It is everything as advertised.Once I unpacked it out the box and got it up and running, it came on right away.Its operates so whisper quiet you dont even know that the unit is on. The ice time frame for the first production of ice is 6 minutes. You receive your first batch of ice at that time and it continues uninterrupted as long as the lid remains closed. I believe in 24 minutes you will have a full tray dispenser of ice. The unit has a sensor on it, that allows the unit to power down until needed.I am very pleased with my purchase,it is a quality unit and I would not hesitate to order again.