Experience the pinnacle of ice-making innovation with the all-new GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker. Designed to redefine what premium means, the Opal Ultra combines cutting-edge technology, superior materials, and thoughtful features to deliver an unparalleled ice-making experience. This new advanced icemaker comes with a scale-inhibiting filter, metal scoop, scoop storage and new enhanced finishes.
A: Do a HEAVY descale. Instead of running a cleaning cylce and letting it sit with the descale solution, let it sit for 2-3 days, then FLUSH the crap out of it. Mine started making a horrible squealing noise and made half melted "mush" ice. I did a heavy descale and the amount of stuff that came out was gross. Try that and see if it works, because after i did that, itd back to making perfect ice with no weird noises like it was on day 1. Picture added was taken 3 days after doing the heavy descale.
A: FIRST MAKE SURE THE HOSES ARE NOT CRIMPED. THEN PICK UP WATER TANK FROM SIDE FLIP IT OVER AND PUT BACK IN PLACE. hOPE THIS WORKS
A: At the start of ice making, the Opal will flush the system with water for approximately 5 minutes. You may see or hear water running during this process - this is normal. If the Opal seems loud during this process, it may need more water. If you continue to have concerns, please contact Opal Support by calling 1-866-907-6718 for further assistance.
A: During normal operation, condensation forms on the bottom surface of the ice bin. This water will collect and drip down the lower front surfaces of your Opal. The included drip tray can be installed in front of the Opal to collect this water.
A: This specific Opal model does not have the 55 minute descale cycle.
A: The XPIO13SWOW and XPIO13SW1OW are the same exact model so you're not missing any features. -Don@GEAppliances
A: Yes, this model has a descale cycle that lasts approximately 55 minutes. To learn more, check out the “Starting your Descale” section on page 8 of the most up to date Owner’s Manual, which can be viewed on the XPIO13SWOW product page of our GE Appliances website. Lauren@GEAppliances
Customers appreciate the Opal 2.0's excellent ice quality and overall performance, frequently praising its ease of use and attractive design. However, some users find the machine noisy and require regular maintenance, including filter replacements and descaling. The water tank capacity and the need for frequent sanitization are also points of concern for some customers. While the compact size is a plus for many, others find the weight to be a significant drawback.
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Experience the pinnacle of ice-making innovation with the all-new GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker. Designed to redefine what premium means, the Opal Ultra combines cutting-edge technology, superior materials, and thoughtful features to deliver an unparalleled ice-making experience. This new advanced icemaker comes with a scale-inhibiting filter, metal scoop, scoop storage and new enhanced finishes.

Experience next-level ice-making with the industry’s first IceLumix Full-Color Smart Panel—a vibrant display with real-time TDS and temperature readings for effortless control. Keep your ice colder for longer with enhanced double-layer insulation, reducing melt time by 20% for extended freshness. The pull-out water tank and removable ice basket ensure easy refilling and mess-free transfers, while app and voice control let you manage ice production hands-free via Alexa or Google Assistant. With a powerful 44 lbs daily capacity, this machine keeps up with any occasion, and the soft blue LED light ensures ice levels are always visible. Cleaning is effortless with a one-touch self-cleaning system, plus removable parts for deep manual cleaning when needed. Smart, sleek, and ultra-convenient—because great ice deserves great technology.

Experience the pinnacle of ice-making innovation with the all-new GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker. Designed to redefine what premium means, the Opal Ultra combines cutting-edge technology, superior materials, and thoughtful features to deliver an unparalleled ice-making experience. This new advanced icemaker comes with a scale-inhibiting filter, metal scoop, scoop storage and new enhanced finishes.

Nugget Ice. Pellet ice. Drive-in ice. Whatever you call it, you know it's "the good ice." Now that chewable ice is available from the convenience of your countertop with the Opal 1.0 Ice Maker with side tank. It is capable of producing up to 34 lbs. of ice in 24 hours and stores up to 3 lbs. of ice at one time. The Opal 1.0 Ice Maker comes with the side tank attachment for 3x more ice production.
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