portable ice maker

The Emerson portable ice maker is an electric ice machine that is great for hot summer days when you run out of ice from your freezer. It is a small ice maker but can make 9 ice cubes every 10 minutes. It can store up to 2.2 pounds of ice in its removable ice basket. It is useful when you have parties at home or barbecues in your backyard.      The ice machine lets you make ice in succeeding batches. It is capable of making up to 25 pounds of ice each day. If your camping site has electricity it would be a good piece of equipment to bring along. It can make ice fast enough for a group of people. The package comes with an ice scoop and a user's manual.The machine is also equipped with a digital display, an automatic shut-off system, and an electric cleaning function. It has its own water reservoir tank attached to the machine. The unit opens from the top in a flipping motion. It makes 3 sizes of ice that have hollow tubes in the middle. The ice maker measures 14.9 x 11.7 x 14.4 inches and runs on 130 watts.      Pros:  If you don't want to spend a lot of cash on a kitchen appliance, then this unit will make it easy for you to own an ice machine, as it is very affordable. One review states that his Emerson portable ice maker cost much less than his friends' ice machine, but is able to carry out the same tasks as theirs. Other ice makers can cost up to two times more.      Many users highly recommend this ice maker. You can make a lot of ice on this machine quickly, and then place them in plastic bags and store them in the freezer for future use. You don't need to buy to many ice trays for your freezer. One review also mentioned that it is very handy to have around for house parties when your freezer can't produce ice quick enough.      It is a convenient appliance to have, according to one user who lives a lone in a tiny apartment. He said that he is able to use a tiny fridge in his kitchen but can make all the ice he wants with this ice maker. It is a space-saving appliance that you can store away in a cabinet when not in use, and just as easily take it out when you need lots of ice.      Cons:  One review mentioned that water leaked all over the kitchen counter.Read more about portable ice maker The drain seemed to work inefficiently. The water drained slowly, leaving a trail of liquid on the floor or counter.       Some people said that their Emerson portable ice maker broke soon after purchase. After only 3 to 4 uses some units just stopped working.      Some reviews also said that the machine took too long to make ice. One review mentioned that it took one person 2 hours to make a single batch of ice. maybe this was a defective unit. The unit can also make a bit of noise when working. And it can be irritating if you have to keep making ice all afternoon.      Although the Emerson ice maker has a few minor problems, it is a very affordable and usually efficient ice maker. You can rarely find buyers unhappy with the unit. It is perfect to use in your back porch for barbecue parties, so guests can get ice directly from the removable ice basket in the machine.      You can also take it with you in your RV or camper for camping trips or long drives. It is affordable and handy at home, in your RV, or on camping sites with electricity. You can also bring it with you to your vacation home or even lend it to your neighbor or friend if they are having a house party! For more information go to our Emerson Portable Ice Maker  page.For more info visit portable ice maker