
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.
Q: does this machine required to be next to a water supply or does the side bin provides the water?
A: The Opal does not have a waterline hookup, so refilling the side tank provides the water for the ice making process.
Q: Can I use distilled water for ice production
A: Yes, it works great and cuts down on scale build up.
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: The cleaning issue can be fixed by using a tap filter (e.g. Brita) or a countertop RO filtration system. Once I started doing that, no more constant descaling or cleaning. The leak might be due to a hose plugged up from scale.
A: the manual states to clean machine every 1-2 weeks with dilute bleach solution. if lots of people in the house are sticking their hands in the bin and grabbing ice, then I can easily see how bacteria will start to grow in this device rapidly and produce an off-taste. but if you clean w/ bleach every week, I don't see how enough bacteria could thrive to produce bad ice.
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
Q: My cleaning light stays on and won't go off. Only had it a month and it shouldn't need cleaning
A: We recommend trying an electronic reset, which can be done by unplugging the power cord for 2-3 hours, then plugging it back in. If the cleaning light doesn't go away, please send us a private message via Facebook, Instagram, X, or TikTok with your contact information, complete model/serial numbers, and a copy of this review.
Customers admire the Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker for its excellent ice quality and overall performance. Users appreciate its ease of use, adequate capacity, sleek design, and convenient size, with some also finding the connectivity feature useful. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the noise level and the frequency of required maintenance.
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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 ice-making innovation with the all-new GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker. The Opal ice maker combines cutting-edge technology, superior materials, and thoughtful features to deliver an unparalleled ice-making experience. This new advanced icemaker comes with a metal scoop, scoop storage and enhanced finishes.

Enjoy trendy bullet ice cubes from the comfort of your home with the Insignia 16 lb. Portable Icemaker with Ice Scoop and Scoop Holder. Its compact design easily fits on your kitchen countertop and produces bullet ice cubes, a unique shape that cools drinks faster and melts slower than traditional ice cubes. Choose between large and small ice cubes for whatever suits your needs that day. The ice maker features a convenient ice scoop with holder attached to its removable all-in-one basket design to make serving effortless. A smart automatic shut-off feature keeps the basket from overflowing to easily serve bullet ice at parties.

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.
| Pros for GE Profile - Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank and Scale Inhibiting Filter - Stainless Steel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Quality, Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Capacity, Design | Ice Production Speed, Overall Performance | Ice Production Speed, Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Size, Noise Level | Ice Quality |
| Cons for GE Profile - Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank and Scale Inhibiting Filter - Stainless Steel | |||
| Noise Level, Maintenance Requirements | Noise Level | There were no cons for this product— | Noise Level, Durability, Cleaning Requirement |