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Cuisinart ICE-100 1.5-Quart Ice Cream and Gelato Maker, Fully Automatic with a Commercial Quality Compressor and 2-Paddles, 10-Minute Keep Cool Feature, Black and Stainless Steel
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Brand | Cuisinart |
Color | Stainless |
Capacity | 1.5 Quarts |
Special Feature | Programmable |
Material | Steel |
About this item
- SUPERIOR FUNCTION: The Cuisinart fully automatic ice cream maker with commercial compressor makes lusciously rich gelato and ice cream-batch after batch- the commercial quality compressor-freezer means it’s always ready to go
- CAPACITY: Makes 1.5-quarts of your favorite ice cream, frozen yogurt, gelato or sorbet
- CONTROL: 60-minute countdown timer with touchpad controls and blue LCD readout for accuracy
- SPECIAL FEATURES: 2 paddles, 1 for gelato and 1 for creamy ice cream with a 10-minute Keep Cool feature that keeps your ice cream or gelato cool after the timer has gone off
- LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY: Refer to user manual for troubleshooting steps and questions surrounding warranty policies – this product is BPA free
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Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Easy to clean | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Flavor | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Durability | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
Noise level | 4.1 | — | — | 4.8 | 4.0 |
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capacity | 1.5 quarts | 1.5 quarts | 1.23 cubic feet | 2.1 quarts | 2 quarts |
material | Steel | Plastic | Stainless Steel, Plastic | Stainless Steel | Brushed Chrome |
power source | Corded-Electric | — | Electric | — | Corded Electric |
care instructions | Wipe clean. | Hand Wash | Hand Wash | Hand Wash | Hand Wash |
weight | 27.2 pounds | 4.6 kilograms | 12 pounds | 24.25 pounds | 13.5 pounds |
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Item # | ICE-20P1 | ICE-21P1 | ICE-100 | ICE-30BCP1 | ICE-70P1 | ICE-40 |
Freezer Bowl Capacity | 1.5-Quart | 1.5-Quart | 1.5-Quart | 2-Quart | 2-Quart | 1-Quart (Double Sided) |
Frozen Treats | Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet | Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet | Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Gelato & Sorbet | Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet | Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Gelato & Sorbet | Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet |
Ingredients Feeder | Spout | Spout | Window | Spout | Spout | 2 Spouts |
Double Insulated Freezer Bowl | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 Bowls | |
Auto Shut-Off | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 30-Minute | ✓ |
Easy Lock Lid | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Digital LCD Screen | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Color | White | White | Black/Stainless Steel | Brushed Chrome | Stainless Steel | Brushed Chrome/White |
Recipe Book Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Product information
Brand | Cuisinart |
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Color | Stainless |
Capacity | 1.5 Quarts |
Special Feature | Programmable |
Material | Steel |
Included Components | Ice Cream Maker |
Model Name | Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream Maker |
Item Weight | 27.2 Pounds |
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Product Care Instructions | Wipe clean. |
Product Dimensions | 16.73 x 12 x 9.33 inches |
Item Weight | 27.2 pounds |
Department | Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker |
Manufacturer | Cuisinart |
ASIN | B006UKLUFS |
Item model number | ICE-100 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #243,338 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 6, 2012 |
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The Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker
The ICE-100 Ice Cream and Gelato MakerMake decadent ice cream, rich creamy gelato and light sorbet that your family will love, all in the comfort of your own home. The easy to use, fully automatic Cuisinart ICE-100 Ice Cream and Gelato Maker features a commercial-style compressor so you can make batch after batch without waiting. Two unique mixing paddles and a 60-minute countdown timer work to ensure your homemade gelato, ice cream or sorbet has the perfect consistency.
The included recipe book features a variety of flavors to create with the Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Maker. You can also add in your favorite ingredients -- be it fresh fruits, chocolate chunks, even brownies -- during the mixing process through the see-through lid to make a fabulous frozen treat. Once the timer countdown is complete, the 10-minute Keep Cool cycle begins to keep your ice cream or gelato nice and cool. For optimum consistency, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and chill for a minimum of 2 hours.
Lid, mixing paddles, mixing bowl, and baseFeatures and Benefits
Transparent Lid
Add recipe ingredients to the mixing bowl with the easily removable see-through lid and then watch the mixing process in action.
Mix-in Opening
Use to add your favorite toppings and mix-ins, like chocolate chips or nuts, without interrupting the freezing cycle.
Mixing Paddles
Two unique paddles mix and aerate the ingredients in the mixing bowl to create your frozen dessert. The gelato and sorbet paddle perfectly incorporates air in the ingredients and creates richly textured results with intense flavor. Use the ice cream paddle to perfectly churn for smooth, creamy results.
Mixing Bowl with Lift-Out Handle
Anondized aluminum mixing bowl. No need to pre-chill or freeze the bowl prior to use.
Touchpad Control Panel with LCD Readout
When the unit is on, the power button is illuminated by a red LED light. The countdown timer can be set from 10 minutes to 60 minutes. The Start/Stop button can be pressed at any point in the Mixing/Cooling cycle to pause the timer and mixing. The same button can be pressed to continue mixing.
Making Frozen Desserts
- Use Cuisinart recipes included in the Instruction Booklet or use your own recipe, making sure your base does not go over the top dasher on the mixing paddle. Gelato and sorbet bases should be no more than 1 quart and ice cream bases should be no more than 5 cups. The ingredients will increase in volume during the freezing process. For best results, prepare the ingredients in a container from which it is easy to pour.
- Place the mixing bowl into the base.
- Place the ice cream or gelato/sorbet paddle in the mixing bowl so it rests in the center of the bowl.
- Pour ingredients into the mixing bowl.
- Press the Power button to turn the unit on and then set the timer per the recipe. The timer will default to 60 minutes.
- Press the Start/Stop button to begin the Mixing/Cooling cycle.
- Add ingredients such as chips and nuts towards the end of the mixing time once the mixture has begun to thicken.
- Once the set time concludes, the 10-minute Keep Cool cycle will keep your ice cream or gelato cool.
- When the frozen dessert is ready, transfer to a freezer-safe, airtight container for longer storage in the freezer.
Adding Ingredients
Ingredients such as chips and nuts should be added about five minutes before the freezing process is complete in order to fully incorporate them into the frozen mixture. To add a chocolate swirl to the mix, slowly drizzle in hot fudge or melted chocolate.
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Customers are happy with the softness, ease of cleaning, and speed of the ice cream maker. They mention that it makes a great soft serve ice Cream with the correct texture. They are also happy with ease of use, and quality. However, some customers are mixed on value, noise, and efficiency.
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Customers like the quality of the ice cream maker. They say that it makes good ice-cream, it's fast, and a wonderful home ice -cream maker. Customers also mention that it runs with no problems if they follow the instructions.
"...All in all, this machine is a wonder of modern engineering. A quality machine, well made and simple to use...." Read more
"...The final result is so tasty it feels decadent, but so healthy I can eat it guilt free.• I buy fruit when in season and on sale...." Read more
"...I highly recommend this machine and have found that it runs with no problems if you follow the instructions for operation and take care to keep..." Read more
"...A great refreshing drink that can be made out of healthy juice, or easy canned drinks, etc... Since you just want a slushee consistency it's fairly..." Read more
Customers find the ice cream maker easy to use. They mention that it's one of the most simple recipes, and most people have milk on hand. The quality, ease of use, and overall convenience make the machine a joy to use, with numerous recipes and great ideas. Customers have produced many terrific varieties of gelato, sorbet, sherbert, and ice cream.
"...A quality machine, well made and simple to use...." Read more
"...Family loves this item. There are numerous recipes and some great ideas. This will allow any smart cook to create ice cream cakes, pies, etc...." Read more
"...I would highly recommend this machine as it will bring you plenty of fun and enjoyment as you find and experiment with various recipes." Read more
"...This is one of the most simple recipes as most people have milk on hand, and the canned condensed milk and vanilla can store for a very long time,..." Read more
Customers find the ease of cleaning to be a great feature of the ice cream maker. They mention that it is easy to use and clean, with no mess and salt and water splashed all over.
"...had become too frozen to remove right away, it is then easily removed for cleaning. And speaking of cleaning, it's a simple matter...." Read more
"...The ice cream paddle is easier to clean off and as far as I can tell produces the same results.•..." Read more
"...Pro's:QuickEasy to useEasy to cleanJust simply worksCon's:..." Read more
"...Otherwise...ewww...it will mold. So, if you HAND WASH the container immediately and put it on the rack to dry, etc. You'll be ok...." Read more
Customers like the softness of the ice cream maker. They say it has a soft consistency, but not watery. Customers also say that the ICE-100 makes a great soft serve in about 30 minutes. The ice Cream itself is amazingly smooth, and it has the correct texture. It stays a lot softer in the freezer, making it easier to get the right consistency.
"...It seems to be creamier with less ice crystals in addition to taking less time to freeze.•..." Read more
"...The electronic buttons work simply, and I like the fact that they are smooth and even with the rest of the surface of the machine...." Read more
"...This makes it much easier to get the right consistency, is richer in flavor and is easier to get to thicken when freezing...." Read more
"...Sometimes the ice cream comes out pretty soft, other times it's pretty firm...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the ice cream maker. They mention that the no freeze bowls and quick processing times make it easy to make ice-cream quickly. The first churn was perfect in 40 minutes, and the resulting iced-cream was ready in just over an hour.
"...So... hard...But it was well worth the wait. My first low carb ice cream was a classic vanilla...." Read more
"...Other than that it makes good ice cream, it is fast, and if you have spare pots you can just keep freezing one mixture after another...." Read more
"...It is fast (about 40-42 minutes so far for various ice cream recipes)...." Read more
"...Freezer-bowl ice cream makers are faster and cheaper, but you have to put the bowl in the freezer for at least 24 hours...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the efficiency of the ice cream maker. Some mention that it does a wonderful job of freezing to a soft serve consistency, the bowl gets cold fast, and it's easy to clean up. The machine's ability to create its own freezing temperature is a plus, as it eliminates awkward bowls to freeze. However, some customers say that it will not freeze properly and will overflow towards the end, and that it takes a while to become cold when it hasn't been running previously.
"...milk on hand, and the canned condensed milk and vanilla can store for a very long time, but as it has a low fat content it has some ice crystals...." Read more
"...the mixture in the machine for the full 60 minutes, the bucket may well be frozen in place, making it impossible to remove it for scraping your ice..." Read more
"...No more awkward bowls to freeze! (God I love homemade ice cream.)..." Read more
"...The machine freezes the contents pretty firmly and even has a 10 minute cycle at the end of the churning cycle to keep on chilling...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise level of the ice cream maker. Some mention that it's not that noisy, while others say that it is big and heavy and makes a noise. Some customers also mention that the squeak was horrible after 2 months, but they were able to fix the problem. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it'd be best to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...The machine does make noise when it churns...." Read more
"...It is much quieter than the old Cuisinart ice cream maker that I had...." Read more
"...We did not find this to be true with our machine. It is not silent operation but I would compare the noise level to that of a kitchen mixer running..." Read more
"...Not an annoying noise like a blender, but loud enough that you wouldn't want to gather around the ice cream maker and chat if you could help it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the ice cream maker. Some mention that it's worth the price, while others say that it is pretty expensive and the waste is hard to accept.
"...However, on a cost per use accounting, it is really quite reasonable as I use it at least 4-8 times a week during the hot season...." Read more
"So easy to use. I’m buying another for 2nd home. Saves a lot of money because we aren’t buying store ice cream anymore." Read more
".../bucket does get rough after about 6 months and the replacement cost of a bucket is ridiculous - $60+...." Read more
"...I KNOW I will be moving more in this direction because a. cheaper b. healthier c. still tastes just as good as any other ice cream...." Read more
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But about six months ago, we adopted a low carb regimen. After a coupl of months I was hankering for ice cream. Both cream and eggs work very well on low carb, and I had done a lot of experimentation with natural sugar replacements, so I felt confident that I could come up with a viable recipe for a reasonably desirable alternative to the high carb stuff that's so ruinous to a healthy diet.
However, the idea of intermittent churning on which the Donvier is based just didn't work with sugar free ice cream. Sugar is a highly structural component, especially in ice cream. Once you take it out, that changes every property of how ice cream is made. If you don't keep the sugar free mixture moving constantly, you'll end up with creamy soup with a few "icebergs" floating in it. And that's assuming you don't break your dasher trying to scrape the hard-frozen mixture off the sides. So I had two choices. I could have continued to buy one of the lower cost Cuisinart machines that churned electrically, but still required keeping a bucket in the freezer, or I could spend (much) more and buy a machine with its own compressor that eliminated the need for a freezer bucket, and which churned continuously.
When I discovered that the second type allows multiple batches to be made in rapid succession, I was sold. With a freezer bucket, you can't do more than a batch each 24 hours, as the bucket has to be refrozen after each batch. My research led me to the Cuisinart ICE-100. Since my husband loves his ice cream, he agreed to let me spring for it.
When it arrived, I quickly unpacked it, and discovered you must let it stay in place for 24 hours before its first use. The hubs, who is a professional engineer, told me this is true of all compressors. The compressor fluids circulate around during the shipping process, particularly if the box gets positioned with the top of the machine in any configuration than up. And for a compressor to work properly, the fluids have to return to the bottom, with the aid of gravity, meaning right side up. So I sat on my hands for 24 hours. So... hard...
But it was well worth the wait. My first low carb ice cream was a classic vanilla. The texture when the machine had finished was like a Dairy Queen softserve! The taste, however, was much better than that. Think Haagen Dazs. Since then, I have added chocolate, strawberry, black raspberry, blueberry to the repertoire. All of them have been spectacular. And I'm happy to report that even with eating a lot of ice cream (the hubs puts away 2 bowls at a sitting) at we have still continued to lose weight! Diets don't get much better than this.
The machine itself is incredibly easy to use. You put your well chilled mixture into the lightweight bucket, affix the lid so that it's locked in place, then plug in. You press the power button, set the timer (I find it easiest just to go with the 60 minute default) and press start. That's it! I usually check after 30 minutes, and usually, it's done by then. You can either opt to let it continue churning until either it becomes too stiff to continue, at which point it stops churning, or just press the stop button. The compressor will continue to chill without churning, for the remainder of the 60 minutes, at which point it will turn off.
When it has reached a solid consistency, you can serve it. Or you can scrape it off the dasher and bucket into a container, cover it and set it in the freezer. If softserve isn't your thing, I'd suggest allowing it to "ripen" in the freezer for an hour before serving, in order for it to firm up. Wash your bucket and dasher, and you can then make another batch.
The machine does make noise when it churns. We don't find the sound level to be objectionable, even though we have placed it on a counter between the kitchen and family room, where the TV is located. We can hear the TV just fine without adjusting the sound when we're in the family room, with the machine just 4-5' behind us.
Another thing to be aware of is that if you opt to leave the mixture in the machine for the full 60 minutes, the bucket may well be frozen in place, making it impossible to remove it for scraping your ice cream out. I haven't found that to be a big problem, however. I just remove the dasher (which holds the majority of the ice cream) and scrape it, then use a silicone scraper to remove any ice cream that clings to the sides/bottom of the bucket. About 10 minutes after the machine is switched off, if the bucket had become too frozen to remove right away, it is then easily removed for cleaning. And speaking of cleaning, it's a simple matter. The bucket has only a small center spindle to hold the dasher, so some soapy water and a sponge makes fast work of it. And be sure to keep an old, sanitized toothbrush by your sink, which allows you to thoroughly clean the dasher in about 30 seconds flat. The plastic top is simple to clean, as well. The outside of the machine of burnished stainless is easily kept pristine with just a bit of Windex on a paper towel.
Once you complete making your ice cream, unplug the machine, or a blue light on top will continue flashing until you do.
All in all, this machine is a wonder of modern engineering. A quality machine, well made and simple to use. It's basically a mini version of what previously had been available only commercially to make smooth, velvety ice cream. The ICE-100 brings this capability into the home, with no salt, no ice, and perhaps best of all, no mess.
But about six months ago, we adopted a low carb regimen. After a coupl of months I was hankering for ice cream. Both cream and eggs work very well on low carb, and I had done a lot of experimentation with natural sugar replacements, so I felt confident that I could come up with a viable recipe for a reasonably desirable alternative to the high carb stuff that's so ruinous to a healthy diet.
However, the idea of intermittent churning on which the Donvier is based just didn't work with sugar free ice cream. Sugar is a highly structural component, especially in ice cream. Once you take it out, that changes every property of how ice cream is made. If you don't keep the sugar free mixture moving constantly, you'll end up with creamy soup with a few "icebergs" floating in it. And that's assuming you don't break your dasher trying to scrape the hard-frozen mixture off the sides. So I had two choices. I could have continued to buy one of the lower cost Cuisinart machines that churned electrically, but still required keeping a bucket in the freezer, or I could spend (much) more and buy a machine with its own compressor that eliminated the need for a freezer bucket, and which churned continuously.
When I discovered that the second type allows multiple batches to be made in rapid succession, I was sold. With a freezer bucket, you can't do more than a batch each 24 hours, as the bucket has to be refrozen after each batch. My research led me to the Cuisinart ICE-100. Since my husband loves his ice cream, he agreed to let me spring for it.
When it arrived, I quickly unpacked it, and discovered you must let it stay in place for 24 hours before its first use. The hubs, who is a professional engineer, told me this is true of all compressors. The compressor fluids circulate around during the shipping process, particularly if the box gets positioned with the top of the machine in any configuration than up. And for a compressor to work properly, the fluids have to return to the bottom, with the aid of gravity, meaning right side up. So I sat on my hands for 24 hours. So... hard...
But it was well worth the wait. My first low carb ice cream was a classic vanilla. The texture when the machine had finished was like a Dairy Queen softserve! The taste, however, was much better than that. Think Haagen Dazs. Since then, I have added chocolate, strawberry, black raspberry, blueberry to the repertoire. All of them have been spectacular. And I'm happy to report that even with eating a lot of ice cream (the hubs puts away 2 bowls at a sitting) at we have still continued to lose weight! Diets don't get much better than this.
The machine itself is incredibly easy to use. You put your well chilled mixture into the lightweight bucket, affix the lid so that it's locked in place, then plug in. You press the power button, set the timer (I find it easiest just to go with the 60 minute default) and press start. That's it! I usually check after 30 minutes, and usually, it's done by then. You can either opt to let it continue churning until either it becomes too stiff to continue, at which point it stops churning, or just press the stop button. The compressor will continue to chill without churning, for the remainder of the 60 minutes, at which point it will turn off.
When it has reached a solid consistency, you can serve it. Or you can scrape it off the dasher and bucket into a container, cover it and set it in the freezer. If softserve isn't your thing, I'd suggest allowing it to "ripen" in the freezer for an hour before serving, in order for it to firm up. Wash your bucket and dasher, and you can then make another batch.
The machine does make noise when it churns. We don't find the sound level to be objectionable, even though we have placed it on a counter between the kitchen and family room, where the TV is located. We can hear the TV just fine without adjusting the sound when we're in the family room, with the machine just 4-5' behind us.
Another thing to be aware of is that if you opt to leave the mixture in the machine for the full 60 minutes, the bucket may well be frozen in place, making it impossible to remove it for scraping your ice cream out. I haven't found that to be a big problem, however. I just remove the dasher (which holds the majority of the ice cream) and scrape it, then use a silicone scraper to remove any ice cream that clings to the sides/bottom of the bucket. About 10 minutes after the machine is switched off, if the bucket had become too frozen to remove right away, it is then easily removed for cleaning. And speaking of cleaning, it's a simple matter. The bucket has only a small center spindle to hold the dasher, so some soapy water and a sponge makes fast work of it. And be sure to keep an old, sanitized toothbrush by your sink, which allows you to thoroughly clean the dasher in about 30 seconds flat. The plastic top is simple to clean, as well. The outside of the machine of burnished stainless is easily kept pristine with just a bit of Windex on a paper towel.
Once you complete making your ice cream, unplug the machine, or a blue light on top will continue flashing until you do.
All in all, this machine is a wonder of modern engineering. A quality machine, well made and simple to use. It's basically a mini version of what previously had been available only commercially to make smooth, velvety ice cream. The ICE-100 brings this capability into the home, with no salt, no ice, and perhaps best of all, no mess.
An excellent product! Some flaws but not anything I can't live with. I found many of the recipes time consuming but used the basic method to create my own. This is a simple product to use, nearly zero effort. I usually mix fruit, yogurt, heavy cream or half and half in the blender add a few other favorite items and pour the liquid into the machine - after 40 minutes I have the best ice cream/frozen yogurt product. Family loves this item. There are numerous recipes and some great ideas. This will allow any smart cook to create ice cream cakes, pies, etc. with less than an hours effort. I used it to make orange cream ice cream in less than 40 minutes. Grandson was thrilled and so were our sons. Less sugar, less fat, less junk, less preservatives but a exceptional flavor. This item freezes as it stirs. Only draw backs noticed are the occasional freezing issue - the tub will freeze to the machine - just turn it off for a few minutes and all is good. I would love to see this in a larger size but there is enough for 3-4 people; if they want more just pop more liquid into the tub and turn it on again - about 30-40 minutes and 3-4 more servings are available. Well worth the price - it is nearly half on this site than on others. If you get a squeak, just pause it, put a drop of oil on the blade/shaft area under the tub/bucket and it will stop. Absolute does what it says it will do. I would definitely give this as a gift. My husband loves it, it was a gift for him. The tub/bucket does get rough after about 6 months and the replacement cost of a bucket is ridiculous - $60+. I would like another bucket but will not pay that much money for a bucket.
4/28/2019 - After owning this appliance for a few years and using no less than every other day I still LOVE it!! I have perfected many of my own recipes even some for our dogs to have nutritional desserts. I did locate a 2nd bucket however I discovered there were 2 sizes of the bucket with this particular machine being B. Not sure if they did an upgrade or what but they did send me the correct bucket and all is great. Do not put the pail/bucket in the dishwasher it damages it. Favorite ice creams has become Orange Cream - mix tang, vanilla soft serve mix or carnation instant breakfast packets, and 1/2 milk & 1/2 heavy whipping cream in blender or shaker bottle. Adjust tang to taste. Substitute pink lemonade is also great. I would never give up this machine - my husband loves ice cream and this machine allows for a nutritional high-quality product.
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Muy recomendable
この商品は冷凍能力が高いので、材料を冷やしておけば30分程度で、余熱をとっただけの生暖かい材料からでも40-60分あれば固まります。
思い立ったらすぐにアイスが食べられますので、とても良いです。また、急冷しますので、なめらかなアイスが食べられます。
あまりにおいしすぎ、アイスクリームを作る機会が大幅に増えました。
出来上がりは柔らかめですので、すぐに食べるには丁度良いですが、固いアイスが好きな方は、冷凍庫に入れると良いと思います。
アイスが固まり始めると、攪拌羽根の周りにアイスが絡みつくため、壁面との接触面積が減り、それ以上冷却が進まなくなります。
とても良い商品ですが、強いて言えば結構な量のアイスが攪拌羽根のまわりに付着して、取り出しにくい事が難点です。
3P電源コンセントですので、一般的なコンセントで使用する場合は3P/2P変換アダプタが必要です。
昇圧する場合、本製品の消費電力は400-600Wですので、対応する容量のアップトランスが必要です。
「この商品を買った人はこんな商品も買っています」に表示されるアップトランスには定格容量が少ないものがありますので、ご注意下さい。
私は100V(実測98V)コンセントのままで使っていますが、全く問題ありません。
1Lの牛乳に砂糖70gを入れて半量になるまで煮詰め、バニラエッセンスを入れるだけで
おいしいアイスができます。子供がパクパク食べるので、あっという間になくなってしまいます。