How long after installing the unit did it start producing ice? The manual says it may take up to 24 hours. I'm still waiting after 4 hours.
1106319
As soon as I hooked it back up it fed the water. It was a couple of hours on my machine
398063
It didnt take long to defrost. I did a trial run with this product. I placed it in a foil thermal wrap with a frozen ice container. Didnt last long, but my ice container was still frozen
855752
That's true, we always have to wait about 3 minutes, and also now my cold water stop working too!! I'm really not happy!!!
2248698
it doesn't make it cold but it does cool it down. The ice melts just the same as it would sitting out. so about an hour or so depending on where you have it sitting.
981896
At least six hours. I fill mine up about 1/4 put in the freezer when it gets frozen I put cold water over the frozen ice and it will stay cold 8 to 10 hours or longer. I love mine.
731838
The book says it works better if you let them in the hopper for 15 + minutes. I have never had an issue. My ice comes out like a snow cone.
1820043
The only advice I can give is to defrost as the ice builds up. Just pull the plug and let it defrost slowly. Do not use anything to remove the ice.
1140859
I just installed this ice maker and am having the same issue. The ice comes off in a big block and does not separate without beating on it with the scoop. Still does not completely separate. We have reduced the temperature and it is a bit better. Going to reduce the temp a couple more degrees and see if that is the fix.
296851
Seems like about 30 minutes and it is pretty cold again. To really get it frozen more like a couple hours
1468758
Don't know how long it actually takes to defrost--but usually I just put it on a counter, open the door and spray it with my kitchen faucet sprayer. Doesn't take very long at all that way.As for it being quiet. Yes, it's very quiet. I barely notice it running ever.
1901298
It depends on how long the ice pack has been in the freezer before it is used. The ice pack had been in the freezer for two days when I used it the first time and after an hour it was still partially "frozen."
731840
Yes, waiting until the ice loses its frosty appearance helps. Also if the ice cubes are small to start with I have trouble getting them to shave correctly. I'm talking about the approximately 1/4" yhick cubes you get from some ice machines.Barry
1222042
It only works if the temp is freezing. When I put mine on top of the ice, it started melting it within 10 minutes and it kept melting ice until it made a hole through the 6" ice. It does not make noise, but will only work when its freezing.
1541053
I think it is one year unless you purchase an extension. Additionally, though it makes ice it often jams and does not make nearly as much per day as others I have had in the past. I would not buy it if I had it to over again.
2002029
When I first plugged it in after putting in my first layer of ice and salt, the whole canister and ice salt mixture all turned. That was the first time I have ever seen that happen. I continued to put more ice and salt in the bucket then the canister stopped turning. What is suppose to happen is the white beater inside the canister is suppose to do the turning, scraping the sides as it does, mixing frozen mixture with liquid mixture until eventually it is all thickened to the point the mixer can't stir it any more. The motor stops and it is done. If you put the right combination of ice and salt it should take between 30 to 40 minutes. Don't be afraid to put on too much salt. That is really important! When I first plugged it in after putting in my first layer of ice and salt, the whole canister and ice salt mixture all turned. That was the first time I have ever seen that happen. I continued to put more ice and salt in the bucket then the canister stopped turning. What is suppose to happen is the white beater inside the canister is suppose to do the turning, scraping the sides as it does, mixing frozen mixture with liquid mixture until eventually it is all thickened to the point the mixer can't stir it any more. The motor stops and it is done. If you put the right combination of ice and... » Read More When I first plugged it in after putting in my first layer of ice and salt, the whole canister and ice salt mixture all turned. That was the first time I have ever seen that happen. I continued to put more ice and salt in the bucket then the canister stopped turning. What is suppose to happen is the white beater inside the canister is suppose to do the turning, scraping the sides as it does, mixing frozen mixture with liquid mixture until eventually it is all thickened to the point the mixer can't stir it any more. The motor stops and it is done. If you put the right combination of ice and salt it should take between 30 to 40 minutes. Don't be afraid to put on too much salt. That is really important! « Show Less
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It takes about 2 to 3 minutes, if your ice is in the freezer in the kitchen. I leave my blender on the counter and any time I or my kids want to grab the ice and crush or shave it and then add your juices or flavors and then if desired alcohol, I also spoil my kids with milk shakes with there favorite ice cream.
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Don't know how long it actually takes to defrost--but usually I just put it on a counter, open the door and spray it with my kitchen faucet sprayer. Doesn't take very long at all that way. As for it being quiet. Yes, it's very quiet. I barely notice it running ever.