The product was delivered very quickly. It was difficult to handle inside the box because it is not terribly heavy but it is large enough that a short woman can't get her arms around it - once unpackaged however, it is very easy to handle and light enough for a feeb such as myself to manage.
First batch of ice, i tossed - the plastic smell of the sealed machine was a little much. Might have been my imagination. But all the ice after was perfect and tastelessly tasty as ice should be. it makes enough after 30 minutes to fill 2 8 oz glasses - after an hour, it makes enough to fill a 52 oz jug to overflowing.
And its pretty. My last countertop icemaker was larger, and stainless steel and black. this one is smaller, produces nearly as much ice, and is a very pretty red that goes with and enhances the look of my kitchen.
- FREE GROUND SHIPPING!
- Provides ice within 15 minutes of operation
- Produces up to 28 pounds of ice per day - perfect for parties, BBQs, and more!
- Contemporary red color is sure to compliment any decor
- Cleaning is easy with the side mounted drain
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Save Big NewAir AI100R Portable Ice Maker In Red With 28 Pound Ice Cube Capacity
I just used my NewAir ice maker for the first time today. I love it.
It's slower than I expected - I thought I'd have enough ice for a large iced tea in just minutes. No. However, now that I know, I can start it up a hour or so before I need it and have more than enough ice for a few large iced teas.
It's very easy to use. Give it a wipe down with a damp cloth before the first use, fill the reservoir with water, put the "ice tray" in, and select the cube size. It makes small, medium and large. I started with medium, which gave a cup-shaped cube about an inch long.
It seems to work by freezing water onto metal prongs, giving a cube that is hollow and open on one end. Keep that in mind when you choose the size. The open cubes will cool your beverage faster - more contact area, but they will also melt faster - thinner ice than a solid cube.
If it stops midway before all the water is used, try leveling the ice cubes in the tray. (Or bag them and move to the freezer.) There seems to be a sensor that stops production if the tray is too full - better than ice cubes all over the floor.
So, simple to use, needs only your basic 110 power, a little heavy, but manageable for almost anyone, I'd think, since I'm not exactly a weight lifter. I love the crimson exterior. Oh, and it even comes with a little ice scoop.
Free ground shipping! What a deal!
ADDENDUM: It doesn't freeze and hold the cubes over a period of time, e.g., overnight. However...if you leave it on, the ice will melt and drip back into the water reservoir, starting up the ice making process again...and again. Kind of hard on the energy bills, so bag it and store in the freezer if you don't use it all.
It's red color is perfect for my kitchen. It blends well with my other red small kitchen appliances which include Kenmore, KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Keurig, and Oster reds. They're not all the same shade of red, but they all compliment one another as does this machine. It's compact size is also a bonus as it does not require much counter space. While it is a solid machine, it is not so heavy as to make it too difficult to move from the counter to the sink to drain the water tank.
Overall, I'm in love. The pros (function, production, color, size, quiet) are much greater than it's con (ice melts when tray is full). I would recommend this unit to a friend looking for a compact ice maker.
