Cuisinart Counter-Top Nugget Ice Cube Maker
- Ice Maker
- Plastic
- 120 volts
- 15.4 × 8.9 × 13.5 inches
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
3.8★ across 29 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
29 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Cuisinart IMC-12 is a countertop nugget ice maker rated to produce up to 36 lbs of soft, chewable pellet ice a day, drawing from a 1.5L water tank into a 2L removable basket with a scoop. It includes Ice Full and Add Water indicators and a self-clean cycle.
- Up to 36 lbs of nugget ice per day
- 2L removable ice basket with scoop
- Self-clean function
- Ice Full and Add Water indicators
Who it's for
Suits anyone who specifically wants soft, chewable nugget ice at home instead of hard cubes, and who has counter space for a machine reviewers describe as fairly heavy. Less suited to buyers who want a silent appliance, since compressor noise is a running theme even from happy owners.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most reviewers who have used it for months describe fast, reliable nugget ice production and say it beats a standard refrigerator ice maker because the hollow pellets chill drinks quickly. Noise comes up even from happy owners, who note the compressor runs often though it is quieter than some competitors. A smaller group reports real problems: one unit arrived broken with a missing screw and ran loud and inefficient, and another owner found the ice melting too fast, developing an off taste after about two weeks, and water pooling under the bin despite weekly cleaning.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fast output, ice starts within about 8 minutes
- Runs continuously so it rarely runs dry
- Quieter than some other nugget makers
- Easy to clean day to day
- Compressor noise is constant during operation
- No audible alert for full ice or low water per one owner
- A minority report weak cooling, odd taste or water pooling
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | IMC-12 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15.4 × 8.9 × 13.5 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Maker |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | Ice Basket |
| Ice Production per Day | 36 Pounds |
| Part Number | IMC-12 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart Counter-Top Nugget Ice Cube MakerThis product | 3.8 / 5 | 29 | 3.6 / 5 |
| FRIGIDAIRE EFIC128AMZBLK Compact Countertop Ice MakerFrigidaire | 4.4 / 5 | 16,910 | 4.3 / 5 |
| EUHOMY Nugget Ice Maker CountertopEUHOMY | 4.4 / 5 | 4,660 | 4.3 / 5 |
| GoveeLife Smart Countertop Ice MakersGoveeLife | 4.3 / 5 | 2,199 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Deco Rapid Portable Automatic Electric Countertop Ice MakerDeco Gear | 4.4 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart IMC-12
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much ice does the Cuisinart IMC-12 make per day?
Up to 36 lbs of nugget ice in 24 hours, with the first ice ready in about 8 minutes.
Is the Cuisinart IMC-12 nugget ice maker quiet?
It runs quieter than some competing nugget makers according to reviewers, but the compressor still produces audible noise during operation since it runs continuously.
Does the Cuisinart IMC-12 have an ice full alert?
It has an Ice Full indicator on the control panel, though one long-term owner notes it does not sound an audible alert.