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4.39 out of 5stars
(23 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
06/29/2023
chill out
It all worked out the way I remember in my youth. I read the reviews and instructions. before churning,I froze the canister and paddle, and refrigerated the full fat custard. I filled frozen cannister with custard,inserted paddle,put on top, put in bucket. I then layered a few inches of ice the rock salt till layers got to level of drain hole on side of bucket, then set bucket in sink. I worked square paddle top insert into bottome of electric motor until two tabs on bottom of motor arm seated in slots on bucket top, then plugged in motor. In my 78 degree kitchen the motor slowed until it stalled out a little after 30-35 min. Ice cream had consistency and creamy smoothnes of thick peanut butter. I had used 10-12 lbs of ice and over half a box rock salt.
Scott

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
07/03/2021
Disappointed in this ice cream freezer
I was very excited to get a new ice cream freezer. I used it today for the 4th time and it no longer works properly. Half way through freezing it started bumping up and down and I was not able to finish freezing the ice cream. Something is wrong with the motor it sound like. Very disappointed! This product should work more than just 4 times.
Chris
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/29/2023
    chill out
    It all worked out the way I remember in my youth. I read the reviews and instructions. before churning,I froze the canister and paddle, and refrigerated the full fat custard. I filled frozen cannister with custard,inserted paddle,put on top, put in bucket. I then layered a few inches of ice the rock salt till layers got to level of drain hole on side of bucket, then set bucket in sink. I worked square paddle top insert into bottome of electric motor until two tabs on bottom of motor arm seated in slots on bucket top, then plugged in motor. In my 78 degree kitchen the motor slowed until it stalled out a little after 30-35 min. Ice cream had consistency and creamy smoothnes of thick peanut butter. I had used 10-12 lbs of ice and over half a box rock salt.
    Scott
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/19/2023
    Prepare in advance %26 you'll get good ice cream
    This is a pretty good ice cream maker for the money. Be aware that it does not come with any instructions or manual; you will have to look it up on the internet. Also, if this is your first time using an ice cream maker, make sure you have plenty of rock salt and ice (crushed ice works best) on hand. Make note that the paddle that goes inside the metal container does not move, but rather the metal container spins in the ice bucket and around the paddle in its center, effectively churning the ice cream. BIG TIP: Freeze the metal container and paddle and refrigerate the ice cream base mixture you make for several hours before you want to make the ice cream. The colder everything is, the better ice cream you will make.
    Michelle
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/28/2023
    Oh yeah! This ice cream maker rocks!
    This machine is great! I can't believe the low price for how well it works. The motor is very strong but isn't very loud. I used it for the first time yesterday and it produced ice cream the same smooth, creamy consistency as store bought but with a home made flavor. I highly recommend this unit.
    MsEbony
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/13/2023
    Great purchase! Great price!
    Love this ice cream maker! Perfect for making homemade ice cream.
    Bhammon
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/28/2023
    Easy ice cream maker
    Easy operation, rekindled the childhood memories. Just put ice, add salt in the bucket, add the ingredients as per your choice and voila good icecream is ready in 30 min.
    Rajesh
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/18/2022
    If you watch a couple of YouTube Videos you can master old fashion Iced Cream too. This does take about 45 minutes to make the ice cream and time is need for prepping and freezing the treat unless soft serve is fine. I highly suggest to put it in the freezer as fast as possible because you will eat this from the steel drum. It is that good.
    IceCream
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/02/2022
    Electric Icecream Machine
    Bought this electric icecream machine for my twin grandsons for their birthday. Their love of icecream made this a perfect gift. They have made it for themselves, made it for family events, and are always looked to as superheros by their younger cousins. Easy to make and and quicker than I remember from years past. The quality of icecream beats all store bought. Best birthday gift for any icecream lovers. Now if I can get them to make me some sherbert.
    Clara
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/28/2022
    1000% recommend! So worth it! It works perfectly!
    This thing is awesome! Truly! Very simple to set up, use and clean and it worked perfectly!! You can use any ice cream recipe you find online and it truley worked perfectly. It froze smooth and creamy in exactly the time it said. Very good product and good company. We also have a waffle maker from them and it works 100% perfectly every time, so simple to use and so so simple to clean. Beats out my expensive waffle iron in every category. Good company.
    Holliday
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/27/2021
    Great little machine!
    Great little ice cream maker for a great price. This was purchased as a Christmas present, and has already been used (successfully) twice. First attempt (pictured) was coffee ice cream (from the recipe included in the insert). It was FABULOUS. We love this!
    Deedles
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/22/2021
    Ruined Santa for my kids!
    Christmas present for my boys. We walked up to the porch and there it was in clear ripped plastic for both my little boys to see! Thanks for ruining Santa and Christmas for my little boys forever.
    Jennifer
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/08/2021
    Family fun!
    This has been a perfect addition to having fun making ice cream. It works simply and fast. The only complaint I have is that it is loud so having an open concept, I try to only use it at night because it overpowers conversations and TV. I highly recommend this for the price. We are 35 flavors in and still having a blast. Also, I ran this for probably five straight hours the first night, and it kept churning! Each batch takes about 15-20 minutes to get a nice thick soft serve. I recommend chilling the metal bowl before using and be sure to layer the ice and salt well around it. It will set up and be ready to eat quickly!
    Stephanie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/24/2021
    Birthday surprise
    I I got this as a gift for my daughter-in-law. We were shopping together and when she saw this item I knew at once that I had to get it for her. The birthday hasn't come up yet, but she is going to be tickled pink when she gets it. I was able to get the color she wanted too. My store location didn't have any so I had to order it - delivery was in three or four days. Very happy and I'm sure she will be too.
    SallieMae65
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/22/2021
    Excellent great price for item.
    Absolutely amazing! Brought back a lot of childhood memories.
    Luvtrese
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/03/2021
    Disappointed in this ice cream freezer
    I was very excited to get a new ice cream freezer. I used it today for the 4th time and it no longer works properly. Half way through freezing it started bumping up and down and I was not able to finish freezing the ice cream. Something is wrong with the motor it sound like. Very disappointed! This product should work more than just 4 times.
    Chris
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/13/2021
    Good product ay GREAT PRICE.
    I cant understand some of these negative reviews but some people nust like to complain about everything. For sure this isnt tge top of the line freezer but look at the price!!! We have two of them because of large famiky. Several monthes of the year we use both almost everyday. During winter monthes maybe onlu once or twice a week. Little freezer keeps going strong with no troubles. Our favorite is made with Orange soda..crushed pineapple and mandarin orange sections...another is with Big Red soda and strawberries.. We are able to make QUALITY sherberts and ice cream far superior to "store bought'". We have 4 of these and love them. If you dont like the plastic/fiber tub and.motor housing buy a different brand at 4 to 5 times the cost but the finished product will still taste the same. Im sure these wont last as long as the cast iron ones mt grand parents passed down to my family but they achieve the exact same results in same time for lots less cost.
    Arthur
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/26/2021
    Great product!
    This maker is much quieter than others I have had in the past. It semmed to freeze the ice cream a little quicker as well.
    gottashot4u
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/06/2021
    Sad day
    Used once. Motor got too hot and melted the spatula insert on the top. It now turns with the bottom and won't work.
    BeautifulChaosX4
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/07/2020
    Mark my Words
    We love Chik-fil-et ice cream but want organic. Found a close recipe. The machine works fine. Love that it makes a full gallon. It really takes an hour until the machine cant turn the canister anymore. I found it is important to mix ingredients in the canister and put them in the fridge until cold before putting it in the machine. Finally, if you can't control yourself, don't start making ice cream. 1/2 cup is between 250 - 320 calories, depending on recipes. It's just a nice finish to a meal.
    Salty
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/09/2020
    To clarify 1* reviews (not about the motor)
    For everyone leaving bad reviews about the ice cream not hardening or issues with the paddles the problem isnt the machine its either your recipes (ratios of fat to sugar) or amount of ice /rock salt. After using this machine for over a year now I have had several amazing batches of the best ice cream Ive ever had and my fair share of odd textured bad or Mediocre ice cream. After lots of trial and error and research the consistency of the product comes down to a the recipe. The machine has worked consistently each time. When I tried to cut the sugar or fat to make it healthier or used non dairy creams it just came Out very bad texture, icy and weird. When I use the standard heavy cream 2cups and half and half 2 cups with 1 cup sugar vanilla it comes out prefect every time! Only complaint is the metal canister has oxidized (turned black inside) we have very hard water and I left it in the sink. :( I cant find a replacement canister . Have to buy the whole thing it seems. Idk if its bad for u to use the canister still... but I just wanted to clarify about some negative comments I saw. I thought it was worth it for the $20 I paid a year ago. :) also no one off switch is annoying but not a big problem
    danae
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/07/2020
    Best Ice Cream Ever
    We had Homemade Ice Cream this Labor Day Weekend and it was Awesome.
    datsmike4u