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Depending on which way the mechanical switch is positioned, the ice either travels directly out the chute (cubed) or through an auger which crushes the ice before dispensing it.

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Q: How does an Ice Maker switch between crushed and cubed ice?
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What is the temperature difference between crushed ice and cubed ice?

Nothing. Both are the same thing, so they're the same temperature. The difference is in the amount of surface area - crushed ice has more surface area per volume than cubed ice, but doesn't last as long. This is why you might perceive a temperature difference between the two.


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Why does crushed ice melt faster than cubed?

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