
I haven't tried that, but as long as it is mixed well I think you could. I have only put water in mine and I love it.
219083
No. This is dangerous and will break apart as you use it if you attempt to crush ice.
1052365
I have a soft cooler that holds about eight "sodas" that fits in here perfectly with some room to spare. I haven't tried to just fill it with ice but I don't think it would work very well. There is nothing to insulate the ice from melting and it being black doesn't help either. A five dollar soft cooler is the way to go in my opinion.
102099
I'm sure you could, but the stuff they are made of wouldn't hold the cold for very long. These are really fun, not sure what the freezer could add to the experience.
1559739
hard ice will not fit into the opening but you can make a bath of very cold ice cube water and put into it with a funnel or large measuring cup. You could also put this very cold bottle into the freezer but please set a timer so that it is removed before it froze solid.
2150396
Yes but put ice into a zip lock bag to prevent water damage to the electrical components.
2150398
Yes you can but a small amount, I recommend sealed ice packs for better use.
1597434
I don't see why you couldn't. By the way, if I put 3 ice cubes in this in the morning and have it in my car--even in the summer heat--there is still ice in it at the end of the day. It is really amazing.
1615350
Yes you can. The refrigeration unit is all around the freezing cylinder and is no problem