How to Adjust Ice Thickness on Your BLG Ice Machine (Step-by-Step Guide)
One of the biggest advantages of a modern commercial ice machine is that you are not stuck with one fixed ice cube. Whether you run a seafood market, a bubble tea shop, or a bar, the right ice thickness directly affects product freshness, drink presentation, and even your operating cost.
In this guide, we will walk you through exactly how to adjust ice thickness on your BLG cube ice machine, and why matching the right thickness to the right business scene matters.
Step 1: How to Adjust Ice Thickness on the Control Panel
Our BLG cube ice machines use a touch-screen control panel that lets you set your preferred ice thickness in just a few seconds — no tools, no technician needed.
Follow these four steps:
- Unlock the panel. Under ice-making mode, press any key to wake up and unlock the screen. You will see the lock icon disappear.
- Make ice thicker. Press the "+" button. Each press increases the ice thickness, and the cycle time will go up accordingly.
- Make ice thinner. Press the "–" button. Each press reduces the ice thickness and shortens the cycle.
- Save your setting. Once you reach your preferred thickness, simply stop adjusting — the machine saves it automatically and keeps producing ice at that setting.
That is it. You can change it again at any time, and the machine will remember your last choice.
Step 2: What Do Different Thickness Levels Mean?
On a typical BLG cube ice machine, the three common settings correspond to different harvest cycle times:
- Thin ice — about 5 to 7 minutes per cycle
- Medium ice — about 8 to 11 minutes per cycle
- Thick ice — about 12 to 15 minutes per cycle
Longer cycle time means thicker, denser, slower-melting ice. Shorter cycle time means lighter, more transparent cubes that chill quickly.
Step 3: Which Thickness Fits Your Business?
Not every business needs the same ice. Picking the right thickness is part of serving your customers better.
Thin ice (Cat Ice) — Seafood and sashimi.Thin, flat ice spreads easily and covers fresh fish, shrimp, and sashimi evenly. It is the traditional choice for seafood displays, sashimi platters, and hot pot side counters, where fast contact cooling matters more than long melting time.
Thin ice (Cat Ice) — Seafood and sashimi.Thin, flat ice spreads easily and covers fresh fish, shrimp, and sashimi evenly. It is the traditional choice for seafood displays, sashimi platters, and hot pot side counters, where fast contact cooling matters more than long melting time.
Medium ice — Smoothies, milk tea, and mixed drinks. Medium cubes crush and blend well, hold the right chill for bubble tea, fruit tea, and smoothies, and look clean in a takeaway cup. It is the daily workhorse for cafés and beverage shops.Thick ice — Beer, wine, and premium beverages. Thick, dense ice melts slowly, keeps whiskey, craft beer, and cocktails cold without diluting them too fast, and gives drinks a premium, restaurant-style presentation. Bars and restaurants usually prefer this setting.
Why Adjusting Thickness Actually Matters
Getting the ice thickness right is not just about preference. It has real business impact:
- Better product quality. Seafood stays fresher; drinks taste balanced instead of watery.
- Lower energy cost. If your business only needs thin ice, running on a thick-ice cycle wastes electricity and time every single harvest.
- Higher customer satisfaction. The right ice makes drinks look better and last longer — and that is what customers notice.
Take a minute, open your BLG ice machine panel, and set the thickness that matches what you actually sell. It takes less than a minute, and it changes the ice you serve every single day.
Post time: Oct-10-2026
