12 best ge ice cream makers

• COUNTERTOP ICE MAKER WITH SERVING SCOOP: Provides convenient access to ice on kitchen counters and tabletops and makes large or small bullet-shaped ice cubes
• FAST AND EFFICIENT: Simply fill the 2.2 L reservoir with water to start making ice - each 6 minute cycle makes 9 ice cubes with the capacity to make up to 26 lbs. in 24 hour
• SMART FEATURES: Large viewing window and indicator lights let you know when the basket is full or when more water is needed, while any unused ice melts back into the reservoir for future use
• COMPACT AND PORTABLE: Measures 13.23"x 10.24" x 14.68" and does not need to be connected to a water line, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use at home or on-the-go
• ONE YEAR WARRANTY: Durable construction is backed by a one year warranty and 30 day return policy

User questions & answers

Question:	How loud is it
Answer:	It's not quiet. There's a whirring sound when it cycles, you can hear the lever lift the ice, and then a click. If you're in the same room you know it's on but I can't hear it from the next room. Our house is pretty loud with 3 fish tanks and 2 boys so it doesn't bother us.
Question:	How much ice is made per 1 fill of water
Answer:	My ice container for my freezer holds 7 lbs. and it fills it up. Not overflowing but to the top. The only negative comment I have is it takes a few hours to make the ice. You can’t pour in the water and go shopping for the day. The basket the ice goes in is not very big
Question:	Does it automatically shut off when it’s ready
Answer:	When the bucket is full, it will no longer make ice until the bucket is empty. Don’t let the ice sit in the bucket for a long period of time, though, because it will start to melt. When you remove the ice, it will resume making it until the water is gone.
Question:	I ordere this and it stopped working 2 months after i received it. where can i get the contact info for this company? it is still under warranty
Answer:	Only if you bought the extended warranty as far as I know. And that warranty comes in an email that I no longer have. Mine leaks out all the water after four months.

Product features

Rapid Production

Ice cubes are ready to consume in as little as 6 minutes. Once activated, the machine produces 9 bullet shaped ice cubes every 6 minutes. Pause production at any time, or run for the full 24 hours for 26lbs of ice.

Smart Features

Never worry about overflow or when you need to top up your portable ice maker. The LED will indicate to let you know when more water is needed, as well as when the basket is near full capacity.

For the Modern Home

The minimalistic design of a Northair Ice Maker perfectly complements the modern home. This black ice maker is compact enough to fit anywhere from a small kitchen, RV, or even a boat.

Save on Waste

To help reduce your overall waste, any unused ice cubes will melt. The water will then flow back into the water reservoir, ready to go again the next time you produce ice. Can also be held in the ice basket until ready.

Bonus Accessories

Every unit comes with an ice basket to hold and store all ice produced with the machine. You can then use the ice scoop to quickly and effortlessly dish out ice to your friends, family, or machines.

Stainless Steel Finish

Each unit is wrapped with a commercial grade stainless steel finish for extra durability and a clean modern look to suit your home. Coated with an additional layer of protection. This model is black.

Product description

Yonanas turns frozen fruit and other flavorings into a delicious, healthy soft-serve treat. The unit combines frozen bananas and any additional fruit or chocolate and instantly churns the ingredients to produce a treat with the texture of frozen yogurt or soft-serve ice cream, but without the additional fat, sugar, or preservatives. The chute easily accepts berries, sliced mango, or cantaloupe along with frozen banana, and the integrated spinning blade mashes and incorporates the fruit into a silky-smooth confection with the texture of soft-serve ice cream or yogurt. The chute, plunger, and blade are dishwasher safe.This is only designed for US market. Yonanas model 902 includes instructions and a list of recipes. Plugs into AC. 14"H x 7.5"W x 6"D. Designed for use in United States and Canada only. Warranty does not apply elsewhere. Never immerse base in water or any other liquid

• Fruit soft serve machine: Easily create yummy vegan tasting treats by adding any combination of chocolate, or fruits like over-ripe bananas, berries, or mango to the chute for a smooth "ice-cream" like taste.
• Healthy goodness: With Yonanas, you can instantly churn 100 percent frozen fruits to create a healthy vegan dessert without additional fat, sugar or preservatives compared to other "ice cream" or "yogurt" like treats.
• Easy and fun to use: Transform 100 percent frozen fruit into dessert in just seconds by simply inserting frozen banana (or any fruit of your choice) into the chute and pushing down using the plunger. It's that easy and fun to make!
• Easy to clean: Create delicious desserts without the hassle of cleanup; as the chute, plunger, and blade are top rack dishwasher safe.
• 120 Volt. Designed for use in United States and Canada only, does not apply elsewhere.
• Included Components: Owner's Manual Manual Given In Detail Page

User questions & answers

Question:	what the difference between model 902 and
Answer:	I have only use the 902 model, but I believe the 987 is supposed to have a stronger motor.
Question:	how does the 902 compare to the
Answer:	I purchased the 901 for my family and have given the 902 as gifts. The only difference I see is the accessories which are included with the 901. The machines themselves are pretty much the same. I haven't used any of the accessories that came with mine, i.e. the containers to make frozen pops. We use our Yonana machine several times a week. We love it. The fruit treat is just too darn good! You know you have to be cheating on any diet, but it is just fruit! Love it!
Question:	Mine always seems to come out in two lines with frosted icy bananas. It isn't very pleasant. Is there something I am doing wrong
Answer:	The problem is two-fold. First, the instructions and video tell you to put large chunks of banana in, alternately with small pieces of other fruit. But what it should be telling you is to chop the banana into smaller pieces (I like 1/4" to 1/2" lengths) before freezing them, and alternating small pieces of banana with other fruit. Secondly, no all videos tell you to let the mixture sit a few minutes, stirring a little, before serving. That's how you get the soft-serve texture. To get that soft-serve swirl you'll need to put the softened mixture into a pastry bag and feed out with a large tip. So the perfect soft-serve sorbet can be achieved, but they neglect to tell you exactly how. I only found out by searching for how-to videos on YouTube.
Question:	what is difference between model number 901 and
Answer:	One comes with a storage bowl and Popsicle forms and the other is just the machine. I really saw no need for the extras and the extra expense so I just bought the model that is a Yonanas Machine. Great device- love it!

Product features

100% Fruit Soft-Serve Maker

Easily create yummy tasting treats by adding any combination of chocolate, or fruits like over-ripe bananas, berries, or mango to the chute for a smooth "ice-cream" like taste.

Create Healthy, Sugar Free Desserts

Use Yonanas to turn desserts into yummy goodness! Make simple, elegant homemade desserts like cakes, pies, bon bons and sorbets. Perfect for entertaining guests, snacks for the kids, or a yummy anytime treat.

Transform Frozen Fruit into Dessert in Seconds

Included recipe book with 36 recipes will help you create simple, homemade desserts like pies, parfait, or sorbet! Perfect snacks for the whole family.

Easy to Use and Clean

Create delicious treats without the hassle of cleanup; as the chute, plunger, and blade are dishwasher safe.

Product description

• New mixing paddle makes frozen desserts in 20 minutes or less
• Large capacity makes up to 1-1/2-quarts
• Double insulated freezer bowl eliminates the need for ice
• Easy lock Transparent lid with Large spout makes adding ingredients simple and mess free.
• Limited 3-year

User questions & answers

Question:	is the mixing paddle supposed to turn? mine doesn't seem to do that, just the container turns
Answer:	Just read and review booklet instructions and it states the bowl and not the paddle turns. I also thought I had a defective ice cream machine until I re-read directions. Cuisinart should really print in boldface this fact. Would definitely save much aggravation. I love my Cuisinart ice cream machine !!!
Question:	does this make good yogurt
Answer:	I make frozen yogurt with this every week, and my recipe is SO easy: 1 quart VANILLA (not plain) yogurt, 1 pkg thawed frozen cherries (or berries of any type). No salt, no sugar, no milk, no nothin' else. Turn it on for 20 minutes and you're done. Yummy frozen yogurt. Other favorite flavors, always beginning with VANILLA yogurt: 1) coconut and chopped pecans; 2) 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips
Question:	Can I make ice cream using this machine without eggs?, and does the maker come with a recipe book
Answer:	I stopped using eggs because for some reason, the ice cream would freeze too hard. I now use: 1 cup cream, 2 cup half-and-half, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon vodka (helps the freezing), pinch of salt, pinch of cinnamon. It's great.
Question:	As soon as my ice cream maker is full it continually roams around the counter what's up with that
Answer:	That sometimes happens due to having an extremely flat surface and moisture condensation buildup underneath the ice cream maker. It's science not magic.

Product features

Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt

Now you can make your favorite frozen yogurt at home in just 20 minutes or less! The fully automatic Cuisinart Frozen Yoghurt Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker lets you turn ingredients into a delicious and healthy frozen treat with no fuss and no mess. Simply add your ingredients to the bowl, press ON, and the machine does the rest!

Features:

- New patent-pending mixing paddle makes frozen treats in 20 minutes or less!

- Large capacity makes up to 1½ quarts

- Double-insulated freezer bowl eliminates the need for ice

- Easy-lock lid with large spout makes adding ingredients simple and mess free

Product description

The Cuisinart Electronic Ice Cream Maker makes 2 qts of ice cream in just 20 minutes! The machine includes a lid with ingredient spout and integrated measuring cup, a 2 qt freezer bowl and an improved paddle for faster processing time. The housing is a sleek brushed chrome with a simple LCD display with pushpad settings for ice cream, gelato or sorbet. It's also great for making frozen yogurt! The machine even features a count-down timer and shuts off automatically. Includes full instructions and a selection of recipes. Manufacturer's 3 year limited warranty. Measures 9.7\" l x 8.6\" w x 13.2\" h.

• Makes 2-quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, gelato or sorbet , UC Cubic Feet - 1.65 inches
• Improved paddle with faster processing time
• Control panel with LCD screen and 3 settings with multiple speeds. UC LWH - 12.50 x 12.88 x 18.00 inches
• Countdown timer with auto shutoff. MC Cubic Feet: 3.30
• Ingredient spout with integrated measuring cup

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this device make yogurt
Answer:	The description says that it can make frozen yogurt - to just use the ice cream setting. Cook's has a delicious recipe for frozen ginger yogurt, including instructions on how to keep it from tasting chalky or being too "icy".
Question:	Can I purchase extra bowls to freeze in refrigerator and if so, where do I go or what is the part number on Amazon to acquire them
Answer:	I bought the Tovolo Ice cream tubs and they are very sturdy with a removable inner plastic liner for easy cleaning. The large bowl itself that fits inside the machine is not supposed to have ice cream frozen in it because it can damage it. I leave the empty bowl in my freezer until I'm ready to make a batch and then empty the contents into a Tovolo tub. I looked at other tubs but this brand seemed to have the best reviews, was reusable, and decent in price. They fit about 1.5 quarts and I have a little extra in the machine that I either eat or just put in a small Tupperware dish. I know you can go directly on the Cuisinart website if you need any part numbers for a specific model. I did see extra bowls for the machine on their site and on amazon. Just get your model number for your machine and type that in the search box.
Question:	Does anyone know how this compares to the ICE-60W model
Answer:	The ICE-70 is a step up from the ICE-60W model -- it has an auto count-down feature. I chose the ICE-70 over any other model based on this article on the Best Ice Cream makers: http://bit.ly/1TClJZl.
Question:	Has anyone tried making Gelato? How does it turn out
Answer:	Gelato turns out very good. My wife tried a few different variations of coffee flavored gelato and we were happy every single time.

Product features

Cuisinart ICE-70 Electronic Ice Cream Maker

At the touch of one button, you can create two quarts of delicious frozen treats with the Cool Creations Ice Cream Maker in just 20 minutes. Making homemade ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, and sorbet of any type in any flavor couldn’t be easier with one-button operation for ice cream, gelato, and sorbet, convenient digital LCD time programming, and auto shutoff. The unique paddle makes fast work of processing. The sleek brushed metal housing makes it look as good as the treats it creates for your family and friends.

Features

- 2-quart capacity

- Improved paddle with faster processing time

- Control panel with LCD screen and 3 settings with multiple speeds

- Countdown timer with auto shutoff

- Ingredient spout with integrated measuring cup

- Recipe book

- BPA-free

Product description

You’re familiar with “the good ice. ” Those soft, yet crunchy nuggets - almost like tiny snowballs that float in your favorite beverage. It’s the only ice that’s ever excited anyone enough to shout across a crowded room, “They have the good ice here! ” Finally, you can have the good ice anytime you want it, with the GE Profile Opal. Opal is the affordable “good ice” maker for your home that you’ve always dreamed of.

• Made of stainless steel and plastic | With its elegant design, the Opal will wow your guests before they even try the delicious ice it makes
• Product dimensions – 13.43” W x 16.5” H x 17.5” D | Weight – 47 lbs. | Ice production – 24 lbs. per day | Bin capacity – 3 lbs. at a time
• This ice maker may make sounds that are not familiar, most of these sounds are normal | Loud noises should reduce significantly after ending a stage
• The Opal is Bluetooth equipped, so you can set up your ice making schedule from the convenience of your phone using the free GE Profile Opal app | It senses when the bin is full of ice, so it won’t overfill
• No water hookup required, just plug it into any 120v grounded (standard) electrical outlet and fill the reservoir with water | As ice melts, the water returns to the reservoir, where it will simply be made back into more ice

User questions & answers

Question:	Is there a way to hook this up to a water source so I don’t have to refill it
Answer:	We can ship to Canada, you would just need to pay the extra shipping costs. I checked shipping to Toronto, and USPS Priority Mail would be $71. We factor in about $20 for standard US shipping, so you would need to pay $51. Again, this was to Toronto, so your actual cost may vary, depending on your location. Thanks!
Question:	What is the warranty on this ice maker
Answer:	no, the units that I have only require 110 volt.
Question:	How is this better than original opal
Answer:	This DOES need hard wiring. It also needs a cord wired to it. The toggle switches kept burning out, so we re-wired with a 30-amp switch and it seems to be working very well so far! Hope that helps!
Question:	How is this one different from the Opal nugget ice maker
Answer:	Standard warranty against defective manufactured goods.

Product features

GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker

Nugget Ice. Pellet ice. Drive-in ice. Whatever you call it, you know it's "the good ice." Those soft, yet crunchy nuggets - almost like tiny snowballs that float in your favorite beverage. Now that chewable ice is available from the convenience of your countertop, with the GE Profile Opal.

• Side Tank - Produce approximately 3X more ice with a side tank that easily attaches to the ice maker
• Automatic/Smart Refills - Always have ice at the ready with an ice maker that automatically powers on when ice is running low
• Three Pounds of Capacity - Always have all the ice you need with an ice maker that has three pounds (2.5 quarts) of capacity
• Portable Design - Easily move your ice maker as needed, thanks to a portable, compact countertop design that plugs into any electrical outlet
• Built-In Bluetooth Connectivity - Schedule fresh ice, monitor your ice maker’s status and order accessories, all through the app on your smartphone

Elegant & Compact Design

The Opal measures at just 10 ½ X 15 ½ X 17 ¾" — the perfect size for your home countertop.

Entertain with the Best Ice

Chewable, flavor-saving nugget ice has a light, airy texture perfect for party cocktails and beverages, or even tea and water.

Enjoy Ice in 20 Minutes

The Opal produces 1 lb. of ice per hour and the bin holds 3 lb. at a time.

Product description

Housed in brushed stainless steel with an embossed logo, this fully automatic small appliance makes frozen yogurt, sorbet, and homemade ice cream in as little as 25 minutes. The frozen-dessert maker features a heavy-duty motor and a double-insulated freezer bowl that holds up to 2 quarts of frozen dessert at a time. Simply add ingredients, turn the machine on, and frozen drinks and desserts are ready in minutes. Its large ingredient spout allows for easily adding favorite mix-ins, and an instruction book and recipes come included. A fun addition to any birthday party or backyard barbecue, the frozen-dessert maker measures approximately 8-1/4 by 8 by 11-1/4 inches.

• Fully automatic frozen yogurt, sorbet, and ice cream maker. Dimensions (LXWXH) : 8.25 x 8.00 x 11.25 inches
• Brushed stainless-steel housing; heavy-duty motor. BPA Free
• Large ingredient spout for easily adding favorite mix-ins
• Double-insulated 2-quart freezer bowl; instruction book and recipes included.UC Cubic Feet: 1.23
• Product Built to North American Electrical Standards.Cord storage, keeps countertops clutter free
• Your freezer should be set to 0°F to ensure proper freezing of all foods.
• Note: Kindly see the User manual below for how to use

User questions & answers

Question:	Why won't my lid stay on
Answer:	Because the plastic dasher/paddle gets warped (at first I thought it was from washing the paddle in the dishwasher, but I'm on my second machine after maybe five years and washing it in hot water after using it seems to have done the same thing so perhaps it's just from use) and so it doesn't revolve "flatly" in the circular groove in the clear plastic cover when it's placed on top. I find that eventually it seems to settle down and revolve evenly without any wobbling, so to speak. Rather than use tape, I've used a small but heavy pan with a base a bit larger than the top of the machine set on top of the clear plastic cover until it's revolving evenly - maybe the first five minutes of use. Other than that, and the need to use a hard - but not too hard: it has to have some flex - plastic utensil to remove the last of the frozen ice cream from the interior bottom and sides of the freezer bowl because it's made of aluminum and scratches incredibly easily, it's a terrific unit.
Question:	my machine will not freeze the mixture after the tub in freezer for a week. its like cold milk with some ice. two different batches same results.Why
Answer:	Quality ice cream from plain milk?? no way! I use half and half along with heavy cream and get the most delicious ice cream you can imagine! and in only 25 minutes. Also turn your freezer down. If your freezer is empty it may not even go to zero degrees! I clean and rinse the tub quickly and return it to the freezer quickly. Its still mostly frozen when I put it back in and only takes 2-3 hours to refreeze completely! I bought a second tub but never need to use it! This thing has worked perfectly for me and everyone loves my ice cream! The secret is in the better ingredients. more costly yes...but sooo worth it! My recipe: 3cups of half and half. 2cups of heavy cream. 1&1/2 cups of C&H sugar dissolved in the cream. 2 table spoons of imitation vanilla. 1 tiny pinch of salt. Try you will love it! Please don't order a round steak and expect a filet mignon. life does not happen that way. ENJOY!
Question:	Is the interior of the mixing bowl stainless steel
Answer:	The interior of the mixing bowl scratched after first use. So I don't think it is stainless steel
Question:	Is Cuisinant ICE-30BC machine easier than Cuisinart ICE-21 to use
Answer:	They both look exactly the same in function, its just the 21 is a bit smaller and has more plastic. Check this guy's video on Youtube and it breaks down the ICE-21. http://youtu.be/jPPdSCHBTR4And he did the same for the ICE-30BC: http://youtu.be/Q40vHKdJmpY

Product features

Cuisinart Pure Indulgence Frozen Yogurt Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker

What's better than one quart of luscious homemade ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt? Two quarts! The fully automatic Cuisinart Pure Indulgence makes 2 quarts of your favorite frozen desserts or drinks in as little as 25 minutes.

Product description

Customize your homemade ice cream by adding any flavors or toppings you want. The Dash My Pint Ice Cream Maker makes up to 1.6 cups of fresh ice cream. No complicated assembly required with this convenient personal ice cream maker. Just freeze the cooling bowl overnight and pop in your prepared ice cream mixture in the morning. In less than 30 minutes you can enjoy homemade ice cream. Take the included mixing spoon and eat your ice cream right from the cooling bowl. A 1-touch button starts the appliance with no effort necessary so you don’t ever have to monitor your ice cream.

• HEALTHIER: Dash ice cream maker lets you make healthier, homemade ice cream right from your kitchen You control the ingredients (organic, sugar free, fresh fruit, all-natural), making it better for you and your family
• QUICK, EASY + CUSTOMIZABLE: Turns on and ready to go with just the push of a button 16 cups of fresh ice cream, gelato, sorbet, or frozen yogurt in less than 30 minutes Add chocolate, caramel, sprinkles, or your favorite condiments to customize your dessert
• COMPACT + LIGHTWEIGHT: Weighing less than 1 lb, this is a MUST-HAVE for that first apartment, smaller kitchen, college dorm life, or camper/RV traveling Disassembles easily for quick clean up and storage
• PERFECT GIFT: The perfect wedding gift, new home gift, or gift for kids Its small size takes up little counter space, and its sleek design and trendy color options will match any kitchen decor (add to your registry now!)
• INCLUDES: Backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty, the 12-watt Dash Ice Cream Maker, includes cooling bowl, mixing spoon, recipe book, and recipe database access All non-electric parts are easily wiped clean
• U.S. BASED SUPPORT: Dash is a U.S. based company who provides contact information in each product manual

Product description

Take on dessert making like never before! Make delicious homemade ice cream that you can fully customize to taste with the Whynter ICM-200LS 2.1 Quart Ice Cream Maker. Incredibly easy to use, you can create delicious ice cream, rich creamy gelato and sorbet all in the comfort of your own home. Ideal for entertaining, this high capacity unit makes up to two quarts of your favorite frozen dessert in a single batch.



Our full featured ice-cream maker offers premium functions not available in budget ice cream makers. A built-in powerful compressor freezer allows for continuous use without the inconvenience of having to pre-freeze the mixing bowl. Not only is it so much easier, it also tastes a whole lot better. The Whynter ICM-200LS features an Extended Cooling function that prevents the mixture from melting and a Motor Protection function that stops the motor from churning to prevent overheating or damage to the motor when the mixture becomes solid. This unit also includes an electronic timer, ice cream scoop and easy-to-follow recipe guide.



The sleek stainless steel exterior and soft touch LCD control panel will accent any kitchen counter. This will quickly become your new best friend. You will never again have to wait hours or take up freezer space before being able to make your favorite frozen dessert. This unit includes an electronic timer, temperature display, ice cream scoop and we'll even send you some secret recipes on request!.

• Award Winning: Best ice cream maker Rachael Ray Every day magazine and Yourbestdigs.; Self-contained frozen dessert maker that does not require pre-freezing; makes ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet.
• Stainless steel housing; Reliable built-in audible timer
• 2.1 quart (2 liter) capacity; -0.4ºF to -31ºF Cooling temperature
• BPA-free aluminum removable mixing bowl and churn blade for easy storage and effortless cleaning
• LCD timer control; Motor Protection Function that shuts off to prevent damage if the mixture freezes solid; 16.75″W x 11.25″D x 10.25″H

Product features

ICM-200LS Whynter 2.1 Quart Ice Cream Maker – Stainless Steel

Take on dessert making like never before! Make delicious homemade ice cream that you can fully customize to taste with the Whynter ICM-200LS 2.1 Quart Ice Cream Maker. Incredibly easy to use, you can create delicious ice cream, rich creamy gelato and sorbet all in the comfort of your own home. Ideal for entertaining, this high capacity unit makes up to two quarts of your favorite frozen dessert in a single batch.

Product description

With Hamilton Beach ice cream makers, you can enjoy creating homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and gelato in your own kitchen. Just add your favorite ingredients, sit back and relax — you'll be scooping delicious ice-cold desserts in no time. Smart design touches make Hamilton Beach ice cream makers easy to use, even if you're a beginner.

• Delicious versatility - Make ice cream, frozen yogurt, custard, sorbet, gelato and sherbet all with one ice cream machine
• Fully automatic - no stirring needed. Just add ingredients, ice & rock salt – it does all the work, then stops when ready
• Over 20 recipes included - Try the recipes inside or create your own unique taste by mixing in candy, cookies, or fresh fruit
• Easy-lock lid - Easily fits on top and locks in place with a quick turn
• 4 quart capacity - The perfect size for families and special occasions
• Ideal for anyone looking for a soft serve ice cream maker or a keto ice cream maker

User questions & answers

Question:	Is it easy to use
Answer:	Very Easy to use. Bought this one as a wedding present and they love it and also stated that it was easy to use. This is my second purchase for this model.
Question:	Can you make sherbets and sorbets with this ice cream maker
Answer:	Hello Catherine, Yes, the recipe book that came with the ice cream maker has recipes for sherbet and sorbet. I have used other recipes other than the ones in the book that it came with and they worked fine. I would think that any ice cream maker would be able to make any frozen desserts. There are also recipes for frozen yogurt.
Question:	DOes it come with a cap to cover the container while its in the freezer
Answer:	I find it best to put the leftovers in 16oz plastic containers or what size you want. It keeps for a few weeks that way.
Question:	how do you use it
Answer:	Put the mixture in the metal container and close it. Be sure the dasher/beater is in it. Hook up the motor. Start machine. Pack in layers with ice, then rock salt (1st layer goes up approx. 1/3 the height of the container), then more ice and more rock salt and continue on until you have layered up to the top. The machine should be running while you are doing this. Keep adding more ice and rock salt as it melts until the churning slows down and stops due to the thickness of the ice cream. The ice cream will be soft and should sit for a few minutes before the dasher is removed from the container. Remove the container from the ice and salt surrounding it. Freeze overnight if possible as the ice cream will harden as it freezes. Adding rennet to your ice cream mixture will insure a more solid texture but this depends on the recipe, and it is optional. Enjoy your machine. Hint: If you are using Vanilla, Mexican Vanilla will add a slightly coconut taste to some recipes....we love it and prefer the Mexican Vanilla.

Product features

Hamilton Beach 68330N 4-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker, White

With Hamilton Beach Ice Cream Makers, you can enjoy creating homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and gelato in your own kitchen. Just add your favorite ingredients, sit back and relax — you'll be scooping delicious ice-cold desserts in no time.

Smart design touches make Hamilton Beach Ice Cream Machines easy to use, even if you're a beginner.

Product description

The Americana 1.5Qt. Electric ice cream maker churns out delicious homemade ice cream in less than 40 minutes. It features a 1.5-Quart quick freeze bowl and a powerful motorized paddle, so making ice cream is fast, convenient and fun for the whole family! It's great for entertaining at family parties, BBQ and picnics using all of your favorite ice cream, sorbet, gelato and even frozen yogurt recipes. The motor turns the paddle that whips air into the ingredients producing a smooth, rich soft serve ice cream. The paddle quickly crushes cookies, fruit, chocolate chips or a variety of other yummy toppings and thoroughly integrates them into the mixture. All parts conveniently remove for easy cleaning.

• Simple Freezing Bowl: The Mr. Freeze automatic ice cream maker comes with a convenient freezable bowl that allows you to quickly make ice cream directly in the unit.
• Easy Operation: Easily turn on the unit to churn your ice cream recipe with a simple control panel. No chemicals, alcohol or salt needed.
• Perfect Serving Size: The 1.5 Quart capacity provides just the perfect amount of servings for family and friends.
• Quick & Easy to Use: The ice cream and dessert maker is simple to use. Simply freeze the bowl overnight, then add the ingredient mixture into the machine, push a button and you'll have a tasty dessert in a short time.
• Includes Recipes:  Prepare homemade frozen yogurt, gelato, ice cream or sorbet from a variety of recipes included with your purchase.

User questions & answers

Question:	can you make the inside container and the in stainless steel
Answer:	I am not sure of your question its not quite clean- the ice cream container is aluminum
Question:	Is it cheaper than buying ice cream
Answer:	Hi, We thank you for your inquiry. Yes, we do believe this is cheaper than buying ice cream, in the long run.
Question:	How does the transparent cover come off
Answer:	facing the machine, turn the head (motor) to the LEFT, or clockwise, and lift up. to put it back on, put the head down on the unit so the little buttons falls into the groove. then turn the head to the right (counterclockwise), to lock in place.
Question:	Is there a recipe included
Answer:	I think so, but you don't want it. I'll give you a better one. 5 eggs, 1 quart milk, 1 quart half and half or Coffee Rich french vanilla, 1 and a half cups of sugar, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 tablespoon of vanilla, and a teaspoon of salt. Best homemade ice cream recipe ever.

Product description

• Fully automatic with a commercial quality compressor. 1-1/2-quart ice cream bowl capacity
• LWH: 16.73 x 12.00 x 9.33,UC LWH: 13.75 x 17.50 x 13.50,MC LWH: 18.00 x 14.25 x 14.25 inches . Weight : 32lbs
• 2 paddles - a gelato paddle for authentic gelato and an ice cream paddle for creamy ice cream
• 60-minute countdown timer with touchpad controls and a blue LCD readout.10-minute keep cool feature keeps your ice cream or gelato cool after timer has gone off
• 1.5 quart capacity
• BPA Free Features: Fully automatic with a commercial quality compressor|1.5 quart capacity|2 paddles for authentic gelato and for creamy ice cream|60-minute countdown timer with touchpad controls and blue LCD readout|10-minute Keep Cool feature keeps your ice cream or gelato cool after the timer has gone off|BPA Free

User questions & answers

Question:	Has anyone left the sugar out (or only used a couple of tablespoons)? How does the amount of sugar affect the texture of the finished product
Answer:	Short answer: no. Dissolved solids are what suppress the freezing point and sugars are your primary source of these. You can reduce sugars by substituting some other solids, like nonfat dry milk (make sure to get 100% skim milk solids). Is your goal reducing sweetness or reducing caloric sugar? If the former, change the sugars you use. Use a mix of dextrose (pure glucose) and table sugar. Dextrose is only 70% as sweet but has nearly double the freezing point suppression. If you want sweetness but no the sugar calories, a portion of the sugar can be replaced by non-digestible sugar alcohols. I'd recommend erythritol. But be careful; if you consume too much it can cause digestive discomfort. And it doesn't taste 100% like sugar. I wouldn't substitute more than 60% of the sugar or so.
Question:	Can I make a pint of ice cream in one use, or do I have to make the full 1.5 qt
Answer:	Absolutely you can. And like Calvin said, the less ice cream you make the faster it freezes. I have had mine for over a year now and it continues to work flawlessly. Excellent product.
Question:	Trying to decide between Cuisinart ICE-100 and Breville BCI600XL. Would love your thoughts
Answer:	I bought this machine at an estate sale for $15. It looked like it had never been used. I just pulled it out after about 3 months. With no experience at all having made ice cream I watched some YouTube videos and decided on a custard base (made with egg yolks). I pour straight into the machine hot from the stove and in about an hour and 20 minutes I have soft serve ice cream. It’s the best I’ve ever had. The machine is a dream! It’s SOOOOO. Easy to use AND addictive! My first day I made 3 quarts of frozen custard. I don’t think I’ll ever buy ice cream at the store again.
Question:	Really? (Amazon) claims 45% savings off price ($545). Come one, retail price from Cusinart is $299. zero/nada/0 % savings
Answer:	Yup, I agree. It is sad indeed that I have to go to other online retailers to figure out the current retail price vs what Amazon calculates it to be to raise the % to make it look like a steal....and after seeing that I am only getting like $4 off of a high priced item, then most daily deals that grab my attention go ignored after calculating the tax vs. Eb @i which still doesn't charge tax. It reminds me of a store that opened up about 10 years ago at the mall. They sold made in china houshold furniture that looked nice. They would have a cheap made wooden chair with a ticket price of $499 but since the store was always at a "closing sale" then you could get everything on the store at a whopping 75% off! That store had a closing sale till it did close about 8 years later.

Product description

Make delicious homemade ice cream that you can fully customize to taste with the Whynter ICM-201SB 2.1 Quart Upright Ice Cream Maker. Incredibly easy to use, you can create delicious ice cream, rich creamy gelato and sorbet all in the comfort of your own home. Designed with an upright, small footprint profile, this space efficient ice cream maker fits easily on any countertop. The unit can be operated in three convenient modes: Ice Cream mode, Cooling only mode and Mixing only mode. Also, if you need to add your favorite fruits for flavor, or check the consistency of your ice cream, you can simply use the Pause button to pause the cycle. It features a sleek stainless steel exterior and soft touch LCD control panel that will accent any kitchen counter. Upon completion of the cycle, the Whynter ICM-201SB prevents the mixture from melting and a Motor Protection function that stops the motor from churning to prevent overheating or damage to the motor when the mixture becomes solid. It also features a built-in powerful compressor freezer that allows for continuous use without the inconvenience of having to pre-freeze the mixing bowl. Not only is it so much easier, it also tastes a whole lot better.

• Self-contained frozen dessert maker that does not require pre-freezing; makes ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet
• Stainless steel housing; Reliable built-in audible timer
• 2.1 quart (2 liter) capacity; -0.4ºF to -31ºF Cooling temperature
• BPA-free stainless steel removable mixing bowl and churn blade for easy storage and effortless cleaning
• LCD timer control; Motor Protection Function that shuts off to prevent damage if the mixture freezes solid

User questions & answers

Question:	the website has two different places claim the bowl is Stainless Steel and another area said aluminum? Which is it
Answer:	The bowl included with this model is stainless steel. Our Consumer Support Team is available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [email protected] should you have additional questions.
Question:	Can this machine make Italian ice
Answer:	This product can make Italian ice. We recommend following a recipe for use with an ice cream maker for best results. Our Consumer Support Team is available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [email protected] should you have additional questions.
Question:	Is the only difference between this product & the icm-200 that this one is upright and takes up less space? they seem comparable otherwise
Answer:	The main differences are that the ICM-201SB has upright housing and a stainless steel bowl. An optional stainless steel bowl is also available for the ICM-200LS. Our Consumer Support Team is available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [email protected] should you have additional questions.
Question:	Does it have a cooling compressor so I dont have to freeze the container
Answer:	The unit contains a compressor that freezes the mixture and does not require to freeze the bowl prior to use. Our Consumer Support Team is available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [email protected] should you have additional questions.

Product features

ICM-201SB Whynter 2.1 Quart Upright Ice Cream Maker with Stainless Steel Bowl – Black

Make delicious homemade ice cream that you can fully customize to taste with the Whynter ICM-201SB 2.1 Quart Upright Ice Cream Maker. Incredibly easy to use, you can create delicious ice cream, rich creamy gelato and sorbet all in the comfort of your own home. Designed with an upright, small footprint profile, this space efficient ice cream maker fits easily on any countertop.