[New Release] The long-awaited latest model from a series with over 15,000 units sold! Super-fast 5-minute ice making and specialty clear ice, all in one unit. ALTENA 'Quick & Clear High-Speed Ice Maker' now available for pre-order!
Sankin Shoji Co., Ltd. has begun pre-orders for the 'Quick & Clear High-Speed Ice Maker,' the latest addition to the ALTENA ice maker series, which has sold over 15,000 units. This product features a quick mode for ice in as little as 5 minutes and a clear ice mode for slow-melting transparent ice, solving household ice shortage stress.
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“Oh, no ice!” As temperatures rise, everyone has experienced that feeling of despair in the morning kitchen. Water bottles for the whole family, plastic bottles, and breakfast drinks. The refrigerator's automatic ice maker can't keep up, and you end up running to the convenience store for ice in the heat.
Now, a highly anticipated new product is finally here from a popular series that has brilliantly solved such household “ice shortage stress” and garnered much support.
Sankin Shoji Co., Ltd., headquartered in Oita Prefecture (brand name: ALTENA), is pleased to announce the start of pre-orders today for the latest model, the “Quick & Clear High-Speed Ice Maker / ICE-C02,” which has achieved the ultimate evolution in both function and design, commemorating over 15,000 cumulative units sold in the series.
Rakuten Ichiba
Yahoo! Shopping
Amazon
**ALTENA's Reliability: A Regular on Rakuten Rankings, Continuously Chosen**
ALTENA's compact home ice maker series has repeatedly won first place in rankings on major e-commerce malls, including Rakuten Ichiba. Behind this success is the “commitment to ease of use” and “reliable quality” unique to a domestic manufacturer.
This latest work, the “Quick & Clear High-Speed Ice Maker,” responds to the strong demands of existing users by achieving two seemingly contradictory needs— “speed” and “beauty”—in a single unit.
**Ready “while you get dressed.” Super-fast “Quick Mode” in about 5 minutes.**
The biggest weapon of this product is its “Quick Mode,” specialized for speed. In this mode, standard ice, prioritizing speed, is dropped in as little as about 5 minutes.
On busy mornings, after turning it on and while washing your face, getting dressed, or finishing lunch preparations, enough ice to fill one water bottle is ready. With an overwhelming ice-making capacity of up to approximately 108 pieces per hour (in Quick Mode), it becomes a savior for families with many members in the morning. *Ice making time varies depending on the ambient temperature and water temperature.
**Gem-like “Clear Ice” to elevate parties and girls' gatherings.**
For special occasions where you want to focus not just on speed but also on “ice quality,” leave it to the “Quick & Clear High-Speed Ice Maker.”
In “Clear Ice Mode,” water is slowly frozen while flowing, creating ice with a gem-like transparency.
This clear ice is perfect for entertaining guests, girls' gatherings, and home parties. Just by putting it in a glass, the appearance becomes instantly glamorous, transforming the table into a “picture-perfect” space. It adds color to special moments, making everyone feel happy just by being there.
Furthermore, clear ice is dense and hard, making it “slow to melt.” Even if you get engrossed in long conversations, your drink won't dilute easily, maintaining its deliciousness until the end. Of course, it's also ideal for enjoying a luxurious quiet drink at the end of the day.
**“3 Modes × 3 Sizes” to choose from according to the scene.**
You can freely combine ice types and sizes according to your needs.
* **Quick Mode (shortest about 5 minutes) × 1 size**
* Makes “standard ice” prioritizing speed. For time-saving mornings and sudden guests.
* **Clear Ice Mode × 3 sizes**
* Makes “clear ice” prioritizing transparency and slow melting. For special occasions like parties and entertaining.
* **Standard Mode × 3 sizes**
* For everyday stock. Supplies “ice” at a stable pace.
Additionally, in Clear Ice Mode and Standard Mode, you can choose from S, M, and L sizes.
You can select the optimal ice for the shape of the container, such as S size for narrow-mouthed personal bottles and L size for rock glasses.
**Voices of Joy from Users**
Here are some joyful voices from those who experienced the “ALTENA Quick & Clear High-Speed Ice Maker” ahead of time.
“The morning despair is gone!” (30s, Female)
“When putting ice in my child's school water bottle, I often panicked when the freezer was empty. With this ice maker, the first batch of ice is ready while I'm packing lunch, which is a huge help.”
“It's an ice maker that makes me want to invite friends over.” (40s, Female)
“I'm so impressed that I can make such beautiful clear ice at home. When I served it at a girls' gathering, everyone raved, 'It's like ice from a restaurant!' The ice doesn't melt easily even when we chat for a long time, so we can enjoy it slowly.”
“The peace of mind of having 'infinite ice'.” (20s, Female)
“In the summer, I used to buy a bag of ice every day, but it was heavy and costly. Since I can make infinite ice with tap water, it's been a huge help to my household budget. I really feel like I'm getting my money's worth the more I make.”
“Home drinking has transformed into the best possible drink.” (30s, Male)
“Until now, I compromised, thinking 'home ice melts easily and spoils the taste of alcohol,' but I was surprised by this clear ice. It's dense and slow to melt, and its appearance is also beautiful.
Now, a highly anticipated new product is finally here from a popular series that has brilliantly solved such household “ice shortage stress” and garnered much support.
Sankin Shoji Co., Ltd., headquartered in Oita Prefecture (brand name: ALTENA), is pleased to announce the start of pre-orders today for the latest model, the “Quick & Clear High-Speed Ice Maker / ICE-C02,” which has achieved the ultimate evolution in both function and design, commemorating over 15,000 cumulative units sold in the series.
Rakuten Ichiba
Yahoo! Shopping
Amazon
**ALTENA's Reliability: A Regular on Rakuten Rankings, Continuously Chosen**
ALTENA's compact home ice maker series has repeatedly won first place in rankings on major e-commerce malls, including Rakuten Ichiba. Behind this success is the “commitment to ease of use” and “reliable quality” unique to a domestic manufacturer.
This latest work, the “Quick & Clear High-Speed Ice Maker,” responds to the strong demands of existing users by achieving two seemingly contradictory needs— “speed” and “beauty”—in a single unit.
**Ready “while you get dressed.” Super-fast “Quick Mode” in about 5 minutes.**
The biggest weapon of this product is its “Quick Mode,” specialized for speed. In this mode, standard ice, prioritizing speed, is dropped in as little as about 5 minutes.
On busy mornings, after turning it on and while washing your face, getting dressed, or finishing lunch preparations, enough ice to fill one water bottle is ready. With an overwhelming ice-making capacity of up to approximately 108 pieces per hour (in Quick Mode), it becomes a savior for families with many members in the morning. *Ice making time varies depending on the ambient temperature and water temperature.
**Gem-like “Clear Ice” to elevate parties and girls' gatherings.**
For special occasions where you want to focus not just on speed but also on “ice quality,” leave it to the “Quick & Clear High-Speed Ice Maker.”
In “Clear Ice Mode,” water is slowly frozen while flowing, creating ice with a gem-like transparency.
This clear ice is perfect for entertaining guests, girls' gatherings, and home parties. Just by putting it in a glass, the appearance becomes instantly glamorous, transforming the table into a “picture-perfect” space. It adds color to special moments, making everyone feel happy just by being there.
Furthermore, clear ice is dense and hard, making it “slow to melt.” Even if you get engrossed in long conversations, your drink won't dilute easily, maintaining its deliciousness until the end. Of course, it's also ideal for enjoying a luxurious quiet drink at the end of the day.
**“3 Modes × 3 Sizes” to choose from according to the scene.**
You can freely combine ice types and sizes according to your needs.
* **Quick Mode (shortest about 5 minutes) × 1 size**
* Makes “standard ice” prioritizing speed. For time-saving mornings and sudden guests.
* **Clear Ice Mode × 3 sizes**
* Makes “clear ice” prioritizing transparency and slow melting. For special occasions like parties and entertaining.
* **Standard Mode × 3 sizes**
* For everyday stock. Supplies “ice” at a stable pace.
Additionally, in Clear Ice Mode and Standard Mode, you can choose from S, M, and L sizes.
You can select the optimal ice for the shape of the container, such as S size for narrow-mouthed personal bottles and L size for rock glasses.
**Voices of Joy from Users**
Here are some joyful voices from those who experienced the “ALTENA Quick & Clear High-Speed Ice Maker” ahead of time.
“The morning despair is gone!” (30s, Female)
“When putting ice in my child's school water bottle, I often panicked when the freezer was empty. With this ice maker, the first batch of ice is ready while I'm packing lunch, which is a huge help.”
“It's an ice maker that makes me want to invite friends over.” (40s, Female)
“I'm so impressed that I can make such beautiful clear ice at home. When I served it at a girls' gathering, everyone raved, 'It's like ice from a restaurant!' The ice doesn't melt easily even when we chat for a long time, so we can enjoy it slowly.”
“The peace of mind of having 'infinite ice'.” (20s, Female)
“In the summer, I used to buy a bag of ice every day, but it was heavy and costly. Since I can make infinite ice with tap water, it's been a huge help to my household budget. I really feel like I'm getting my money's worth the more I make.”
“Home drinking has transformed into the best possible drink.” (30s, Male)
“Until now, I compromised, thinking 'home ice melts easily and spoils the taste of alcohol,' but I was surprised by this clear ice. It's dense and slow to melt, and its appearance is also beautiful.