The glossy black lid with viewing window looks elegant and is a good contrast to the rest of the set housing made of stainless steel.
The device is not very easy, the technology solid. The lid closes properly, the box for the cube is a perfect fit and all the features are well thought out.
Very handy, for example, the externally mounted drain tap to drain the remaining water. Only a small bay still has to be dried with a cloth.
The levels of the amount of water to be controlled electronically. I have the maximum capacity once filled with a measuring cup. It fit 3.5-liter water into the tank, which is enough for a lot of cocktails
The machine is fast and reliable: When setting the smallest ice cube size 18 were completed within 25 minutes. The speed (depending on transition is between 6 and 15 minutes) depending on the ambient temperature, water temperature and ice cube size.
According to the manufacturer the device is to require 150 watts of electricity per hour. My measurement resulted in an even more favorable result. The bike was pretty much 30 minutes and took only 0.03 kWh of electricity. The likely match for the practical test an effective power consumption of only 60 watts per hour.
The KlarsteinKB18 Mr. Black Frost Ice maker has numerous possibilities of setting. For example, 3 different ice cube sizes can be selected. A timer can be programmed for operation.
To protect against damage the stainless steel surface is provided with a protection film, the machine should be protected within the production investment is fine. Only the film should be removed by the manufacturer either directly before packaging. Or it should be at least ensured that the film by the customer can be easily removed. I gave up after about 10 minutes fumbling at some points I find that a shame because it spoils the noble impression when even slight film residues can be recognized in the stainless steel sutures. Below the device could have been sure the screws can unscrew previously to remove the last remnants of foil. On the side walls this seemed to be impossible. For this, I subtract a star.
All in all, a great machine for cocktail and party fans, or for people who love the special.
