Product review (5 stars): I thought I already reviewed this
Run this ice maker a little while before you decide to use the ice for company.  The first couple days of ice has an odd smell, maybe from the refrigerant.  It isn't inedible, but you can definitely smell it, and I have a terrible sense of smell.  After that, though, I truly love this ice maker.  It is very fast and has good indicators when it has filled with ice or needs more water.  It's fun for parties and every day.  I prefer it to an ice maker inside of the freezer, even though it takes up some counter space.  I love cold drinks, and if you do, too, then you'll love this ice maker!