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PlumChef Portable Countertop Ice Maker

PlumChef Portable Countertop Ice Maker

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Model: ZB12AZ

Arrives about Nov 18–27, from a US warehouse

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  • Last seen at $108.99 at Deal.ai on Nov 14.

Our take on the PlumChef Portable Countertop Ice Maker

The PlumChef is a countertop bullet ice maker with a 1.6L water tank and a 1.3 lb ice basket. It makes 9 bullet cubes in about 6 minutes and up to 26 lbs a day, which is typical for this class of compressor machine. A one-touch self-cleaning cycle and an infrared sensor that stops when the basket is full or water is low cut down on babysitting. It suits kitchens, offices, dorms and RV or camping trips where freezer space is tight. Against cheaper thermoelectric units it holds up better in warm rooms; against larger undercounter and nugget makers it stores far less ice and its cubes melt faster in a pitcher.

Best forSmall kitchens and apartments with little freezer spaceOffices, dorms and break roomsRV, camping and patio useHosts who need quick batches for drinks and cocktails
Pros
  • 9 cubes in about 6 minutes, up to 26 lbs a day
  • 1.6L tank and 1.3 lb basket hold a usable batch
  • Runs at under 45 dB, quiet enough for an open kitchen
  • One-touch self-cleaning cycle
  • Full-basket and low-water sensor stops overflow
  • Compact, lightweight body fits most counters
Cons
  • Bullet cubes are small and melt faster than freezer ice
  • Basket holds only about 1.3 lbs, so it needs emptying into a freezer
  • Needs a drain or manual emptying after self-clean
  • Compressor needs airflow, so it can't be boxed in
  • No plumbed water line; you refill the tank by hand

What reviewers say

Owners of this class of countertop bullet maker generally like the speed of the first cubes and the quiet compressor, and find the self-clean cycle handy. Common complaints are that the basket fills fast and the ice melts quickly if left in the machine.

What people mention
  • Ice speedPraisedOwners say the first cubes arrive within minutes, faster than refilling trays.
  • NoisePraisedThe compressor is described as quiet enough for an open kitchen or office.
  • Ice storageCriticisedThe basket holds little, so owners empty it into a freezer often.
  • Cube qualityMixedBullet cubes are soft and hollow, fine for chilling but they melt and water down drinks.
  • CleaningPraisedThe one-touch self-clean cycle is seen as a real convenience.
  • MeltingCriticisedIce left sitting in the machine melts and refreezes into clumps.

About the PlumChef Portable Countertop Ice Maker

The PlumChef Portable Countertop Ice Maker makes bullet-shaped ice cubes. It produces 9 cubes in about 6 minutes and up to 26 lbs of ice per day. It has a rectangular body, a transparent top lid and a side ventilation grille.

A compressor powers the unit, and it runs at less than 45 dB. It uses 4 kWh of power per day. The 1.6L water tank and 1.3 lb ice storage basket hold water and ice for drinks, coffee and cocktails.

A one-touch self-cleaning function cleans the interior. An infrared sensor alerts you when the ice basket is full or the water level is low. The control panel on top has two buttons and several indicator icons. The compact, lightweight body fits on a countertop at home, in an office, RV, dorm or bar, or on a camping trip.

Ice shape
Bullet-shaped cubes
Ice output
9 cubes per cycle in 6 minutes
Daily capacity
Up to 26 lbs
Water tank
1.6L
Ice basket
1.3 lbs capacity
Noise level
Less than 45 dB
Power use
4 kWh per day
Cooling
Compressor
Cleaning
One-touch self-cleaning
Sensor alerts
Infrared sensor signals full ice basket or low water level
Controls
Top panel with 2 buttons and indicator icons
In the box
Ice maker, ice basket, ice scoop, user manual

Questions and answers

How fast does it make ice?
About 9 bullet cubes in 6 minutes for the first batch, with a daily capacity of up to 26 lbs depending on room temperature and water temperature.
Do I need to plumb it in?
No. You fill the 1.6L tank by hand, and the machine alerts you when the water level is low.
Can I keep the ice in it overnight?
Only briefly. The 1.3 lb basket is not a freezer, so move ice to a freezer for storage or it will melt.
How loud is it?
The compressor runs at under 45 dB, roughly the level of a quiet conversation, so it works in bedrooms and offices.
How do I clean it?
Use the one-touch self-cleaning cycle, then drain the water. Wipe the basket and interior by hand for best results.
What comes in the box?
The ice maker, the ice basket and a scoop, plus the manual.
Where is the PlumChef Portable Countertop Ice Maker cheapest?
At Deal.ai, for $108.99, as of our latest check.

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