Product review (5 stars): Neat little ice machine
This is great, it is small, quiet, does not put out much condenser heat.  You do have to pour in water as need. It beeps if water is gone.  You must dump water and wipe it out after use to prevent mould.  And it is a bit slower than claimed, you need to start about an hour before a mealtime for an average use, or hours before a cookout or party. I keep the basket emptied and put the ice into the freezer because the unit may not keep it cold enough for long, and the basket only holds about 5-6 regular ice-trays of ice.  Also the operating instructions are not so good, but you can figure it out by simple logic.  Despite a few quirks, I really like it and it is faster than the fridge freezer.