Heller 12kg Nugget Ice Maker Silver
HIMN12S
Product Overview
Key Features
- Produces 12kg of nugget shaped ice every 24 hours on a 4 - 5 minutes ice cycle
- 1.5kg Ice bin capacity with a 1.7 Litre water tank capacity
- LED indictor light alerts to notify when water is low or ice bin is full
- Thick insulation to prevent ice from melting, machine has a self-cleaning system
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Heller
- Model Number:
- HIMN12S
- Capacity:
- 600g Ice bin capacity, 1.7 Litre water reservoir
- Power (W):
- 150
- Settings:
- Creates 9 cubes of ice per cycle
- Supplier Colour:
- Silver
- Dishwasher Safe:
- Ice basket
Options
- Controls:
- Touch
General Information
- Type:
- Ice Maker
- Additional Features:
- 12kg of Nugget shaped ice every 24 hours on a 4 - 5 minute cycle, LED indictor light alerts to notify when water is low or ice bin is full, Manual water refill, Self-cleaning system, Thick insulation to prevent ice from melting
- What's In The Box:
- 12kg Nugget Ice Maker Silver, Ice bucket, Scoop
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Options
- Controls:
- Touch
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 370
- Product Width (mm):
- 240
- Product Depth (mm):
- 340
- Product Weight (kg):
- 11
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 465
- Box Width (mm):
- 420
- Box Depth (mm):
- 445
- Box Weight (kg):
- 18
Product Reviews of Heller 12kg Nugget Ice Maker Silver
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.2 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
60% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Makes small nugget-style ice which many users really enjoy
- Produces ice quickly and as advertised, with efficient operation
- Some units may develop loud noises and stop working after a few weeks
- Missing parts, such as the handle, have been reported on delivery
- Crushed ice produced is preferred over traditional cubes by some
Awesome product
small cubes but awesome
Kirsten
Confirmed purchase 26 September 2026
Published on 21 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Average machine
Was missing its handle to start. After about 2 or 3 weeks it started making a funny noise and stopped making ice. Turned it off for a day then it started making the noise again so have not used it since.
Danny
Confirmed purchase 6 September 2026
Published on 29 September 2026
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Live this so much
I absolutely love this, I love the little nuggets
Riley Tiana Te Huki
Confirmed purchase 30 August 2026
Published on 23 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Works well does what it says it does
Sean
Confirmed purchase 12 June 2026
Published on 7 July 2026
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Awesome Ice maker
Absolutely love this ice maker, super quick and the crushed ice is so much better than cubes
Tracey
Confirmed purchase 9 May 2026
Published on 2 June 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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At a glance
The Heller 12kg Nugget Ice Maker is a benchtop ice maker for homes that want soft nugget-style ice for cocktails, soft drinks and iced coffee. It suits entertaining and everyday use with quick 4 to 5 minute cycles, touch controls and self-cleaning. Its main limitation is the 600 g ice bin, so larger gatherings may need more frequent emptying.
What it’s great for
- Home Entertaining
- Cocktails
- Soft Drinks
- Iced Coffee
- Everyday Ice Making
Where it works best
- Home Kitchen
- Home Bar
- Apartment
- Entertainment Area
Who it’s for
- Home Entertainer
- Cocktail Lover
- Iced Coffee Drinker
- Small Household
Things to consider
The 600 g ice bin and manual water refill make it less suited to bigger parties or buyers wanting a plumbed-in, higher-capacity ice maker.
Family cooking suitability
Moderate - useful for chilled drinks and family gatherings, but it is focused on ice making rather than food preparation
Entertaining suitability
High - well suited to home bars, parties and serving multiple cold drinks
Ease of use rating
8/10 - touch controls, clear LED alerts and self-cleaning make it easy to operate
Kitchen space fit
Small to Medium Kitchens - good for benchtops, home bars and apartment kitchens
Multi-functionality score
4/10 - dedicated to making nugget ice rather than handling multiple kitchen tasks
Key benefits
- Nugget Ice Production: Produces soft nugget-style ice that suits cocktails, soft drinks and iced coffee.
- 12 kg Daily Output: Makes up to 12 kg of ice every 24 hours for regular household use and entertaining.
- Fast Ice Cycle: Creates ice on a 4 to 5 minute cycle so you can top up drinks quickly.
- Touch Controls: Simple touch controls make day-to-day operation straightforward.
- LED Indicator Alerts: Lets you know when water is low or the ice bin is full so it is easier to manage.
- Self-Cleaning System: Helps reduce maintenance effort and makes routine cleaning easier.
- Dishwasher Safe Ice Basket: The ice basket can be cleaned in the dishwasher for added convenience.
- 1.7 L Water Reservoir: Holds enough water for repeated ice making without constant refilling.
Q: Does this ice maker need a plumbed water connection installed
A: No. This model uses a 1.7L refillable water reservoir, so it is designed for manual top-ups rather than plumbing into a water line. That makes countertop placement simpler, but ice production depends on keeping the tank filled.
Q: Will this keep up with a big party at home
A: For casual entertaining, yes. Heller HIMN12S can produce 12kg every 24 hours, but the 600g bin means it holds only a small batch at once, so for larger parties you may need to empty the basket often and keep refilling water.
Q: Can it store ice for later or only make it fresh
A: It can hold a small ready-to-serve batch in its 600g ice bin, and thick insulation helps slow melting. It is not a freezer, so this model is best for making and using ice through the day rather than storing large amounts long term.
Q: How often will the Heller HIMN12S need refilling during use
A: Heller HIMN12S has a 1.7L reservoir and makes ice on a 4 to 5 minute cycle, so refill frequency depends on how continuously you run it. The low-water LED helps, but this is a manual-refill model rather than a set-and-forget machine.
Q: Is the ice output soft nugget ice or regular hard cubes
A: This model makes nugget-shaped ice, not traditional large freezer-style cubes. The pieces are produced in 9-piece cycles, so it suits drinks that use smaller nugget ice rather than recipes that depend on big solid cubes melting more slowly.
Q: What cleaning is involved with the Heller nugget ice maker
A: Heller HIMN12S includes a self-cleaning system for the internal water path, and the ice basket can go in the dishwasher. You still refill water manually, so routine cleaning matters if the machine is used often or left idle between uses.