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This portable ice maker is one of their affordable and wildly popular home machines. If you are shopping for a simple-to-use unit to make fresh ice, this CROWNFUL operates efficiently with a push of a button!
Brand: CROWNFUL IM2102-UL stainless-steel ice maker.
Installation Type: countertop.
Cooling System: Compressor cooling; R600a (Isobutane) refrigerant.
Cooler dimension: 12.2” L x 9.05” W x 12.8” H
Weight: 17.61 lbs.
Design. This CROWNFUL ice fridge has a contemporary design. It has a stainless steel exterior, and a black cover with see-through window.
This compact ice fridge is designed as a countertop unit – small footprint and beautifully finished on all sides.
Ice production cycle and capacity. This unit has a production cycle of 9 ice cubes in 7 minutes per cycle. It is capable to make 26 pounds of ice in 24 hours.
Material: Stainless-steel body and ABS cover
Power Source: 120V/60Hz
Rated current: 1.7 A
Ice Shape. This unit makes large bullet-shape ice cubes. Each bullet ice has a dimension of 0.9 inch by 1.2 inch.
Tip: The cylindrical-shape is a favorite choice of ice for mixed drinks – because the hollow middle allows it to melt more evenly.
Tip: Before your first use, let it stand upright on a flat surface for two to four hours before turning it on.
Let’s check out its simple operating procedures:
Step 1: Fill the water tank with water – make sure it’s under the water line. Water Reservoir Capacity is 60.8 oz. (1.8 L).
Tips:
- You want to operate this unit at an environment with an ambient temperature between 50°- 90° F.
- Fill the water reservoir with water ranges between 46°- 82° F.
Step 2: Press the “ON/OFF” button to start making your ice.
This is one of the simplest-to-operate machine. The one-button start is intuitive. It also has helpful display icons that shows whether it needs water, or ice is ready, or it needs cleaning.
Step 3: After 7 minutes, your patch of ice is ready. Transfer the fresh ice to the basket – use the scoop included.
Tip: This ice maker is not a freezer. Use the ice as soon as possible, or transfer it to your freezer.
Ice Basket Capacity is 27 oz. (0.8 L). It can hold 70-80 bullet ice.
Tip: If you don’t plan to use this small ice maker for a long while, it’s best to empty the water reservoir, and dry it before storing it away.
Cleaning Mode. This CROWNFUL has a self-cleaning feature.
- You add water, then press down the “ON/OFF” button for a long-hold about 10 seconds, you will see the unit enters into the cleaning mode.
- The self-cleaning process takes about 7 minutes. It will stop automatically when it completes the cleaning cycle.
- You can then unplug the power supply.
- Open the water plug. Then drain the water tank, and dry the inside of the unit.
Warranty. This compact unit has 1-year limited warranty by the manufacturer CROWNFUL.
Summary: This CROWNFUL stainless-steel Ice Maker for Countertop (view on Amazon) is one of the best-value machines to make fresh ice indoors or outdoors. It’s easy to operate, easy to clean, and easy on the budget.
We like its small footprint and sleek design. It fits well in smaller spaces like an apartment or an RV. And, it looks great with many modern stainless steel appliances.
We also like the transparent window. You don’t have to open the lid to view the ice level.
If you are looking for a quality countertop ice maker with an affordable price tag, this CROWNFUL is an excellent choice to make large bullet-ice on-demand.
Comparable Model: CROWNFUL stainless-steel Ice Maker vs. Frigidaire EFIC189-Silver Compact Ice Maker vs. Euhomy Im-01 Ice Maker Countertop
These three portable ice makers are fully assembled, no installation required. They each can produce bullet-shape ice with just a push of a button. They are energy saving models, easy to operate, easy to clean and relatively quiet.
- If you only need one size ice cubes, go for the affordable, go for the CROWNFUL stainless-steel Ice Maker. It produces 9 bullet ice in 7 minutes.
- If you want an option of two sizes of ice cubes, and you want the control panel on the top of the unit, choose Frigidaire EFIC189-Silver Compact Ice Maker. It can produce 9 ice cubes in 6 minutes.
- If you prefer to have two sizes of ice cubes, small and large, and you want the control display on the front facing of the unit, pick Euhomy Im-01 Ice Maker for countertop. It can produce 9 ice cubes in 8 minutes.
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