Magic Chef 27-lb. Capacity Portable Countertop Ice Maker, Red

At first I had difficulty, putting it in a PRACTICAL location . I purchased it, because I'm 4'8", and bent FORWARD. Therefore, using My freezer's ice maker, isn't a possibility. Purchasing a bag of ice, only managed to have ice cubes falling from the bag. The solution? ice making machine. The first batch took a bit, but when it stopped making noise (not annoying at all), I looked, and it was FULL, of BEAUTIFUL little cubes. So, I go to dump the remaining water, and was ready... Not even close. I pulled the plug, and the water ran down My hand, and all over the floor (YES, I DID have a container to catch it!) Solution? I now have the ice maker, right AT the kitchen sink. when it's time, to dump the water..which BTW is a LOT, because it takes very little, to make a FULL batch of ice....I only have to move it, a few inches, with the 'emptying hole ', directly over the sink, put on a rubber glove, and pull the plug, as the water happily travels directly into the sink, to parts unknown. SERIOUSLY FOLKS, it's a great ice maker. One load, fills 2 quart sized bags, 1/2 full. when I go to get the ice, I tap the bag on the counter to loosen the cubes, and use 1/2 of the cubes..saving the rest for My next drink. I'm 74, and not in great shape. I lost My Husband of nearly 60 years, in January; and I'm doggoned PROUD to say that I didn't return this MAGIC CHEF, just because it was a bit difficult. I simply put My thinking cap on, and worked it out Myself. HAVE A BLESSED EVENING EVERYONE STAY SAFE Sincerely, Maggie

I love it. Despite the reviews, I ordered this unit. You must follow the enclosed instructions to a tee. After taking it out of the box, I cleaned it and let it sit over two hours. I filled it up with regular tap water and it has been working fine. The ice will melt and it will go through the cycle to reform into ice again. I suggest bagging it into the little snack or sandwich Ziploc bags b/c it will stick together.