About 8 months ago my refrigerator ice maker was having problems. The frig. was quite high quality, but not it's ice maker, since the freezer temperature is controlled by the freezing compartments that are in the lower half of the frig., while the upper half, is for standard food & fluids, which is always set below freezing. However, the upper part of the frig., unfortunately also contains the "ice receptacle maker" which also delivers the cubes on demand. The freezing air it needs is blown into the upper frig. compartment ice maker from a freezing compartment in its lower half.
After some 6 years of use, the frig. ice maker was giving me problems, since lower temperature, humid air was leaking into this compartment from the less than perfectly designed, silicone rubber side walls, that leads to much ice forming in the ice maker freezing component itself. I tried to fix this problem, but eventually the ice maker no longer made ice cubes. However, the dispenser tray still worked perfectly well- it just needed ice cubes. Voila! I found that I could fill the working frig. dispenser tray with ice cubes, made first, in an area of the lower freezer compartment. At first, I purchased an ice cube making tray set that could make up to about 70 smallish ice cubes, but they were difficult to get out of their single tray, due to the fact, that the entire ice maker tray was made of solid plastic, and some to many of the ice-cubes were difficult to release easily.
So, I went back to Amazon & found another ice cube tray maker, that many readers were quite happy with. So about 6 months ago I purchased the above 4 tray set that is being reviewed herein. It turned out that this set is superbly designed, very easy to use, still functions 100% well, with no breakage of any plastic parts (but I do handle the parts. particularly the thin tray covers with care). Each single tray (of 4 such trays) makes 14 medium sized ice cubes x4 trays overall = 56 cubes in total. It takes about 800 cc to fill the 4 empty trays. What is so superb about these trays, is if you use them correctly, the ice-cubes are very, very easy to remove quickly. To re-fill them again with water for refreezing, takes only a couple of minutes. Their most important component of this ice making tray, is that the bottom of each cube compartment, is made of soft & pliable silicone rubber.
Now, this is how I suggest using this set to optimize their function: 1) remove the trays from the frig. freezer compartment and bring them close to the kitchen sink; 2) then run for 2-3 seconds some hot water over the cover of the first tray; 3) then turn over to its bottom silicone side and run some hot water over the entire silicone area of 14 cubes; 4) then place the tray over a large enough receptacle (about 12x8"x2" in size) & twist the tray slightly to at most moderately, after which most, if not all, the cubes will fall into the receptacle; 5) turn over the tray, and if any cubes are left, simply push with a finger on the silicone rubber base to dislodge the remaining cube(s); 6) repeat this procedure for the remaining trays that you decide to use (my needs are for only 3 trays at a time, not four, since my frig. tray only holds 3 trays of cubes before over-fill); 7) next, put the ice cubes into the Frig. ice holder bin and place it back into its frig. bin compartment ASAP, to minimize ice cube melting; 8) refill your empty ice trays with your liquid of choice-- typically plain water. One last item-- The refilling of the trays with water. For this, I found an excellent item from from the "JOIE" Company, which is a 500 cc red & clear measuring cup (with cc and oz markings) that dispenses the water into the trays cube-slots easily and quickly. Fill each cube space to within 1-2 mm from the top of the tray to compensate for expansion of the volume of water after freezing.
Hope you will enjoy using these excellently designed & practical ice tray makers, as much as I have, with several months of continuous use, without any damage to date.
DOQAUS Ice Cube Trays 4 Pack, Easy-Release 56 pcs Ice Cubes Maker with Spill-Resistant Removable Lid, LFGB Certified and BPA
4.6
| 44,897 ratingsPrice: 8.99
Last update: 12-14-2024
About this item
Stronger & Safety: Made of premium silicone and PP material. Bpa-free and pass food-grade LFGB certification! DOQAUS 4 ice tray sets use better materials and designs to make the ice pop trays stronger and more durable. They can withstand long-term low-temperature storage without breaking. No longer worry about breaking easily. Stop wasting your money! Start to use DOQAUS ice trays with lid and say goodbye to those cheap disposable silicone ice trays!
Easy Ice Removal: Silicone ice cube trays for freezer with lid use TPE material and the bottom wider design, which makes it easy to release ice cubes and the soft silicone material will not break after freezing for a long time. Each flat cube compartment is separate from others so you can easily push from the bottom. No need for awkward bending or twisting, removing the ice cube isn't a tough job anymore!
Lids Lifter Designed: So as to be more convenient to use removable lids, each cover is designed with two lid lifter. This humanized ice tray for freezer allows you to make perfect size ice cubes while preventing spills and the freezing of excess water and keeps ice cubes from absorbing freezer odors. Moreover, these easy-release trays stack easily and neatly in the freezer without sticking. Each tray makes 14 nice-sized cubes for a total of 56 (Each capacity of 27 ml or 1 ounce).
Easy to Use & Dishwasher Safe: Fill the trays with water, cover the lid on, and then slip the trays into the freezer. Besides water, you can fill the ice cube trays silicone with fruits, ice cream, soda, cocktail, whisky, vodka, ice coffee, and wine to customize your favorite flavor. And you can simply put them into your dishwasher after use.
Muti-Colors & Good Customer Service: Designed with white and green colors to bring a more pleasant ice-making and ice drinks experience! Silicone ice cube tray with lid kits are great for home, parties, bars, gifts, etc. If the ice cube maker didn't work well for you, please contact us and be willing to provide a better solution for every dear customer! All your questions will be replied to within 24hrs!
Easy Ice Removal: Silicone ice cube trays for freezer with lid use TPE material and the bottom wider design, which makes it easy to release ice cubes and the soft silicone material will not break after freezing for a long time. Each flat cube compartment is separate from others so you can easily push from the bottom. No need for awkward bending or twisting, removing the ice cube isn't a tough job anymore!
Lids Lifter Designed: So as to be more convenient to use removable lids, each cover is designed with two lid lifter. This humanized ice tray for freezer allows you to make perfect size ice cubes while preventing spills and the freezing of excess water and keeps ice cubes from absorbing freezer odors. Moreover, these easy-release trays stack easily and neatly in the freezer without sticking. Each tray makes 14 nice-sized cubes for a total of 56 (Each capacity of 27 ml or 1 ounce).
Easy to Use & Dishwasher Safe: Fill the trays with water, cover the lid on, and then slip the trays into the freezer. Besides water, you can fill the ice cube trays silicone with fruits, ice cream, soda, cocktail, whisky, vodka, ice coffee, and wine to customize your favorite flavor. And you can simply put them into your dishwasher after use.
Muti-Colors & Good Customer Service: Designed with white and green colors to bring a more pleasant ice-making and ice drinks experience! Silicone ice cube tray with lid kits are great for home, parties, bars, gifts, etc. If the ice cube maker didn't work well for you, please contact us and be willing to provide a better solution for every dear customer! All your questions will be replied to within 24hrs!
Product information
Material | Polypropylene, Silicone, Plastic, Rubber |
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Color | Green |
Brand | DOQAUS |
Shape | Square;Food Grade Material, LFGB, BPA Free;Easy Release;Dishwasher Safe |
Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 10"L x 4.1"W x 3"H |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Material Type Free | LFGB, BPA Free, Odor Free, Dishwasher Safe |
Number of Items | 4 |
Manufacturer | DOQAUS |
Size | 10*4.1*3 inches |
ASIN | B088CR8NMD |
Item model number | CP3 |
Customer Reviews |
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(44,897)
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #7,155 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #82 in Ice Cube Molds & Trays |
Date First Available | June 3, 2020 |