Monday, September 20, 2010

Deni 5540 Automatic Soft-Serve Ice-Cream Maker




Product By Deni(1 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $37.77
 
Product Description
 
Counting calories or not, most people today rank super premium ice creams, flavorful slushees, and other frozen treats among their favorite indulgences. Now you can make these frozen creations, fast and easy, with the Deni soft serve automatic ice cream maker. The motor and canister turns basic ingredients into an endless array of delectable frozen treats in 20-30 minutes. Make up to 1-quart of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet, sorbet and slushees without salt or ice. The strong aluminum sides support the motor top and the motor top collapses down for better storage. The unique soft serve spout makes these delicious treats fun for any occasion. 
 
Technical Details
  • Automatic soft-serve ice-cream machine for making frozen desserts at home
  • Produces 1 quart of ice cream in just 20 to 30 minutes--no salt or ice required
  • Unique soft-serve spout for fun dispensing into a cone or bowl; cone holder on base
  • Patented freezer canister; aluminum sides support the motor top; instructions included
  • Measures approximately 11-2/5 by 7-1/2 by 11 inches
Customer Reviews
  
"mierda!!! its not worth the money" 2010-06-20
By Lulu (miami, fl)
my friend bought this product for me for my birthday n i was sooo happy to get it cuz she knows i love icecream n i always wanted n ice cream maker... so i open it up n read the instructions to use it the next day cuz u have to freeze the bowl overnight for 8 hours max, so i did n i bought the things on the recipe n i poured it like it said n waited for more than 20mins for the ice cream to make?..... it does not work it only makes the liquid cold n thats it, it is nt even soft serve as it says.... sucks cuz i cant return it since she bought it early enough to get it to me on my bday.. i thanked her, but sucks not to have something sooo promising work... its a piece of mierda so dont buy it....

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Aroma AIC-206EM 6-Quart Wood-Barrel Ice-Cream Maker, Black



Product By Aroma(6 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $99.99
Product Description
Inspired by antique ice cream makers and carefully constructed from the finest woods and metals, this product is both modern and traditional, bringing old-fashioned charm to any home. Delight children by helping them make their favorite flavors in just minutes, or experiment with custom recipes, and rest assured that this appliance is as easy to clean as it is to use. Take turns with the traditional hand-crank or save tired arms with the motorized electric crank. It’s great for picnics, barbeques and family get-togethers. 
Technical Details
  • Electric ice-cream maker produces up to 6 quarts of homemade ice cream
  • Solid pinewood exterior bucket; aluminum mixing canister for fast freezing
  • Choose between traditional hand-operated crank or electric motorized crank
  • Removable parts make cleanup a snap; recipe book and instructions included
  • Measures approximately 12 by 12 by 21 inches
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Customer Reviews
  
"Just Like My Old One (Ithink)" 2010-08-09
By Pat
I haven't tried my ice cream freezer yet because we have both been on diets and can't lose weight if I make ice cream. I have been known to make 7 batches of ice cream in two weeks,(my husband is an ice cream conisour). If we are going to have company, I ask him if I should make ice cream. His reply is, "why, then I will have to share it with them." I love making it and he loves to eat it. The only kind of ice cream there really is, is home made vanilla. I can't wait to try my new ice cream freezer. I have worn 2 of them out. The last one burned when our house burned and we lost everything. I have looked high and low to find one like my other ones (without having to buy the store) Thanks. Pat

"I could taste the aluminum (?)" 2010-01-20
By saavy shopper
Are the materials cheaply produced? When we took it out of the box, we were blown over by the chemical smell. After soaking the wooden tub, it went away, but my sinuses were burning by then. Then we made the ice cream and that part was fun. But the motor stopped before the ice cream was frozen. Also, a disappointing thing happened - I could taste an aluminum aftertaste in the ice cream from the aluminum bowl. The ice cream literally tasted like aluminum foil. We have to take this back for a refund. We are looking for one with a steel bowl now. Overall, a disappointing experience. I gave it one star because that was the only way to proceed making the review.
  
"Crappy motor" 2009-09-04
By Ice Cream
Everything is good except the motor. Thr first batch of ice cream did not freeze before the motor cut off. Second batch of ice cream was even worse. The motor stopped working before the batch started to thicken. Aroma needs to work on the motor!!! My average cost per gallon of ice cream was in excess of $50 per gallon. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
  
"dissatisfied with the product" 2009-08-17
By Sydney F. Ross
I purchased the Aroma AIC-206EM 6 on July 16, it arrived on July21,I put it in use on July 25, and it gave me a big dissapointment. The crank would not churn the ice cream , and it eventually broke, I contacted the manufacturer requesting return authorization, the promised to send me a new crank which I received on August11, I will be using it on August 22, wish me luck.You see when I looked up the product it said a manual ice cream maker, but when it arrived I was supprised to see that it was mainly electric, which was shocking because I already have aa electric maker. After August 22 I will update you with another review. Upset consumer.Kodak EasyShare C913 9.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)Kodak EasyShare Z980 12MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD
  
"icecream maker" 2009-06-05
By Rosalind (Sioux Falls, SD USA)
We love our icecream maker! It is great to be able to choose from hand crank or automatic. When using the automated churner the motor stops automatically when the icecream is done churning so you have to keep and eye on the icecream maker. The kids love to hand crank it but get tired before the icecream is done. We use the vanilla ice cream recipe to make all our icecream we just add flavored milk from a local dairy to flavor it. We have made rootbeer, strawberry, and cotton candy icecream so far and look forward to making banana, coffee, and chocolate soon.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Norpro Ice Cream Sandwich Maker

Product By Norpro
Lowest Price : $8.74
 
Product Description
 
Create the old fashion ice cream sandwiches you loved as a child. Built in sandwich cutter to effortlessly create a perfect sandwich. Recipe and instructions included. 
 
Technical Details
  • Create the old fashion ice cream sandwiches you loved as a child with Norpro's Ice Cream Sandwich Maker
  • A built-in sandwich cutter lets you effortlessly create a perfect sandwich
  • A spreader comes included for easy of creating
  • Recipes and instructions also included to get you started
  • Top-rack dishwasher safe
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Friday, September 17, 2010

Total Chef FT02-G-2X Double Treat Ice cream Maker


Product By Koolatron(4 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $16.99
Product Description
Finally! A convenient way to make delicious Homemade Ice Cream. With the Double Treat Ice Creame Maker you can make two different recipes at the same time. Just add your favorite ingredients and place into your freezer, then a thermal sensor will activate the unit to mix the ingredients for you automatically.
Technical Details
  • Makes 2 different flavors of ice cream at the same time
  • As little as 70-90 minutes you have delicious homemade ice cream!
  • Runs on 4 AA batteries
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Customer Reviews
  
"Useless! Don't waste your money!" 2010-04-03
By Will La (Evanston, IL USA)
I Purchased this back in December and still haven't been able to get this to work correctly. Sure, the Ice cream maker will mix up everything when the "PRE" button is pressed, but we were not able to get the "pro" (only other button on the device) to work. What the "PRO" button is supposed to do is mix the ice cream mixture in the bowls at regular intervals while the device is in the freezer -this way you won't end up with a frozen block of whatever it is that your making while it is freezing. Wish I could say that this device did that - nope, the button light would be lit, indicating that it was ready to do it's job, but each and every time the ice cream maker was put in the freezer - the "ice cream" would end up never having been mixed, just one solid, frozen mass. We've tried "fresh" batteries and still no luck with seeing any attempt by the machine to even try to mix anything after the "pro" button was set. Opening up the device to see what might be the problem didn't offer any clues other than the insides are pretty basic and the circuit board made by cnnbst (?) is another cheap, useless product from China (why expect quality?). Anyway, save our money or think about spending it on something else that actually works. Even if you are lucky enough to get this thing to work, don't expect it to last long. Wish I could rate this less than I did since I can't get my money back or the time I wasted trying it.
  
"under-powered" 2007-09-24
By V. SPAH
I've used this unit 3 times now with unsatisfactory results each time. Long before the 4-5 hours specified in the manual were up, the motor -- which is only driven by 4 AA batteriess after all -- stopped having enough oomph to stir the thickening liquid. And if you patiently wait for the alotted time to expire like I did at first, trusting that it was sitting in your freezer working as it should, you end up with a very solid, very un-ice-cream-like lump of frozen crystalized cream. I had slightly better results by checking on it after a few hours and manually stirring a bit to break up the biggest clumps and get the blades going again, but it still wasn't what I would call a good experience. I regret purchasing this thing, and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
  
"Great, but for occasional use!" 2003-07-31
By
It's inexpensive, doesn't have to be plugged in and doesn't need ice or salt--three things plenty of folks are looking for in an ice-cream maker!
The ice cream turns out pretty good (if you use a good recipe!), and it is just the right amount of ice cream for 2-4 people after dinner--just start it about 4 hours before! Also, since it's such a small amount of ice cream, you don't have to worry about hard-to-find additives that will make it still "scoopable" the next day--it will be eaten by then!
It cleans up easily, as long as you don't overfill the cups and rubberband the top on so it doesn't slip.
IT'S STILL CHEAP, THOUGH. I use mine a couple of times a week, and it definitely shows some wear (gears slip occaisionally). In my case, having this machine for a few months has convinced me that I WILL make ice cream often, and therefore a heavy-duty machine will be cost-effective for me.
But for people who will only use the machine a few times a month and are on a budget, this ice-cream maker is ideal!
  
"Small but tasty." 2003-01-06
By Anna Brown (Miami, FL United States)
This ice cream maker takes AA batteries and your refrigerator's freezer to work. It takes 4-5 hours for it to complete the ice cream. The results? Two scoops of creamy tasty ice cream. If you are willing to wait so long for so little reward, this ice cream maker is well worth it.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Orka A47221 Ice Pop Molds, White Base



Product By ORKA(51 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $10.95
 
Product Description
 
Kids love popsicles any time of year, and moms love knowing exactly what their popsicles are made of. The Orka Ice Pop Maker is perfect for making home made popsicles without an icecream maker. Freeze your favorite juice, or blend your own fruit and yogurt combo and pour-the possibilities are endless. Our stand provides easy trasport and storage in the freezer and prevents tipping. The cup-shaped base catches drips as you eat-no more messes from melting. Our silicone tabs make the pops easy to remove from their molds.-no need to run under hot water, as you do with most popsicle molds. Hand wash, or dishwasher safe. Save money with home-made popsicles and rest assured that your kids will have a healthy and tasty alternative to store-bought treats.
 
Technical Details
  • Silicone ice pop molds with stand designed for easy transport
  • Silicone tabs for easily removing treats from molds
  • Cup-shaped base catches drips; freezer and dishwasher safe
  • 6-3/10 inches by 4-9/10 inches by 4-4/5 inches
  • 5-year warranty
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Customer Reviews
  
"Not so great" 2010-09-12
By D. Calkins (Wisconsin USA)
These popsicle molds are very cute, and seem sturdy with nice handles that catch drips, but the swirly part of it makes it difficult to remove the popsicle from the mold, and so far every time, the popsicle has broken in half. They don't hold very much either, pretty small.
  
"Good product, but needs some clarification" 2010-09-08
By Raine Wynd (Bothell, WA USA)
The good:
- they're silicon popsicle molds
- hold about a double-shot-glass' worth of liquid (perfect for snacking, or for smaller stomachs)
- they are individual popsicles held in a stand, so you don't have to defrost the whole batch just to eat one
The unexpected/not so good:
- the molds peel off in a way that causes the mold to be inverted, which makes it easy to clean, but does require that you turn them back right side out.
- there isn't anything to indicate the maximum fill level on the interior of the mold.
- the drip catcher is hard to drink out of if you do wind up with drips (if you're an adult.)
Overall, I like them, but they're running second to the Tovolo molds I got at the same time.
  
"Very nice!" 2010-09-05
By H. Acuay (Portland, OR USA)
Just received these from Amazon a few days ago and have used them already. What can I say? They are easy to fill, use, and clean. I can put just plain juice (orange is a good one) or yogurt or whatever in them. I like the swirly pattern - really cute. I wish they also came in a larger size, too. My kid loves them. I will definitely be ordering at least one more set for our household, and will be adding this to my list of gift ideas for parents of little kids.
  
"TLC" 2010-08-24
By S. Urbina
These ice pop molds are fantastic. Removing the cover to get to the ice pop, is so easy. I only wish they were a little larger. This size limits you to give only to the tiny tots. For kids that are older, one is not enough. But they still are really nice. I highly recommend them.
  
"Popsicles come out without breaking!!!" 2010-08-23
By K. Bieniewicz (Ada, MI USA)
These are the first popsicle molds that I've ever used that come off easily without breaking off the stick. I highly recommend them. The kids can even do them themselves without my help!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Fusionbrands 8014 Ice Orb Silicone Vertical Ice Cube Tray




Product By Fusionbrands(80 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $11.61
 
Product Description
 
The Fusionbrand IceOrb, vertical ice cube maker, is the first vertical ice tray that makes, chills, serves and stores. The Iceorb will make 21 cubes of ice on its vertical wall and will store up to 51 cubes. Simply remove the inner bucket and fill the orb with water to the indicated fill line. Place bucket back in the orb (displacing the water), place lid on and pop into the freezer. Once frozen, again pull out the bucket, pop the ice cubes out of the wall and either use, or store inside the bucket. More ice cubes can be made at this time. The inside of the orb is airtight and therefore odor free! The orb doubles as a wine bucket or as a serving vessel. Use as a cooler to keep cold foods fresh while serving…great for ice cream. The lid can be placed under the orb to catch condensation. The orb is top rack dishwasher safe.
 
Technical Details
  • Make ice and chill, serve, and store foods all with one super efficient tool
  • Makes 21 cubes of ice on its vertical wall and will store up to 51 cubes
  • The inside is airtight and odor free; doubles as a wine bucket or serving vessel; use as a cooler to keep cold foods fresh while serving
  • Great for ice cream or dips; lid can be placed under the orb to catch condensation
  • Easy to clean, the orb is top-rack dishwasher safe
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Customer Reviews
  
"Returned" 2010-09-10
By J. Christensen (Seattle)
Sure this item is sort of a cool idea...but does it perform well? NO. It's simply a novelty. Inner bucket is difficult to remove, ice cubes are very small(it makes enough ice for about 4 glasses), lid is not a tight fit on the bucket = not a good ice maker.
I returned mine.
  
"Best ice tray ever!" 2010-09-06
By Don N Ron
The Ice cubes are a perfect size and the tray saves space.. the extra storage is bonus! It is slightly hard to get the ice out on the first few tries but once you know how its a lot easier after the plastic loosens up. It is a great conversation piece for your freezer! not to mention it can hold a bottle of Wine! I seriously don't need or care bout that feature BUT I know a lot of people that would love it! I liked it and use it so much now i have ordered a Second one!

"i like it!" 2010-09-04
By lila
yup, i like it! yeah, getting the ice out can be a bit tricky, but i love how compact and versatile it is. my method for ice removal is: let it sit for a minute or so; squeeze all around the top to break up the ice on the sides; start pushing on the bottom. i use a corner of the counter to get started. and then, POP! i have ice!

"love it!" 2010-08-27
By Jen
This Ice Orb tray has been the solution to our problem. We never have enough room to put an ice cube tray and this has solved that. It don't even have to be sitting up right in the freezer. There is a fill line on the container to fill it up to, but I would go a little below that line because when you go right to it, it overflows a little bit leaving a little water to ice up and make it harder to get the container out. Doesn't hold 2 trays full of ice inside but holds probably 1.5 trays. Definitely worth buy! Don't wait..BUY NOW!

"a novelty item" 2010-08-23
By agypsy (New York City)
i've been trying to give this thing a chance but i've given up. like most of the negative reviews, i too have a problem removing the container. and it doesn't make enough ice in one go, 3 tall drinks and you've used up that batch of ice. i bought some standard generic ice trays (like the one's that your grandparents used) and they are so much easier to use, make twice as much ice and costs $1.50 per tray. i guess if you want cute little ice cubes, like to keep making ice, don't mind taking time to get them out and want to spend 4 times more than a generic tray then this is the one for you.

Friday, September 10, 2010

DeLonghi GM6000 Gelato Maker with Self-Refrigerating Compressor




Product By Delonghi(30 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $242.96
 
Product Description
 
You don't have to travel to Italy for delicious authentic gelato. Make it in the comfort of your own home with the new Gelato Maker from DeLonghi. Gelato is a dense mixture with lower fat than ice cream and no added air, which is more rich and flavorful. And with the self-refrigerating compressor, you don't have to wait for your favorite sweet treat. Built-in compressor brings the ingredients to temperatures below freezing, which frozen bowl ice cream makers cannot do. Make multiple batches continuously instead of having to wait to re-freeze the ice cream bowl. The removable stainless steel bowl makes for easy serving and cleanup and the mixing paddle effectively mixes ingredients from top to bottom for perfect consistency. Other highlights include an eco-friendly refrigerant gas that doesn't deplete the ozone layer, transparent lid and recipe book.

Technical Details
  • Easy-to-use gelato maker for making authentic Italian-style gelato
  • Removable stainless-steel bowl; mixing paddle effectively blends ingredients
  • Self-refrigerating compressor brings ingredients to below freezing; no wait time between batches
  • Transparent lid; dishwasher-safe bowl, lid, and paddle; recipe booklet included
  • Measures 12-4/5 by 15-4/5 by 9-3/5 inches
Customer Reviews
  
"works great every time" 2010-08-27
By Maggie Hasbrouck (Atlanta GA)
This is an easy, dependable machine, making great ice cream every time. It is a little noisy, but not as bad as others we tried. We keep ours in the bathroom next to the kitchen so we can let it run behind a closed door. It's capacity is small, just one quart. At first this seemed like a drawback, but as it turns out, we do a lot more experimenting (Potato chip vanilla ice cream!). Because it is ready whenever and can make batch after batch I would recommend spending the money on this rather than the type with a freezable insert. This is also a very solid machine. We have had 2 different machines of our own and borrowed some from friends, this is by far the easiest to use, and not fragile, like some others.
  
"Slight Hiccup (see below) Great ice cream machine" 2010-08-21
By Jimster
Received my Gelato maker with lightning speed after placing order. Great service from Amazon. However, my machine was faulty and stopped churning during the first batch. Contacted Amazon and returned faulty machine two days later. Amazon sent a replacement upon notificztion. Again fast shipping and the replacement works great. Makes great gelato and haven't had any problems. We are working this machine daily since we received it. The temperature here has been in the triple digits thus making the gelato very refreshing.
  
"Almost instant gratification!" 2010-08-18
By Barbara (Navarre, FL, United States)
What a wonderful invention! I can now make delectable, organic (or not) ice cream exactly how I like it. Oh, did I mention FAST?? Put a few ingredients into the " magic" bowl turn it on and between 20-30 minutes, voilà! Better than Baskin! I've made choco chip, coffee, mixed berry, fresh peach, nectarine, amazing vanilla. And that was just the first week! I don't like it real sweet, so I put in about 1/4 c sugar if that, non fat organic milk, fat free 1/2 & 1/2, with the fresh fruit & fresh vanilla. What a treat, delicious & even kinda healthy. That's my story & I'm sticking to it! l LOVE this machine!

"Worth the money" 2010-08-15
By Ronald Day (Milford, PA)
If you can live with making ice cream 2 cups at a time and putting it in the freezer for an hour before you eat it you will love this machine. Easy cleanup, about 30 minutes start to finish, and a little bigger than a bread maker.
  
"Good little machine" 2010-08-15
By Beach boy (Revere MASS)
I think that this is a good machine. I like the fact that it has a compressor, which keeps the ice cream cold. I soul recommend this product.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

UCO Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker Blue



 
Product By Industrial Revolution, Inc.
Lowest Price : $21.95 
 
Product Description
 
Have a Ball Making Ice Cream!
The Camper's Dream - Make Ice Cream Anywhere!
Fun for the whole family!
Includes ice cream recipes
Great for Camping, Boating, Picnics, Parties, Travel, Anywhere!
With the unique Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker, you can make ice cream anywhere! You don't need electricity, just have a ball! It's ideal for Camping, Boating, Picnics, Parties, Travel...anywhere! Made from the highest quality materials, it's lightweight, portable and easy to clean.
Don't settle for just 31 flavors! Try flavors from our recipe list included or make up your own unlimited flavors.
Compare:OriginalMega
Weight When Empty2 lbs3 lbs
Weight When Full7 lbs9lbs
Ice Cream Capacity1 Pint = 16 fl oz1 Quart = 32 fl oz
Approximate Prep Time20 min30 min with cream,
35 min with half & half

Warranty: One year from date of purchase, to the original purchaser, against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Specifically excluded is damage resulting from kicking or dropping the Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker. If you need assistance please call us at 888-297-6062.
Made in China

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

White Mountain 6-qt. Electric Ice Cream Maker




Product By White Mountain(15 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $178.94
Technical Details
  • Triple motion action for smoother ice cream
  • Powerful top mounted 1.5 amp motor shuts off automatically when freezing is complete in 25-40 minutes
  • Use table salt or rock salt
  • Handcrafted since 1853
  • Includes recipe book for ice cream, frozen yogurt and low fat desserts
Customer Reviews
  
"White Mountain Ice Cream maker" 2010-08-09
By chad
The Ice Cream maker is great but the Made in China really shows through. The lock down handle for the motor BROKE OFF after two uses!
  
"Mixed feelings" 2010-07-13
By Willyum
I spent a few weeks looking through all the ice cream makers I might want, being sure to choose the right one. I read all the reviews and although many angered buyers reported the failures of their purchase I still chose the White Mountain freezer. Its the best ice cream maker on the market, and I didn't believe their misfortunes would happen upon me. So I anxiously awaited the arrival of my ice cream freezer......10 BUSINESS DAYS LATER........my ice cream maker still hasn't come. Now I know this is not totally White Mountains fault, the only poor decision they made was choosing FedEx to ship their products. I ended up having to drive 30 minutes out of my way to retrieve my ice cream maker. I was not pleased. In the next week I made three different batches of ice cream and during the fourth batch the motor puttered out. I would have cried but I couldn't be weak in front of all my friends. The next day I called the 1-800 number for White Mountain and talked to an Indian employee. He could speak English pretty well but when transposing very important information, White Mountain's e-mail address, there was a misunderstanding. So White Mountain did not receive my email confirming my purchase and waited another week until calling back. I called back, got the real email address and sent the email. I have been waited another week and still no ice cream maker. I do like the ice cream that was produced and that is the only reason I gave it three stars but this is ridiculous.........

"Junk - 1 batch of ice cream cost $214" 2010-07-06
By Mary Waldrep
Tried to use it Sunday for a big July 4th party. Had wonderful batch of fresh peach ice cream that everyone was excited to try. It was purchased June 2009 for last July 4th party and worked wonderfully. Has been stored indoors in original packaging so it hasn't been misused. Plugged it in this year and it screamed. All attempts to correct the issue didn't work. Appears to be power shaft coming out of the motor. After researching return policy, purchasing of parts and reading other reviews, I realized that there's nothing that can be done. So much for attempting to purchase a quality product rather than a cheap plastic freezer. Don't purchase unless you're willing to have only a few batches of very expensive ice cream.
  
"Does the job." 2010-07-05
By Richard M. Garofalo
Powerful but noisy motor. Needs fiddling with to get clamp to hold motor in place but once everything is all set it does the job in about 20-25 min. 6 qt. capacity means you use about 3 qts. of liquid and end up with about 4 qts. of frozen product. Best of its type; I'd buy again.

"THEY TOO SOON WORN OUT." 2010-04-16
By Sammy
I MAKE A GOOD BIT OF HOMEMADE ICE CREAM, AND USE ONLY THE WHITE MOUNTAIN. SOME DON'T LAST TOO LONG. THEY BEGIN TO LEAK GREASE, WHICH CAN SEEP INTO THE BARREL. THE MOTORS BEGIN TO GRIND, AND RESULT IN A JERKING MOTION OF THE MACHINE. APPROXIMATELY 6 OF THESE MACHINES HAVE WORN ME OUT. OVER-PRICED FOR THE TIME USED.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Cuisinart ICE-25 Classic Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker



Product By Cuisinart(26 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $39.98


Product Description

The Traditional styling of the Cuisinart Classic Frozen Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker will put a smile on every ice cream lovers face. Fully automatic, this frozen desert maker requires only the addition of fresh ingredients and the flip of a switch to make 1 1/2 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, or those fabulous frozen drinks - icy smooth and ready to enjoy in as little as 20 minutes!

Amazon.com Review

Chilly and rich desserts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet seem all the more special when they are made in a home kitchen. While this Cuisinart frozen dessert maker is designed to look like the old-fashioned models that require plenty of rock salt and ice and need to be hand cranked, it is actually completely automatic for ease of use and less waiting. The ice cream maker's base is shaped like a bucket, complete with a carrying handle. The freezer bowl and mixing arm fit within the base and are both removable for cleaning. The transparent locking lid lets cooks watch the maker in action and has an open spout for loading milk, eggs, sugar, and other fresh ingredients right into the freezer bowl without spilling them all over the counter.
With a flip of the power switch, the arm starts mixing and properly aerating the ingredients for perfect results every time. Little extras, such as nuts, chocolate chips, or chunks of fruit can be added during the mixing cycle. The heavy-duty motor blazes along to produce 1-1/2 quarts of a favorite frozen dessert in just 20 minutes. However, there is no need to dip into the dessert right away: the bowl can go into the freezer for a while and its double insulation keeps ice cream or sorbet smooth and creamy until serving time. The ICE-25 comes with a book of instructions and recipes (including old standbys, such as Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, and mouth-watering specialties, such as Dark Chocolate Cherry Sorbet) and is covered by Cuisinart under a three-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde


Technical Details
  • Traditional styling with fully automatic convenience
  • Makes 1-1/2 quarts of frozen dessert in as little as 20 minutes
  • Transparent lid locks tightly; large spout for adding ingredients without spilling
  • Double-insulated freezer bowl for consistently smooth, creamy results
  • Instruction and recipe book included; 3-year warranty
Customer Reviews
  
"Product description is WRONG!!!" 2010-07-25
By Anita Poole (Atlanta, GA USA)
The product description for this product is wrong. I was expecting to mix my ingredients, put them in the machine, turn it on, and have ice cream in 20 minutes. Instead, I must freeze the ice cream receptacle in the freezer for 6 to 22 hours before I can make ice cream. I am very disappointed with this product. It does make good ice cream, but is very inconvenient to use, and the 1 1/2 quart capacity makes enough ice cream only for 2 or 3 people.

  
"Great, but small" 2010-05-12
By Erika Camardella (Scottsdale)
I have done so much research on the ice cream makers on Amazon that I went a bit crazy trying to decide which to get. Then I decided to buy my cute little ice cream maker at Sam's ($39.). I have used it twice now and here are my observations:

1. Yes, it is noisy, but not intolerable.

2. The bucket MUST be frozen SOLID in order to work correctly.

3. It makes wonderful ice cream.

4. It (1 1/2 quarts)is a bit small-especially once you start adding additional ingredients towards the end (we like to add chopped up cookies or candy) and I am afraid it will spill out or clog. I end up dumping everything into a container and mixing stuff in by hand. I am seriously considering getting a 2 quart just for the extra space and peace of mind--even though this machine makes enough ice cream for a small family.

5. You have to work a bit fast when transfering the ice cream from the bucket to the storage container. It can melt quickly so just have everything ready to go.

6. Make sure to clean and dry and wrap the bucket and put it back into the freezer asap so it is ready to go for the next batch.

Overall a good buy and I would reccommend it because I don't think there are other 1 1/2 qrt. makers that offer too much more or better for the money.

Hope that helps !


  
"FYI - got it for $39.00 at Sams Club" 2010-04-04
By K. Johnston (Phoenix, Arizona)
Will give details on what I think of it after I actually use it :)

  
"Nice little machine" 2010-01-07
By M. Cooper (Margate, FL USA)
I bought one of these for myself about a year ago then decided to buy this one from Amazon.com for my Mom for Christmas. I keep the freezer bowl in the freezer all the time just in case I want to make some at the last minute. I find that it only takes about 20 mins to have the ice cream frozen and ready. Of course, you do have to follow the instructions which say to chill the mixture in the fridge for a while. If you don't, then it may take longer and not set up as hard. I usually make it ahead of dinner then when it's finished I put it into a container and put it in the freezer to serve for dessert. It does make some noise but not excessively. Still don't want to hear it while eating dinner. It's pretty easy to use and pretty easy to clean up afterwards. Love it. Ice cream is as good as the recipe you use and as good as any other home made ice cream I've ever had.

  
"cold cream soup!" 2009-12-19
By Ryan W. Prijic
I agree with the rest of the 1 star reviews. The machine will run for the designated time (sometimes 30 minutes +) and at the end you just have very cold sweet creamy soup! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Hamilton Beach 68320B 1.5 Quart Capacity Ice Cream Maker


Product By Hamilton Beach(4 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $20.99

Product Description

  • 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

  • Gel canister fits easily in freezer


    Technical Details
    • Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available.
    • Design is stylish and innovative. Satisfaction Ensured.
    • Great Gift Idea.
    Customer Reviews
      
    "Easy to use." 2010-08-28
    By G. Hernandez (Virginia)
    So easy to make homemade ice cream now. Make the Easy Vanilla Ice Cream if you have to have it tonight. Two containers would be great so you can make more than one batch in a day.My only complaint is that it is a little loud.
      
    "Goog purchase" 2010-08-05
    By Fabio (Philadelphia, pa, USA)
    really good purchase, fast to arrive and simple to work with.In a few minutes obtain a good ice cream
      
    "FABULOUS!" 2010-07-26
    By Ristina Gooden (COLUMBUS, OH, US)
    I absolutely adore this ice cream maker! I just keep the bowl in the freezer so I can pull it out whenever I want to make ice cream! Everyone in my family adores it too! Absolutely perfect!
      
    "Hamilton Beach Ice Cream maker" 2010-04-23
    By Krys (Ohio)
    I have this. It freezes the mixture into a nice soft serve in about 30 minutes. The only issue I have with it: the mixture sticks to badly to the sides of the freezing container, you either have to scrape it out, or wait for it to melt (which takes a while, the whole container has to totally warm back up). You loose a quite a bit of the mixture that way, and it locks up the machine and won't stir it anymore because of this, so I end up with about 1/2 of what I put in there.

  • Thursday, September 2, 2010

    Whynter IC-2L SNO 2-Quart Ice Cream Maker




    Product Description
    With the WHYNTER SNO frozen dessert ice cream maker, you can make a spread of delectable desserts in about 20-40 minutes. With this versatile wonder you can not only make premium ice cream but refreshing sorbets, Italian gelato, sherbets, fresh frozen yogurts and other treats. Our professional quality ice-cream maker offers premium features not found in budget ice cream makers. A built-in compressor freezer allows for continuous use without the inconvenience of having to pre-freeze the mixing bowl. You will never have to use any freezer space before being able to make your favorite frozen dessert. This unit includes an electronic timer, ice cream scoop, and we'll even send you some secret recipes.
    Technical Details
    • Reliable built in audible timer and LCD timer control display
    • Newly designed motor drive that shuts off to prevent damage if the mixture freezes solid
    • Capacity: 2 quart
    • High efficiency CFC-free compressor
    • Removable bowl for easy storage and effortless cleaning
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    Customer Reviews
      
    "Fantastic Machine Which Executes Flawlessly" 2010-07-27
    By Rachel Bradley (Castro Valley, CA)
    I have owned my Whynter for just over three years now. I initially purchased and tried a machine which used ice for cooling. I then moved on to a machine which needed the bowl to be chilled. This machine has eradicated the agony of waiting for amazing gelato, sorbet, frozen yogurt, and ice cream. When I want it, I have it and it's good. In the three years I've owned it it's never malfunctioned, broken nor has its performance deteriorated.
     
    "Whynter SNO ice cream freezer" 2009-12-30
    By E. Calcagno (Mandeville, LA)
    I love making ice cream. Usually done in one of the inexpensive freezer bowl type machines. Hated to have to freeze the bowl. I have been looking at these self contained freezers for a number of years. Now that they are affordable, I purchased the Whynter. Recieved it the day before Christmas. Finally made some Ice Cream yesterday. My machine arrived packed very well in two box's. The unit came out in perfect condition. There is very little you have to know to use it. I skimmed the manual for two minutes then i was on my way. You turn on the power switch and it starts to freeze. slide in the pot with your ice cream base, insert the mixer, then put the motor and lid on top. Press start and the timer defaults to 60 min. I don't need to use the timer since the motor will shut off 30 seconds after the ice cream thickens to the point that motor can not turn the mixer any longer. I did not wait that long. I removed the ice cream before it became that frozen. After removing the ice cream to a bowl and into the freezer i poured a new batch into the machine and imediatly made a second batch. I loved being able to freeze ice cream as soon as i wanted. The unit worked perfectly. When done the only parts i had to clean was the mixer and the freezer bowl. The lid and motor were untouched by any ice cream. I had an absolute great experience. Now i hope to see the unit work problem free for a long time.

    "Great product" 2009-10-03
    By Gerald Ambroze (Galveston TX USA)
    Have had the unit 2 months and love it. Makes great ice cream. Looks good. The noise is OK. Looked at the Lello and this was a much better buy. the only problem is I am eating too much ice cream. I use spivita instead of sugar.

    Wednesday, September 1, 2010

    Cuisinart Pure IndulgenceTM 2 Qt. Ice Cream-frozen Yogurt & Sorbet Maker





    Product By Cuisinart(9 customers reviews)
    Lowest Price : $91.00
    Product Description
    Cuisinart Pure IndulgenceTM 2 Qt. Ice Cream-Frozen Yogurt & Sorbet Maker What?s better than a quart of luscious homemade ice cream, sorbet or frozen yogurt? Two quarts! The fully automatic Cuisinart® Pure IndulgenceTM makes 2 quarts of your favorite frozen desserts or drinks in as little as 25 minutes. It?s easy ? an integrated motor, double-insulated freezer bowl and automatic mixing paddle do all the work. Results are consistently smooth, cleanup is easy, and the brushed stainless styling is simply sensational.

    Product Features
    -Double insulated freezer bowl holds up to 2 quarts of frozen dessert
    -Brushed stainless steel housing with embossed logo
    -Fully automatic
    -Heavy-duty motor makes frozen desserts or drinks in as little as 25 minutes
    -Large ingredient spout for adding mix-ins
    -Instruction/Recipe book

    Technical Details
    • Double insulated freezer bowl holds up to 2 quarts of frozen dessert
    • Brushed stainless steel housing with embossed logo
    • Fully automatic
    • Heavy-duty motor makes frozen desserts or drinks in as little as 25 minutes
    • Large ingredient spout for adding mix-ins
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    Customer Reviews

    "Great product, watch the recipe though" 2010-08-07
    By Wade
    I love this ice cream maker. Had it for 3 years and use it (too) often. Dropped the lid and cracked it, but still works. No other problems with machine. I agree, it does make some noise, but if you like ice cream like me, the noise is music to the ears. I did have one problem that I had read about from other reviewers. That the mixture would not freeze. I found out rather quickly that it wasn't the freezer but rather the recipe. Or, I should say, the vanilla in the recipe. Some cheaper vanilla brands contain Ethylene Glycol, the same thing that's found in antifreeze (want freeze,)....go figure. Read the label on the vanilla. One tablespoon of the vanilla prevents 2 quarts of ice cream mixture from freezing, and not only that, it will thaw-out the freezer bowl in about 15 minutes. I will buy another when this one quits.
      
    "worth the money....I need an extra bowl!" 2010-08-03
    By confidential (Denver)
    This machine really works admirably well for what it is. You must make sure that the freezer is cold enough to fully freeze the canister but then all should be well. For the lazy heath freaks out there, we found that a full bottle of kefir makes a tasty and easy frozen yogurt. It makes a larger portion than the premade stuff and you know exactly what's in it. My only regret is that I didn't purchase a extra freezer cannister when they were cheap. I don't know why it's easier to eat frozen yogurt than regular, but who cares....get yer yum on.
      
    "Total Satisfaction" 2010-07-11
    By Annie G. Tyler (California, US)
    I am thrilled with this appliance because it works as well as I'd hoped. I wanted to be able to make ice cream that tastes like it has been churned by hand for hours, but without all the hassle of gathering ice, salt, cranking, etc. Once the freezer bowl has frozen (I leave it in freezer for 24 hours before I make ice cream), then the simple ingredients can be assembled in minutes. All I have to do is pour mixture in machine, turn to "ON" and it is done in about 20 minutes. I've tried several recipes, from the recipe book that is included and from the Ben & Jerry's recipe book, all have been successful so far. I've made vanilla, fresh strawberry, butter pecan, maple walnut and peanut butter chocolate chip ice cream. It's easier than baking a cake! I love that I can control the sugar and fat content as well as the flavor. All ice cream is initially a soft product, so if you prefer a firmer texture, freeze for a few hours before eating.

    "Easy Ice Cream" 2010-05-17
    By William F. Cleveland (Rochester, MN)
    I've made several batches of ice cream with this now. Really good stuff!! But what isn't good when you add heavy cream and sugar to something? The flavors are great and it quickly mixes up the ice cream. I do a ice cube bath to cool down the egg mixture quickly so we can have the ice cream in an evening instead of the next day. Plan on doing some of the non-cream recipes for health and see how they turn out.

    "Fun, tasty!! But not exactly fully automatic as description reads." 2010-03-15
    By northkona (Kailua-Kona, HI United States)
    The info Amazon provides says it's fully automatic, just put the ingredients in and it does the rest. That's not accurate, you must do a little mixing work to prepare the ice cream recipe, then pour it into the machine and then it freezes it. I have made some very good ice creams from both ultra-rich recipes and less-fattening ones, with the final hard-freeze happening in individual dishes in my freezer (easier to serve). You can also indulge in eating it as a soft-serve, and not bother to freeze it harder. Homemade ice cream freezes VERY hard in your freezer, so if you go that route, set it out on the counter about 10 or 15 minutes before you want to eat some. It softens up some and also tastes better. I am concerned about the number of people who said their cannister didnt do the job of freezing the mixture. I think there IS something wrong with their cannister, not the recipe, and not their use of the machine. That's something to take into consideration. If you buy it, try it out right away, a couple of times, make sure all is well, and return it promptly if you don't get the contents to freeze to at least soft-serve stiffness at about 30 to 40 minutes. Yes, it's a little noisy. You could put it in the laundry room or the garage if you hate the sound it makes. I dont think it's that bad, but it isnt silent, it does growl as it churns. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream book is an excellent choice for recipes, by the way. I bought it, and am delighted! For diabetics, Splenda works very well for sorbet and ice cream recipes. You might like to experiment with Splenda, and perhaps add more to your recipe after you try out one or two -- the sweetness does diminish a little, but the taste is still very good, with no artificial flavor overtones.