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HELPFUL HINTS
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SWEETNESS
Homemade ice cream will usually have a less sweetened flavor than the initial
recipe mixture. It is recommended to adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to
suit your preference.
Artificial sweeteners may be used in place of sugar. Use the following
measurements for reference:
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1 packet of sweetener = 2 tsp. of sugar
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6 packets of sweetener = ¼ cup of sugar
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8 packets of sweetener = ¹/3 cup of sugar
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12 packets of sweetener = ½ cup of sugar
*Follow the measurements on the packaging for Stevia or other Natural
Sweeteners.
CONSISTENCY
Homemade ice cream generally has a thick, milkshake texture. If you prefer a thicker
or more firm consistency, try one of the following:
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Place ice cream mixture in freezer to harden.
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Recipes that call for alcohol may inhibit the freezing process. Be sure to add
any alcohol during the last few minutes of the freezing cycle.
JAMMING
If the Mixing Paddle gets jammed and does not revolve properly, try the following:
• Check to make sure that the Mixing Paddle is properly attached to the
Connecting Axis, that cord is plugged into outlet and that the unit is flipped to
the “ON” position.
• Ice Cream recipes that include hard ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips may
cause the Mixing Paddle to become lodged in the Freezer Bowl. It is best to add
hard ingredients during the last few minutes of the churning process.
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DO NOT stop the churning process until ice cream is finished. Stopping in the
middle of the process can cause the ice cream to harden and restrict the
movement of the Mixing Paddle.
FREEZING
DO NOT operate the unit longer than required. If the mixture has not yet achieved
the slush consistency or has thawed again after 30 minutes, do not continue.
Possible reasons for mixture not chilling or freezing:
• The Freezer Bowl was not cold enough.
• The mixture was too warm. Make sure that the ingredients that you add are
chilled and not warm, lukewarm or of room temperature before adding to the
Freezer Bowl.