--- product_id: 65042295 title: "FRIGIDAIRE EFIC452-SS 40 Lbs Extra Large Clear Maker, Stainless Steel, Makes Square Ice" brand: "frigidaire" price: "2470.78 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/65042295-frigidaire-efic452-ss-40-lbs-extra-large-clear-maker-stainless store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Crystal-clear square ice 2.3 qt water tank capacity 40 lbs/day ice output FRIGIDAIRE EFIC452-SS 40 Lbs Extra Large Clear Maker, Stainless Steel, Makes Square Ice **Brand:** frigidaire **Price:** 2470.78 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧊 Elevate your chill game with crystal-clear ice that keeps the party flowing! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** FRIGIDAIRE EFIC452-SS 40 Lbs Extra Large Clear Maker, Stainless Steel, Makes Square Ice by frigidaire - **How much does it cost?** 2470.78 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/65042295-frigidaire-efic452-ss-40-lbs-extra-large-clear-maker-stainless) ## Best For - frigidaire enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted frigidaire brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rapid Gourmet Ice Cycles:** Produces 24 perfectly squared ice cubes in under 15 minutes, with adjustable thickness for every drink. - • **Smart & Intuitive Controls:** Digital LCD panel and transparent window let you monitor and customize ice-making effortlessly. - • **Sleek Stainless Steel Elegance:** Modern countertop design that elevates any kitchen, bar, or office space with professional style. - • **Unmatched Ice Production Power:** Generates up to 40 lbs of premium clear ice daily—never run out during your gatherings. - • **Effortless Maintenance & Bonus Tools:** Easy-drain plug for quick cleaning plus an included ice scoop to keep your hosting game strong. ## Overview The Frigidaire EFIC452-SS is a top-rated, award-winning countertop ice maker delivering up to 40 lbs of crystal-clear, square ice daily. Featuring a sleek stainless steel design, a large 2.3-quart water reservoir, and fast 15-minute ice cycles, it’s engineered for professional-quality ice at home or office. With intuitive digital controls, easy cleaning via a drain plug, and a bonus ice scoop, this machine is perfect for millennials who value style, efficiency, and entertaining with flair. ## Description New from Frigidaire, You can now have clear and square beautiful ice! This amazing Stainless Steel Ice maker is so powerful and can produce up to 40 lbs of ice per day, which means that you never have to worry about your party, camping trip other events to offer enough ice cubes for your guest to enjoy chilled wine, whisky, beer, juice, soda, and more. This high-efficient ice maker will make sure there is always ice on hand to use. Who needs to run out and buy ice, when you can make it right in your home! Very easy to use, just plug this ice machine into an adapter, add water and wait 6 minutes, voila you will have a basket of ice! Very easy to clean, this is perfect for a gift to a loved one, friend or yourself! Whether relaxing with your toes in the Sand or at home on your back deck, keep your fresh squeezed lemonade, Iced tea and mixed beverages ice cold for an always refreshing drink. Wherever you are, and whoever you’re with this will bring you closer with friends and family! Review: Updated 5 year reveiw - 10/2025- UPDATED 5 year review!! (Probably the last unless it hits 10 years) Bumping to five stars as well due to longevity. Updated review of the update. I may have messed up my latest update so I guess I have to start over. Here we go. I’m one month shy of FIVE years, but due to the recent dramatic drop in price, I felt inclined to chime in. My experience is probably not the norm, considering all the horror stories I hear. But here we are. I recently experienced a scare after cleaning the unit and it acting strange. Left it unplugged for a couple of hours and it went right back to making ice! If I had to do it all again, only bottled water. My filtered tap doesn’t cut it. Cleaning is still a pain. Bought a cleaning kit and the brush pulled out some horrific stuff. Seriously, clean this thing like it’s a full time job! This thing just keeps on making the ice! I think that whatever machine you get, buy the insurance. Remember, my first machine leaked, and this one appeared used. Good, or bad, this ice maker has brought me more joy than just about anything else I own. Well, that’s all folks. Stay frosty! UPDATED 2 1/2 year review (7-23) I've now had my unit for just over 2 1/2 years and still going strong. It's used pretty much every day with a rare day off. One of the things I wanted to correct from my earlier review (that i realized shortly after and had a 'duh' moment) is that I was wanting a way to only make X amount of ice. I had been just adding X amount of water to achieve that and right after leaving the review realized I just kept over looking that timer button. DOH! Now, on to an update: It's still a pain to clean. I occasionally think that the bullet style makers would be better as the Ice sheets need to be broken up if using smaller glasses or cups. The thicker you make the ice the harder it is to break up, especially while still in the machine. Took awhile to figure out, but it seems the coating on the metal part that forms the cubes is flaking off and has to be cleaned out. Occasionally it needs to be unplugged to 'reset' as it will not respond every so often after clearing ice when it shows full. You also need to have it plugged in to fully drain all water in the reservoir. But these things are trivial, I only mention them so others have a full understanding and can compare accordingly. Overall, I still enjoy this machine very much. The minor annoyances are nothing compared to having fresh cold ice relatively quickly. I especially consider myself lucky when I see so many others have their units fail frequently, which is something that would make me consider a much cheaper unit. Also, consider getting a larger scoop that the one that comes with it. Also, remember the scoop is almost useless when the ice is still in thick sheet form, so maybe consider getting a pair of tongs to go with it. ------------------ I have now had this for 7 months and found a more than a few pros and cons. I'll get the company, and not the machine, related stuff out of the way right now. First unit I was sent leaked water from some spot and at first I wasn't sure if this was condensation or what. I returned the first unit because whether or not that was a defect I wasn't going to use a machine that leaked all over the counter no matter what. Second machine arrived and NO leaking at all. So the first unit was in fact defective. However, second unit was obviously a USED machine! I kept the second machine (maybe a poor choice) because it at least did not leak, and the 'used' factor was only noticeable really due to the water spots and a bit of grime in the reservoir. Nothing major, just a good cleaning before any real use, was required. Let's start with the pros: Clear ice (keep that machine clean though) Sheets of ice that last (melting is slow) Adjustable time to make thicker sheets (cubes) I run this a few hours every day. 7 months, every, single, day. Cons: Most noticeable is the cleaning factor. I have smallish hands for a guy and I still can't reach areas well enough to give this thing a deep clean. That's really it for cons I suppose. There are some things I can nit pick if anyone cares. Read on if that's the case. Included scoop is useless. This thing makes 'sheets' of ice that laugh in the face of this minuscule scoop thingy. (not a big deal, but if this kind of thing is important to you, maybe just buy one of those bullet ice machines) Other people seem to know how much ice this can make with X amount of water. I, however do not. So I would love an option to select X amount of sheets (this thing makes sheets of ice remember) to be made. Description says it runs on 120watts. Really? I didn't test this with a Kill-o-Watt yet, but I did try and use it with two different portable battery packs that could not handle the initial load. So this thing must spike well over 300watts (seriously, 120watts ??) and only consumes the stated 120 when it's in the 'hey, about to dump this sheet of ice out' stage, or they simply meant it runs on 120v. I'll need to test this for off grid use. Overall this is a great machine. I'm listening to it in the 'I'm about to dump this sheet of ice out' stage right now as I type. I did encounter a defective initial machine, then the 'here, have a used one' after that, but I am still happy with my purchase. I don't remember the exact reason I chose this over the 'bullet' style machines, but I think it was based on output(?). However, I think I would have been happy either way. Those bullet machines put out individual cubes, which would make the included scoop in this machine actually useful! This machine puts out 'sheets' of ice that you can break up if storing in your freezer or whatever. Personally, I use them in my tumblers. One sheet fits well when broken in half. Solid sheets seem to last longer when used in a cooler for other stuff. I think this all comes down to personal preference but honestly you could simply go with which ever unit was cheaper and be just as happy. Hope this helps someone reach a decision. Once I get my solar set up in place and see how this machine fits in I'll update my review. Review: This is way better than a "bullet" style ice maker, but beware! (don't worry, it works GREAT!) - Review is for the Frigidaire EFIC452-SSRED XL Maker, Makes 40 Lbs. of Clear Square Ice Cubes A Day So I just received this today....we have been using a Frigidaire brand "bullet" style ice maker and it just can't keep up with our ice consumption, this....despite a fridge/freezer with two ice makers....go figure. Got this, Red one....rinsed it out, cleaned everything, and filled all the way with water. I figured, since I had to wait at least one hour for the oil in the compressor to settle, I would give it a good cleaning, and run water through it. Put the end over the sink, removed the drain plug and ... NOTHING. No water is draining. NOTHING AT ALL, despite the reservoir being completely full of water. Must be clogged, or the tube from the reservoir must be blocked or pinched. Checked the manual. Nothing to do except take out the drain plug. (there is a screw on cap, then a silicone "plug"...yep I removed it) So, what to do. I figured it must be a twisted or blocked tube, SO I TOOK THE WHOLE BACK METAL COVER OFF, so I could take a look at the tubes and see if there was a block. Its not hard to take off the metal cover....10 screws and then shimmy it off. Be careful. The metal is thin and sharp. Looked around....NO water in any of the tubes, despite it being full. Checked the drain "filter" in the reservoir and took it out, just in case. Nope, no water coming out. Checked all the tubes. Not blocked. GUESS WHAT IT WAS?? I plugged in the ice maker, just in case....NOTHING is said in the manual. The pump started working right away, and VOILA! water started running out the back drain, which was still open. Apparently to fully drain this, you must have it plugged in...(I didn't turn it on, just plugged it in) I believe the pump will close the lines so it can't drain, once it is shut off. NOTHING IN THE MANUAL TELLS YOU THIS!!..So if this happens to you, don't return it because it won't drain. Just plug it in, and it will start draining after the plug is taken out. Hope this little trick helps you. Now onto the ICE. First batch set on +4 took like over 20 minutes, and it makes pretty thick ice at this setting. Changed it to 0 and it took about 15 minutes. We use chilled, filtered water in our fridge, since using cold water makes ice faster, so the machine doesn't need to chill it down as much. The way this ice machine works is the water from the reservoir is constantly dripped over the square metal grid, which is chilled by the ice maker. This means that the all the water in the machine is constantly "cycled" over this grid, bringing the temp down on all the water. Might as well start with chilled water to help the process. Even on a setting of 0 the ice coming out of this machine is thick and clear for the most part. Love it so far. Its not "loud" but its constant "on" like a mini fridge, until it cycles when the ice is ready. Because of the thickness of the sheet of ice that dumps out, its quite loud when it dumps. I love that it dumps in a sheet. This makes it super easy to bag it up in sheets for storage to use later. This ice is SOLID, and since its clear, it doesn't have hardly any air in it, unlike the bullet style ice makers. This thing is going to get a lot of use, so will see how long it lasts. The price is about double what you would pay for the bullet ones, but so far I think its worth it. Time will tell. *Update* 10/6/22 - well...its been a few days of almost constant use. The ice that this makes is almost clear....for the most part it is, and its SOLID ice, not full of air and cloudy. The bullet style ice makers, make ice with a lot of air in the ice, so that ice doesn't last too long, melts fast. This ice makers ice lasts a good long time, probably double the amount of time for the same "amount" of ice than the bullet ones. The only down sides I can see with this ice maker is...1. that loud noise when the ice "drops" out of the grids. Its pretty loud when it lands in the "bucket" when there is little to no ice in there. Once you get a couple of drops of ice in there, then its almost silent when it drops. 2. You could view this as a negative and or positive. The ice drops most times in a sheet, that you then need to break up. I don't mind this....makes for easy storage. To break it up, we put it in a zip lock bag and then just bash it. It breaks right away, and I don't mind doing this extra step, since the ice lasts so long, and you can get long strands of ice too that fit nicely in your flask or large cup etc. This machine is a little larger than the bullet type, so keep that in mind. I tried +4, 0 and -4 for ice settings, and didn't notice any difference in the ice made, so now just leave it on a default setting of 0. Plug it in, fill with chilled water, and hit the power button and thats it. You don't need to use chilled water, and often times I will put some ice in the water, just to keep it colder in the beginning, to speed up the first batch, which seems to take the longest. Recommended. We have lots of ice now, and with this running, can stock up. *UPDATE* - Love this ice maker. First batch takes a while to chill down the water, but the amount of solid ice you get out of this is a big WIN. Solid ice "cube sheets", but very easy to break up.The ice lasts a good long time in drinks, since the ice doesn't contain much air, since its clear. Just get this. I don't think you will be disappointed!! I still get startled when the ice drops....LOL! *UPDATE 12/12/22* Have had this a while now, and use this almost daily. This ice maker is a WIN! The ice lasts a good long time, and even if you let it run until the bin is full, not that much ice melts in the bin. We do this and then bag it, check the water - add whats needed and continue on making ice. Couple of TIPS- While the ice maker cycles all the water in the machine from the top reservoir where you add fresh water, drips over the grid, then drops into the bottom holding bin to be sucked up and cycled over the grid again, this ice maker will not pull water and empty the bottom holding bin. If you forget to empty the ice from the bottom, and all that ice melts into the bottom holding bin, I have found that it will stay full of water. So don't panic, just start scooping the water from the bottom bin, into the top bin manually to lower the level to under the Ice bin, then continue to make ice. Haven't had any issues with this ice maker yet. *time for another update* 10/26/24...wow its been over 2 years of use and still going strong. This machine makes a lot of ice, and we use it almost daily. I have been using filtered water always, but still clean it about every 6 months, if I notice the water leaving residue. Cleans up very easily with this product: https://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B0BCJQ5SZX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 This stuff is a win! Easy to use, I dump it in and let it sit a while, then just run the machine like normal, letting the water solution circulate and make ice. I make ice for a couple batches, and keep running water through the machine...once the ice becomes clear again, then I fill up the reservoir and empty from the drain plug. I do this a couple of times, then all done. Of course this type of ice maker is loud when the ice drops, but other than that, it has lasted very well for us in almost constant operation. ## Features - Award-Winning Innovation - Voted 2023’s best overall countertop ice maker by the Wall Street Journal’s The Buy Side, the Frigidaire Ice Maker revolutionizes home ice with crystal-clear square-shaped ice cubes that are perfect for any beverage. - Fast Ice Production - Never run out of ice again with the Frigidaire Stainless Steel Ice Maker that produces up to 40 lbs. of ice per day. Enjoy gourmet, restaurant-quality ice at home whenever you want! - Sleek Design - Elevate your space with its sleek stainless steel countertop design that blends seamlessly with any kitchen, bar, office, or dorm. - Great For Entertaining - This compact ice maker makes hosting easy! It churns out 24 perfectly squared ice cubes in less than 15 minutes, with two size options to suit any beverage or occasion. - Large Water Capacity - With a 2.3 qt. water tank capacity, you can enjoy uninterrupted ice making without having to constantly refill. - Intuitive Control - The ice cube maker features a transparent window so you can easily monitor ice levels and see when ice is being made. Take full control with the digital LCD control panel for easy adjustment of settings and ice size. - Easy Cleaning - Say goodbye to tedious cleaning routines with the drain plug feature that provides easy emptying and cleaning for hassle-free maintenance. - Bonus Accesory- Enhance your ice making experience with the included ice scoop for easy retrieval of ice cubes. The interior basket holds up to 2.4 lbs. of ice at a time, so you’ll always have ice on hand. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B077MT8TJV | | Best Sellers Rank | #176 in Appliances ( See Top 100 in Appliances ) #91 in Ice Makers | | Brand | Frigidaire | | Brand Name | Frigidaire | | Capacity | 40 Pounds | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 4,717 Reviews | | Included Components | Ice Maker, Basket, Scoop | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14"D x 11"W x 15"H | | Item Type Name | Frigidaire 40 Lbs Extra Large Clear Ice Maker, Stainless Steel, Makes Square Ice | | Manufacturer | Frigidaire | | Material Type | Metal, Plastic | | Model Name | EFIC452-SS | | Model Number | EFIC452-SS | | Part Number | EFIC452-SS | | Product Dimensions | 14"D x 11"W x 15"H | | Refrigerant | R134a | | UPC | 058465807597 | | Voltage | 115 Volts | | Warranty Description | 1 YEAR | | Wattage | 120 watts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Frigidaire - **Capacity:** 40 Pounds - **Model Name:** EFIC452-SS - **Product Dimensions:** 14"D x 11"W x 15"H - **Wattage:** 120 watts ## Images ![FRIGIDAIRE EFIC452-SS 40 Lbs Extra Large Clear Maker, Stainless Steel, Makes Square Ice - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71twK9j+cRL.jpg) ![FRIGIDAIRE EFIC452-SS 40 Lbs Extra Large Clear Maker, Stainless Steel, Makes Square Ice - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bDzOArUGL.jpg) ![FRIGIDAIRE EFIC452-SS 40 Lbs Extra Large Clear Maker, Stainless Steel, Makes Square Ice - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jXfkeHqWL.jpg) ![FRIGIDAIRE EFIC452-SS 40 Lbs Extra Large Clear Maker, Stainless Steel, Makes Square Ice - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iQUG5j9xL.jpg) ![FRIGIDAIRE EFIC452-SS 40 Lbs Extra Large Clear Maker, Stainless Steel, Makes Square Ice - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LQnjVmZbL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is the melt water from the ice recycled to make more ice or do you have to drain it?** A: It will recycled melted water to make more ice **Q: What are the dimensions of this item and is there an extended warranty available or necessary since I see no information available?** A: There wasn't one available and it's definitely necessary. Mine failed at 12.5/13 months and I got no help from the company. Save your money and get a different product. **Q: how reliable are these? I had a smaller version by another company it failed in a few months?** A: I've gone through 3 units in just over 2 years. The first two lasted about a year each. the last one has lasted just under 3 months and is making a grinding noise from the compressor. This is the only countertop version that makes square ice, not bullets. I'm not throwing away another $150 to replace this one. Time for bullets. **Q: How do you change the temp setting in the upper left corner of the display from C to F?** A: You mash one button continuously and mash another button to select mode ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Updated 5 year reveiw *by J***2 on June 6, 2021* 10/2025- UPDATED 5 year review!! (Probably the last unless it hits 10 years) Bumping to five stars as well due to longevity. Updated review of the update. I may have messed up my latest update so I guess I have to start over. Here we go. I’m one month shy of FIVE years, but due to the recent dramatic drop in price, I felt inclined to chime in. My experience is probably not the norm, considering all the horror stories I hear. But here we are. I recently experienced a scare after cleaning the unit and it acting strange. Left it unplugged for a couple of hours and it went right back to making ice! If I had to do it all again, only bottled water. My filtered tap doesn’t cut it. Cleaning is still a pain. Bought a cleaning kit and the brush pulled out some horrific stuff. Seriously, clean this thing like it’s a full time job! This thing just keeps on making the ice! I think that whatever machine you get, buy the insurance. Remember, my first machine leaked, and this one appeared used. Good, or bad, this ice maker has brought me more joy than just about anything else I own. Well, that’s all folks. Stay frosty! UPDATED 2 1/2 year review (7-23) I've now had my unit for just over 2 1/2 years and still going strong. It's used pretty much every day with a rare day off. One of the things I wanted to correct from my earlier review (that i realized shortly after and had a 'duh' moment) is that I was wanting a way to only make X amount of ice. I had been just adding X amount of water to achieve that and right after leaving the review realized I just kept over looking that timer button. DOH! Now, on to an update: It's still a pain to clean. I occasionally think that the bullet style makers would be better as the Ice sheets need to be broken up if using smaller glasses or cups. The thicker you make the ice the harder it is to break up, especially while still in the machine. Took awhile to figure out, but it seems the coating on the metal part that forms the cubes is flaking off and has to be cleaned out. Occasionally it needs to be unplugged to 'reset' as it will not respond every so often after clearing ice when it shows full. You also need to have it plugged in to fully drain all water in the reservoir. But these things are trivial, I only mention them so others have a full understanding and can compare accordingly. Overall, I still enjoy this machine very much. The minor annoyances are nothing compared to having fresh cold ice relatively quickly. I especially consider myself lucky when I see so many others have their units fail frequently, which is something that would make me consider a much cheaper unit. Also, consider getting a larger scoop that the one that comes with it. Also, remember the scoop is almost useless when the ice is still in thick sheet form, so maybe consider getting a pair of tongs to go with it. ------------------ I have now had this for 7 months and found a more than a few pros and cons. I'll get the company, and not the machine, related stuff out of the way right now. First unit I was sent leaked water from some spot and at first I wasn't sure if this was condensation or what. I returned the first unit because whether or not that was a defect I wasn't going to use a machine that leaked all over the counter no matter what. Second machine arrived and NO leaking at all. So the first unit was in fact defective. However, second unit was obviously a USED machine! I kept the second machine (maybe a poor choice) because it at least did not leak, and the 'used' factor was only noticeable really due to the water spots and a bit of grime in the reservoir. Nothing major, just a good cleaning before any real use, was required. Let's start with the pros: Clear ice (keep that machine clean though) Sheets of ice that last (melting is slow) Adjustable time to make thicker sheets (cubes) I run this a few hours every day. 7 months, every, single, day. Cons: Most noticeable is the cleaning factor. I have smallish hands for a guy and I still can't reach areas well enough to give this thing a deep clean. That's really it for cons I suppose. There are some things I can nit pick if anyone cares. Read on if that's the case. Included scoop is useless. This thing makes 'sheets' of ice that laugh in the face of this minuscule scoop thingy. (not a big deal, but if this kind of thing is important to you, maybe just buy one of those bullet ice machines) Other people seem to know how much ice this can make with X amount of water. I, however do not. So I would love an option to select X amount of sheets (this thing makes sheets of ice remember) to be made. Description says it runs on 120watts. Really? I didn't test this with a Kill-o-Watt yet, but I did try and use it with two different portable battery packs that could not handle the initial load. So this thing must spike well over 300watts (seriously, 120watts ??) and only consumes the stated 120 when it's in the 'hey, about to dump this sheet of ice out' stage, or they simply meant it runs on 120v. I'll need to test this for off grid use. Overall this is a great machine. I'm listening to it in the 'I'm about to dump this sheet of ice out' stage right now as I type. I did encounter a defective initial machine, then the 'here, have a used one' after that, but I am still happy with my purchase. I don't remember the exact reason I chose this over the 'bullet' style machines, but I think it was based on output(?). However, I think I would have been happy either way. Those bullet machines put out individual cubes, which would make the included scoop in this machine actually useful! This machine puts out 'sheets' of ice that you can break up if storing in your freezer or whatever. Personally, I use them in my tumblers. One sheet fits well when broken in half. Solid sheets seem to last longer when used in a cooler for other stuff. I think this all comes down to personal preference but honestly you could simply go with which ever unit was cheaper and be just as happy. Hope this helps someone reach a decision. Once I get my solar set up in place and see how this machine fits in I'll update my review. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is way better than a "bullet" style ice maker, but beware! (don't worry, it works GREAT!) *by T***. on October 3, 2022* Review is for the Frigidaire EFIC452-SSRED XL Maker, Makes 40 Lbs. of Clear Square Ice Cubes A Day So I just received this today....we have been using a Frigidaire brand "bullet" style ice maker and it just can't keep up with our ice consumption, this....despite a fridge/freezer with two ice makers....go figure. Got this, Red one....rinsed it out, cleaned everything, and filled all the way with water. I figured, since I had to wait at least one hour for the oil in the compressor to settle, I would give it a good cleaning, and run water through it. Put the end over the sink, removed the drain plug and ... NOTHING. No water is draining. NOTHING AT ALL, despite the reservoir being completely full of water. Must be clogged, or the tube from the reservoir must be blocked or pinched. Checked the manual. Nothing to do except take out the drain plug. (there is a screw on cap, then a silicone "plug"...yep I removed it) So, what to do. I figured it must be a twisted or blocked tube, SO I TOOK THE WHOLE BACK METAL COVER OFF, so I could take a look at the tubes and see if there was a block. Its not hard to take off the metal cover....10 screws and then shimmy it off. Be careful. The metal is thin and sharp. Looked around....NO water in any of the tubes, despite it being full. Checked the drain "filter" in the reservoir and took it out, just in case. Nope, no water coming out. Checked all the tubes. Not blocked. GUESS WHAT IT WAS?? I plugged in the ice maker, just in case....NOTHING is said in the manual. The pump started working right away, and VOILA! water started running out the back drain, which was still open. Apparently to fully drain this, you must have it plugged in...(I didn't turn it on, just plugged it in) I believe the pump will close the lines so it can't drain, once it is shut off. NOTHING IN THE MANUAL TELLS YOU THIS!!..So if this happens to you, don't return it because it won't drain. Just plug it in, and it will start draining after the plug is taken out. Hope this little trick helps you. Now onto the ICE. First batch set on +4 took like over 20 minutes, and it makes pretty thick ice at this setting. Changed it to 0 and it took about 15 minutes. We use chilled, filtered water in our fridge, since using cold water makes ice faster, so the machine doesn't need to chill it down as much. The way this ice machine works is the water from the reservoir is constantly dripped over the square metal grid, which is chilled by the ice maker. This means that the all the water in the machine is constantly "cycled" over this grid, bringing the temp down on all the water. Might as well start with chilled water to help the process. Even on a setting of 0 the ice coming out of this machine is thick and clear for the most part. Love it so far. Its not "loud" but its constant "on" like a mini fridge, until it cycles when the ice is ready. Because of the thickness of the sheet of ice that dumps out, its quite loud when it dumps. I love that it dumps in a sheet. This makes it super easy to bag it up in sheets for storage to use later. This ice is SOLID, and since its clear, it doesn't have hardly any air in it, unlike the bullet style ice makers. This thing is going to get a lot of use, so will see how long it lasts. The price is about double what you would pay for the bullet ones, but so far I think its worth it. Time will tell. *Update* 10/6/22 - well...its been a few days of almost constant use. The ice that this makes is almost clear....for the most part it is, and its SOLID ice, not full of air and cloudy. The bullet style ice makers, make ice with a lot of air in the ice, so that ice doesn't last too long, melts fast. This ice makers ice lasts a good long time, probably double the amount of time for the same "amount" of ice than the bullet ones. The only down sides I can see with this ice maker is...1. that loud noise when the ice "drops" out of the grids. Its pretty loud when it lands in the "bucket" when there is little to no ice in there. Once you get a couple of drops of ice in there, then its almost silent when it drops. 2. You could view this as a negative and or positive. The ice drops most times in a sheet, that you then need to break up. I don't mind this....makes for easy storage. To break it up, we put it in a zip lock bag and then just bash it. It breaks right away, and I don't mind doing this extra step, since the ice lasts so long, and you can get long strands of ice too that fit nicely in your flask or large cup etc. This machine is a little larger than the bullet type, so keep that in mind. I tried +4, 0 and -4 for ice settings, and didn't notice any difference in the ice made, so now just leave it on a default setting of 0. Plug it in, fill with chilled water, and hit the power button and thats it. You don't need to use chilled water, and often times I will put some ice in the water, just to keep it colder in the beginning, to speed up the first batch, which seems to take the longest. Recommended. We have lots of ice now, and with this running, can stock up. *UPDATE* - Love this ice maker. First batch takes a while to chill down the water, but the amount of solid ice you get out of this is a big WIN. Solid ice "cube sheets", but very easy to break up.The ice lasts a good long time in drinks, since the ice doesn't contain much air, since its clear. Just get this. I don't think you will be disappointed!! I still get startled when the ice drops....LOL! *UPDATE 12/12/22* Have had this a while now, and use this almost daily. This ice maker is a WIN! The ice lasts a good long time, and even if you let it run until the bin is full, not that much ice melts in the bin. We do this and then bag it, check the water - add whats needed and continue on making ice. Couple of TIPS- While the ice maker cycles all the water in the machine from the top reservoir where you add fresh water, drips over the grid, then drops into the bottom holding bin to be sucked up and cycled over the grid again, this ice maker will not pull water and empty the bottom holding bin. If you forget to empty the ice from the bottom, and all that ice melts into the bottom holding bin, I have found that it will stay full of water. So don't panic, just start scooping the water from the bottom bin, into the top bin manually to lower the level to under the Ice bin, then continue to make ice. Haven't had any issues with this ice maker yet. *time for another update* 10/26/24...wow its been over 2 years of use and still going strong. This machine makes a lot of ice, and we use it almost daily. I have been using filtered water always, but still clean it about every 6 months, if I notice the water leaving residue. Cleans up very easily with this product: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BCJQ5SZX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 This stuff is a win! Easy to use, I dump it in and let it sit a while, then just run the machine like normal, letting the water solution circulate and make ice. I make ice for a couple batches, and keep running water through the machine...once the ice becomes clear again, then I fill up the reservoir and empty from the drain plug. I do this a couple of times, then all done. Of course this type of ice maker is loud when the ice drops, but other than that, it has lasted very well for us in almost constant operation. ### ⭐ Three separate issues here *by T***M on June 6, 2024* This is unusual for me, my reviews are usually very positive, but here I have to make an exception. There are three separate issues. Firstly - and this may be my fault - Amazon supplied a used unit instead of a new one. When I checked afterwards, there was an option to save money with used at a lower price, but that was not the price I paid. It's possible that I clicked on used without realizing it, but it's unlikely - I would never buy used - especially with a product that will be in contact with food or drink. Secondly, the unit simply didn't work. It made the ice but then failed to dispense it. It went through three cycles of making ice in the grid but there was no way of getting it out, so the unit was useless and is being returned. Kudos to Amazon though - they accepted it back with no problem. On the rare occasions when I have had to return something, they do make it as painless as possible. (I suspect the unit I end up buying will be more costly than the one I am returning as well.) Thirdly - and this is the most severe criticism, Frigidaire are an American company, however when you call the support line, judging from the very strong accent of the agent, it appears to be non-US based. The company you call turns out not to be Frigidaire at all but a company I have never heard of, and the agent completely failed to understand the problem anyway, even after putting me on multiple holds and taking about half an hour. I think we all understand that this type of equipment is actually manufactured elsewhere, but Frigidaire couldn't even be bothered to read and correct the instruction manual before selling the unit. This is absolutely basic. I think it's reasonable to expect them to turn the manual into real English instead of an iffy translation - and to have someone actually use the unit and make sure the instructions are complete and correct. I ordered this unit thinking that it was a safer buy than any of the other brands that I hadn't come across before. I assumed that an American company putting their name on something would maintain certain standards - clearly I was wrong. Not only can I definitely not recommend this unit, I doubt I will ever trust anything again that has the Frigidaire badge on it. 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