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4. Insert the rounded end of the mixing paddle
into the center indentation of the
freezing canister
.
5. Place the lid on the freezing canister, inserting the mixing paddle post through
the center of the lid.
6. Place the freezing canister in the bucket, aligned with the centering hub in the
bottom of the bucket.
7. Align the mixing paddle post in the hole in the center of the motor unit. You may
need to rotate the freezing canister so the mixing paddle post fits into the motor.
Insert the tabs on the bottom of the motor unit into the holes on the sides of the
bucket. Twist counter-clockwise to lock the motor unit into place.
8. Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC outlet ONLY.
9. Evenly distribute about 2 cups of crushed ice around the base of the freezing
canister. The ice should be small or coarsely crushed pieces, not cubes. Break
any large clumps apart. For each batch of ice cream, expect to use 1-2 small
bags of ice, about 4-8 pounds per batch.
10. Cover the first layer of ice evenly with about ¼ cup of rock salt.
11. Repeat steps 9 and 10, layering ice and salt until it reaches ½ inch below the
hole on the front of the bucket; do not over fill.
12. When the ice melts down, add more layers of ice and rock salt.
13. It will take approximately 50-60 minutes for the ice cream to be made. If the
motor stops before 30 minutes has elapsed, unplug the appliance and check for
one of the following issues.
•
If the canister or mixing paddle stops prematurely, check for ice blocking
the canister from turning. If ice has caused the blockage, keep the
appliance unplugged and remove the blockage with a spatula.
•
If the mixing paddle gets stuck, check the consistency of the ice cream
around the edges of the canister. If it is frozen, use a spatula to loosen it.
•
Hard ingredients, such as chocolate chips and nuts, can cause the
mixing paddle to get stuck. Add these when ice cream is finished.
•
If the mixing process is stopped prematurely by the user, the ice
cream will harden and restrict the movement of the mixing paddle.
14. The freezing process is generally complete after about 50-60 minutes. Unplug
the appliance from the outlet. Do not let the ice cream maker run for longer
than 60 minutes. If your ice cream maker stops after 30 minutes, but before 50
minutes have elapsed, check to see if your ice cream is done. If it’s not done,
unstick the mixing paddle and continue. Or, place ice cream in an airtight bowl
and place in the freezer for about an hour.
15. Unplug the motor unit and twist it clockwise to unlatch, place a hand on the
freezing canister, and remove the motor unit. If the freezing canister is not held
down, it may tip and salt water may seep into the ice cream.
16. Remove the freezing canister from the water and wipe it with a towel to remove
the salt and water.
17. Remove the lid, then the mixing paddle, scrape the excess ice cream off of the
mixing paddle with a spatula.
18. Serve ice cream immediately or transfer the ice cream to an air tight, freezer-
safe container and freeze. Note: Because homemade ice cream does not
contain the preservatives that store bought ice cream has, homemade ice cream
will not last for more than a week.
