Care & Cleaning

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Helpful Hints (cont.)

6If the recipe you are preparing needs to be cooked on the stove, prepare it 24 hours in advance. This will allow you to store the base in the refrigerator and have it properly chilled for processing.

7Temperature and viscosity of the base is the number one factor in determining processing time. A well-chilled base can be completed in as little as 20 minutes.

8The consistency of your ice cream upon completion is that of soft serve. This is the same in the most expensive ice cream makers used in restaurants. The difference is that restaurants (and manufacturing facilities) use a “hardening cabinet” that blast freezes the ice cream in a much shorter time frame than a standard home freezer. To achieve the same hardness simply transfer your finished ice cream to an airtight container and store in your freezer for 1 hour.

9You can make delicious slushies with this appliance by simply pouring your favorite carbonated beverage in the Freezer Bowl.

Do not attempt this with diet beverages as they will tend to freeze to the side of the Freezer Bowl causing your mixing arm to

become stuck.

Wash the Transparent Cover (after it has been removed from the Motor Housing), Freezer Bowl and Mixing Arm in warm, soapy water. DO NOT clean any of the parts with abrasive cleaners or steel wool. Do not put any parts of your Dessert Maker in the dishwasher. Dry all parts thoroughly after cleaning. The Freezer Bowl must be completely dry prior to placing in the freezer. The Freezer Bowl is the only part that should be placed in the freezer; all other parts should be stored in a pantry or cabinet. We recommend that the Freezer Bowl always be stored in the freezer so that you can use it at any time.

Using Your

Frozen Dessert Maker

1Always ensure your Freezer Bowl is completely frozen before using. Do not take the Freezer Bowl out of the freezer until your ingredients are measured and prepared. Remove the cover from the insulated case and place the Freezer Bowl in the case. Place the case with freezer bowl on a stable level surface.

2You can use recipes from this manual or enjoy your own variations. Just ensure that you do not exceed more than 1.5 quarts after all ingredients have been combined.

3Assemble your Dessert Maker according to the instructions on page 7.

4You can add ingredients during the mixing process. Add nuts, chocolate chips, or your other favorite ingredients through the hatch located on the transparent cover. There is no need to stop the mixing action and remove the cover.

5Most recipes are complete in 25 – 40 minutes depending on the beginning temperature of your ingredients, the amount of cream in your mixture, and the total volume of your ingredients. Mixing time can be decreased if you pre-chill your mixture in the refrigerator prior to mixing.

6Plug your appliance in and set the switch to the On position (I)

7When the mixture has reached your desired consistency, switch the power button to the Off position (O). Ice Cream and other frozen desserts will be slightly firmer than soft-serve ice cream. If you would like a firmer texture, place the mixture in an airtight container in the freezer for 1 – 2 hours.

WARNING: Do not store any mixtures or other liquids in the

freezer bowl as they will stick to the interior of the unit and will damage the Freezer Bowl. Always transfer completed recipes to an airtight plastic container.