FOHERE Ice Maker 14kg

Technical details

If you want ice ready without relying on bags from the freezer, this compact machine is designed to make it on demand. It is aimed more at everyday drinks and small get-togethers than at replacing a large, high-volume ice supply.

The first batch takes 5–8 minutes according to the product details, with a stated daily output of up to 13–14kg. That is a maximum figure, not a promise of the same output in every situation.

It makes bullet-shaped ice in two sizes. The unit measures 28 × 22 × 27cm, has a carry handle and viewing window, and uses a 120W compressor. A self-cleaning cycle is activated by holding the power button for three seconds. FOHERE describes it as low-noise, but no noise level or ice-storage capacity is given.

Getting the most from it

The two ice sizes give you a little more flexibility than a machine with just one setting: smaller bullets are presented for chilling seafood or bottles, while larger ones are intended to keep cocktails and iced coffee cool for longer. In practice, you could choose a size for the drinks you are serving, then check the window as the next batch forms rather than opening the machine to look inside.

Its handle and compact dimensions also make it easier to move between a kitchen counter and another nearby spot. The description suggests use at home, in an office, in a caravan or on a camping trip, though it does not specify a power source beyond the machine itself. If you need ice for a larger gathering, the stated daily output is useful context, but there is no figure for how much ice it holds ready at once.

Usage tips

Choose the smaller setting when you want quicker-chilling pieces for bottles or seafood, and the larger one when you would rather have ice intended to last longer in a drink. The viewing window lets you keep an eye on production, for a gathering, starting the machine before guests arrive gives it time to make more than the first batch.

The self-clean function is a practical convenience for routine upkeep: hold the power button for three seconds to start the automatic cycle. It is not described as a sterilising process, so avoid treating that feature as a substitute for any cleaning instructions supplied with the machine. The maker also says the insulation helps keep ice fresh for longer, but does not state how long it stays frozen.

Before you decide

How quickly does it make ice? The first batch is stated to take 5–8 minutes. Actual ongoing supply depends on production over time, and the listed daily maximum does not tell you how much is ready at once.

Can you choose the size of the ice? Yes. There are two bullet-ice sizes, with smaller pieces suggested for bottles and seafood, and larger ones for cocktails and iced coffee.

Is it easy to move or clean? It has an integrated handle and a self-cleaning cycle started by holding the power button for three seconds. Its stated dimensions are 28 × 22 × 27cm.

When it makes sense

It makes sense if you want a countertop source of bullet ice for regular drinks, occasional hosting or a trip where a compact machine is useful. Compared with keeping a basic tray in the freezer, it offers two selectable sizes and makes successive batches, the trade-off is that you need to plan around its production rather than having a stated large reserve ready to use.

It might not be a great match if you need a guaranteed volume on hand for a busy event, want a specified storage capacity, or need detailed noise and cleaning performance figures before buying. For lighter home use, the handle, visible ice-making process and straightforward cleaning control are more relevant than the headline daily maximum.