What is the method of cooling? Ice inserts? Freezing container?
1839657
It doesn't "cool" or "chill" wine that isn't already cold. It keeps pre-chilled wine chilled/cold for an hour or two. No freezing or inserts required.
1839658
Hello Janet, You do not chill or freeze this container. Simply chill your bottle of wine and place it in the container. The container is simply designed to slow warming while on the dining table. It is not designed or meant to be a chilling device
1839659
We just put a chilled bottle of wine in the wine cooler and it stays cold. I think the double walled construction holds in the wine's own cold temperature. We love it.
1839660
This has no method of actually "cooling", rather it insulates an already chilled bottle and maintains its temperature for over an hour to an hour and a half... And does it surprisingly well!
1839661
Just insulation, no need for ice, refrigeration or freezing. I bought several for my restaurant and am going to pick up a few more. They really work well.
1839662
This does not cool. With double plastic walls it attempts to keep your already chilled wine at a cool temperature for a much longer period of time then if the bottle was left out.
1490973
there should be dry ice in there. email the company. they have really good customer service
1341980
Use ziplock freezer bags to store - no freezing needed; cut n parts & place n separate bags to use as needed. It's wonderful!!! Enjoy!!!!
1801373
I did freeze them. I have reused them for a couple of different parties and the freezing helped preserve their life. So I assume refrigeration would work as well. Hope this helps. Have a great weekend.
1267328
I recommend you put the gasket on to the container prior to freezing. I found it can be hard to work with the frozen canister, but when it is room-temperature it is not an issue.
2003814
Simple... Keep a gallon of water cold in fridge. Pour as much as needed to the required temp. I've also heard people use ice cubes.
1575766
Hi there, you can use an ice tray or larger cubes.. Such as frozen reused yogurt containers.... Even a little larger.. It works very well.
2066771
I usually put ice in it. It is not insulated, so it won't keep them cold for a long time.
2092451
They are so easy! There's a hole in the top where you fill with water. When it's frozen, you let set on the counter for 3-5 minutes and pull the 2 spheres apart and voila, a new ice ball. I have heard using very hot or boiling water with produce clear ice. I have never tried it though, a friend told me it works.
2192217
I personally use an artificial ice pack (Nordic Ice) and keep it in an insulated lunch bag with a little newspaper covering it. Then if your motel or hotel has a freezer in a room refrigerator just refreeze it. Otherwise it will last a couple of days easy.
832036
I just stick one of those blue ice packs in the mesh pocket in carrying case. And I don't know if it helps much but I keep the carrying case in the freezer (when I remember). I've tried putting the stainless steel case in the fridge to pre-chill it, but that makes it sweat. I've heard of people packing it the night before and putting it in the fridge, but maybe that's a different climate (it's humid here). I haven't tried it because I'm afraid it would make a sandwich soggy. The ice pack works great though.
1763383
I travel about 1 hour each way to the store and back. I am assuming you are wanting to transport an ice cream cake. If that is the case I would freeze 2 - 20 ounce. Soda bottles to let the cooler get cold. If the day time temperature is in the mid-80s or above I would cover the box with an old quilt or blanket for additional indulagoon. I think this foldable cooler is a fantastic product.
676862
I have filled mine with a mixture of water, salt, and rubbing alcohol. This way the water can't freeze all of the way and the ice is flexible. After use, I just put it back in the freezer for the next use. The freezing process doesn't seem to hurt the liner of the bag, because it has not leaked at all.
1789031
Unfortunately there is not way to control de temperature. Basically if you want to keep something frozen, fil the cooler with ice cubes.
227677
Adding ice would be easily because the filling hole is big enough -- but I'm not certain how one would KEEP the water cold. :)
673046
This one does not have an ice tube. I bought a freeze sleeve to go around mine.
1965810
Hair drier or just turning off the freezer would also work well, just be careful because any plastic in the ice maker could get warped from the heat if you aren't careful.