Cuisinart ICE-20A User Manual
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
Automatic Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
ICE-20A
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. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or
base of appliance in water or any other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
4. Always unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as
spatulas and other utensils away 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 freezer 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 FREEZER BOWL!
Sharp objects will scratch and damage the inside of the freezer 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
Repair Personnel.
12. Do not use the freezer bowl on flames, hot plates or stoves. Do not
expose to heat source. Do not wash in dishwasher; doing so may
cause risk of fire, electric shock or injury.
13. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
17. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ....................................................................Page 1
Introduction....................................................................................Page 1
Features and Benefits....................................................................Page 2
Before Using for the First Time ......................................................Page 2
Freezing Time and Bowl Preparation.............................................Page 2
Making Frozen Desserts or Drinks ................................................Page 2
Adding Ingredients.........................................................................Page 3
Cleaning and Storage....................................................................Page 3
Recipes and Recipe Tips...............................................................Page 3
Warranty ........................................................................................Page 10
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You’ve purchased a Cuisinart®Automatic Frozen Yogurt–Ice
Cream & Sorbet Maker. There’s no faster way to make all your favorite frozen
desserts. In as little as 20 minutes, you can serve up to 1-1Џ2 quarts of lowfat frozen yogurt or wonderfully rich ice cream. Or, you can make frozen
drinks, low-fat sherbets or sorbets. Since you select the ingredients, you
know you’re treating your family and friends to healthful, naturally delicious
frozen delights.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
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The Cuisinart®Automatic Frozen Yogurt–Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker is fully
automatic. Just turn on the machine and pour ingredients into the spout. Its
double-insulated freezer bowl is engineered to give you even results. Its
aerating mixing arm leaves ingredients creamy and light.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Ingredient Spout
Pour recipe ingredients through the spout. Also use to add ingredients, like chips or nuts, without interrupting the freezing cycle.
2. Easy-lock Lid
Transparent to let you watch the
freezing process as it progresses.
Lid is designed to easily lock to
the base.
3. Mixing Arm
Mixes and aerates ingredients
in freezer bowl to create frozen
dessert or drink.
4. Freezer Bowl
Contains cooling liquid between
a double insulated wall to create
fast and even freezing. Double
wall keeps the bowl cool and
at an even temperature.
5. Base
Contains heavy-duty motor
strong enough to handle ice
cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet,
sorbet, and frozen drinks.
6. On/Off Switch
7. Rubber Feet
Non-slip feet keep base
stationary during use.
8. Cord Storage (not shown)
Unused cord is easily pushed into
the base to keep counters neat and safe.
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FREEZING TIME AND BOWL PREPARATION
The freezer bowl must be completely frozen before you begin your recipe.
The length of time needed to reach the frozen state depends on how cold
your freezer is. For the most convenient frozen desserts and drinks, leave
your freezer bowl in the freezer at all times. You can take it out any time for
immediate use.
In general, freezing time is between 6 hours and 22 hours. To determine
whether the bowl is completely frozen, shake it. If you do not hear liquid
moving, the cooling liquid is frozen. Before freezing, wash and dry the bowl.
Wrap it in a plastic bag to prevent freezer burn. We recommend that you
place the freezer bowl in the back of your freezer where it is coldest.
Reminder: Your freezer should be set to 0°F to ensure proper freezing
of all foods.
MAKING FROZEN DESSERTS OR DRINKS
1. Prepare recipe ingredients from pages that follow or from your own
recipe. Cuisinart recipes begin on page 4. If you use your own recipe,
be sure it yields 1-1Џ2 quarts or less. For best results, prepare
ingredients in a container that is easy to pour from.
2. Remove the freezer bowl from the freezer. (Remove plastic bag if
you have wrapped freezer bowl.) Place freezer bowl on the center of
the base.
NOTE: Bowl will begin to defrost quickly once it has been removed from
freezer. Use it immediately after removing from freezer.
3. Place mixing arm in freezer bowl. Arm does not fit tightly. It just rests
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in the center of the bowl, with the circle side facing up.
4. Place lid on base. Easy-lock lid mechanism allows lid to rest on base in
multiple positions. The raised circle on the lid should line up with the
raised area on the base (see diagram).
NOTE: Please be sure mixing paddle is aligned with indents on the lid by
the ingredient spout.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
DO NOT immerse the motor base in water. Wipe it with a moist cloth. Wash
the lid, freezer bowl and mixing arm in warm soapy water to remove any dust
or residue from the manufacturing and shipping process. DO NOT clean any
of the parts with abrasive cleaners or hard implements.
5. Press On/Off switch to ON position. Freezer bowl will begin to turn.
6. Immediately pour ingredients through ingredient spout.
7. Frozen desserts or drinks will be done in 20-30 minutes. The time
will depend on the recipe and volume of the dessert or drink you are
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making. When the mixture has thickened to your liking, it is done. If you
desire a firmer consistency, transfer the dessert or drink to an airtight
container and store in the freezer for two or more hours.
NOTE: Do not store frozen desserts or drinks in the freezer bowl.
Desserts and drinks will stick to the side of the freezer bowl and
may damage the bowl. Store only in a plastic airtight container.
ADDING INGREDIENTS
Ingredients such as chips and nuts should be added about 5 minutes before
the recipe is complete. Once the dessert or drink has begun to thicken, add
the ingredients through the ingredient spout. Nuts and other ingredients
should be no larger than a chocolate chip.
SAFETY FEATURE
The Cuisinart®Automatic Frozen Yogurt–Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker is
equipped with a safety feature that automatically stops the unit if the motor
overheats. This may occur if the dessert or drink is extremely thick, if the unit
has been running for an excessively long period of time, or if added ingredients (nuts, etc.) are in extremely large pieces. To reset the unit, put the
ON/OFF switch in the OFF position. Let the unit cool off. After a few minutes,
you may turn the unit on again and continue making the dessert
or drink.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
Cleaning
Clean the freezer bowl, mixing arm and lid in warm soapy water.
DO NOT PUT FREEZER BOWL IN THE DISHWASHER. DO NOT CLEAN
WITH ABRASIVE CLEANSERS OR IMPLEMENTS.
Wipe motor base clean with damp cloth.
Dry all parts thoroughly.
Storage
DO NOT put freezer bowl in freezer if bowl is wet.
DO NOT store lid, mixing arm, or base in freezer.
You may store the freezer bowl in the freezer for convenient,
immediate use. Before freezing, wrap the bowl in a plastic bag to prevent
freezer burn.
Do not store frozen desserts or drinks in the freezer bowl in the freezer for
more than 30 minutes at a time.
Transfer frozen desserts or drinks to an airtight container for longer storage
in the freezer.
RECIPE TIPS
The recipes that follow offer you a variety of options for delicious frozen
drinks and desserts. You may create or use recipes of your own, as long as
they yield no more than 1-1Џ2 quarts.
Recipe Tips:
• Frozen desserts from the Cuisinart
Sorbet Maker use pure, fresh ingredients. Because of this, the desserts
and drinks do not have the same characteristics as commercially prepared
frozen desserts and drinks. Most store-bought versions use gums and
preservatives to make them firmer. If you desire a firmer consistency,
transfer the dessert or drink to an airtight container and store in the
freezer until desired consistency is reached, usually two or more
hours.
• 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, fill a large container with ice and water. Place
saucepan or other container into the ice bath. Cool precooked ingredients
completely.
• Prior to freezing, most recipes may be stored in the refrigerator for up
to 3 days.
• You may substitute lower fat creams (e.g. half and half) and milk (reduced
fat or lowfat) 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).
• You may substitute artificial sweeteners for sugar. If the recipe is to be
precooked, add the sweetener after the heating process is complete
and ingredients have cooked. Stir the mixture thoroughly to dissolve
the sweetener.
• In recipes that use alcohol, add the alcohol during the last two minutes
of the freezing process. Otherwise, the alcohol may impede the
freezing process.
• 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 sugar to the recipe. If the fruit is very ripe or sweet, reduce the
amount of sugar in the recipe.
• The Cuisinart recipes listed below will yield up to 1-1Џ2 quarts of dessert
or drink. When pouring ingredients in through the ingredient spout, DO
NOT fill the freezer bowl higher than 1/4" from the top of the freezer bowl.
The ingredients will increase in volume during the freezing process.
• When making more than one recipe at a time, be sure the freezer bowl is
completely frozen before each use.
• Make sure mixing arm and lid are in place before turning on machine.
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