Cuisinart ICE-100 User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

COMMERCIAL QUALITY ICE CREAM & GELATO MAKER

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injury, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

2. Always unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting

on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not place cord,
plug, or base of appliance in water or any other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.

5. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as
well as spatulas and other utensils away from unit during
operation to reduce the risk of injury and/or damage to the
appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart
Repair Center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.

7. The use of attachments not recommended by Cuisinart
may cause fire, electric shock or risk of injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.

10. Keep hands and utensils out of mixing bowl while in use to
reduce the risk of injury to persons or to the appliance itself.

DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS OR UTENSILS INSIDE THE
MIXING BOWL! Sharp objects will scratch and damage the

inside of the bowl. A rubber spatula or wooden spoon may be
used when the appliance is in the off position.

11. This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than
cleaning and user maintenance should be done only
by authorized Cuisinart

12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

13. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under
a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always
unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so

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could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches
the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

14. Keep the appliance 8cm from other objects to ensure motor
ventilation.

15. Do not upend this product or incline it over a 45˚ angle.

16. Do not use the appliance close by flame, hot plate or stove.

17. Do not remove the paddle when the appliance is mixing.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension
cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a long, grounded 3-prong extension cord is used, the marked electrical
rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical
rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by
children or animals, or tripped over.

CAUTION

This appliance is for household use. Any servicing other than cleaning and
user maintenance should be performed by an authorized service
representative.

• Donotimmersebaseinwater.

• Toreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock,donotdisassemblethe

base. Note: The base does not contain any user-serviceable parts.

• Repairsshouldbemadeonlybyauthorizedpersonnel.

• Checkvoltagetobesurethatthevoltageindicatedonthenameplate

agrees with your voltage.

• Nevercleanwithscouringpowdersorhardimplements.

• Unitshouldremainuprightatalltimes.Ifunitisturnedonitssideor

upside down, you will need to put it in upright position and wait 24
hours before using.

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CONTENTS

Important Safeguards....................................2

Parts and Features

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BeforeFirstUse ........................................3

Operating Instructions
Safety Feature
Cleaning, Storage and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranty

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PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Transparent Lid

Easily comes off to allow recipe
ingredients to be added to the bowl.

2. Mix-in Opening

Usetoaddtoppingsandmix-inslike
chips or nuts, without interrupting
the freezing cycle.

3. Mixing Paddles

Mix and aerate ingredients
in mixing bowl to create
frozen dessert.

a. Patent-Pending Gelato and

Sorbet Paddle

Perfectly incorporates less air
into the ingredients and creates
richly textured results with
intense flavor.

b. Patent-Pending

Ice Cream Paddle

Churns ingredients perfectly
and creates smooth and
creamy results.

4. Mixing Bowl with Lift-Out Handle

Anodized aluminum mixing
bowl. No need to pre-chill or
freeze bowl.

5. Base

Contains heavy-duty compressor

and mixing motor.

3b.

6. Touchpad Control Panel with LCD Readout

a. Power Button

Turns the unit on and off. Red LED light will be
illuminated when unit is on.
If red LED is flashing, unit is in Standby mode, ready for use.

b. Timer Button

Allows you to set from 10 minutes to 60 minutes.

c. Start/Stop Button

Allows you to start and stop the mixing process and timer.
The mixing/cooling blue LED will illuminate when mixing.
Blue LED will flash when paused (stopped).

BEFORE FIRST USE

DO NOT immerse the compressor/motor base in water. Wipe it with

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a moist cloth. Wash the lid, mixing bowl and mixing paddles in warm,

2.

soapy water to remove any dust or residue from the manufacturing
and shipping process. Only the mixing paddles and lid are top-shelf
dishwasher safe. DO NOT place mixing bowl in dishwasher. DO NOT
clean any of the parts with abrasive cleaners or hard implements.

3a.

Place in upright position and let it rest for 24 hours.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Plug the unit into the power outlet. Red LED light will flash
to indicate unit is in standby.
Note: The unit will go back to standby mode if user does not
press Start/Stop in 10 minutes during time adjustment operation.

2. Prepare ingredients (see reverse side of this instruction booklet
for recipes and tips).
Note: If using your own recipe, be sure bases do not go over
top dasher on mixing paddle. See below for image.

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3. Place mixing bowl into the base. Be sure bowl is properly

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aligned in base.

4. Place ice cream or gelato/sorbet paddle in mixing bowl so that
it rests in the center of the bowl.

5. Pour ingredients into the mixing bowl. Position lid by lining up arrow on

lid with the unlock icon on base. Lock into place by turning it
counterclockwise. Be sure the arrow on lid is lined up with the lock
icon on the base. The mix-in opening is centered in the front when in
the lock position.

top dasher

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6. Press the Power button to turn the unit on. The red LED light will be on
and the LCD screen will display “00”.

7. Press the Timer button to set time from 60 to 10 minutes. The timer will
default to 60 minutes. Press and release timer button to decrease time
in 1-minute increments. Press and hold to scroll down more quickly.

Note: If you added too much time, continue to press Timer and it will
bring you back to ten minutes.

8. Press the Start/Stop button to begin the Mixing/Cooling cycle.

 •Ingredientssuchaschipsandnutscanbeaddedtowardstheend

Note: To turn the unit off at any time, press the Power button.

9. The timer will count down to zero and the unit will beep

10. Turn the unit off by pressing the Power button. Remove the lid by

To pause time and mixing:

•PresstheStart/StopbuttonatanypointintheMixing/Coolingcycleto

To add time:

If ice cream isn’t done or you would like to add time, press the Start/Stop
button to pause unit. Add time in 5-minute increments. Press and hold to
scroll through more quickly. If you added too much time, continue to press
timer and it will bring you back to ten minutes.

Note: When making consecutive batches of ice cream or gelato, be sure to
allow extra time for the compressor to adjust to cooling.

Tip:

making a second batch.

of mixing time. Once the dessert has begun to thicken
(usually about 5 minutes from end time), add the ingredients
through the mix-in opening.

three times to indicate the frozen dessert is ready.

Note: The red LED will flash and the timer will be blinking “00”.

turning it clockwise to unlock. Lift mixing bowl out of the base with
handle. Remove paddle from mixing bowl.

Note: If the unit is not powered off, it will go into the Keep Cool
function. Details follow on this page.

pause the time and mixing. To restart, press the Start/Stop button again to
continue.

Unplugunitandletitrestfor10minutestoallowittocoolbefore

Keep Cool

This function does exactly what it says….keeps cool! After the set time ends
the unit will go to Keep Cool.

The timer will blink “00” and the unit is now in the Keep Cool mode and
enters a 10-minute wait period. After 10 minutes elapse, the compressor will
come on and the display will flash “COOL”. The Keep Cool is a 10-minute
cycle. When done, the unit will beep 5 times to note the cycle is finished.
The unit will shut off and go into Standby mode.

Note: The mixing is not activated during the Keep Cool function. If you
would like to mix as well, turn off the unit to reset the functions.

Note: You can turn the unit off at any time during Keep Cool.

SAFETY FEATURE

The Cuisinart® Commercial Quality Ice Cream & Gelato Maker is equipped
with a safety feature that automatically stops the unit if the motor overheats.
This safety system may activate under heavy loads, if the unit has been
running for an excessively long period of time, or if added ingredients (nuts,
etc.) are added in extremely large pieces.
To reset the unit, press the Power button and unplug the unit. Let the unit
rest. After a few minutes, you may turn the unit on again and continue
making the dessert.

CLEANING, STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Clean the mixing bowl, mixing paddles and lid in warm soapy water. Mixing
paddles and lid are top-shelf dishwasher safe. DO NOT PUT MIXING

BOWL IN THE DISHWASHER. DO NOT CLEAN WITH ABRASIVE
CLEANSERS OR IMPLEMENTS. Wipe motor base clean with damp cloth.

Dry all parts thoroughly.

Storage

Be sure to store your unit in an upright position. Do not store frozen des­serts in the mixing bowl in the freezer for more than 30 minutes at a time.
Transfer frozen desserts to a freezer-safe, airtight container for longer stor­age in the freezer.

Maintenance

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service
representative.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTY

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Screen displays “EEEE”,
continuous beeping and
the unit is stopped.

Unitturnsoffsoonerthan

the time set.

At any time during the
mixing/cooling cycle, the
unit beeps continuously
for 30 seconds.

Mixing bowl is difficult
to lift.

Paddle slippage after
several batches of ice
cream.

Power off and unplug the unit.

Contact Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190.

The ice cream could be done. The overload
protection feature will turn the unit off.

If not the reason above, unplug the unit. Let it rest for
2 hours. Power unit on and being making your ice
cream or gelato.

Power off and unplug the unit. Let it rest for 2 hours.
Power unit on and being making your ice cream or
gelato. If this happens again, let the unit rest for 24
hours. If unit continues to beep after you have tried
the above procedure, contact Customer Service at
1-800-726-0190.

Wait 2 minutes and lift the mixing bowl.

Make sure mixing bowl and the base are dry before
making ice cream.

Watch for condensation on base of bowl. Clear off
water or ice from mixing bowl and base.

Make sure mixing bowl and base are dry and clean
before making next batch of ice cream.

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on the
Cuisinart
warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if
you own a Cuisinart
Maker that was purchased at retail for personal, family or
household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable
state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other
commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your
Cuisinart
be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal
home use for three years from the date of original purchase.

We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com
for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration.
However, product registration does not eliminate the need for
the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order
to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you do not
have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes
of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.

However, return of the product registration is not a condition
of these warranties. If your Cuisinart
Cream & Gelato Maker should prove to be defective within the
warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary,
replace it. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer
Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart,
7811 NORTH GLEN HARBOR BLVD. GLENDALE, AZ 85307.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please also
enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product
(California residents need only supply proof of purchase and
should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).

Please also be sure to include a return address, description
of the product defect, product serial number, and any other
information pertinent to the product’s return. Please pay by
check or money order.

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CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY

California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California
residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product
(A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail
store which sells Cuisinart

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products of the same type. The
retail store shall then, according to its preference, either repair
the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair
facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less
the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage
of the product. If the above two options do not result in the
appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take
the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair
can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart

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and not the
consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such
service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming
products under warranty.

California residents may also, according to their preference,
return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or,
if necessary, replacement by calling our Consumer Service
Center toll-free at 800-726-0190.

Cuisinart

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will be responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling for such
nonconforming products under warranty.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART

If your Cuisinart

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should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will
repair or, if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty
service, please call our Customer Service Center toll-free at
1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7811 North Glen Harbor
Blvd. Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy
of your return, enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling.
(California residents need only supply a proof of purchase and
should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions.) Please be
sure to include your return address, description of the product’s
defect, product serial number, and any other information
pertinent to the return. Please pay by check or money order.
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any
Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we recommend you
use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be
held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are
not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not
covered under warranty.

Your Cuisinart

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Commercial Quality Ice Cream & Gelato Maker
has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has
been designed for use only in 120 volt outlets and only with
authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty
expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by
attempted use of this unit with a converter, as well as use with
accessories, replacement parts or repair service other than
those authorized by Cuisinart. This warranty does not cover any
damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other than
ordinary household use. This warranty excludes all incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not
apply to you. You may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.

Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by
someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center,
please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center
at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly
diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and
to ensure that the product is still under warranty.

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COMMERCIAL QUALITY ICE CREAM & GELATO MAKER

RECIPE TIPS

The recipes that follow offer you a variety of options for delicious
frozen desserts. You may create or use recipes of your own, as long as
the bases do not go over the top dasher on mixing paddle.
(refer to image of dasher on page 3)

Recipe Tips

• Gelato and Sorbet bases should be no more than 1 quart (should not

go above the highest dasher on the paddle).

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Ice Cream bases should be no more than 5 cups (should not go above
the highest dasher on the paddle).

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For optimum consistency, chill all mixtures for a minimum of 2 hours, or
up to 3 days. Always re-whisk the mixture after chilling to be sure all in­gredients are well combined. While chilling the mixture is not required,
this step will prevent any “ice” or “fat” crystals from forming during the
freezing process for resting it in a chilled environment helps bind the
ingredients together.

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Frozen desserts from the Cuisinart® Ice Cream & Gelato Maker use
pure, fresh ingredients. Because of this, the desserts do not have the
same characteristics as commercially prepared frozen desserts. Most
store-bought versions use gums and preservatives to make them
rmer. If you desire a rmer consistency, transfer the dessert to an
airtight container and store in the freezer until desired consistency is
reached, usually two or more hours.

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Some recipes use precooked ingredients. For best results, the mixture
should be chilled overnight before using. Or, chill the recipe over an ice
bath, until it is completely cooled, before using. To make an ice bath, ll
a large container with ice and water. Place saucepan or other container
into the ice bath. Cool precooked ingredients completely.

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You may substitute lower fat creams (e.g., half and half) and/or milk
(reduced fat or low fat) for heavy cream and whole milk used in many
recipes. However, keep in mind that the higher the fat content, the
richer and creamier the result. Using lower fat substitutes may change
the taste, consistency and texture of the dessert. When substituting,
be sure to use the same volume of the substitute as you would have
used of the original item. For example, if the recipe calls for two cups of
cream, use a total of two cups of the substitute (such as 1 cup cream,
1 cup whole milk). See our recipes starting on page 9 for more tips.

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You may substitute articial sweeteners for sugar. Stir the mixture
thoroughly to dissolve the sweetener. See our recipe using Splenda on
page 15 for a guide.

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If a rmer consistency is desired, transfer to an airtight container

and place in freezer for about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about
15 minutes before serving.

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When making sorbet, be sure to test the ripeness and sweetness of
the fruit before you use it. The freezing process reduces the sweetness
of the fruit so that it will taste less sweet than the recipe mixture. If the
fruit tastes tart, add additional sugar to the recipe. If the fruit is very
ripe or sweet, reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe. Use our sorbet
recipes on page 23 as a guide.

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Make sure the mixing paddle and lid are in place before turning on
machine.

ADDING INGREDIENTS

• Ingredients such as chips and nuts should be added about 5 minutes

before the freezing process is complete. You want it to still be soft
enough to be able to fully incorporate into the frozen mixture.

• To add a chocolate swirl to ice cream, gelato or frozen yogurt, drizzle in

hot fudge or melted chocolate. The melted chocolate will harden once it
makes contact with the freezing ingredients so add it in a slow drizzle to

ensure that it does not clump.

* Our basic gelato recipe uses both cornstarch and liquid pectin for the
creamiest consistency. Pectin is found in most grocery stores commonly
near the gelatin and pudding section.

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