Product review (4 stars): Initial ice melting problem
After reading many reviews, I finally decided to buy this unit.  I was worried particularly with the reviews that said the ice melted in the bin quickly, before you get a chance to use them.  After placing unit on counter and waiting several hours to plug in as advised by manufacturer, I tried the unit out to see what would happen.  Initially, I was extremely disappointed because the ice DOES melt rather quickly AT FIRST.  But I found that as more ice formed, the bin gets colder inside and this prevents the initial melting and ice production increases!!  Works great.  I find that plugging the unit in early, an hour or so before needed and letting bin fill is helpful.  In fact, I think I'll try putting some ice from my frig initially in with the water that fills the water bin to cool the bin quicker.  This unit really does the trick and after realizing this fact, we are extremely happy.  Also, after turning off the unit Saturday night, I was glad to see there was still ice in the bin the next day!  (unit was in room temp).  Hope this review helps if you all ready have an ice maker and are experiencing this problem...