Cuisinart ICE-20 Automatic 1-1/2-Quart Ice-Cream Maker, White | 
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| Brand: Cuisinart
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $80.00
Buy New: $43.32
You Save: $36.68 (46%)
New (19) Used (1) from $39.99
Rating:  729 reviews
Color: White
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.8
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 8.5 x 11.3
Legal Disclaimer: Sale Ends: 05-18-2008. You may return or exchange merchandise purchased from Macy's @ Amazon by mail only. Certain items are covered by warranty as indicated. To obtain a copy of the warranty prior to purchase, please write to: macys.com Customer Service Dept.; P.O. Box 8215; Mason, OH 45040; Small Ticket Department-Warranty;
MPN: ICE-20
Model: ICE-20
UPC: 086279104724
EAN: 0086279104724
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: WE CAN NOT SHIP TO THE FOLLOWING DESTINATIONS, P.O.B, AK, PR, HI, or MILITARY DESTINATIONS
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| Features:
| • | Electric ice-cream maker produces up to 1-1/2 quarts in about 20 minutes | | • | Easy to use--no salt or ice required; chills to desired consistency | | • | Transparent top locks into place for safety and convenient monitoring | | • | Nonstick chamber ensures quick cleanup; instruction booklet with recipes included | | • | Measures 10 by 10 by 15 inches; 3-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
Whatever your style, the Cuisinart Automatic Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker will help make a delicious frozen dessert to match it! Make fat-free sorbets, low-fat frozen yogurts, rich ice creams up to 1-1/2 quarts quick and easy!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 724 more reviews...
 Better (and quieter) than expected! July 20, 2008
Joann (New Milford, PA USA)
Ok, I am one who will pour through hundreds of reviews before making a purchase. I had a $50 giftcard (for Macy's) and have a strict policy to only use them for something I wouldn't otherwise buy.
I have wanted an ice cream maker for years. I would look at them, think about them, and ultimately put them back on the shelves as I thought it was unnecessary in the scheme of life for another small appliance in my too-small kitchen.
Well, expiry was upon me with the giftcard (yes, almost 2 years) and I now live in a VERY rural area, where a trip for a container of ice cream is a 40 mile round trip. Did I mention I ADORE ice cream??
I finally bought this machine. My husband thought I was crazy and that I'd never use it. Made the first batch of chocolate ice cream yesterday and let me tell you it was fantastic!
This will not go unused, my husband won't allow it. We both felt it was as good or better than store purchased ice cream without the chemicals they use to keep it nice for long periods of time in the freezer. Buy your milk and cream in large containers kids, you are going to a)save a little $ and b) make a motherload of HEALTHIER ice cream. I used half and half instead of heavy cream and it was still delightful.
I am on Amazon today to buy an extra freezer container. I do think that is a bit pricey and am considering the whole reconditioned unit so that I can make two batches simultaneously. It's that good.
It DOES come out soupy when initially made. It's yummy that way-I dare you to not put a spoon in the top as it's whirring around, especially the first batch. Put it in another plastic container for a couple of hours if you prefer a harder consistency.
Oh, as for the noise-come on people, it's NOT that loud!
My standing fan makes more noise than this thing, and I'd rather hear IT whirring knowing the sweet treat awaits me! Honestly, maybe these folks got a faulty unit, or are particularly sensitive to noise- I don't think it's noisy at all :)
Only one small note to mention. When it's done try to get it out of the canister quickly because it freezes very quickly to a very hard consistency to the sides, and it takes a bit of scraping with a wooden spoon to get it off (but I had a heck of a taste test while I completed this arduous task) ! HAHA.
Buy it and enjoy, I think folks with kids would have a lot of fun with this machine letting kids come up with their own funky flavors. I know I will.
 Better Than Expected July 19, 2008
Patti Cake (los angeles)
After reading the reviews of this ice cream maker here on amazon, I decided to give it a try - after making sure my freezer was under 0 degrees, which it was. As soon as it arrived, I cleaned the bucket and put it in the freezer, and checked the parts. Sure, it's a bit plasticky, but that's okay with me. Then found a recipe for sorbet, made the base and put it in the fridge. Two hours before churning, I put the base in the freezer.
After reading so many complaints about the noise, I expected something between a vacuum cleaner and an airplane. That's why I was very pleasantly surprised at how quiet the unit is. I talked to my son on my cell phone right next to it while it was running, and I had no problem hearing him. Sure, it makes some noise, but nothing like a blender and quieter than our kitchen fan on medium.
After 20 minutes, I checked and the mixture was thickening, so I gave it another 20 minutes. When I was finished, my mixture had the texture of a thick milkshake, so I popped it in the freezer and it hardened right up. After 20 minutes, the bucket was still very cold even though it was over 80 in the house.
So far, so good. I'm very happy with my ice cream maker, and look forward to a summer of icy treats :)
good machine ... for now July 17, 2008
lili p (vermont)
I bought this machine with trepidation. I read that some users had trouble with the ice cream melting way too quickly. or being soupy. I found the machine to do exactly what I wanted. However, I do think I understand what may have happened to cause the ice cream to be too soupy. I think that these machines are meant to bring the ice cream to a very soft stage. I would call this stage one. I took the ice cream out of the machine when it was done, and put it in containers in the freezer to really set up and harden. I think that step 2, doing that, will solve the problem for those who were having trouble with the ice cream being too soft or soupy.
My main concern, after using this machine successfully, is that the two cuisinart blenders I bought all broke in the same way. Many others online seem to have this same problem. I called cuisinart many times about this. But they would not help me. I read online that other people had the same problem with cuisinart customer service. I have made peace, for now, with buying the ice cream machine knowing that if something goes wrong with it I will not be able to turn to cuisinart. This machine may last for years. And it may last for months. Either way, I am enjoying it now.
 Easy to use and clean, very noisy July 17, 2008
Olivia Audubon
This ice cream maker seems well-designed, is easy to clean, compact, has a cord storage compartment in back, and it works as described. It makes about 1 quart though, not 1 1/2. More than a quart of unfrozen liquid will expand beyond the capacity during the freezing process and overflow, making a big mess. The motor is also very noisy, so much so I thought there was something really wrong with it the first time we used it, but because it works fine, we think it's just a noisy appliance. The noise level increases as the mixture thickens during freezing so it's probably normal. I wouldn't use it if anyone in the house were trying to sleep!
Easiest ever ice cream, sorbet, sherbet or gelato! July 15, 2008
T. Holden (Central, CA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
No salt, no ice, no fuss, no muss! Easy clean-up! Scrumptious ice cream, sorbet, sherbet or gelato after 30 minutes in the machine. Consistency of bought ice cream after 2 hours in the freezer. No guar gum and carrageenan like most store bought ice cream--can use local fresh fruit for flavor. Keep the gel tub in the freezer and make ice cream on a whim! Enjoy!
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