Brand | GE PROFILE |
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Model Name | Ice Maker |
Product Dimensions | 15.5"D x 10.5"W x 16.5"H |
Capacity | 3 Pounds |
Wattage | 350 watts |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Refrigerant | R600a |
Material | Stainless Steel, Plastic |
Brand Name | GE PROFILE |
Model Info | OPAL01GEPKT |
Item Weight | 47 pounds |
Item model number | OPAL01GEPKT |
Noise | 53 dB |
Installation Type | Countertop |
Part Number | OPAL01GEPKT |
Color | Stainless Steel Wrap with Gray Accents & LED Lighting |
Connector Type | Portable Ice Maker; Self Contained |
Door Material Type | Plastic |
Ice storage | 3 Pounds |
Material Type | Stainless Steel, Plastic |
Included Components | Opal Icemaker, Side Tank, Ice Bin, Ice Scoop, and Drip Tray |
Batteries Required? | No |
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GE Profile Opal | Countertop Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank | Portable Ice Machine with Bluetooth Connectivity for Smart Home Kitchen | Stainless Steel Finish | Up to 24 lbs. of Ice Per Day
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Brand | GE PROFILE |
Model Name | Ice Maker |
Product Dimensions | 15.5"D x 10.5"W x 16.5"H |
Capacity | 3 Pounds |
Wattage | 350 watts |
About this item
- OPAL NUGGET ICE, THE GOOD ICE - Serve up chewable, crunchable, craveable nugget ice that's ready fast and retains its flavor, unlike traditional hard cubes; Refreshing nugget ice is made from compacted ice flakes and is perfect for cocktails, sodas and other beverages
- 24 POUNDS OF ICE PER DAY - Never run out of nugget ice; This ice maker produces one pound of fresh ice per hour and has a large-capacity bin that holds up to 3lbs of crunchable nugget ice
- SMART - Built-In Bluetooth Connectivity: Schedule fresh ice, monitor your ice makers status and order accessories, all through the app on your smartphone
- BATCH MADE ICE - Innovative design avoids clumping and leaks by recirculating melted ice to the water reservoir; You'll always have fresh ice on hand thanks to a smart, automatic ice maker that refills when your ice is running low
- PORTABLE - Easily move your ice maker as needed. No water hookup required, just plug it into any 120v grounded (standard) electrical outlet and fill the reservoir with water. As ice melts, the water returns to the reservoir, where it will simply be made back into more ice.
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Easy to use | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Flavor | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | — | 4.4 |
Noise level | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.2 | — | 3.5 |
Value for money | 4.4 | — | 4.8 | — | 4.4 | 4.1 |
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capacity | 3 pounds | 3 pounds | 3.3 pounds | 0.75 gallons | 1 gallons | 30 pounds |
refrigerant | R600a | R600a | R600a | 0 | — | R600a |
voltage | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | — | — | 120 volts |
wattage | 350 watts | 360 watts | 170 watts | — | 65 watts | 170 watts |
model name | Ice Maker | GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank | Control panel B | GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker - SideTank Accessory | Opal Ice Maker Accessory | GIMN-1000 |
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ASIN | B07YF9SGBW |
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4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,681 in Appliances (See Top 100 in Appliances) #294 in Ice Makers |
Date First Available | October 15, 2019 |
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Opal Nugget Ice, is The Good Ice! Our nugget ice is chewable, crunchy, and airy in texture: because it�s made from compacted ice flakes! Our beautifully designed countertop nugget ice maker is developed to avoid ice clumps and produces one pound of fresh ice per hour and has a large-capacity bin that holds up to 3lbs of crunchable nugget ice - that's 24 pounds of ice per day. Begin enjoying your first batch of ice in 20 minutes or less with the rapid production of this countertop ice maker. Schedule fresh ice, monitor your ice maker�s status and order accessories, all through the app on your smartphone via built-in Bluetooth connectivity. You'll always have fresh ice on hand thanks to a smart, automatic ice maker that refills when your ice is running low. Troubleshooting: (1) Unit alerts to add water when reservoir is already full of water (switching blue light ring) - *Inadequate water flow - Follow descale procedure manual page 9 of Use of Care *Air in water lines - Clearing trapped air requires manual priming of the unit. Remove white water filter or metal particulate filter. In a rapid plunger like movement, press finger at reservoir outlet 4 times to force water into lines (2) Low quantity ice or unit continues to enter defrost (slowly falling white light ring) - *Inadequate Cooling - With unit off, using a vacuum, clean the vent on left side of the unit to remove dust/debris *Improper Spacing around unit - Ensure unit has a minimum of 3 inches of clearance around the side and back walls of the ice maker for proper air circulation (3) Hardwater stains in reservoir/back wall/ice bin - *Descale procedure manual page 9 of Use and Care.
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GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker
Nugget Ice. Pellet ice. Drive-in ice. Whatever you call it, you know it's "the good ice." Those soft, yet crunchy nuggets - almost like tiny snowballs that float in your favorite beverage. Now that chewable ice is available from the convenience of your countertop, with the GE Profile Opal.
- Side Tank - Produce approximately 3X more ice with a side tank that easily attaches to the ice maker
- Automatic/Smart Refills - Always have ice at the ready with an ice maker that automatically powers on when ice is running low
- Three Pounds of Capacity - Always have all the ice you need with an ice maker that has three pounds (2.5 quarts) of capacity
- Portable Design - Easily move your ice maker as needed, thanks to a portable, compact countertop design that plugs into any electrical outlet
- Built-In Bluetooth Connectivity - Schedule fresh ice, monitor your ice maker’s status and order accessories, all through the app on your smartphone
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Elegant & Compact DesignThe Opal measures at just 10 ½ X 15 ½ X 17 ¾" — the perfect size for your home countertop. |
Entertain with the Best IceChewable, flavor-saving nugget ice has a light, airy texture perfect for party cocktails and beverages, or even tea and water. |
Enjoy Ice in 20 MinutesThe Opal produces 1 lb. of ice per hour and the bin holds 3 lb. at a time. |
Technical Features & Troubleshooting Notes
Included Features | Triple wall clear plastic pull out ice bin, ice scoop, drip tray, gallon side tank |
Fully Drainable | No trapped water |
Fully Flushable | For cleaning cycle |
UV Water Treatment | Yes |
Filter (not included) | P4INKFILTR - 3 Month Replacement |
Troubleshooting Error 1 | Unit alerts to add water when reservoir is full (switching blue light ring) (1) Inadequate water flow - Follow descale procedure manual page 9 of Use of Care (2) Air in water lines - Clearing trapped air requires manual priming of the unit. Remove white water filter or metal particulate filter. In a rapid plunger like movement, press finger at reservoir outlet 4 times to force water into lines |
Troubleshooting Error 2 | Low quantity ice or unit continues to enter defrost (slowly falling white light ring) (1) Inadequate Cooling - With unit off, using a vacuum, clean the vent on left side of the unit to remove dust/debris (2) Improper Spacing around unit - Ensure unit has a minimum of 3 inches of clearance around the side and back walls of the ice maker for proper air circulation |
Troubleshooting Error 3 | Hardwater stains in reservoir/back wall/ice bin (1) Descale procedure manual page 9 of Use and Care |
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Product Type | Countertop Ice Maker | Countertop Ice Maker | Countertop Ice Maker | Countertop Ice Maker | Countertop Ice Maker |
Ice Type | Nugget Ice | Nugget Ice | Nugget Ice | Nugget Ice | Nugget Ice |
Dimensions | 17 1/5 H x 10 1/2 W x 15 1/2 D | 16 1/2 H x 10 1/2 W x 15 1/2 D | 17 1/5 H x 10 1/2 W x 15 1/2 D | 16 1/2 H x 13 43/100 W x 17 1/2 D | 16 1/2 H x 10 1/2 W x 17 1/2 D |
Smart Connection | Bluetooth Connect | WiFi & Voice Control Connect | WiFi & Voice Control Connect | ||
Side Water Tank | Included - 1 Gallon | Included - 0.75 Gallon | |||
Daily Ice Production | 24 lbs | 24 lbs | 24 lbs | 24 lbs | 24 lbs |
Storage Bin Capacity | 3 lbs | 3 lbs | 3 lbs | 3 lbs | 3 lbs |
Color Options | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel & Black Stainless | Stainless Steel & Black Stainless |
Replacement Filter | P4INKFILTR (not included) | P4INKFILTR (not included) | P4INKFILTR (not included) | P4INKFILTR (not included) | P4INKFILTR (not included) |
Included Accessories | Drip Tray & Ice Scoop | Drip Tray & Ice Scoop | Drip Tray & Ice Scoop | Drip Tray & Ice Scoop | Drip Tray & Ice Scoop |
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Customers like the ease of use of the ice maker. They say that it is easy to set up and use, and the instructions are detailed. They also appreciate the coffee nook, which makes it super convenient to have in the kitchen. Customers are also happy with the taste. However, some customers are disappointed with the noise, and others are mixed on quality, value, performance, ease of cleaning, and size.
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Customers find the ice maker easy to use. They mention that the instructions are detailed and provide information about different sounds it can make and how to resolve them. Some mention that it is super convenient to have in the kitchen and that it can be used in the coffee nook.
"...pleased with the quality of ice, the noise level, and the ease of setup. If my opinion changes, I will update this review." Read more
"...The user guide provides good, clear instructions for this. It's mostly making sure you have the correct water line attached to the side water tank...." Read more
"...One button to turn off and on, nothing to fuss with (easy to use)- Lots of water storage, no need to refill it all the time-..." Read more
"...It arrived in excellent condition and was easy to get it started...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the taste of the ice produced by the ICEe. They mention that it tastes great, it makes the perfect most delicious crunchy ice, and it's also the perfect kind of chewable ice if you have kids that like to chew on it. The ice is super fun for drinks and is very quiet. Overall, the experience is great and the ic is super for drinks.
"...GE doesn’t make junk. We love love love this ice maker and enjoy the delicious ice it makes. Now go and buy it and start crunching some ice!" Read more
"...The delicious, chewable ice makes it worth the effort. Family that lives in town comes by the house just to get a cup of ice...." Read more
"...(and it is also the perfect kind of chewable ice if you have kids that like to chew on ice.)..." Read more
"...This machine makes THE GOOD ICE!!! Yes! THE FAVORITE perfect bite size yummy ice that only can be found at the convenience store or gas station...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the ice maker. Some say that it makes the best ice ever, while others say that the sonic ice is not as good as other brands. Some customers also mention that the machine stopped making ice after a few days, while other customers say that some ice does melt.
"...Overall I am extremely pleased with the quality of ice, the noise level, and the ease of setup. If my opinion changes, I will update this review." Read more
"...Some ice does melt but it the water doesn’t sit at the bottom of the tray because the ice bin has drainage holes in the bottom and the water just..." Read more
"...Best of all, it makes that perfect ice we all love. It makes soft, chewable, small, nuggets. We are completely delighted with the quality of the ice...." Read more
"Nugget ice is great, I admit it and my wife really wanted this in the house so I finally broke down and bought her this, but its been a bad..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the ice maker. Some mention that it works perfectly, while others say that it stopped working after about 2 weeks. They say that ice makers are hard to keep running correctly, and there are a lot of things that can go wrong.
"Update: Stopped working, I called GE, and they said they would send me a refurbished one, but it will take around six weeks...." Read more
"...It makes "good ice" (crunchy, chewy nugget ice pellets) and it does it very well...." Read more
"...mentioned before - a small ice maker (any ice maker) is hard thing to keep running correctly, there’s a lot that can fail...." Read more
"...This thing is awesome and I think it looks great. It fits on most any countertop but is large and it should be for this type of quality...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the ice maker. Some mention that it's worth the price, while others say that it is too expensive and not reliable.
"...It's expensive, though...." Read more
"...This machine is worth the large price tag and honestly I think it’s a great value for the quality and design of this unit. GE doesn’t make junk...." Read more
"...This isn’t in the manual.-The condenser fan is cheap, prone to failure, and is in a practically inaccessible location - mounted on the back..." Read more
"...It also got me fuller faster. But, after a while, it too became an expensive habit...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention that cleaning isn't difficult, while others say that it's a BEAST to clean. They say that the water reservoir can be difficult to remove for refilling, and that it takes a lot of maintenance to keep it running correctly.
"...Ice makers are tricky and hard to maintain...." Read more
"...Cleaning is a little bit of a hassle. It is not near a sink so I must bring a bucket to drain it...." Read more
"...Cleaning is easy. The machine directions are to use a little bleach with water and run it through a cleaning cycle...." Read more
"...apart when I noticed that the vent on the left hand side of was full of dust. Got the vacuum and cleaned the vent and turned the unit back on...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the ice maker. Some mention they love the size and it's fast to make, the ic is a perfect size, texture, and flavor, and that it fits on most any countertop. However, others say that the downsides are that it takes up a lot of space on the counter, it doesn't fit under their cupboards, and the hose is only about 15 inches long.
"...It makes soft, chewable, small, nuggets. We are completely delighted with the quality of the ice. It also makes ice pretty fast...." Read more
"...It was also too tall to find under our counter...." Read more
"...This thing is awesome and I think it looks great. It fits on most any countertop but is large and it should be for this type of quality...." Read more
"The first thing about this ice maker - it's a beast in size. I hadn't seen one in person before and it's a bit larger than I had imagined...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the noise produced by the ice maker. They mention that the seals, etc. start squealing like a banshee if they are used, or if it goes too long. Some customers also report that the machine starts making a clicking noise constantly.
"...Please note that if the unit still makes a loud noise and the water reservoir isn’t empty then you may have a faulty machine...." Read more
"...Then started making ice with it. It kept sounding like it was struggling, so I ran another cleaning cycle with 60/40 white vinegar and water solution..." Read more
"...Overall I am extremely pleased with the quality of ice, the noise level, and the ease of setup. If my opinion changes, I will update this review." Read more
"...The unit does make a fair amount of white noise when operating...." Read more
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We have a franchise fast food place called Sonic, which has always been famous for its soft, chewable, ice. They literally sell bags of their ice and we bought ice there for years. I was horrified when my nearby Sonic closed. So when my daughter called me to tell me that she had purchased this GE Opal and that it makes "Sonic ice", I knew I had to have one. Mt daughter was so tickled, she sent me an Amazon gift card as an early birthday gift to cover part of the price so I ordered.
It comes in a very protective shipping box with custom molded foam inside. Mine fortunately arrived in perfect condition but others have not been so lucky so I strongly suggest opening and inspecting it immediately so you can return if necessary.
Also note that if you live in a city with hard water, as I do, you need to order a filter to install before first use. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07518FM17/ It snaps into the bottom of the water well in the ice maker. You have to really push to get it in place but there is a definite snap when it's in place. You need to run the cleaning cycle before first use but it's easy to do. It is outlined well in the user's guide. Also, you need to wash out the side, water tank before first use. Then you are ready to make ice.
This ice maker is pretty big but it fit fine under my upper cabinets. The side tank attaches magnetically on either side of the ice maker so it's pretty flexible. It's quite attractive with crystal clear plastic and a brushed, stainless steel skin. It's also pretty heavy at 47lbs so you may need help to pick it up and put it in place.
You need to understand how these work. The unit is not refrigerated. It does not keep the ice frozen. Instead, it makes the ice, which falls into a clear, plastic, ice drawer. When the drawer gets full, you transfer the ice to a bag or bin and place it in your freezer. That is, if you aren't using it the minute it gets made. ;-) If you leave ice in the bin, it will slowly melt and the water goes back into the water well beneath the ice drawer and will be reused to make more ice.
It is also not plumbed and there is no option for a direct plumbed line. Instead, you fill the water tank and the side water tank manually so it has water to make ice. The side water tank holds enough water to make about 3 drawers full of ice. The machine can make up to 24 lbs of ice per day and the drawer holds about 3 lbs of ice. It's plenty for my big family and I do make and bag ice so I don't have to run the ice maker all the time. (These are the bags I buy and use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00INV51ZM/)
It is very easy to use once you set it up. The user guide provides good, clear instructions for this. It's mostly making sure you have the correct water line attached to the side water tank. Once it's set up and clean, you set the switch in the back to ice and start making ice. There is an illuminated, round, touch sensitive, button on front. The lights surrounding the button tell you the status of the ice maker. It tells you when to empty the ice drawer, when to add water, and when it's making ice. There is also Bluetooth connectivity and an app for your phone which allows you to see the status of the ice maker and control it remotely. However, the permissions were too invasive, IMO, so I did not install the app.
Others have mentioned that their machine is too noisy but I don't find that at all. It's louder when the fan comes on initially but for the most part, it's just a quiet hum and the sound of ice falling into the drawer periodically.
Best of all, it makes that perfect ice we all love. It makes soft, chewable, small, nuggets. We are completely delighted with the quality of the ice. It also makes ice pretty fast. It's summer in Texas and we use a lot of ice and this machine keeps us in all the ice we can use. Do note that when you place the ice in the freezer for future use, it's not quite as soft as when it comes straight out of the ice maker and you do have to bang the bag of ice on the counter to break it up after it's been in the freezer. But it's still awesome.
Maintenance is weekly descaling with vinegar or a product GE makes for that purpose. I am using vinegar and it works fine. You also need to clean it with bleach to prevent mold on a regular basis but neither is a huge chore and again, the process is covered well in the user manual.
I am very pleased with this ice maker. It looks great on the counter. It makes perfect ice. The drawer is easy to pull out and empty or just pull out and scoop what you need. It's expensive, though. If you aren't a household that uses a lot of ice or enjoys chewing this special, soft, ice, I'm not sure it would be worth it. You can buy much less expensive, counter top, ice makers.
Original review: I have looked at this ice maker for over a year, but the bad reviews held me back. Finally, hubby convinced me to order, and now I can't believe it took so long. I was afraid it wouldn't produce enough ice to be worthwhile, but now I'm wondering what I am going to do with all of it. We have six people in the house at the moment (think Texas in August), and there is more ice than we have used. In fact, in the last two days, I have filled three-gallon ziplock bags with ice that are sitting in the freezer untouched. The ice is amazing. Perfect! Fabulous!
This is not a freezer, so the ice will slowly melt and recirculate. The bin has holes in the bottom to let the water drain, so the ice stays fresh and crunchy. We have not turned it off since plugging it in.
Cons: The machine is a bit loud. Still, it is in an open kitchen with a couch 6 feet away, and we don't turn it off to watch TV. so it's not horribly loud. The machine is heavy and bulky. You are supposed to drain and clean every week, or so so I am keeping it close to the kitchen sink. We would have preferred to put it in a different location, but that is not practical. It was also too tall to find under our counter. Pay close attention to the measurements if you need to put it on a counter with a cabinet above.
Overall I am extremely pleased with the quality of ice, the noise level, and the ease of setup. If my opinion changes, I will update this review.
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
Original review: I have looked at this ice maker for over a year, but the bad reviews held me back. Finally, hubby convinced me to order, and now I can't believe it took so long. I was afraid it wouldn't produce enough ice to be worthwhile, but now I'm wondering what I am going to do with all of it. We have six people in the house at the moment (think Texas in August), and there is more ice than we have used. In fact, in the last two days, I have filled three-gallon ziplock bags with ice that are sitting in the freezer untouched. The ice is amazing. Perfect! Fabulous!
This is not a freezer, so the ice will slowly melt and recirculate. The bin has holes in the bottom to let the water drain, so the ice stays fresh and crunchy. We have not turned it off since plugging it in.
Cons: The machine is a bit loud. Still, it is in an open kitchen with a couch 6 feet away, and we don't turn it off to watch TV. so it's not horribly loud. The machine is heavy and bulky. You are supposed to drain and clean every week, or so so I am keeping it close to the kitchen sink. We would have preferred to put it in a different location, but that is not practical. It was also too tall to find under our counter. Pay close attention to the measurements if you need to put it on a counter with a cabinet above.
Overall I am extremely pleased with the quality of ice, the noise level, and the ease of setup. If my opinion changes, I will update this review.