Product review (4 stars): It is easy to use and clean
So far this machine is working well. It is about the size of a bread machine, so isn't too bulky on the counter. You do need to leave space all around the ice maker, it cannot be pushed right up against a wall so keep that in mind when considering placement. It is easy to use and clean. My only complaint is that the ice melts if it is not used within a half hour or so. We empty it right away into a bucket in the freezer, this keeps it frozen and allows the machine to make another round.