Whynter ICM-220SSY - User Manual

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Summary

Safety Precautions

Appliance Safety

General safety guidelines and precautions to reduce risks like fire, electrical shock, or injury.

Important Safegides

Essential guidelines for proper appliance installation and usage to prevent hazards.

Features and Parts

Prepare Recipe Ingredients

Instructions for preparing ingredients for ice cream and yogurt making, including notes on pre-freezing.

Installation and Operation

Installation and Operation Safety

Crucial safety instructions to follow during the installation and operation of the appliance.

Pre-Operation Steps

Steps to take before operating the appliance, including packing removal and initial cleaning.

Installation Guidelines

Proper positioning, installation, and clearance requirements for the appliance.

Electrical and Cord Safety

Guidelines for safe electrical connection, grounding, and proper use of cords.

Ice Cream and Yogurt Making

Operating Instructions

Step-by-step guide for operating the ice cream maker for both ice cream and yogurt.

One Year Limited Warranty

Warranty Exclusions

List of conditions and events that are not covered by the product's limited warranty.

Warranty Disclaimers and Limitations

Legal disclaimers regarding implied warranties and limitations on remedies and damages.

Summary

Safety Precautions

Appliance Safety

General safety guidelines and precautions to reduce risks like fire, electrical shock, or injury.

Important Safegides

Essential guidelines for proper appliance installation and usage to prevent hazards.

Features and Parts

Prepare Recipe Ingredients

Instructions for preparing ingredients for ice cream and yogurt making, including notes on pre-freezing.

Installation and Operation

Installation and Operation Safety

Crucial safety instructions to follow during the installation and operation of the appliance.

Pre-Operation Steps

Steps to take before operating the appliance, including packing removal and initial cleaning.

Installation Guidelines

Proper positioning, installation, and clearance requirements for the appliance.

Electrical and Cord Safety

Guidelines for safe electrical connection, grounding, and proper use of cords.

Ice Cream and Yogurt Making

Operating Instructions

Step-by-step guide for operating the ice cream maker for both ice cream and yogurt.

One Year Limited Warranty

Warranty Exclusions

List of conditions and events that are not covered by the product's limited warranty.

Warranty Disclaimers and Limitations

Legal disclaimers regarding implied warranties and limitations on remedies and damages.

The Whynter ICM-220SSY is a 2-quart capacity ice cream and yogurt maker designed for household, non-commercial use, offering a versatile solution for creating homemade desserts. This self-contained appliance features a built-in powerful compressor freezer, eliminating the need for pre-freezing the mixing bowl, which enhances convenience and taste. Its sleek stainless steel exterior and soft-touch LCD control panel are designed to complement any kitchen counter.

Function Description:

The ICM-220SSY allows users to make a variety of frozen desserts including ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and yogurt in a single batch. It operates in three convenient modes:

Ice Cream Mode: In this mode, the appliance churns and freezes the mixture. The default operating time is 60 minutes, adjustable via timer buttons. A mixing blade and snowflake icon will flash on the LCD during operation.
Yogurt Mode: This mode processes yogurt mixtures at a temperature between 104-110°F (40-43°C) for a default time of 8 hours, adjustable from 4 to 24 hours. A yogurt icon will flash during operation, and temperature settings are not adjustable in this mode.
Cooling Only Mode: This mode freezes the mixture without churning for a default of 30 minutes, adjustable via timer buttons. It's ideal for preventing frozen ice cream from melting, with a snowflake icon displayed during operation.
Mixing Only Mode: The churn blade operates for a default of 10 minutes without cooling, suitable for pre-mixing ingredients or adding extra components to a finished mixture. A mixing icon is displayed during operation.

The appliance includes an Extended Cooling Function to keep ice cream or yogurt frozen after the set operation time has elapsed. In Ice Cream mode, it flashes "COOL" for a ten-minute cycle. In Yogurt mode, it flashes "COOL" for 15 minutes and will restart cooling cycles if the internal temperature rises above 48°F (9°C) until manually turned off. The mixing function is not active during Extended Cooling.

A Motor Protection Function is integrated to prevent overheating or damage to the motor. If the mixture becomes too hard, the motor will stop churning, though the cooling function in Ice Cream mode will continue until the set time elapses.

Important Technical Specifications:

Model: ICM-220SSY
Capacity: 2 Quart
Power Supply: 115 V / 60 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption: 180W
Cooling Temperature: -0.4°F - 31°F / -18°C - -35°C
Heating Temperature (Yogurt Mode): 104°F - 110°F / 40°C - 43°C
Refrigerant: R134a
Noise Level: < 58dB
Net Weight: 24.25 lbs
Unit Dimensions: 16.75"W x 11.25"D x 10.25"H
UPC: 852749006559

Usage Features:

Easy Operation: The unit features a Power button to turn on/off, a Menu button to select modes, and Timer buttons (Time+ / Time-) to adjust operation time in 1-minute increments (from 5 to 60 minutes for freezing modes, and 4 to 24 hours for yogurt mode).
Start/Pause Button: Initiates or pauses the selected mode. Pressing it during operation will pause churning, but cooling continues. A three-minute compressor lockout may occur upon resuming operation to extend compressor life.
Refill Lid: Allows for adding additional ingredients, such as nuts or fruits, towards the end of the mixing time without interrupting the process.
Removable Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl: Facilitates easy pouring of ingredients and cleaning.
Churn Blade: Detachable for easy cleaning and required for ice cream making, but not for yogurt.
LCD Display: Shows operating time, mode icons (snowflake for freezing, yogurt icon for yogurt, mixing icon for mixing only), and status messages like "COOL" during extended cooling.
Recipe Flexibility: The manual encourages users to prepare ingredients from their own recipes or provided ones, emphasizing that no pre-freezing is needed. Users can download additional recipes from the Whynter website.
Ingredient Volume Control: To prevent overflowing, the mixture should not exceed 60% of the mixing bowl's capacity as frozen mixture expands. Using fewer or refrigerated ingredients can lead to quicker results.

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning: Before first use, the base of the unit should be wiped with a moist cloth (do not immerse in water). The lid, removable stainless steel mixing bowl, churn blade, transparent lid, refill lid, and scoop should be washed in warm, soapy water. These parts are not dishwasher safe. Abrasive cleaners or hard implements should not be used.
Storage: After use, the yogurt mixture or finished ice cream should be transferred to a clean, dry container using the plastic scoop (avoid metal scoops to prevent scratching the mixing bowl).
Troubleshooting Guide: The manual provides a troubleshooting section to address common issues like the churning blade not working, the unit not freezing, the compressor not running, ice cream not firm enough, the unit stopping churning prematurely, or ice cream being too icy. Solutions range from power cycling and mode switching to ensuring proper ingredient temperature and volume.
Warranty: The product comes with a one-year limited warranty covering defects in material and workmanship under normal residential usage. It requires registration on the Whynter website and contacting customer support for any claims.