QIYO FZB-12Y9A Countertop Ice Maker, 9 Cubes in 6 Minutes, Self-Cleaning

If you need fresh ice in a kitchen, office, dorm, or other space where a portable countertop appliance is useful, the QIYO FZB-12Y9A is designed to make bullet ice on demand. It produces a first batch of 9 cubes in as little as 6 minutes and can make up to 26.5 pounds in 24 hours, with later cycles taking approximately 6–13 minutes.

A carry handle, viewing window, and included basket and scoop make it easier to move, monitor, and serve from the machine. Its role is making ice as needed, rather than keeping a stored supply frozen.

Key specifications

• Type: Portable countertop bullet ice maker
• Model: FZB-12Y9A
• Ice production: Up to 26.5 pounds per day
• First batch: 9 cubes in as little as 6 minutes
• Cycle time: Approximately 6–13 minutes
• Noise level: Approximately 42 dB
• Dimensions: 11.57" D x 11.42" W x 8.74" H
• Weight: 13.7 pounds
• Power: 220 watts, 120 volts
• What’s included: Ice basket and scoop

The headline production figure gives a sense of its intended role for everyday drinks and small gatherings, but it is a daily output figure, not a measure of how much ice stays ready at once. The machine is not intended for long-term ice storage. If you will not use a batch right away, the product information recommends transferring it to a freezer.

Best use cases

This model suits situations where making fresh ice nearby is more convenient than relying on a supply brought home or stored elsewhere. It can serve drinks in a home kitchen or office, and its detachable handle offers flexibility when moving it between everyday spaces such as a dorm or RV. The viewing window lets you check progress without opening the lid, while the ADD WATER and ICE FULL indicators help show when the reservoir needs attention or the basket is full.

Compared with buying or keeping bagged ice on hand, a countertop maker offers on-demand production, compared with a dedicated freezer for storing ice, this unit is intended to make it fresh and transfer any unused cubes. What better fits your routine: having ice made where you serve drinks, or keeping a larger reserve ready in a freezer? It makes sense if fresh batches and a portable countertop format match how you use ice.

Usage tips

Use the basket and scoop to serve completed batches, and watch the indicators for water and basket status. The self-cleaning mode is activated with the ON/OFF/CLEAN button: while the machine is in standby, press and hold it for 5 seconds. That built-in cycle can simplify routine care, though the supplied details do not specify a cleaning schedule.

For drinks served over time, move unused ice to a freezer rather than treating the basket as long-term storage. Not the best choice if your main need is to keep a large supply of ice frozen inside the appliance, its stated purpose is fresh ice on demand.

Final verdict

The QIYO FZB-12Y9A is a practical fit for people who want bullet ice produced near the point of use, with a handle for moving the machine and straightforward status indicators. Its output and short first-batch time support regular drink-making, while the included scoop and basket cover serving. Choose it when countertop production suits your routine, plan on separate freezer storage for ice you will not use right away.