Countertop ice makers: Frigidaire EFIC117 bullet-ice guide

The details that matter

The Frigidaire EFIC117 makes bullet-shaped ice. Frigidaire rates it at up to 26 lb of ice in 24 hours, with nine cubes per batch every 7 to 15 minutes. Some retail listings mention two ice sizes, but the current manual shows only an on/off key, so don't count on choosing a size. Bullet ice is a different texture from nugget ice, so start with the kind you want.

Daily output is not storage. The basket holds about 1.5 lb at a time, and the manual says the machine does not keep ice frozen, so move finished ice to a freezer or cooler. You fill the water reservoir by hand, and a drain plug empties it after use.

Published dimensions vary from listing to listing, from about 12½ to 15 inches high, so check the figures on the listing you buy from. The manual asks for 6 inches of clearance on every side, so measure the counter with that space included and leave room to open the lid.

What stands out

• See-through window to watch each batch
• Drain plug and ice scoop included

Watch out for

• Holds about 1.5 lb and does not keep ice frozen
• Needs 6 inches of clearance on every side

Before you buy

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Decide whether bullet ice is the texture you want, then measure the counter with 6 inches of space on every side. Daily production and basket capacity answer different questions. Plan refilling, draining and finished-ice storage, since this unit does not keep ice frozen.

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