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Guidance on using extension cords safely with the appliance to prevent entanglement or tripping hazards.
Information regarding the appliance's polarized plug and how to ensure proper electrical connection for safety.
Steps for initial cleaning and preparation of the ice cream maker before its first use.
Instructions on how to properly freeze the freezer bowl for optimal ice cream making.
Instructions on preparing ingredients and operating the machine to make soft serve ice cream.
Suggestions for various toppings and additions to enhance frozen desserts.
Explanation of a built-in safety mechanism that stops the unit if the motor overheats.
Detailed instructions for cleaning various parts of the ice cream maker.
Guidance on how to properly store the ice cream maker and its components.
Recipes for simple, quick-to-make ice cream flavors.
Recipes for making different flavors of frozen yogurt.
Recipes for refreshing sorbet and sherbet varieties.
Recipes for frozen desserts that are free from dairy products.
The Cuisinart Mix It In™ Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker, model ICE-45, is a household appliance designed to create professional-quality soft ice cream, yogurt, sorbet, and sherbet at home. This fully automatic machine simplifies the process of making frozen desserts, allowing users to enjoy their favorite treats with ease.
The primary function of the Cuisinart Mix It In™ Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker is to mix and freeze ingredients to produce soft-serve consistency desserts. It features a heavy-duty motor powerful enough to both make and dispense ice cream. The machine operates by continuously mixing ingredients within a pre-frozen freezer bowl, which contains a cooling liquid within its double-insulated walls to ensure fast and even freezing. This double-wall design also helps maintain a consistent cool temperature throughout the freezing process.
A key feature of this appliance is its built-in condiment dispensing system. It includes three condiment containers: a front container with a curved edge for smaller mix-ins like sprinkles, and two rectangular containers for larger mix-ins such as mini M&M's® or mini chocolate morsels. Users can add their chosen mix-ins directly into their soft-serve dessert by pulling one of the three condiment dispensing levers as the ice cream is being dispensed. A condiment chute guides these toppings into the cone or bowl.
The dispensing mechanism is controlled by a handle on a dispensing bracket. Pulling this handle down releases the soft ice cream, and pushing it back up stops the flow. An ingredient window on the easy-lock lid allows users to monitor the freezing process and add ingredients directly through the top. The machine also includes a cone holder, conveniently located on the base, which can hold a stack of both flat and pointed-bottom ice cream cones.
Before first use, the freezer bowl must be thoroughly frozen, ideally for a minimum of 12 hours, and stored in the coldest part of the freezer (preferably 0°F or colder) in an upright position to ensure even freezing. The bowl should be washed and dried, then wrapped in a plastic bag to prevent freezer burn. To check if the bowl is fully frozen, users can shake it; if no liquid is heard moving, the cooling liquid is frozen.
Assembly of the machine involves inserting the condiment containers, placing a small narrow cover over them, attaching the dispenser with its handle, sliding in the condiment chute, and positioning the drip tray. The mixing arm is then pushed into the lid, and the freezer bowl is inserted into the base, followed by the lid with the mixing arm, which locks securely into place.
To make a dessert, users fill the condiment containers with their desired mix-ins, ensuring that liquid condiments are not used and that mix-ins are not too large (a mix-in gauge is provided to check size). Recipes provided in the instruction booklet should be followed, and the freezer bowl should not be filled higher than 1/2" from the top, as ingredients expand during freezing. Once the frozen bowl is in place and the lid with the mixing arm is secured, the power dial is turned to the ON position, and ingredients are poured through the lid's opening.
Soft ice cream is typically ready in as little as 20 minutes, though the time may vary depending on the recipe and volume. Users are advised to monitor the ice cream's consistency to avoid it becoming too thick to dispense. When ready, a cone or bowl is held one inch below the ice cream chute, and the handle is pulled down to dispense. The cup or bowl can be rotated to create a swirl. Condiments can be added simultaneously by pulling the dispensing levers.
A safety feature automatically stops the unit if the motor overheats, which can occur if the dessert is too thick, the unit runs for an extended period, or added condiments are too large. If the ice cream becomes too thick to dispense, the bowl should be removed, and the ice cream can be scooped out and enjoyed. Frozen desserts should not be stored in the freezer bowl itself, as they may stick and damage the bowl; instead, they should be transferred to an airtight container.
Cleaning the Cuisinart Mix It In™ Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker is straightforward. Before cleaning, the unit must be unplugged. The base should be wiped with a damp cloth and dried, but never immersed in water or cleaned with abrasives. The freezer bowl and lid should be washed by hand in warm soapy water and dried thoroughly; they are not dishwasher-safe.
The handle with the dispensing bracket requires thorough hand washing in warm soapy water, ensuring all ice cream residue is removed by cleaning it in both opened (handle pushed down) and closed (handle up) positions. The mixing arm, condiment containers, condiment chute, and drip tray can be washed by hand in warm soapy water and dried thoroughly, or placed on the top rack of a dishwasher. Users should be careful not to remove the small rubber pads inside the condiment containers, as they are an integral part of the containers.
For storage, the freezer bowl can be kept in the freezer in an upright position for convenient, immediate use, but only if it is dry. If wet, it should not be placed in the freezer. Wrapping the bowl in a plastic bag before freezing helps prevent freezer burn. The lid, mixing arm, base, drip tray, and condiment containers should not be stored in the freezer. Filled condiment containers should be stored in a cool, dark place, and emptied if not used within a week to ensure fresh mix-ins.
General| Type | Automatic Ice Cream Maker |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1.5 quarts |
| Color | White |
| Material | Plastic |
| Bowl Type | Double-insulated freezer bowl |
| Included Components | Freezer bowl |
| Features | Dispenses toppings directly into ice cream while mixing |
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