Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Deni 5111 Electric Ice-Cream Scoop with Nonstick Surface




Product By Deni(11 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $16.99

Product Description
 
Finally, no more struggling to scoop your ice cream. Introducing the Electric Ice Cream Scoop that cuts through the hardest ice cream with no effort. The scoop heats up in minutes and retains its temperature scoop after scoop. The specially designed scoop allows you to reach those hard to reach corners to get every last drop of your favorite ice cream. Curls a perfect scoop with minimal effort and the drip guard keeps hands and fingers away from the ice cream. Special non-stick coating for easy clean up.
 
Technical Details
  • Electric ice-cream scoop curls perfectly shaped scoops in mere seconds
  • Quick-heating design with nonstick surface for easy release and cleanup
  • Ergonomically friendly shape offers comfortable, secure grip
  • Drip guard protects hands from sticky messes; tapered tip maneuvers into corners
  • Measures approximately 3 by 3 by 10 inches; 1-year limited warranty

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Customer Reviews
  
"Not suitable for use in the uk" 2010-06-08
By Dylan Owen
Purchased the product and it was shipped. I only found out that it is not suitable for use in the uk when it arrived. There was no warning to this fact on their advert and the fact they were shipping to the uk did not seem to bother them, they would rather just take the money for the sale than phone to tell me it is not suitable. Sadly for me I purchased four of them as well. Not very happy
  
"too much..." 2009-08-01
By Valari A. Zee
This item was way bigger than I thought it was going to be and I was dissappointed to find out that you needed to plug it in. great idea for my dad who can't get enough ice cream but not very convenient.

"electric ice cream scooper" 2009-02-26
By Luv2run (Gardena, CA United States)
Very pleased with the performance of this product. Makes serving ice cream a simple task.
  
"Easy Scooping for Seniors!" 2008-10-05
By Marilyn Mcgregor (Grand Forks, ND)
THis is a great way to get a serving of hard ice cream without wrenching one's wrist!! My mom gives them as gifts to her friends.
  
"love it" 2008-06-16
By Cheryl Baile (Greenlawn NY)
we were at a friends house one night and were struggling to scoop out some really frozen ice cream.my husband said i wonder if theres an eletric ice cream scooper out there. if not ill invent one. so i looked online and found this one and bought 2, one for me and one for a friend. we both love it and use it all the time. thanks again

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Cuisinart ICE-35 2-Quart Wooden Ice Cream Maker




Product By Cuisinart(3 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $80.00
 
Product Description
 
Comfort food in the comfort of your own kitchen. The Cuisinart 2-quart Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream and Sorbet Maker combines an attractive, old-style wooden finish with all the modern conveniences. From sorbet to frozen drinks to smooth and creamy ice cream, it's easier than ever. Just add the ingredients through the large pouring spout, turn it on, and voila, ice cream in just 25-minute. The 2-quart, double-insulated freezer bowl always delivers consistent results, no matter what's on the menu.

From the Manufacturer
Easy-lock lid
Easy-lock lid.
Mixing arm
Mixing arm.
Wood veneer bucket
Wood veneer bucket.
Freezer bowl
Double-insulated freezer bowl.
Delicious desserts
Quick, easy desserts.
The Cuisinart Two-Quart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker
Cool off with a rich ice cream sundae or a fruity homemade sorbet - ready in 25 minutes or less. The Cuisinart 2-quart frozen yogurt, ice cream, and sorbet maker delivers 2 quarts of fast, fabulous, frozen desserts, perfect for a family dinner or a friendly party - each one guarantees a sweet ending.

Indulge In Your Favorites

Just imagine any flavor of fresh ice cream, frozen yogurt, or refreshing sorbet, all made in the convenience of your kitchen. Two quarts in just 25 minutes.

Quick, Easy Desserts

It's always easy to make fresh, delicious frozen desserts. Just add your ingredients and turn it on. Plus, cleanups are quick and easy with the removable mixing paddle and freezer bowl.

Country Charm

Designed with a unique, attractive wood finish, it looks great while in action and as an essential part of your kitchen decor.

Features and Benefits

  • Ingredient Spout Pour recipe ingredients through the spout. Also use to add ingredients, like chips or nuts, without interrupting the freezing cycle.
     
  • Easy-lock Lid Transparent to let you watch the freezing process as it progresses. Lid is designed to easily lock to base.
     
  • Mixing Arm Mixes and aerates ingredients in freezer bowl to create frozen desserts or drinks.
     
  • Wood Veneer Bucket Sturdy base finished with an attractive wood exterior looks great on any countertop.
     
  • Rubber Feet Nonslip feet keep base stationary during use.
     
  • Cord Storage Unused cord is easily pushed into the base to keep counter neat and safe.

Freezing Time and Bowl Preparation

The freezer bowl must be completely frozen before you begin your recipe. The length of time needed to reach the frozen state depends on how cold your freezer is. For the most convenient frozen desserts and drinks, leave your freezer bowl in the freezer at all times. You can take it out any time for immediate use. In general, freezing time is between 6 hours and 22 hours. To determine whether the bowl is completely frozen, shake it. If you do not hear liquid moving, the cooling liquid is frozen. Before freezing, wash and dry the bowl. Wrap it in a plastic bag to prevent freezer burn. We recommend that you place the freezer bowl in the back of your freezer where it is the coldest. Your freezer should be set to 0°F to ensure proper freezing of all foods.

Making Frozen Desserts or Drinks

  1. Use Cuisinart recipes included in the Instruction Booklet or use your own recipe, making sure it yields 2 quarts or less. Do not fill the freezer bowl higher than 1/2-inch from the top. 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.
  2. Remove the freezer bowl from the freezer and place on the center of the base. The bowl will begin to defrost quickly once it has been removed from the freezer. Use it immediately after removing from freezer.
  3. Place mixing bowl arm in freezer bowl. Arm does not fit tightly. It just rests in the center of the bowl, with the circle side facing up.
  4. Place lid on the base. Easy lock lid mechanism allows the lid to rest on base in multiple positions.
  5. Turn the On/Off switch to ON position. Freezer bowl will begin to turn.
  6. Immediately pour ingredients through ingredient spout.
  7. Frozen desserts or drinks will be done in 25-35 minutes. The time will depend on the recipe and volume of the dessert or drink you are making. When the mixture has thickened to a soft serve consistency, it is done. If you desire a firmer consistency, transfer the dessert or drink to an airtight container and store in the freezer for two or more hours.
Adding Ingredients
Ingredients such as chips and nuts should be added about 5 minutes before the recipe is complete. Once the dessert or drink has began to thicken, add the ingredients through the ingredient spout. Nuts and other ingredients should be no larger than a chocolate chip.
 
Technical Details
  • Fully automatic - add ingredients and turn it on Classic Styling Makes 2 -quarts in 25-minutes
  • Removable mixing paddle and freezer bowl for easy cleanup
  • Large spout to add all of your favorite mix-ins
  • Stainless-steel bands with embossed logo
  • Convenient cord storage area helps keep everything in order
Customer Reviews
  
"Cuisinart ICE-35 2-Quart Wooden Ice Cream Maker" 2010-05-23
By Christine S. Sheppard (Hillsboro, MO)
I gave this to my daughter as a birthday present and she loved it. She is a lover of ice cream and could live off it!

"Looks great on a counter, works well" 2010-01-17
By Steven M. Palmer
Pros:
Excellent appearance, one of the few appliances I have out on my counter, get compliments/questions frequently.
Works well (makes a great cinnamon chocolate ice cream!)
Great warranty
Very durable ice bowl
Cons:
Even with a solid freeze of the bowl you'll need to put the ice cream in the freezer for an hour or two afterwards. Just too soft for more than a little taste.
Slightly cheap inner ice cream mixer apparatus (plastic on plastic gears/blades)
Any heavy mixings added towards end still fall to bottom due to soft consistency and poor stirring
  
"So far, so good!" 2009-07-14
By Discerning Mom (Boston, MA)
I've only used this once, to make plain vanilla ice cream (following the recipe in the manual), and the ice cream was excellent. Like other machines out there, it is a bit deceiving to think you can have fresh ice cream made in 30 minutes; the reality is the inside container must be frozen for hours before-hand, and many recipes require that the mix be refrigerated for several hours before being made. It is also a fairly loud machine while in use, so I won't be using it when my children are sleeping. The end result, however, is very good.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker 1.5 Quart Bonus! 2 Freezer Bowls



Product By Cusinart(1 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $58.00
 
Product Description
 
Now you can enjoy the finest homemade frozen treats - at home! The Cuisinart® Frozen Yogurt - Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker lets you make your favorites in approximately 20 minutes, with no fuss and no mess. Just add ingredients to the freezer bowl, press ON and the machine does the rest!
 
Technical Details
  • Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker
  • Bonus! Extra 1.5 quart freezer bowl included
  • Makes up to 1 1/2 quarts in as little as 20 minutes
  • Classic White Finish
  • Large spout and easy operation
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Customer Reviews
  
"Easy Peasy!" 2010-07-31
By Keenie (USA)
This ice cream maker is so easy to operate! I love it! The ice cream is so yummy! I have made vanilla and mint chip and I look forward to experimenting with many more different flavors! I don't think you will be disappointed with this product.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Lello 4070 Gelato Junior




Product By Lello(151 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $167.37
 
Product Description
 
With a minimum freezing temperature of ?4 degrees F, the Simac Gelato Junior takes only about 30 minutes to satisfy your craving for a frozen confection. Plus, the built-in compressor freezer operates continuously, so you can turn out multiple flavors of ice cream while your guests finish their dinner. A 60-minute electronic timer frees you up for other activities, and an automatic safety mechanism sounds a warning beep if the integrated spatula blade gets stuck. A removable 1-quart bowl, transparent lid, and slim ingredient window all simplify operation, and the unit is also useful for crafting frozen drinks and chilled soups. Though not lightweight at 31 pounds, the Gelato Junior is fairly sleek for its class, measuring 11 by 14 by 12-1/4 inches. Simac includes a booklet of tasty ice cream, sorbet, and dessert sauce recipes, as well as an ice cream scoop.

Amazon.com Review 

With a minimum freezing temperature of –4 degrees F, the Simac Gelato Junior takes only about 30 minutes to satisfy your craving for a frozen confection. Plus, the built-in compressor freezer operates continuously, so you can turn out multiple flavors of ice cream while your guests finish their dinner. A 60-minute electronic timer frees you up for other activities, and an automatic safety mechanism sounds a warning beep if the integrated spatula blade gets stuck. A removable 1-quart bowl, transparent lid, and slim ingredient window all simplify operation, and the unit is also useful for crafting frozen drinks and chilled soups. Though not lightweight at 31 pounds, the Gelato Junior is fairly sleek for its class, measuring 11 by 14 by 12-1/4 inches. Simac includes a booklet of tasty ice cream, sorbet, and dessert sauce recipes, as well as an ice cream scoop.

 
Technical Details
  • Makes frozen treats one quart at a time in about 30 minutes
  • Built-in compressor freezer for continuous use; auto safety shut-off
  • Electronic timer; removable bowl, transparent lid, slim ingredient window
  • Recipe book and ice cream scoop included
  • Measures 11 by 14 by 12-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Customer Reviews
  
"DESSERTS ON A DIET" 2010-08-15
By Lynne Farr (The Big Island of Hawaii)
If you love to eat and serve frozen desserts but happen to be lactose intolerant (only lactose-free milk for you), can't process caffeine (only decaf coffee, tea, and chocolate will do), you're hypoglycemic (can't handle much sugar), or you're on a low fat diet, then the Lello 4070 Gelato Junior is your new best friend. With this home version of a commercial machine, you can create killer ice creams, delicious frozen yoghurts, sorbets, sherbets, and gelati which suit your dietary needs. But nobody else will suspect: they'll be too busy asking for seconds. My recent favorites are an orange/carrot sorbet with orange zest and a dash of Triple Sec liqueur; vanilla ice cream with real vanilla bean; which later morphs into a creamy coffee gelato. Yes, you can defrost, add to, and refreeze your creations. All of mine have low sugar, low fat, no caffeine, and no lactose. The Gelato Junior is bigger than I thought, too big for my counter top, but I've found it a spot in a lower cupboard where it never has to move, I don't have to lift it (30 lbs), and it can go on churning out unique desserts. The freezing bucket, though, has a sharp edge which can cut you, so beware. Oddly, the handbook which comes with the Gelato gives no recipes for gelato. So I bought a book called - you guessed it - "Gelato!" My husband, neighbors, and I are having summer fun with this machine and crooning over the icy treats it makes. An unexpected advantage is that it uses very little electricity: less than two light-bulbs worth. We live in Hawaii, in a mountain rain forest, off the grid, so we're counting not only calories but watts. Lynne Farr, author of OFF THE GRID WITHOUT A PADDLE Off The Grid Without A Paddle
  
"Great at first; but god help you if you have a problem" 2010-07-31
By Cheryl Mankin (Ojai, CA, USA)
When we first got this, it was great. Made wonderful ice cream, though it still didn't freeze nearly solid enough. But for no known reason, the paddle stopped turning. Motor goes on, but does not paddle. I attempted to contact the company several times for repair recommendations, and never got through anywhere. Email sent to the address in the manual drew ZERO response. I'm very disappointed; I now have a $300 paperweight. One of the main reasons I chose Lello was due to the other review saying the customer service was so good;apparently it's changed. I will not be purchasing from them again.
  
"Excellent product" 2010-07-20
By Hopeit
I purchased this ice cream maker because I did not want to deal with the other types of makers that either require ice and salt (too messy) or the types which you have to put a bowl into the freezer (takes up too much freezer space and they don't freeze the ice cream well). The machine is well built and is easy to operate. The instruction manual contains many different frozen dessert and drink recipes. The only issue i have is with the "add in" slot where mix-ins are put. It is rather small, but I was able to work around this problem by setting the timer to go off before the ice cream was fully frozen, taking off the top, and adding the mix-ins. After trying the ice cream maker, I was very impressed with the quality of the ice cream that was produced and at the speed at which the ice cream froze. It is also very quiet when in operation. Even though it only makes one quart of ice cream, multiple batches can be made one right after the other. I enthusiastically recommend this ice cream maker.

"Took WAY Longer Than 30 minutes" 2010-07-15
By J-Man
I just made my first item in this maker-- a Marion Blackberry Sorbet. I had to let it run for more than an hour and fifteen minutes, and it still wasn't totally firm at that point. However, I figured it was good enough and took it out to freeze it. I'm not sure why it's taking so long to work-- after the first recommended 25 minutes, I checked and the mixture was barely colder than when I put it in. Is it normal for it to take this long for the freezer to work?
  
"If at first you don't succeed....." 2010-07-03
By Sct (Atlanta)
I bought this machine after the major ice cream makers decided that downsizing the half gallon container was going to be a "great thing" for consumers. The pumped in air and ingredients of the commercial brands also helped me decide it was time to make my own ice cream. At first I thought I had made an expensive mistake. If I had to judge this unit on my first 10 batches I would have given it only one star. Through trial and error I'm now cranking out the best tasting ice cream I have ever had. My first mistake was using store bought vanilla extract, after finding a good online source my ice cream finally started to taste good. Quality ingredients are very important. My second mistake was filling the container with too much liquid, it took forever to freeze. Finally I found that freezing the ice cream for 2 hours after it comes out of the machine is a must. Bottom line, if your having problems at first, don't give up!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Deni 5530 Deni Automatic Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker


Product By Deni(27 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $39.00
 
Product Description
 
Deni, Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker, Dispenses Ice Cream Into Cups & Cones, Makes Up To 2 QT, 8-10 Servings, No Ice Or Salt Needed, Stainless Steel Canister With Liquid Gel. This ice-cream machine makes soft-serve ice cream for cones, sundaes, or for piping into cannoli shells that will rival that sold at the local ice cream parlor-plus it makes fruit slushies or frozen cocktails as well. The 5530 produces 1 quart or 8 to 10 cones of ice cream in a mere 10 to 20 minutes and is a fun way to serve dessert at summer barbecues or kids' birthday parties.The unit stands 19 inches tall when assembled and comes with a patented freezer canister that must be pre-frozen for at least 8 hours before creating a dessert. The canister has walls that are liquid-filled for even freezing and that are double insulated to keep the bowl colder for a longer period of time. When ingredients are ready, the canister pops into the body compartment. The stir paddle fits inside the canister and the plastic lid locks onto the top. The lid is clear for checking that desserts reach the proper custard-like thickness and has an opening for easily adding ingredients; however, chunky ingredients, such as candies or nuts, should be added afterwards as they can clog and damage the soft-serve spout. The compact 20-watt motor fits onto the lid and the power switch starts the action. With the ice cream maker running, cooks pour their mixed recipes through the top of the lid and wait anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes for the ingredients to reach the proper consistency. Soft-serve desserts dispense through a spout just below the ice cream maker's body by pushing down on a lever. The sturdy base prevents the ice cream maker from tipping during mixing and its feet are spread wide apart to accommodate a large sundae bowl. This appliance comes with a recipe book and is covered by a one-year limited warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde


Technical Details
  • Makes 1 quart or 8 to 10 cones of ice cream in 10 to 20 minutes
  • Double-walled liquid-filled canister freezes evenly, stays cold longer
  • Compact 28-watt motor; lever-operated soft-serve spout
  • Locking see-through lid with opening to easily add ingredients
  • Sturdy, wide base leaves room for bigger sundae bowls; 1-year limited warranty
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Customer Reviews
  
"Terrible" 2010-05-20
By aek03002 (USA)
First of all, this was very difficult to put together. Some of the pieces just don't seem to fit together right. I had the bucket in my freezer all winter, and pre-chilled my custard in the refrigerator overnight, and it still wasn't enough. It took over 45 minutes for it to thicken, and turned to soup within 15 seconds of serving it into a cup. It also dripped into the cup instead of coming out in a steady stream. I never came close to looking like the item photo. I tried freezing it for a few hours, and the consistency was definitely off - tasted grainy instead of smooth. Save your money and buy a regular ice cream maker where you scoop it out of the bucket.

"Deni Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker" 2010-05-10
By Maria M McDonald
I am giving this 3 stars not because of the seller. The seller is great! It is because Deni made a soft serve that is no good for a party of any kind. You can only use this product once every 24 hours. If you are looking for an ice cream maker make sure you do research and look up in Google for the intrctions. This makes about 3 sundae's than wait another 24 hours to make more. Too much time. Again the seller is good and prompt with deliveries. The product needs improvment. Not the seller's fault!
  
"Read before you buy" 2010-02-06
By R. Moore (OLD HICKORY, TN, US)
I ordered this machine from All About Electronics on the Amazon site. I received the machine in good time and in good condition. Unfortunately the machine does not work no matter what you do and you cannot get your money back without spending money to return the machine. The company will not reimburse the shipping. So don't waste your money to buy this, none of them will work and your children will be as disappointed as mine. After posting this review the company contacted me and sent me a return label so I would not have any charges and promised to reimburse the purchase price after they receive the machine.
  
"not satisfied" 2009-06-04
By Carlyne P. Graves
product did not work for me but the seller was great in giving refund, etc.
  
"Horrible, Save Your Money- No ice, No cream- no ice cream." 2009-04-02
By apoem (Bosque Farms, NM USA)
I rarely write poor reviews. However, this is such a horrible product that I am sharing my experience so that others can skip this and look for something better. This did not work. The ice cream never got to a soft serve stage. It stayed runny and messy. I tried it twice. I tried following the directions exactly. I tried freezing everything. I let it run longer than it was supposed to. The ice cream was never ice and it wasn't cream- It never became ice cream. It remained runny liquid. When I called the company to see if I was doing something wrong they told me I had to partially freeze everything- the bowl, the ingredients, everything. That takes a lot of time and more importantly, it does not meet what this product promises (namely ice cream, soft serve in a short time).
Save your money.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Classic™ Electric / Crank Ice Cream Maker

Product By KITCHEN SELECTIVES(24 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $79.97

Product Description

Classic Ice Cream Maker makes 6 delicious quarts of homemade good stuff. YOU SAVE BIG! Make dee-licious ice cream, sherbet, frozen yogurt and other frozen confections right at home, just the way you like it! Select manual cranking (in remote outdoor locations) or plug-in electric power to make traditional family fun effortless. Classic pine bucket with carry handle makes up to 6 quarts of ice cream or sherbet (personalize with candy or fruit for flavor); Crank handle for manual operation (the hard way) or plug in the electric motor to turn ingredients. Recipes included, or make your own delicious mix! UL-listed. Measures 13 3/8" diam. x 20 3/4" h. Weighs 17 lbs. Can you taste it? Order your Ice Cream Maker ONINE today! Classic Electric / Crank Ice Cream Maker
 
Customer Reviews
  
"ok item" 2010-07-30
By erin
When using the manual lever it seems to slip in the gears a bit. Also do not follow the directions when it comes to putting in the water into the ice mixture, it took more than two hours to get ice cream when following those direction. Other than that it works great.
  
"Better than expected!!" 2010-07-20
By nicbrent
After reading some of the feedback on here, I was hesitant to spend the money for the Classic. It was a birthday present for my husband. Right after he got it he made the chocolate ice cream...it was delicious!! It worked perfectly. But I was still worried that during the next few uses something might go wrong. In fact, during our 2nd use we thought the motor had burnt up. It quit working. We tried shutting it off and turning it on again. It wouldn't go. But the motor is actually smarter than we are. In the handbook it says that some mixtures need to harden in the freezer. Remember that and you will be good!! The mixture was done and we just didn't know it. After sometime in the freezer, the strawberry ice cream was perfect!! It has worked great ever since!! I would call this ice cream maker "magical"!! It makes fabulous ice cream and our kids (all 8 of them) love that dad can make enough ice cream for all of us!! It is the best birthday present he could have gotten!! Read the instructions thoroughly and you will save yourself a lot of time!

"FAILED AFTER SECOND USE" 2010-07-17
By K. Morris (Rutledge, GA)
Looks great out of the box... worked fine the first two times, but failed to turn the canister on the third. LESS THAN 60 DAYS OLD. I have contacted seller, we will see how that turns out. But save yourself the extra money. Buy the cheaper models.., they are made just as poorly as this one...

"Review of Ice Cream Freezer" 2010-07-17
By B Spiegel-Dale Tex
All in all it is a good product. Little concerned about the banding around the wood bucket and center plate at bottom. Feel that the salt will soon eat them up even washing good after use unless the metals are something that deters rush from salt. The set screw on the manual churn handle is a little below what I think it should be. I like the switch on top of the electric motor churner rather than having to pull the plug when ready to stop freezer when needed. Like the way the manual and electric churner attach to the top of the bucket. Makes good icecream and have used it about 4 times now. Wish I knew what kind of wood the bucket is made of. Have seen better constructed buckets.

"Cheap plastic, easily broken" 2010-06-15
By Roger Klein
I used this icecream maker 5 times before the cheap plastic gears in the electric mixer wore out. The gears in the hand crank are not fit together tightly enough so they tend to skip and grind when I turn the crank. If you want an ice cream maker that breaks after a half dozen uses, then this may work for you.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Hamilton Beach 68320 1-1/2-Quart Capacity Ice Cream Maker, White



Product By Hamilton Beach(7 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $27.88 
 
Product Description

Make homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, gelato, sorbet and more using this machine from Hamilton Beach. It's fully automatic - no stirring and no need for ice or salt like the old-fashioned machines. An extra-large ingredient opening lets you add candies, brownie bits or fruit during the mixing process. Other features include a gel canister that fits easily in the freezer, an outer bowl that prevents condensation buildup on the counter and an Easy-lock lid.


Technical Details
  • Enjoy ice cream, frozen yogurt, custard, sherbet or gelato
  • No rock salt required
  • Large ingredient opening
  • Outer bowl prevents condensation buildup on counter
  • Easy-lock lid
Customer Reviews
  
"Great for the price" 2010-07-22
By BARB
I recently purchased the Hamilton Beach Ice Cream maker. I love it! I used one of the recipes in the enclosed booklet. Basic vanilla and I put some raspberries in too. Just 20 minutes and it was done. Very good and creamy. I can't wait to use it again.

"Awesome and better priced than others" 2010-05-21
By Rachel Stevens (Yigo, Guam)
This is great! We were so excited to use it the first time that we rushed to get the stuff in there after the recommended freezing time for the basin, it was a little thin. The next time it works better and you get a little thicker if you chill the mixture for at least 1/2 the day. I find that it turns out perfect if I mix the cream, sugar and flavoring in the morning and then make it right around dinner time. It's done within 20 minutes and is perfect. The recipe the book came- it's a joke. Get the Ben and Jerry's book--- SO MUCH BETTER. The price is awesome. it's way cheaper than the Cuisinart and works probably exactly the same.
  
"from experienced ice cream maker" 2010-04-29
By David Sheehan (New Hampshire)
I have used several ice cream makers and by far this is the worst. It is noisy, and takes way to long for the ice cream to churn. Yes, I properly chilled the ice cream mix, yes I properly froze the bowl(second time made sure it was really really frozen. There just is not to the bowl to stay cold enough long enough to do what it needs to do to avoid a soupier mix.. although that still can be frozen into ice cream in the freeze, it just gets a little icy. Properly chilled and churned ice cream should take no longer than 20 minutes. and this design just doesn't do it. It might work if your freezer is large enough to churn it in the freezer. Don't waist your time...or money.. your making more work for yourself buying this machine. Buy one that is properly insulated to maintain the cold throughout the churning process. Remember a proper machine should take no more than 20 minutes. It will work, sort of, it is easy to clean, easy to use.
hope that helps

"Simple to use, delicious results" 2009-08-23
By romance reader (USA)
I received this ice cream maker as a gift a week ago. Since then, I've made three batches of ice cream (all from the recipes included with the machine) and I've found that the ice cream maker works very well. The ice cream is quite soft when it comes out of the machine, but if you pack it into a freezer safe container and put it in the freezer for about 3 hours, it firms up nicely. And it is really delicious! I found the machine quite easy to use. It is a little noisy, but not too bad. The machine itself only runs for 20 to 30 minutes, but the whole process takes a while (chilling the freezer bowl, then making and chilling the ice cream base, then allowing the ice cream to set in the freezer) so you do need to plan ahead. But that isn't a criticism of the machine -- it's just the way the process works. I would recommend this product.
  
"fun and delicious" 2009-08-07
By Donna Jones (Beaufort, MO United States)
I tried this machine yesterday for the first time. I was extremely happy with the ice cream maker. It was a little louder than I would have liked, but you get used to it after awhile. The only bad thing is that it took about 60 minutes, instead of the 20 to 40 that they say it should take. I had everything chilled and frozen like they said to do, so I don't know. When I first tasted the ice cream, I couldn't believe it!! It tasted like Breyer's. It was soft, so I put it in the freezer in individual freezer bowls for an hour or two and it was hard like the store bought. I used the basic recipe and it was perfect for my family. My husband it totally into Breyer's ice cream and won't eat anything else, but he liked this ice cream just fine! The clean up was easy. As soon as I had the canister cleaned and dryed, I immediately put it in the freezer. Today I made another batch and had the same perfect result and it was just as jummy.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Lello 4090 Gelato Pro Quart Ice Cream Maker

Product By Lello(29 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $399.99
 
Technical Details
  • Self contained freezing unit
  • Makes 2 quarts in about 45 minutes
  • Built in timer, auto shut off
  • Removable bowl
  • 235watts or 1/3 Horse Power
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Customer Reviews

"Great...at first..." 2010-07-07
By Michael J. Gunson
3 stars for refrigeration failure, 5 stars for when it's actually working. Got it two weeks before Father's Day. Churned out 16+ 1-2 quart batches in four weeks...chocolate, nutella, grape-nut, fig, vanilla, strawberry, banana, orange-cream, nutella and nutella. The first batches were great, real creamy, very little ice crystals. The last 4 batches took 50-70 minutes causing a lot of over-run (air) and ice crystals...blech. I REALLY did my research on this purchase and knew other buyers had had this problem. But I saw the other refrigerated ice cream makers also had similar problems. There are no 2qt makers for this price though. The only one that might be an improvement would be the $1100 Pola 5030, with it's guaranteed 20 minute freeze time. The Cuisinart is too noisy for me.Cuisinart ICE-50BC Supreme Ice Cream Maker. The removable bucket is awesome. The add-in chute is small and sometimes difficult to work around. Cleans well. Small footprint. So I decided to send it back to Amazon and get a replacement. I will let you know how it works. If it fails I will save up and get the Pola Lello Musso Pola 5030 Desert Maker
  
"Why do so many people like this?" 2010-06-07
By RCH (Chester, NY United States)
Purchased this as a replacement for my "Simac Il Gelato Pro", which freezes but stops churning as soon as the cream beings to set up. First major problem is the motor is permanently attached to the cover which makes no sense.. Cleaning it can be a very delicate procedure. The beeper on the timer is fairly worthless as it can barely be heard over the sound of the machine. Also, mine may be defective but even with a pre-frozen bowl and cold ingredients, we only get soft serve quality at best and it takes closer to 2 hours!.

  
"Mine stopped working!" 2010-03-14
By K. June (Chilhowie, VA USA)
I bought this unit about 18 months ago and was initially pleased with it. It replaced a similar unit from this company which I had for years before it failed. My new unit wasn't used often over the time I had it. Recently I attempted to make ice cream and it wouldn't freeze. The compressor must be broken and I was told by the company when I called to have it fixed that it would be almost as expensive to fix as it would be to replace. The spokesman seemed very surprised to learn that the unit had broken in such a short time. To quote him, "It usually takes the compressor longer to fail!" Thanks, I wouldn't reocmment this brand to anyone.
  
"FANTASTIC!!" 2010-02-03
By S. Jones
Quick, quiet and convenient PLUS easy clean up. This is an ideal machine for making frozen treats. Extra benefit of not requiring salt. We have used this machine regularly for a couple of years with no problems.

"Great Unit! (BUT EASILY DAMAGED IN SHIPPING)" 2009-12-14
By 320Flyer (Minnetonka, MN USA)
This is a great like ice cream/gelato machine. We also considered the Lello 4080 Musso Lussino 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker, Stainless but after reading the reviews of both units we went with this less expensive 4090 model. The exterior is plain white plastic instead of stainless steel, but we are quite happy with the trade-off due to the EASY cleanup of this unit. Remove and rinse the bucket and you are ready for the next batch! I'd also highly recommend Making Artisan Gelato: 45 Recipes and Techniques for Crafting Flavor-Infused Gelato and Sorbet at Home as a great introduction to making gelato. The author goes to great length to explain the methodology and processes involved before he presents his recipes. Very interesting and a great read. A note of caution to first time ice-cream/gelato makers: this device is only one step in the process and produces a fantastic, but "soft" product. Yum! You will, however, need to freeze your ice cream for a few hours if you want "hard" ice cream--and this is true for ALL methods of making ice cream. There are a few low-rated reviews of this device that should probably be ignored for this reason. As an added bonus this unit also makes great frozen margaritas. :)
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EDIT: AFTER PERUSING THE OTHER REVIEWS, WE DISCOVERED THAT OUR UNIT WAS DAMAGED IN SHIPPING...JUST LIKE MANY OTHERS.
A plastic bracket was broken in the rear and the upper case does not seat properly. So back it goes...
EASE OF USE AND FUNCTIONALITY: 5 Stars
PACKAGING: 1 STAR
AVERAGE: 3 STARS
Hopefully the replacement will arrive in good shape.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Rival 8806-BL 6-Quart Oval Electric Ice Cream Maker, Blue


Product By Rival(45 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $42.30

Product Description

Fun for the Family! Rival 6 Qt Bucket Ice Cream Maker makes homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, or sorbet the fun way with this durable plastic bucket ice cream maker. New compact design with 6 quart capacity and translucent canister lid for easy viewing. Powerful motor, easy to lock motor housing - eliminates the latch system. Simple to use and easy to clean. Delicious recipes included.

Technical Details
  • Powerful motor
  • Transparent cannister lid
  • Easy operation, no latches
  • New compact design

Customer Reviews
  
"Best automatic ice cream maker" 2010-06-20
By R. Shepard (North Carolina)
If you want to make ice cream without hand cranking, this is it!Price is awesome and you don't have to freeze a canister like the more expensive ones. I don't have time nor space to keep an ice cream canister in my freezer, so I was so happy to find this product that makes ice cream the old fashioned way, just I don't have to hand crank. I would rather use ice and rock salt then freeze a canister like the newer designs, so I am glad Rival makes the "old fashioned automatic" ones like this product.Easy to setup and to clean. Easy to take on trips, lightweight but sturdy!I saw one person complain it didn't freeze their ice cream. If you don't use the rock salt properly (that is what makes the ice cold enough), ice cream won't freeze. I attribute their problem to user error, not the product itself.Hope Rival keeps making this product! Nothing beats home made ice cream!

  
"A word of advice for people who have never owned an "ice cream maker"." 2010-06-19
By R.G. (PA)
We had never purchased an ice cream maker. Our mistake. We purchases a Rival 6 Quart Ice Cream Maker.We were surprised to find out by reading the instruction manual that we had to mix the ice cream (with large amounts of costly ingredients like whipping cream and half and half) separately, then refrigerate mixture for half an hour or more, finally place it in the "ice cream maker", let it mix there for 40 minutes, and lastly, place it in the freezer for a few hours. I guess we were foolish to believe it would make ice cream, not just mix it for a while.

  
"First hand comparison of 3 ice cream makers" 2010-06-14
By A. Chandler (Austin, TX)

COMPARISON:

Cuisinart Automatic 1.5 qt the Rival Gel Canister, and the Rival Electric 4&6 qt ice

I have had quite the experience with ice cream makers lately and am happy to pass on my own comparison.I actually bought the Rival Electric 6qt ice on a whim when I passed by it in the store. This is the same one as the 4qt. ice cream maker that uses rock salt and ice, just larger. (I know it's the same because the inlaws have the 4qt.) It was on sale at Wal-Mart and even cheaper than Amazon.I then exchanged the above ice cream maker, after issues I will get to, for the Rival Gel.You'll notice, however, I have the "verified purchase stamp" on my review of the Cuisinart 1.5 qt automatic ice cream maker. That's because I gave up with Rival after continued problems with my first two ice cream makers and ordered the Cuisinart from Amazon. It's a keeper. However, you may actually prefer one of the other ones I used more if your needs are different from my own so I'll break down my experiences and you can decide:But first...some TROUBLESHOOTING that may help you regardless of the ice cream maker you choose. Is your icecream more of a milkshake than ice cream? I have some chef tips:

1.Never put in chunky ingredients from the beginning. They don't allow the butterfat to freeze correctly. They need to be added at the end (chocolate chips, fruit, etc.)

2.Never use imitation vanilla extract. It contains propylene glycol which not only isn't as good as regular vanilla, it prevents milk and cream from freezing well. Use pure vanilla only.

3.Your ingredients should be cold prior to adding them to the ice cream maker.

4.If you have an electric ice cream maker it needs to be on and spinning prior to putting the ingredients in. If you add the ingredients first and then turn it on, the edges will freeze first to the bowl and your middle won't catch up. (Unfortunately you can't do this on the Rival 4 and 6 qt electric so it always wound up a little runny for me.)

5.If you use an electric gel-bowl ice cream maker the bowl should be stored at the back of your freezer where it is coldest. If your freezer is full of other foods, it will actually be colder than if it is empty so an empty freezer may mean you need to freeze your gel-filled ice cream bowl longer.

6.Cream has a higher butterfat content than milk so it begins to melt far faster and will take longer to freeze so you will see differences from soy milk, milk, non-fat milk etc.


ICE CREAM CAPACITY:

Rival Electric (RE) 4 or 6 qts, depending upon which model you choose.

Rival Gel (RG) one quart

Cuisinart Automatic (CA) 1.5 qts


NOISE LEVEL:

RE: loud; cannot hold a conversation in the same room it's in

RG: loud; cannot hold a convesation in the same room it's in

CA: surprisingly quiet...not silent but quite a purr compared to the other two.


BUILD:

RE: Cheaply made which wound up being our problem. The outside core is a very flimsy plastic. Thinner than my Tupperware. Not only did this not insulate the ice well which resulted in fast melting, it also wore down after a week of the motor popping out of the locked position and it's flexibility allowed pieces of ice to get lodged in the sides and make the motor stop. This is so common that it says in the owner's manual that when it does this you need to stop it and move the ice. This means you always need to be watching it during making. Happens on both size models which is why I had to exchange this originally for the gel model at Wal-mart. That flimsy plastic wore down after just one week from the motor popping off of the lock sockets.

RG: Made better than the other model except the top leaves air in too close to ice cream which means it doesn't freeze as well and the fill hole is on an angle rather than top and is very small so ingredients spill easily.

CA: I like the make, compact so no warm air is inside, sturdy, stores more easily with cord compartment, heavy-duty with no flimsiness or easily broken parts.


CONCEPT:

RE: Winds up costing more due to needing to buy rock salt and crushed ice each time. The manual states to use crushed ice only and this is because the top pops off easily and ice can get lodged between spinning bowl and the side. For some crazy reason, the paddle doesn't spin, the bowl does which means it makes the ice migrate and melt easily. Rock salt should not go down your sink so we would also walk it outside to the street. You don't want it in your yard either. Very messy with all the rock salt and ice being poured in while running in comparison to the other two models.

RG: Freeze the gel bowl for about 24 hours and use no rock salt or ice.

CA: Same as the RG.

ISSUES:

RE: Had lots of problems with having to fool with it during the process to make it work right, turns off automatically even if the icecream is runny when it senses the edges are done.

RG: Motor overheats easily and when it does this it turns off automatically and won't allow you to start it again for another 20 minutes. An ice cream maker isn't needed to mix ingredients but to whip air into it so it doesn't freeze as an ice block but instead becomes fluffy. This means you ruin your mix and have to start over. They need a more powerful motor to avoid this rather than an auto shut off which ruins your batch.

CA: Does not turn off automatically and has never overheated. If you need more freezing time, you can just keep on going. I haven't yet had any problems with my Cuisinart but will report back if one comes up.

TIME NEEDED TO WORK:

RE: Usually 50 min

RG: Usually 35 to 38 min

CA: Usually 20 to 30 min

The time will vary per ingredients. I based the above all on my plain vanilla recipe.All models come with a basic recipe book but they are so basic you'll probably want a good ice cream recipe book. I love the Ben and Jerrys one because it's not just recipes, but goes into the science of making the perfect bowl too. The Cuisinart has the nutritionals to every recipe, the Rival doesn't. You probably don't want to see the calories of ice cream anyway. Especially chocolate!


WARRANTY:

RE 1 year

RG 1 year

CA 3 years

ICE CREAM CONSISTENCY:

RE: I was very disappointed in the Rival Electric. It runs until it senses the outside edges are done but this left my inside ice cream edges not whipped. It says to get it hard you should freeze it for 4 hours but the next day, since air wasn't whipped in, it left it a block of ice and I couldn't even scoop it. Because of this and then the plastic lock in wearing out is why I returned it for the Rival Gel.

RG: I got a good batch but it was still softer than I wanted, however the next 2 times the motor got hot and, as per the owners manual, apparently this design flaw is common enough that it turns itself off when this happens and won't start again for another 20 min leaving me with 2 bad batches so I returned it.

CA: If you like yours soft, 20 min seems to work well for that but I usually go all the way to 30 min to get the perfect consistency of whipped air into the icecream allowing it to be soft but still easily scooped days later. Even on high butterfat ice cream recipes we had a perfect consistency so I fell in love with this one. That was the main thing for me, to get a good whipped up ice cream. Not an icy one even days later. This one is advertised as having a "heavy duty motor" which may mean the difference in it not overheating.

CLEANING: Owners manual of all say to clean parts in warm soapy water, not the dishwasher.

CONCLUSION: Although the Rival Electric holds more ice cream which is perfect if you are making it for a big crowd, I have had no negative results with the Cuisinart since I ordered it while the other makers were returned to the store...and I rarely return anything. However, it's also possible I just got unlucky so if you want a large capacity and have easier access than I do to crushed ice, it might be worth a try.

For me, the Cusinart 1.5 qt is just the right size to keep the ice cream fresh for us before it's time to make another batch. For a large family, it may not work, but we nibble on it for a week then make another batch and that works great for us and since the consistency and motor where better than the Rival Gel for me this remains my pick.


"Motor too small" 2009-10-06
By Robert Butler
The motor isn't powerful enough. The ice cream starts freezing to the outside edge of the container causing the motor to quit when the bulk of the ice cream is still liquid.

  
"poorly built" 2009-09-13
By Steve Ritter (Naples Fl.)
After mixing up a batch of ingredients, I find that the unit came with gears locked up and motor jamed, I was able to free up the motor by loosening abot 9 screws and adjusting the gears but it would still lock up or gears not mesh after doing this twice. Returned this faulty unit