Antarctic Star HZB-12/V Countertop Ice Maker, 27 Lbs/Day, Two Ice Sizes

For home kitchens, RV trips, and gatherings where you want ice ready for drinks, the Antarctic Star HZB-12/V makes bullet-shaped cubes on the countertop. It produces a batch of eight cubes in about six minutes and offers two ice sizes. Need a convenient alternative to buying bags of ice for each get-together? Its compact, portable design and built-in water tank make it easy to keep on hand for different occasions.

Key specifications

• Type: Countertop ice maker
• Model: HZB-12/V
• Ice production: 27 lbs per day
• Batch: Eight bullet-shaped cubes in about six minutes
• Ice sizes: Two
• Water tank: 1 liter
• Ice basket capacity: 1 lb
• Power: 150 watts
• Voltage: 110 volts
• Material: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

Everyday use

Choose between two cube sizes to suit different drinks, from chilled everyday beverages to cocktails or a cooler for a gathering. The machine’s stated output of 27 lbs per day gives you a ready source of ice for home use, while its portable countertop format also suits settings such as an RV, office, camping trip, or tailgate. It is a practical fit when you want to make ice where you serve drinks rather than rely on a supply purchased elsewhere.

An LED indicator alerts you when the water is low or the ice basket is full, and the machine stops automatically when the basket is full. Once you remove ice, it restarts ice making. A transparent viewing window lets you check progress, and the removable basket and included scoop make it straightforward to transfer cubes to cups or another container. For routine upkeep, a one-touch, 15-minute cleaning cycle flushes the internal water lines, the bottom drain outlet and plug help with emptying residual water.

What you get

The package includes the countertop ice maker, an ice basket, an ice scoop, and a manual. With the basket and scoop provided, you can move freshly made cubes from the machine to drinks or a serving container. The self-cleaning cycle adds a simple maintenance step without requiring disassembly, while the smooth ABS exterior can be wiped clean.

Compared with keeping purchased ice on hand, this machine lets you make bullet-shaped cubes as needed in the same place you prepare or serve drinks. A batch takes about six minutes, so it suits occasions when you prefer a countertop source of ice rather than planning around bags of ice. The stated 27-lb daily production also makes it useful for more than a single drink at a time, whether you are hosting at home or setting up a portable refreshment area.

Is it worth it?

The Antarctic Star HZB-12/V is suited to people who want countertop ice for everyday drinks and social occasions, with the flexibility to use it at home or take it along for RV travel and camping. Its two cube sizes, visible progress window, automatic full-basket stop, and one-touch cleaning cycle bring practical convenience to making and handling ice. If having a portable ice maker ready for drinks is the priority, its combination of quick batches and 27 lbs of stated daily production makes it a useful match.