Cuisinart ICE-31 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET

The Fruit Scoop™ Frozen Dessert Maker

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

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IMPORTANT

SAVE THESE

SAFEGUARDS

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

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

To protect against risk of electric shock, do not place

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cord, plug, or base of appliance in water or any other
liquids.

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is

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used by or near children or individuals with certain
disabilities.

Always unplug from outlet when not in use, before

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putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair and

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clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils, away
during operation to reduce the risk of injury and/or
damage to the appliance.

Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or

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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,
or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

The use of attachments not recommended by Cuisinart

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may cause fire, electric shock or risk of injury, and may
void the warranty.

Do not use outdoors.

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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter,

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or touch hot surfaces.

Keep hands and utensils out of freezer bowl while in

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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.

This appliance is for household use. Any servicing

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other than cleaning and user maintenance should be
done only by authorized Cuisinart Repair Personnel.

Do not use the freezer bowl on flames, hot plates or

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stoves. Do not expose to heat source. Do not wash in
dishwasher; doing so may cause risk of fire, electric
shock or injury.

Do not operate your appliance in an appliance

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garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in

an appliance garage, always unplug the unit
from the electrical outlet. Not doing so 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.

INSTRUCTIONS

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 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.

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, polarized 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

• 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 nameplate agrees with your voltage.

• Never clean with abrasive scouring powders or hard
implements.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Features and Benefits ........................... 3

Before Using for the First Time .................... 3

Freezing Time and Bowl Preparation................ 4

Assembling Paddle Assembly ..................... 4

Making Frozen Desserts.......................... 4

Adding Ingredients .............................. 5

Safety Feature ................................. 5

Cleaning, Storage and Maintenance ................ 5

Warranty ...................................... 6

Recipe Tips ................................... 7

Recipes....................................... 7

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Ingredient Guide
Add ingredients to be churned through the guide. Also
use to add extras like chips or nuts without interrupting
the freezing cycle.

2. Transparent Lid

Lets you watch the
freezing process as it
progresses. Easily lifts
on and off base.

3. Paddle Assembly

Fits into freezer bowl to
churn ingredients during
freezing process.

a. Paddle Holder – holds

paddle in place as it
rotates.

b. Locking Bar – locks

paddle into position in
paddle holder.

c. NEW Fresh Fruit Paddle

– specially designed to
mash and mix fresh fruit
to create frozen desserts
and drinks with a variety
of textures and flavors.

d. Ice Cream Paddle –

mixes and aerates
ingredients to create ice
cream, frozen desserts and drinks.

4. Freezer Bowl
Contains cooling liquid inside a
double-insulated wall to keep bowl
cool and temperature even. Ingredients
freeze quickly and evenly.

5. Base

6. On/Off Switch

7. Rubber Feet (not shown)

8. Cord Storage (not shown)

9. BPA-Free (not shown)

Houses a heavy-duty motor strong
enough to process frozen fresh fruit
recipes, ice cream, frozen yogurt,
sherbet, sorbet and frozen drinks.

Nonslip feet keep base stationary
during use.

Unused cord can be easily pressed into an opening in
the base of the unit to keep counters neat.

All materials that come in contact with food are
BPA free.

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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.

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FREEZING TIME AND BOWL
PREPARATION

The freezer bowl must be completely frozen before you begin
your recipe. Before freezing, wash and dry the bowl
completely. The length of time needed to reach the frozen
state depends on how cold your freezer is. It is
recommended that you place the freezer bowl in the back of
your freezer where it is coldest. Be sure to place the freezer
bowl on a flat surface in its upright position for even freezing.

Generally, freezing time is between 16 and 24 hours. Shake
the bowl to determine whether it is completely frozen. If you
do not hear the liquid within the bowl moving, the cooling
liquid is therefore frozen. For the most convenient frozen
desserts and drinks, leave your freezer bowl in the freezer
at all times. Use the bowl immediately after removing from
the freezer. It will begin to quickly defrost once it has been
removed from the freezer.

Reminder: Your freezer should be set to 0°F to ensure
proper freezing of all foods.

ASSEMBLING PADDLE
ASSEMBLY

1. Set paddle holder on counter with open end down.

2. Insert the desired paddle into the paddle holder, setting
the wide tab on the bottom of the paddle into the
opening on the bottom of the paddle holder.

4. Turn the locking bar clockwise, until it clicks into position
under the tabs on the top of the paddle holder.

MAKING FROZEN DESSERT

1. Prepare recipe ingredients from pages that follow or

from your own recipe. If you use your own recipe, be
sure it yields less than 1½ quarts.

2. Remove the freezer bowl from the freezer. 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 assembled paddle holder with selected paddle

onto the raised hub in the bottom of the freezing bowl.

4. Place lid on base and rotate clockwise until tabs on lid

lock in place on base.

5. Press On/Off switch to ON position. Freezer bowl will

begin to turn.

6. Immediately pour ingredients through ingredient spout.

NOTE: Ingredients must be added to the freezer

bowl af ter unit is turned on.

7. Ice cream and frozen desserts will be done in 15 to 25

minutes. The average blending and freezing time for
fresh fruit desserts is about 15 minutes. The time will
depend on the recipe and volume of the dessert you
are making. When the mixture has thickened to your
liking, it is done. If you desire a firmer consistency,
transfer the dessert to an airtight container and store in
the freezer for two or more hours.

NOTE: Do not store frozen desserts in the freezer bowl.
Desserts will stick to the sides of the freezer bowl and may
damage the bowl. Store only in a freezer-safe, airtight
container.

3. Push the locking bar firmly onto the ball on top of the
paddle. Press down until you hear and feel it click into
place.

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FROZEN FRESH FRUIT
DESSERT TIPS

For frozen fresh fruit desserts, the fruits that work best and
require only minimal preparation include softer items like
bananas, mangos, strawberries, kiwis, apricots and
peaches.

Firm items like apples, pears or unripe peaches should first
be cooked until soft, to achieve the smoothest, frozen
results.

Cooking fruit is an opportunity to infuse it with flavors and
spices like cinnamon and nutmeg or fresh herbs like mint or
basil. If cooking fruit, chill before adding to the freezer bowl.

Harder items like coconut, hard-seeded items like
pomegranate, pulpy items like citrus, or fibrous items like
pineapple should be blended first or cut up into small
pieces and mixed in with other creamier fruits like bananas,

mangoes or strawberries for best results.
For best results, cut fruit into 1" – 2" pieces.
Four cups of fruit is the recommended average for

processing at one time.
Processing 4 cups of fruit usually takes about 15 to 20

minutes. Time will vary based on type of ingredients used,
as well as amount.

Frozen fruit dessert consistency can be adjusted by
adjusting the freeze time. The longer the fruit is processed,
the smoother the consistency. For slushy-style drinks, run it
for the least amount of time and add juice as a mix-in
during the last couple of minutes (see the Mango Slushy
recipe on page 12 as an example).

Most fruits can be ready to serve in as little as 15 minutes.
The higher the water content, the faster the freeze. For
instance, watermelon is ready in 10 minutes.

Higher water content fruits, like melon, should be prepared
in advance so some of the water can be drained and not
frozen for the best consistency.

For melon, like cantaloupe and honeydew, where the fruit is
rather firm, add fruit slowly to the freezer bowl and only add
up to 3 cups.

Mix-ins, like chopped nuts or chocolate, should be added
during the last few minutes of processing.

Use very ripe fruits for the sweetest flavor. Simple syrup
(equal parts sugar and water, see recipe on page 11) may
be used as a sweetener.

Peel fruit and remove seeds before cutting and freezing.
Store remaining sorbet or ice cream in an airtight container

in the freezer. Before covering with lid, press a piece of
plastic wrap directly on the sorbet or ice cream to prevent
freezer burn. Remove sorbet from freezer about 15 to 20
minutes before serving. Ice cream may be removed 10 to
15 minutes before serving.

CLEANING, STORAGE AND
MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Clean the freezer bowl, mixing paddle and lid in warm,
soapy water. DO NOT PUT FREEZER BOWL IN THE
DISHWASHER. DO NOT CLEAN WITH ABRASIVE
CLEANERS 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 paddle, or base in freezer. You may store
the freezer bowl in the freezer for convenient, immediate
use. Do not store frozen desserts in the freezer 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.

ADDING INGREDIENTS

Ingredients such as chips and nuts should be added about
2 minutes before the recipe is complete. Once the dessert
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® Fruit Scoop™ Frozen Dessert Maker is
equipped with a safety feature that automatically stops the
unit if the motor overheats. This may occur if the dessert 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 and unplug the
unit. Let the unit cool off. After a few minutes, you may turn
the unit on again and continue making the dessert.

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LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
(U.S. and CANADA only)

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a
consumer if you own a Cuisinart
Dessert Maker that was purchased at retail for personal,
family or household use. Except as otherwise required
under applicable law, this warranty is not available to
retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.

We warrant that your Cuisinart
Dessert Maker will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal home use for 3 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.

If your Cuisinart
should prove to be defective within the warranty period,
we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To
obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number,
1-800-726-0190, for additional information from our
Consumer Service Representatives or send the defective
product to Consumer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen
Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please
enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product.

Please pay by check or money order made payable to
Cuisinart (California residents need only supply proof of
purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping
instructions).

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.

Please be sure to include your return address, daytime
phone number, description of the product defect, product
model number (located on bottom of product), original date
of purchase, and any other information pertinent to the
product’s return.

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may then take the product to an independent repair facility
if service or repair can be economically accomplished.
Cuisinart 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 1-800-726-0190.

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

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT

If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart
product, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service
Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product to
be serviced. If servicing is needed, a Representative can
confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct
you to the nearest service location.

Your Cuisinart
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 the product is still under warranty.

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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 that sells Cuisinart
products of the same type.

The retail store shall then, at its discretion, 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

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