Hamilton Beach 68550E manual Tips for Best Results

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Tips for Best Results

•The machine will run until turned off. See Troubleshooting if your unit did not make ice cream in 15 minutes.

•Add mix-ins, such as chocolate chips or chopped nuts, after ice cream has churned for at least 5 minutes or when mixture is thick and has started to freeze. Make sure the mixing paddle is firmly pressed down to the bottom of the freezer bowl when replacing lid (after adding mix-ins). The mixing paddle should continue scraping the freezer bowl and not sit on top of the mix-in ingredients.

•The finished result is a soft, spoonable ice cream. Homemade ice cream will not be the same consistency as hard, store-bought ice cream.

•Ice cream tastes best when fresh. It will begin to lose its fresh taste after several days in the freezer.

•Using metal utensils may scratch the surface of the freezer bowls, but this will not harm the unit. Plastic utensils are recommended when eating directly from the freezer bowls to extend the life of your unit.

•Placing hand on lid and pressing down lightly will help churning and prevent as much ice cream from sticking to the side of the bowl. A thin layer of ice cream will always stick to the outside of the bowl; this is normal.

•Keep the freezer bowl(s) in the freezer so that you can make ice cream at any time.

•For best results, the freezer bowl must be frozen thoroughly. Make sure to set your freezer at the coldest setting (temperature should not be more than 0°F [-18°C]).

•Firmness of ice cream depends on variables such as the recipe used, room temperature, and temperature of ingredients before churning.

•Some recipes require the mixture to be precooked. Make the recipe at least one day ahead. This will allow the mixture to cool completely and increase volume. Base mixture may not freeze if it is not thoroughly chilled.

•Do not remove freezer bowl from the freezer until ready to use.

•Do not puncture or heat the freezer bowl.

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