This machine is small but mighty. Great for a small space, makes about 2 pounds of ice in about 30minutes to 1 hour,. Can choose small or larger size “bullett” ice . Would definitely purchase this product again
This is the first ice maker I've purchased and I went with Cuisinart since I trust the brand. My freezer water line and ice maker stopped working so a countertop ice maker was a better option going forward. Pros: Relatively fast, makes two different sizes of ice, easy to dry/clean. Cons: the basket fills quickly so if I run the ice maker for a while, I have to be present to empty the basket before ice melts and the ice is also very wet. I do recommend this ice maker as a good option!
My Samsung refrigerator stopped making ice and upon reviewing several other competitors portable ice making products- I trusted Cuisinart model to be the best option for my family needs.
I am still debating on bring back. it makes ice very slow. I figure out how to turn it off once ice is made. I have to unplug it every time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, June 23, 2026
We’re sorry to hear the ice maker did not meet your expectations and understand your concerns with production speed and operation. For improved performance, we recommend ensuring the unit is on a level surface, allowing adequate time between cycles. Thank you for your feedback—it helps us improve future products and overall usability.
This ice maker performs very well, shelling out the large cubes in a timely fashion. Makes a lot of cubes on one tank of water. Easy to use. Saves counter space and looks attractive in my kitchen.
I chose this as a gift from my employer for 25 years of service. I have wanted an ice maker and thought here is my chance to get one FREE. Well, I am disappointed in amount of ice this machine makes. It is truly a compact machine. The ice tray is small, the amount of ice it makes only fits in to one cup before having to pour in more water, and it just isn't what I was looking for. I wish I could send it back.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, June 8, 2026
We’re sorry to hear the ice maker did not meet your expectations, especially for such a meaningful milestone gift. As a compact unit, it is designed for smaller batch production, so we recommend allowing it to cycle continuously and transferring ice to a freezer-safe container to build a larger supply. Thank you for sharing your feedback, as it helps us improve future models and offerings.