written by on 25/01/2012
This appliance is a disappointment. It does not have the functionality expected in a water and ice dispenser. The 460 model that is now discontinued had a UV filter and chilled the dispensed water (although it with problems related to cleaning and drainage). The new “improved” 470 model does not have a UV filter (it does have a mechanical inline filter) and does not chill the water - it is just a digital tap! The ice maker does make ice without you having to worry about filling ice cube trays or bags but the ice drawer mechanism is cumbersome and could have done with dispensing ice directly into a glass on demand (as seen in many fast food outlets). For the cost of this appliance you are best advised to seek alternatives – there are chilled filtered water dispensers available as stand alone or under-sink versions, for ice you would be better sticking with your freezer. As a cost comparison you can buy many of the American style fridge freezers with integrated water dispensers for less than the cost of this appliance.