Keep ice frozen? Does this model keep the ice frozen, or does it all start melting as soon as it's made?
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its starts melting at first, and then the whole unit cools down, any ice that melts goes back into the pool of water used to make the ice. After the unit gets going, the ice melts very slowly, you won't be disappointed. If any ice melts, the unit just keeps on making ice so there is always fresh ice in the unit for when you want it.
1222192
The ice is held in a basket overtop of the water tank so as it melts it goes back into the water tank. You have to put the ice in your freezer to save it. This ice maker will brake on you!
1187994
I also discovered the base comes apart when I got water in it after cleaning. I am also curious to know if freezing water inside will help ice cream solidify a little more quickly. I don't see the harm in trying it, so if I do get around to trying it, I will do my best to post a response about it.
1611693
Ohhhhhhh. I do this while it's DEFLATED! Thank you!!I wonder if it will sit low enough in the water. Well, we'll find out once this ice melts!Thanks again!
410069
Mine has never frozen. I live in NH, Temps do drop to 0 but do not stay there for a long time. The waterer is in the coop not outside. I am going to purchase another one.
2092981
No! I just put cold water in it from the frig and it stays cold without ice for a long time!ni LOVE IT!!!!!
456215
It will keep the ice melted around the de-icer if the temperature is cold enough. It automatically shuts off if it's too warm outside. If you set it on on ice, it will melt right down through the ice, but I put mine in before it froze. Do not chop a hole in the ice while there are fish inside. The percussion will injure the fish.
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This is kind of a mixed bag. It makes lots of ice and it makes ice fast. However, there is a design weakness in that if the ice sensor breaks off (easy to do). The unit stops working and as far as I can tell can't be fixed. If you get one, be very careful not to damage the ice sensor. Boudraux
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You can keep the freezer bowl in the freezer all the time. Once it is frozen it will be ready whenever you are to make some delicious ice cream. Do you need an extra bowl. I purchased and additional one when I purchased the ice cream maker, but do not need it since we are not eating ice too much any more. I've only used it once, so it is in great condition. Contact me at carol4348@yahoo.com if interested. Thanks.
113756
No. It is not designed for freezing. Also the metal locking parts may become very brittle. Try a softer plastic designed for freezing.
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Hi Stan - Ive had no such problems with this ice bucket. In fact I love it and am happy I purchased it. ~ Marty L.
517752
No, it does not. You would have to let it cool down and then put ice in it (or vice versa).
740839
This model has to be manually defrosted. It does come with a small ice scraper, which if used regularly, keeps the ice build up to a minimum
2201874
Hi, It obviously has to touch the plastic churner inside the drum to be able to keep the ice cream moving as it freezes. It never touches the inner workings, the makings go in a removeable container, when it's cycle is complete, you remove the container and take out the plastic turner, your ice cream has the consistancy of soft serve. I usually put it in a Tupperware container and freeze for later use.
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It does make super fine ice. It's really nice. My only complaint is the water drainage is a little lacking but if you prop up the internal tray just a bit it drains well. Hope this helps!
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Hi, I make my ice inside so it takes about 20 min to melt unless everyone eats it quickly... I try not to make no more than what i need... I have not tried it outside in the heat yet....
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I also noticed the ice melting sooner than I thought it would. Since they are large, I thought they would stay much longer than regular ice. I am not sure where I saw it, but the supplier had some tips on how to keep the ice frozen longer...I will look and see if I can find where that was. Maybe if you contact the supplier - maybe reply to an email they might send...they might be able to get you this info faster...just a thought.