Ice Cream Maker
2010 Back to Basics®, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC.
www.focuselectrics.com
4 QT.
ICE
CREAM
MAKER
Instruction Manual
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Important Safeguards ............................................................................................... 2
Before Using for the First Time ................................................................................ 3
Using Your 4 Qt. Ice Cream Maker .......................................................................... 3
Helpful Hints ............................................................................................................. 5
Cleaning Your 4 Qt. Ice Cream Maker ..................................................................... 6
Recipes .................................................................................................................... 6
Warranty ................................................................................................................... 9
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including:
• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use
instructions in this manual.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and hot pads or oven mitts.
• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see
warranty page.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• To disconnect, turn control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric
parts in water or other liquids.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use.
While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one,
ensure that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or
greater than that of the appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the
extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. To avoid pulling, tripping
or entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the
edge of the counter, table or other area where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug
in any way.
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• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or
extension cord feels hot.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• For household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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EFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Accessory
parts may be contained within the packaging material.
Wash the lid, freezing canister, and accessories in warm, soapy water, rinse
thoroughly and dry. Wipe the exterior of the motor unit with a damp cloth, if
necessary. Do NOT immerse the motor unit or cord in water or any other liquid.
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SING YOUR 4 QT. ICE CREAM MAKER
1. Place the freezing canister, lid, and mixing paddle into the freezer for at least an
hour before making ice cream. Note: Do not freeze the freezing canister when
it is wet; always dry it thoroughly before freezing.
2. Prepare ingredients as directed in the recipe. For best results, prepare the ice
cream mixture the day before and chill overnight.
3. Pour the chilled ice cream mixture into the chilled freezing canister. Do not fill
the freezing canister above the “MAX” line, as the ice cream mixture will expand
during the freezing process.
Freezing Canister
Mixing Paddle
Motor Unit
Lid
Plastic Bucket
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4. Insert the rounded end of the mixing paddle
into the center indentation of the
freezing canister
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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, freezersafe 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.
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ELPFUL HINTS
• Homemade ice cream recipes use only fresh ingredients; therefore, they do not
have the same consistency as store-bought ice creams which use gums and
preservatives to make them firmer. If you prefer a firmer consistency, place the
frozen ice cream in an airtight container and store it in the freezer for one or
more hours until the desired consistency is achieved. Homemade ice cream
generally has the consistency of a thick milkshake.
• For recipes that require pre-cooking, prepare the ice cream base mixture a day
ahead and store overnight in the refrigerator. This will allow it to completely cool
and increases the volume of ice cream produced.
• Ice cream base mixtures may be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days prior to
making ice cream. Be sure to mix well before adding the mixture to the freezing
canister.
• The most common ingredients in ice cream are cream, sugar, eggs, and milk.
For the richest flavor and creamiest texture, use a cream containing the highest
percentage of fat. Heavy cream has the highest fat content (approximately
36%), Whipping Cream (30%), Coffee/Light Cream (18%), and Half & Half
(10%). Substitutions of milk products (both cream and milk) may be used to
reduce the fat content. However, this may change the taste, consistency, and
texture of the ice cream. When substituting ingredients, be sure the total liquid
measurement remains the same as the original recipe.
• Homemade ice cream will taste less sweet than the ice cream base mixture. If
your ice cream is not sweet enough, you can adjust the amount of sugar used,
keeping in mind that the sweetness will be lessened during the freezing
process.
• Artificial sweeteners may be used to replace sugar in a recipe. Add only to a
cooled ice cream base mixture as heat affects the sweetness.
• For recipes containing alcohol, manually add the alcohol after the completion of
the freezing cycle. Alcohol can adversely affect the freezing process if added
too early. Do not attempt to restart the motor to mix after adding alcohol.
• The ice cream base mixture must be liquid before freezing. Do not use stiff or
frozen ingredients such as whipped cream or frozen liquids or juices.
• Ice cream should be stored in airtight containers in the freezer. Do NOT store in
the freezing canister.
• If you would like to make your ice cream harden more, when churning is
finished, remove the mixing paddle and place the lid on the canister. Place in
the freezer for about half an hour to harden. Do not leave the canister in the
freezer for longer than half an hour.
• Or, leave the canister in the plastic bucket, remove the mixing paddle.
Add more ice to the ice/salt mixture. Cover with a towel and let it sit until
the ice cream is firm.
• Possible reasons for the ice cream mixture not freezing properly:
• The mixture was too warm. Ingredients, freezing canister, lid, and paddle
should be chilled prior to mixing and should be kept refrigerated until
ready to freeze in the ice cream maker.
• The proportion of ingredients was incorrect. Check your recipe carefully
and if substitutions were made, be sure the total liquid ingredients are
equal to the original recipe.
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• Using too little rock salt inhibits the freezing process. Using too much
rock salt can cause the mixture to freeze too quickly causing ice crystals
to form in the ice cream.
• Do not stop the churning process before 30 minutes have elapsed. This
can cause ice crystals to form and will cause a grainy texture.
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LEANING YOUR 4 QT. ICE CREAM MAKER
1. Unplug the ice cream maker before cleaning.
2. Wipe the electric motor with a slightly damp cloth. Do NOT immerse the motor
unit in water or any other liquid.
3. Clean the plastic bucket thoroughly with a soapy sponge to remove salt-water
residue. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
4. Wash the freezing canister, lid, and mixing paddle with hot, soapy water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly. Do not replace the lid until the freezing canister is
completely dry.
5. Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleansers on any part of the ice cream maker.
Do not put any part of the ice cream maker in the dishwasher.
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ECIPES
Quick and Easy Chocolate Ice Cream
1 cup Cocoa Powder
3 large cans Condensed Milk
6 cups Whole Milk
In a large mixing bowl, combine milk and condensed milk. In a separate dish,
mix enough hot water with the cocoa powder to create a consistency like melted
chocolate. Once the cocoa powder is a liquid, stir it into the milk mixture until
completely blended. Pour mixture into the freezing canister and follow the
directions in the “Using Your 4 Qt. Ice Cream Maker” section. Do not fill the
freezing canister above the “MAX” line, as the mixture will expand during
freezing.
Vanilla Ice Cream
2 cups Granulated Sugar
1½ tbsp Corn Starch
¼ tsp Salt
7 cups Milk
5 Eggs, beaten
1½ tbsp Vanilla
2¾ cups Heavy Cream
1½ cups Half and Half
Mix the sugar, corn starch, and salt in a large saucepan. Over medium heat,
slowly stir in the milk, stirring constantly. Very slowly add the beaten eggs and
continue to stir. Reduce heat to low and cook until mixture thickens slightly.
Slowly add vanilla, half and half, and heavy cream. Pour into a large glass bowl
and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or until mixture has chilled. Remove from
refrigerator. Pour mixture into the freezing canister and follow the directions in
the “Using Your 4 Qt. Ice Cream Maker” section. Do not fill the freezing canister
above the “MAX” line, as the mixture will expand during freezing.
Coffee Ice Cream
4 ½ cups Half and Half
6 cups Cream
4 ½ tbsp Instant Coffee Powder
2 ¼ cup Sugar
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir well until both sugar and instant
coffee powder are dissolved. Pour mixture into the freezing canister and follow
the directions in the “Using Your 4 Qt. Ice Cream Maker” section. Do not fill the
freezing canister above the “MAX” line, as the mixture will expand during
freezing.
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Cookie Dough Ice Cream
1 cup Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
(crumbled into small pieces)
2 ¼ cups Sugar
6 cups Heavy Cream
1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
6 large Eggs
3 cups Milk
Place the cookie dough and the chocolate chips in a separate bowl. Cover and
chill until cold. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Slowly mix in sugar, whisking until completely blended. Slowly add cream and
milk and whisk until blended. Pour mixture into the freezing canister and follow
the directions in the “Using Your 4 Qt. Ice Cream Maker” section. Do not fill the
freezing canister above the “MAX” line, as the mixture will expand during
freezing. When the mixture has finished churning, add cookie dough and
chocolate chips and stir in evenly.
Rocky Road Ice Cream
1 ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
½ tsp Salt
2 cups Milk
6 squares Semi-sweet Chocolate
2 cups Half and Half
6 cups Whipping Cream
1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
2 cups Mini Marshmallows
1 ½ cups Chocolate Chips
1 cup Chopped Pecans
Mix the milk and chocolate in a large saucepan. Over medium heat stir until the
chocolate is completely melted. Remove from heat and slowly add sugar and
salt, mixing well, until dissolved. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the
marshmallows, pecans, and chocolate chips, and then cover and refrigerate for
about 30 minutes or until mixture has chilled. Pour mixture into the freezing
canister and follow the directions in the “Using Your 4 Qt. Ice Cream Maker”
section. Do not fill the freezing canister above the “MAX” line, as the mixture will
expand during freezing. Add marshmallows, pecans, and chocolate chips after
the ice cream has finished churning and stir in evenly.
Sweet Corn Ice Cream
2 cups Heavy Cream
3 cups Milk
4 ears Sweet Corn, shucked, save
kernels, cut cobs into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
12 Egg Yolks
cup plus ½ cup Sugar
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream, milk, and corn
cobs. Bring to a simmer. Stir to dissolve sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove
corn cobs with a slotted spoon.
Whisk the egg yolks and cup sugar together in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the hot
cream mixture. Whisk until smooth. Return the mixture to the saucepan and stir
over low heat for 1 minute, until it coats the back of a spoon. Strain the custard
through a fine sieve. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water, ½ cup sugar and the corn kernels to a
simmer, cooking until kernels are soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and
add the corn mixture to the custard. Allow it to cool overnight in a bowl with a
piece of plastic wrap against the top to prevent a skin from forming. Pour
mixture into the freezing canister and follow the directions in the “Using Your 4
Qt. Ice Cream Maker” section. Do not fill the freezing canister above the “MAX”
line, as the mixture will expand during freezing.
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Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
4 cups Plain Yogurt
1 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
¾ cup Sugar
1 ½ cups Strawberries in syrup, thawed
Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Chill the mixture, covered, in the
refrigerator for an hour before freezing.
Pour mixture into the freezing canister and follow the directions in the “Using
Your 4 Qt. Ice Cream Maker” section. Do not fill the freezing canister above the
“MAX” line, as the mixture will expand during freezing.
Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato
4 cups Whole Milk
2 cup Heavy Cream
1 cup plus ½ cup Sugar
8 Egg Yolks
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 cup Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread
1 cup Hazelnuts, crushed, optional
In a saucepan combine the milk, cream, and 1 cup sugar over medium heat.
Cook until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whip the egg yolks with the remaining sugar using
an electric mixer until the eggs have become thick and pale yellow, about 4
minutes. Pour ½ cup of the warm milk and cream mixture into the egg mixture
and stir. Add this mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over very low heat,
stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick enough to coat the back of a
wooden spoon, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Place a strainer over a medium bowl and pour the warm custard mixture through
the strainer. Stir in the vanilla and hazelnut spread until it dissolves. Pour
mixture into the freezing canister and follow the directions in the “Using Your 4
Qt. Ice Cream Maker” section. Do not fill the freezing canister above the “MAX”
line, as the mixture will expand during freezing. To serve, scoop gelato into
serving bowls and top with hazelnuts.
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and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase,
provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction
Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus
Electrics’ discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.
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the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the
appliance is altered in any way.
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CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please
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