The Whynter IMC-491DC Portable Ice Maker is a premium stainless steel countertop ice maker for use in your kitchen， home bar or office. In addition to quickly and efficiently making perfectly bullet-shaped ice cubes， the Whynter IMC-491DC Portable Ice Maker can produce up to 49 lbs. of ice per day. You are also able to control and monitor the ice production on the LED display and soft-touch panel. Always looking to make our appliances just a little better， we have added optional direct water feed function to this ice maker. The direct connection allows you the convenience of having a continuous supply of ice without have to refill the water drawer. Simply connect the unit to a water main using the water hose that is included with the unit and the unit will draw water for ice making as needed. The Whynter IMC-491DC can also be filled manually by simply filling the 5 l reservoir with water， choose a preferred ice size and watch your portable ice maker make your first batch in as little as 10 – 15 minutes.