Does this product produce small ice chips?
156238
This produces very small chips, the chips would be larger than the crushed ice in a snow cone, but still tiny chips. I hope this helps.
156239
Hi Patrick, It produces very small ice chips on the order of 0.1" to 0.2". Chip size isn't adjustable, but it's the right consistency for us. Great with a coke. And it's loud when running but can make a large glass of chipped ice in a couple of minutes.
156240
I wouldn't call them ice chips. They are more like regular crushed ice. Not as fine a texture as a snow cone but, in my opinion, very nicely crushed. Hope this helps.
1170620
Not sure what a "small chip" is to you. The final look should be very smooth and shiny, if you do it right. You may have to use more than one coat of the wax. I like this stuff for most everything except scuffs.
1150023
I checked the instruction book but it didn't say-So I tried it. If you put a few cubes at a time it does crush ice.
233158
Yes. It doesn't taste like fresh ice that way but, it can be done. I usually buy cheap food grade plastic bags at the grocery store and store the ice in the freezer. The plastic bags I buy are for homemade bread.
781419
Yes (we use the product in Maryland). We have had ours for a while - use it daily for at least 2-3 cups of ice - great product!
134928
I'm not sure but I do not think food from a frozen state would crisp in the microwave because there is too much moisture. The potato and veggie slices must be dried with a paper towel/towel prior to placing on the chip maker.
1285270
No, it does not (comes with a gel pack that we never use); however, ice in a ZipLoc bag works great.
1324723
If this is the same product that I own (it looks like it) I have found NO defects in it. It makes ice quickly. It obviously isn't a freezer, so one shouldn't expect it to stay frozen for an extended period.
1220159
It definitely doesn't shave the ice. They are more like ice chips. But, the machine works really well. We bought it as a birthday present for my daughter and it has been worth every penny. We use it often because it is so quick and easy to use.
542372
Yes it does as long as the liquid isn't ice cold. A great way to use it to sweeten beverages is by making a simple syrup.
1273260
My recent shipment did have smaller chips but my two dogs (90 pound Doberman and 60 pound Mixed Breed) seem to enjoy them just as well as my previous orders.
1905420
Why would you want to add anything bigger than a chocolate chip anyway? The motor probably will not burn out, but it could affect the freezing of the ice cream/sorbet process.
2133462
Yes, they are tiny cubes. I, personally did not like this product for making ice-cubes, as they didn't want to come out, so would not advise buying for making ice. Not sure if clay will work, though? Sounds like a fun project you have in mind.
2165753
That's actually happened to me! To the best if my knowledge, the machine doesn't produce as small and fine an ice as is needed for a proper snow cone. Melting it slightly by pouring the syrup on top causes it to melt back into chunks
731837
Yes, waiting until the ice loses its frosty appearance helps. Also if the ice cubes are small to start with I have trouble getting them to shave correctly. I'm talking about the approximately 1/4" yhick cubes you get from some ice machines. Barry
2244142
yes, but it peels away easily and leaves a thin film of ice that clears off easy. very useful.
447732
although it says it does, I can't verify - I haven't tried it. Consumer Reports stated it did a nice job of turning ice into snow, but that's from them, not me. Sorry, I just haven't tried it yet.