Oraimo Nugget Ice Maker OIM 812A

I purchased this because it was half the price of the GE Opal and after reading some reviews decided this was going to give me what I wanted without putting me in the poorhouse.
The ice is the perfect small size. The machine is a little bigger than what I expected and so I put it on a cart for ease of moving it around. I love that I can manual fill or tap in to a water line and clean up is quick and simple. It is not refrigerated and so the ice will melt and the water goes back in to the tray to make more. I run a cycle through and put it in a ziploc bag in the freezer. That way I always have ice on hand. I am going to say it makes a large ziploc bag in about 2 hours.
I have no regrets on not spending the extra money.

So far no problems with it. I read others reviews and thought that would be a problem for me but so far so good. The machine does turn off when there’s no more water or if it’s full I just mix the ice and it goes on again. There still lots of ice over night doesn’t melt all the way and surprisingly even if it melts a bit it doesn’t harden and stick, still easy to mix, so useful. I love it and am keeping it!!

 What a great ice maker. It’s perfect for mixed beverages and small social gatherings. It’s really nice to be able to move the ice maker around to where it’s needed vs the old ice bucket routine. Because this makes ice pretty quickly, it’s much better than relying on the refrigerator to make ice quickly when having a party. Plus, the size of ice nuggets give a great appearance with different bright drink colors in clear glasses.

Getting it set up is a breeze. Because of the nature of the ice maker, you do need to make sure it’s sitting upright for at least 2 hours before doing anything else with this. That just gives you time to wipe it down for first use. Then, it takes just a few minutes for the first cleaning cycle, which only involves using water you’d put in it anyways. After that, follow the instructions by pouring water in and let the machine do the rest.

It makes the ice pretty quickly. If you do plan on using it for a party, just be sure to set this up well in advance. The time it takes to fill the ice bucket is about 2 hours. But if you’re only making a single beverage, it makes enough in roughly 20 minutes. It’s super easy to keep it going just lifting the basket and filling with more water. You can also choose to connect it with the supplied water input if you prefer not to manually fill it with water, as you would with a refrigerator that comes with an ice maker.

The ice bucket is large enough so that you can make quite a few drinks with it. It’s about one and a half pitchers worth of ice when full. If you want it to keep making ice as you go, it’s super easy to lift the basket, pour in more water to the max fill line and let the machine do the rest. When the basket is full, it’ll automatically stop making ice. But, when you start using ice again, it’ll immediately start making it again.

While this keeps the ice cold for a long time and continuously makes more ice, it doesn’t keep it like a freezer would. So it’s really meant to be used for social gatherings. If you do plan on keeping the ice for a long period of time before you use it, you just need to transfer the ice to a freezer to keep it for a much longer time. I don’t see this as a problem though, because fresh ice always tastes better.

I am an ice cruncher and had two bullet ice makers before this one. After my last visit to the dentist, he said I needed to stop crunching on hard ice and try a nugget ice maker. I did NOT want to spend $600 or $700 on a GE ice maker. This one popped up as an Amazon Deal so I ordered it. AND I AM SO GLAD I DID!! We don’t even use the icemaker in our refrigerator anymore and my bullet icemaker is collecting dust in the garage. This machine is quiet (I barely hear it) and produces the most crunchable ice. The self cleaning mode is great. I didn’t connect this to our faucet, but instead it sits on our bar and I fill it with purified water. Get this ice maker…you wont be disappointed.

 As a buyer who recently purchased the Oraimo Nugget Ice Maker, I must say that I am extremely impressed with this product. The ice maker is the perfect addition to my kitchen and has made my life so much easier.
One of the standout features of this ice maker is its self-cleaning function. This feature has saved me a lot of time and effort, as I don’t have to spend hours cleaning the machine after each use. The machine also has an automatic water refill system, which means that I don’t have to worry about constantly refilling the machine with water.
The ice maker is also incredibly easy to use. It produces nugget ice, which is perfect for use in drinks and cocktails. The ice maker has a 3-quart water reservoir and can produce up to 26 pounds of ice per day, which is more than enough for my needs. The compact design of the machine also makes it easy to store when not in use.
Another great feature of the Oraimo Nugget Ice Maker is its portability. I love that I can take it with me when I’m traveling in my RV or when I’m hosting a party. The machine is lightweight and easy to move around, which makes it perfect for on-the-go use.
Overall, I would highly recommend the Oraimo Nugget Ice Maker to anyone in the market for a high-quality, portable ice maker. Its self-cleaning function, automatic water refill system, and ability to produce up to 26 pounds of ice per day make it a fantastic choice for anyone who wants a reliable, efficient, and easy-to-use ice maker for their home, RV, or party.