Klaris is not intended to be an indefinite ice storage device. Once the ice has grown to full height, the machine will hold the ice just below freezing for 6 hours. We recommend retrieving your ice within the first 0-3 hours for the best results. The ice can be used immediately or stored in the freezer, preferably with a Klaris storage container to maintain quality. To build up a stash, we recommend running the machine twice per day for a total of 8 – 2" cubes.

For cooling, Klaris does not use refrigeration but instead runs on thermoelectric technology. This method avoids the use of hazardous and ozone-depleting refrigerants. Klaris also enables one to create craft ice directly in their home using tap water and electricity avoiding unnecessary emissions and packaging waste from ice delivery.

Craft ice is the foundation of any drink, be it an old fashioned, coffee or water. Klaris cubes are a form of craft ice. They are... 

• Pure - Impurities and air bubbles are eliminated and won’t trap smells/tastes.
• Slow Melting - less dilution and longer lasting drinks.
• Clear – looks absolutely stunning in any drink.

Klaris uses directional freezing to create clarity and eliminate impurities from the cubes. This process traditionally takes 18-36 hours. Klaris is 2-3x faster than other comparable craft ice solutions, producing 4 - 2” cubes in 8-12 hours. Learn more about the technical challenges of creating the perfect cube here.

In most cases, tap water is just fine to use with your Klaris clear ice maker. The machine's directional freezing and active agitation are the biggest drivers of clarity.

For the best results, we recommend using distilled water or water with <100ppm of total dissolved solids. Please note that most home water filters are good at removing heavy metals and odors but not minerals. High concentration of minerals can result in cloudiness in your cubes.

Check out our blog for more info on water quality and craft ice.