WIE WI40USN-B015S-OB-HG-OV Nugget Ice Maker, 40 lb Daily Output

If you want soft, chewable pebble ice for drinks at home, this countertop maker targets a different need than a basic ice tray: it produces nugget-style ice on demand and is specified for up to 40 pounds per day. Its stainless steel exterior and compact countertop format are intended for kitchens, offices, parties, and other settings with access to a 120-volt outlet.

The 1.8-liter water reservoir and included scoop and basket give you the essentials for making and serving ice. The listed first-ice time is about 8 minutes, though actual output and timing can depend on use.

Key features

This WIE model makes soft, crunchy nugget ice for sodas, cocktails, and other chilled drinks. The small pieces can also fit in a water bottle, making the format useful for everyday hydration as well as entertaining. Its stated production rate is 40 pounds in 24 hours, but that figure describes production, not how much ice the machine stores at once, a separate storage-bin capacity is not provided.

The unit is listed at 170 watts and 120 volts, with a stainless steel material type. Its tabletop design is aimed at users who want ice close to where drinks are prepared rather than relying on trays or buying bagged ice. Buyers generally praise the ice-making performance and speed, while comments about noise and ice storage are mixed. The listing gives a 45 dB noise figure, but some buyers describe the machine as loud, so that detail may matter in a quiet office or open living area.

Care & maintenance

The maker includes an anti-scale self-cleaning function described as flushing mineral buildup. Follow the manual for operating and maintaining that cycle, the available details do not specify a cleaning schedule or water-quality requirements. For a manual drain, the instructions say to remove the drain plugs and pour out the water. The supplied scoop and basket help with serving, while the water reservoir should be filled only to its marked maximum line.

Practical tips

For a small gathering, you could start a batch ahead of serving drinks, then use the scoop to transfer the nugget ice as needed. Would a high daily production figure alone tell you how much ice is ready at one time? Not here: the stated 40-pound figure is a daily output rating, and the storage capacity is not specified. Plan around the amount you need on hand rather than treating daily production as a measure of bin size.

The product is described for home, office, party, and camping use, but its listed 120-volt power requirement means it needs a suitable outlet. Buyers' comments on storage are divided, with some reporting that ice melts or freezes together, so this may be less convenient when you need to keep a full batch stored for a long period. It suits you if you want chewable nugget ice made on a countertop and can use it as it is produced. Not the best choice if a consistently quiet machine is essential, given the mixed noise feedback.

When it makes sense

Choose this format if nugget ice is the main reason for buying and you value making it where drinks are served. It offers a more direct route to chewable ice than trays, with a self-cleaning feature and a stated 40-pound daily output. If your priority is a clearly documented amount of ice held in the machine, or a reliably quiet setting, the available details and mixed buyer feedback leave those points uncertain.