where does the water from melted ice go
1586606
In my case, with the machine malfunctioning, the water has puddled all over my kitchen floor...and I mean ALL of it! The entire contents of the water bottle empty out. I have not even been using the ice maker function as often, unless I'm there watching it. I only make a few batches of ice at a time. It is a great concept with an unfortunate malfunction.
1586607
I've wonder the same thing. I've only had to drain it once because the power went out
1586608
There is a reservoir under the ice compartment. The melt water is used to make more ice.
1586609
if you look behind the dispenser, you'll see two black caps. Unscrew the lower one and pop the plastic stopper (make sure you have a bucket under).
517752
No, it does not. You would have to let it cool down and then put ice in it (or vice versa).
603147
You have to empty the ice. The ice maker and the ice it produces are wonderful! It has saved us so much money buying ice every week. I highly recommend it.
2260907
The water is very cold. Works very well after 6 intensive months of use. We love it.
647046
The best way to melt the ice is to carefully remove as much as possible with a non - metal scraper and let the UV rays of the sun get to the dark surface and melt the ice. Using any other heat source can damage the panel or the glass encapsulation, if any electrical solder joints are damaged the panel can become useless. If there is not enough sun to melt a thin layer of ice, there is most likely not enough sun to make any real power either. Pouring hot water on the panels could crack the glass, cells, frame, etc. but it may be possible to use some water to aid in melting the ice if it is above freezing temp of 32 degrees f. The best way to melt the ice is to carefully remove as much as possible with a non - metal scraper and let the UV rays of the sun get to the dark surface and melt the ice. Using any other heat source can damage the panel or the glass encapsulation, if any electrical solder joints are damaged the panel can become useless. If there is not enough sun to melt a thin layer of ice, there is most likely not enough sun to make any real power either. Pouring hot water on the panels could crack the glass, cells, frame, etc. but it may be possible to use some water to aid in melting... » Read More The best way to melt the ice is to carefully remove as much as possible with a non - metal scraper and let the UV rays of the sun get to the dark surface and melt the ice. Using any other heat source can damage the panel or the glass encapsulation, if any electrical solder joints are damaged the panel can become useless. If there is not enough sun to melt a thin layer of ice, there is most likely not enough sun to make any real power either. Pouring hot water on the panels could crack the glass, cells, frame, etc. but it may be possible to use some water to aid in melting the ice if it is above freezing temp of 32 degrees f. « Show Less
1305194
You should NOT put any ice in at all! The idea of the mister is that it cools by evaporation. Though it probably won't make a major difference if you do put ice in it, you want the moisture to make the change from liquid to a gas. Theoretically, it would more easily make this change if the water was warmer. Ice would only be replacing the space you had for additional water which would cool you.
408528
I have only pulled out the tray. I've never looked inside to see if there is any remaining water. When I stored it away for the winter, all I did was empty and dry out the tray, wipe it down and stashed it in a box. I did not see any water residue in the box when I pulled it out a few months later.
132466
Just don't fill it all the way to the top. Leave a little room for the ice to expand as it freezes.
995275
Yes it is. You can check it by placing it in the freezer for one day and you will notice that it will not freeze entirely. It will be sort of slushy but the liquid that turns into slush is the water; the rest is pure H202.
1480845
Yes - I usually have ice water for my back to back aerobics classes and it will still have ice by the end of them.
1687228
yes the water is poured directly into the ice cube chamber. When the ice melts its recreated
1752258
No and why would you want it to. Even if all the ice melts at least your drinks would still be in cold water. Also, after having this at the lake for a couple of long hot summer days, the best thing to do is to set a regular cooler inside of it. Ice stays much longer. What ever size cooler you can fit in there, it will hold it. We have a 56 quart cooler with wheels and it fits in there just fine. Hope this helps. This thing is super though and if you plan to spend all day floating, this is a must.
2038937
I don't think so. I can't see where it does, there is just one temp knob on the whole unit. I haven't had any real ice accumulation at all though
983113
I think water. The pack does have hard "cubes" throughout when frozen. Works well. I use it nearly every day since about last November.
1161893
it includes a tray, but it is not an ice cube tray, it just catches melted water
1222192
The ice is held in a basket overtop of the water tank so as it melts it goes back into the water tank. You have to put the ice in your freezer to save it. This ice maker will brake on you!
2251255
i called the company and asked. it is not recomended because as the ice melts it becomes very small, slipping through the screen and damaging the impellers on the water pump. ok good?