Kismile HZB-20DN Nugget Ice Maker, 44 lb/24h, Self-Cleaning, Silver

Soft, chewable nugget ice brings a different texture to cold drinks, while hands-free dispensing lets you fill a cup without using a shared scoop. The Kismile HZB-20DN countertop ice maker produces up to 44 pounds of ice per 24 hours and has a removable 2.4-liter water tank for refilling and cleaning.

Choose nugget ice when a softer, crunchy bite suits your drink, traditional hard cubes offer a different texture. This compact machine is designed for home, office, RV, and home bar use, with a silver stainless steel exterior and one-touch operation.

Technical overview

• Type: Countertop nugget ice maker
• Model: HZB-20DN
• Ice production: Up to 44 pounds per 24 hours
• Water tank: Removable, 2.4 liters
• Dimensions: 16.34" D × 10.63" W × 16.93" H
• Voltage: 115 volts
• Exterior: Stainless steel

The machine dispenses ice directly into a cup: place it beneath the outlet and use the lever, avoiding direct hand contact with the ice. A real-time ice-level indicator helps you see when the supply is running low. Its insulation is designed to keep ice cold for up to 5 hours, useful when serving drinks over a gathering rather than using the ice immediately.

Best use cases

This Kismile ice maker suits kitchens and home bars where nugget ice is a preferred addition to iced coffee, sodas, cocktails, or slushies. Its stated use also includes offices and RVs, making it a practical countertop format for different everyday settings. The 2.4-liter removable tank gives you a straightforward way to refill the machine, while the ice output supports regular drink service and get-togethers.

If you’re choosing between a machine for hard cubes and one for softer, chewable ice, this model is aimed at the latter. Its dispensing lever makes it easy to serve a cup at a time, and the ice-level indicator gives a quick visual cue when it’s time to make more.

Getting the most from it

Set the unit on a countertop with room for its 16.34-inch depth, 10.63-inch width, and 16.93-inch height. Fill the removable tank as needed, start or stop production with the one-touch control, and dispense directly into a glass using the lever. For drinks where you want the ice’s slower-melting character, use the nuggets in cocktails, iced coffee, or soda.

For routine upkeep, hold the power button for 5 seconds to start the 10-minute self-cleaning cycle. The built-in drain plug lets you drain the water, helping make cleaning and preparing the machine for its next use more manageable.

Before you decide

How much ice can it make? It produces up to 44 pounds of ice per 24 hours. The removable water tank holds 2.4 liters, and the real-time indicator helps you monitor the ice level.

What kind of ice does it make? It makes soft, crunchy nugget or pellet-style ice, suited to drinks such as iced coffee, sodas, cocktails, and slushies.

How do you start the self-cleaning cycle? Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to activate the 10-minute cycle. The built-in drain plug is available for draining water.

Is it worth it?

For anyone who wants chewable nugget ice at home or a convenient countertop supply for an office, RV, or home bar, the HZB-20DN combines substantial stated daily ice production with direct cup dispensing and one-touch cleaning. Its removable tank and ice-level indicator make it easier to manage refills and serving, while the compact countertop format keeps the ice maker close to where drinks are prepared.