Igloo ICEB33SS 33-Pound Countertop Ice Maker review

A manual-first guide to the exact ICEB33SS

The manufacturer’s Igloo/Nostalgia manual index identifies ICEB33SS as a Large Capacity Automatic Clear Ice Cube Maker, and its linked January 4, 2021 manual names ICEB33SS on the cover. That is enough to assess the documented model, but it is not a current product sales page. I could not establish current availability or a current manufacturer listing, so treat this as an earlier comparison and check the exact model label before considering a used or remaining-stock unit. The picture here is the model-specific Parts & Assembly drawing inside that manual—not a current product-gallery photograph.

Separate the daily ceiling from what the basket holds

The manual says the machine can make up to 33 pounds in a day, with a two-pound removable basket. Those are different jobs: daily production describes a maker-stated maximum, while the basket is the amount the unit can collect before its full indicator stops a run. Two pounds is useful for serving a few rounds, not a freezer-sized reserve. The maker does not pair the 33-pound claim with a particular air and water temperature, so it cannot answer a requirement such as “at least 30 pounds in a 90-degree room with 70-degree water.” It is also not a lab result or a guarantee of a full day’s supply.

The same manual’s feature summary says nine cubes every seven to fifteen minutes; its operating section gives six to fifteen minutes depending on size and room temperature. That internal difference is worth keeping visible rather than treating the fastest figure as a dependable schedule. Very warm conditions may change the cycle considerably. If serving time matters, start in advance and keep transferring full baskets instead of planning around the shortest cycle.

What the routine asks you to do

ICEB33SS is a manual-fill counter appliance. Remove the basket, pour water into the reservoir below the MAX line, replace the basket and ice deflector, then start the control panel and choose small or large cubes. The manual recommends cold water to maximize the amount collected; when the room is below 60°F, it recommends the small size to help keep pieces from sticking together. The add-water light signals a refill, while the ice-full light stops production until you empty the basket. Someone still needs to check the machine and move ice to a separate freezer if it must be held for later: the manual documents a basket, not powered frozen storage.

The reservoir holds 2.5 quarts. The manual says to change its water every 24 hours, and to drain it when the unit is idle. There is no documented direct water-line connection, scheduled start timer, app control or automatic cleaning cycle. If plumbing, unattended scheduling or push-button cleaning is essential, leave ICEB33SS off the shortlist rather than assuming a feature from another similarly shaped countertop maker.

Plan counter space and first use

Exact body dimensions and axis labels are not given in this model’s manual, so it cannot clear a strict height, width or depth limit from the available evidence. The setup instructions do give usable clearance guidance: place it level and away from direct sun or nearby heat, leave at least four inches open on every side, and let the refrigerant settle for one hour before plugging it in for first use. Its electrical page lists 110–120 volts, 60 hertz, 220 watts and 2.2 amps, while instructing use with a 120-volt AC outlet only. That means it is a fixed-counter setup, not a machine to tuck tightly into a cubby just because a retailer supplies a small headline footprint.

Cleaning and ownership tradeoffs

Cleaning is hands-on. The manual directs the owner to unplug the machine, wash the removable basket and scoop with warm soapy water, wipe the inside and outside with a non-abrasive cloth, drain through the bottom plug and dry everything. When the appliance has been unused for a long period, the reservoir should be fully drained. This is straightforward but requires access to the plug and a person to empty, wash and dry the parts. The manual does not describe a circulation rinse or self-clean program.

Choose ICEB33SS only if its older documented combination—maker-described clear cubes, two size choices, manual filling and a two-pound basket—fits your routine, and you accept that dimensions and current availability are unresolved. Do not confuse the 33-pound daily ceiling with basket capacity or with measured output under warm conditions. A current exact-model listing, if one turns up, should be checked against the ICEB33SS label and this manual revision; color and package details are not established by a current product page here. If you need a present-day warranty, verified stock, a fixed counter opening, direct water supply or a confirmed cleaning cycle, compare a currently listed model whose exact documentation supplies those details.

Sources: Nostalgia Products’ official instruction-manual index and the official ICEB33SS manual, revision 01/04/21 IP.