The Klarstein ice machine is one of the smallest on the market. Price performance are absolutely fine, especially since it consists of a few not completely as a plastic, but is clad in stainless steel, what I call high-quality feel. The ice cubes are produced quickly and are so thick that they break or do not melt immediately. The only drawback, which has led to 1 star deduction: which is really very loud, so we can run them only if kitchen door closed (compared to much louder than a running dishwasher, something like a small vacuum cleaner). Anyone who has an open kitchen, should consider purchasing again. Not suitable for Kücke closed for continuous operation. Important to know is also that the ice melted in the machine if you do not regularly (every 1-2 hrs.) Are removed. We produce and store the ice cubes in the freezer therefore - the ice machine itself is therefore not a substitute for a freezer.