I assume the bin is not refrigerated.

Does the ice melt in the bin and you have to dump out water if the ice goes unused, for example, if you are using it in an outdoor kitchen area where it’s not air conditioned? null

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I assume the bin is not refrigerated. 

Does the ice melt in the bin and you have to dump out water if the ice goes unused, for example, if you are using it in an outdoor kitchen area where it’s not air conditioned? null

jndrsn · Accepted Answer

The bin is not refrigerated. The melted ice drains back into the water reservoir and is recycled. No need to dump any water.

TMerr · Answer

Yes it will melt & recycle back down the drain to remake ice. I simply make bags of ice so I can just turn it off.

LSimonsen · Answer

The 2.0 model we have recirculates the water so it reuses it. No mess and no need to dump it. We’ve found that the ice stays frozen a long time in the bin. We make ice in the late afternoon/evening and turn the machine off for the night. I have ice for a “to go” cup in the morning.

Answered by LSimonsen 5 years ago

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KWilson · Answer

Yes, the ice does melt in the bin; but the water is recirculated to make more ice.

StarrReviews · Answer

It melts and recycles the water for reuse, but the manufacturer states the unit should not be used outdoors. I'm assuming this is because the ice bin is not refrigerated and the icemaker would probably have a hard time keeping the bin full since ice is only made every 20 minutes or so. I definitely wouldn't keep this outdoors during hot weather.

Answered by StarrReviews 4 years ago

ccanesso · Answer

The unit is plugged in and does hold the ice for a good 6-8 hours and if unused it melts into the reservoir area where water is stored prior to the ice making process beginning.

“I assume the bin is not refrigerated. Does the ice melt in the bin and you have to dump out water if the ice goes unused, for example, if you are using it in an outdoor kitchen area where it’s not air conditioned?”

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