Hamilton Beach 68320B Use & Care Manual

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READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT D’UTILISER
LEA ANTES DE USAR

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Ice Cream Maker

Sorbetière

Máquina de hacer helados

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all instructions.

2. Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the

nameplate agrees with your voltage.

3. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor

housing of appliance in water or other liquid.

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

near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking

off parts, and before cleaning.

6. Avoid contacting moving parts.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or

after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any
manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information
on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the

appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot

surfaces.

11. Keep hands and utensils out of freezer bowl while in use to reduce

the risk of injury to persons or to the appliance itself.

12. Do not place on or near hot surfaces such as a hot gas or electric

burner. Do not use this unit near oven, heater, or fireplace.

13. Do not operate dry. Always have mixture in freezer bowl.

14. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.

When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

This is not a toy or children’s product. This product is not designed or intended for use by children age 12 or younger.

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

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one

wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only
one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adaptor. If the
plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an
electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If
a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be
used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or
greater than the rating of the appliance.

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Parts and Features

ON/OFF Switch

Lid Opening

Front Locking
Tab and
Release Button

Motor
Housing

Base

Freezer
Bowl

Mixing
Paddle

Lid

Locking Tabs

(see inset)

BEFORE FIRST USE: Remove all literature and
packing material from inside the ice cream maker.
Clean freezer bowl, mixing paddle, and lid in
warm, soapy water. Thoroughly rinse and dry all
parts. DO NOT immerse motor in water. To clean,
wipe with a damp cloth.

Locking Tabs

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How to Make Ice Cream

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4

1

3

NOTE: ALWAYS freeze freezer bowl in freezer and chill prepared
mixture in refrigerator before churning.

6

5

Freeze freezer bowl.

Prepare mixture. NOTE: Do not
use more than 1 quart of recipe
mixture. Ice cream needs room
to expand.

Chill mixture in refrigerator.

To assemble lid and motor housing,
align the two locking tabs on motor
housing with openings on lid. Snap
into place.

Place freezer bowl in base immedi­ately after it is removed from
freezer.

Insert mixing paddle into motor
housing.

Freezer

Temperature

-22ºF (-30ºC)

-13ºF (-25ºC)

0ºF (-18ºC)

5ºF (-15ºC)

Minimum Time for Freezer

Bowl to Freeze

8 to 9 hours

12 to 13 hours

20 to 22 hours

24 hours or more

Locking
Ta b

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Pour chilled mixture into unit
through the lid opening.
NOTE: To allow mixture to expand
to 1-1/2 quarts (6 cups/1.5 L) while
churning, do not use more than
1 quart (4 cups/1 L) of recipe mix­ture in ice cream maker at a time.

When churning is finished, press
switch to OFF. It may take from 20
to 40 minutes for mixture to freeze.
NOTE: When motor repeatedly
stalls and reverses, the mixture has
reached maximum freezing.

Unplug from outlet.

Remove lid. Transfer frozen
mixture to an airtight container
and store in freezer.

How to Make Ice Cream

(cont.)

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9

Plug into outlet.

10

Press switch to ON.

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Tips for Best Results

• During the freezing process, you can add finely chopped
or pureed ingredients such as chocolate, raisins, nuts, etc.,
through the opening in the lid. Alcohol should not be added
until near the end of the process since it significantly slows
down the freezing process.

• The machine will run for 20 to 40 minutes. Do not turn ice
cream maker off during this time. The mixture may freeze
to the walls and prevent the mixing paddle from turning.
See Troubleshooting if your unit did not make ice cream in
60 minutes.

• If mixing paddle becomes blocked, it will reverse and continue
to turn in the opposite direction. When motor repeatedly
stalls and reverses, the mixture has reached maximum
freezing.

• Add mix-ins, such as chocolate chips or chopped nuts,
after ice cream has churned for at least 15 minutes or
when mixture is thick and has started to freeze.

• The finished result is a soft, spoonable ice cream.
Homemade ice cream will not be the same consistency
as hard, store-bought ice cream.

• Ice cream tastes best when fresh. It will begin to lose its
fresh taste after 1 to 2 weeks in the freezer.

• Keep the freezer bowl in the freezer so that you can make ice
cream, chill wine, or serve ice cubes at any time.

• For best results, the freezer bowl must be frozen thoroughly.
Make sure to set your freezer at the coldest setting
(temperature should not be more than 0ºF [-18ºC]).

• Firmness of ice cream depends on variables such as the recipe
used, room temperature, and temperature of ingredients
before churning.

• Some recipes require the mixture to be precooked. Make the
recipe at least one day ahead. This will allow the mixture to
cool completely and increase volume. Base mixture may not
freeze if it is not thoroughly chilled.

• Do not remove freezer bowl from the freezer until ready
to use.

• Do not puncture or heat the freezer bowl.

• To allow mixture to expand to 1-1/2 quarts (6 cups/1.5 L)
while churning, do not use more than 1 quart (4 cups/1 L)
of recipe mixture at a time.

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Cleaning

1 2 3

Wipe motor housing with a damp
cloth. Do not immerse in water or
other liquid.

4

Squeeze locking tabs and remove
motor housing from lid.

Wash lid, base, mixing paddle,
and freezer bowl in sink. Do not
place any part of the ice cream
maker in dishwasher.

WARNING! Shock Hazard.

Disconnect power before cleaning.
Do not immerse motor housing or
cord in any liquid.

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Disconnect power before cleaning.
Do not immerse motor housing or cord in any liquid.

w WARNING

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Ice cream is not firm enough or
ice cream maker is still running
after 60 minutes.

Ice cream maker stops churning
before ice cream is ready.

PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

• The freezer bowl was not in the freezer long enough (preferably overnight).

• The freezer is not cold enough. Ice cream sets at 10º to 14ºF (-12º to -10ºC). If the freezer
is not at 0ºF (-18ºC), the ice cream will not set.

• Too much mixture was put in freezer bowl. Maximum fill is 1 quart.

• Ingredients are warm or at room temperature.

• The freezer bowl was left at room temperature for more than 5 minutes before use.

• The freezer door was opened and closed too many times during the freezing process.

• The freezer bowl has a thick coating of ice on the walls. After washing, dry completely
prior to placing back in freezer.

• Mix-in ingredients, such as chocolate chips or chopped nuts, added too soon. Wait until ice
cream has churned for at least 15 minutes or until mixture is thick and has started to freeze
before adding.

• The mix-in ingredients are too large causing the paddle to jam. Chop nuts or other ingredients
before adding.

• Too large a quantity of mix-in ingredients have been added. Add one cup or less of mix-in
ingredients.

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Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream

3

⁄4 cup (175 ml) sugar

1

⁄8 teaspoon (0.625 ml) salt

1

3

⁄4 cups (425 ml) whole milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1

1

⁄2 cups (375 ml) heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

1. In heavy saucepan, combine sugar, salt, and milk. Cook over

medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture is steaming.
Reduce heat to low.

2. In medium bowl, slightly beat eggs. Slowly whisk half of the hot

mixture into the eggs and pour back into saucepan. Cook over
medium-low heat until slightly thick, about 3 minutes. Remove
from heat and refrigerate until chilled or overnight.

3. When ready to make ice cream, stir heavy cream and vanilla into

the chilled custard mixture.

4. Start ice cream maker and pour mixture through hole in lid.

5. Churn for 20–40 minutes or until desired consistency.

Easy Vanilla Ice Cream

2 cups (500 ml) half ‘n half
1 cup (250 ml) heavy whipping cream
1

1

⁄2 teaspoons (7 ml) vanilla

1

⁄2 cup (125 ml) sugar

1. Combine all ingredients in bowl. Mix well.

2. Start ice cream maker and pour mixture through hole in lid.

3. Churn for 20–40 minutes or until desired consistency.
Variations: Add mix-ins, such as chocolate chips or chopped nuts,

after ice cream has churned for at least 15 minutes or when mixture
is thick and has started to freeze.

Recipes

Chocolate Ice Cream

2 cups (500 ml) heavy whipping cream
1 cup (250 ml) whole milk

1

⁄2 cup (125 ml) sugar

1

⁄4 cup (60 ml) cocoa powder

1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla

1. Combine sugar and cocoa in small bowl.

2. In saucepan over medium heat, warm cream and milk.

3. When cream and milk mixture is warm, whisk in sugar and cocoa
mixture and vanilla. Whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture is
well combined.

4. Chill in refrigerator overnight.

5. When ready to make ice cream, start ice cream maker and pour
mixture through hole in lid.

6. Churn for 20–40 minutes or until desired consistency.

Strawberry Sorbet

1

⁄2 cup (125 ml) sugar
1 cup (250 ml) water
4 cups (1 L) fresh or thawed frozen strawberries
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice

1. Combine sugar and water in heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until all sugar is dissolved.

2. Remove from heat; place in refrigerator and cool completely.

3. Puree strawberries; then add lemon juice and sugar water.

4. Start ice cream maker and pour mixture through hole in lid.

5. Churn for 20–40 minutes or until desired consistency.

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Peaches and Cream Ice Cream

1 cup (250 ml) chopped fresh or frozen peaches.

1

⁄2 cup (125 ml) sugar

2 cups (500 ml) heavy whipping cream

1

⁄2 cup (125 ml) whole milk

2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla

1. Combine peaches with 1/4 cup (60 ml) of sugar. Let stand for one
hour.

2. Place mixture in food processor and pulse until peaches are
coarsely chopped.

3. Add remaining 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar, cream, milk, and vanilla to
the peach mixture.

4. Start ice cream maker and pour mixture through hole in lid.

5. Churn for 20 –40 minutes or until desired consistency.

Recipes

(cont.)

Cappuccino Gelato

2 cups (500 ml) half ‘n half
1 cup (250 ml) heavy whipping cream

1

⁄2 cup (125 ml) sugar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla
2 tablespoons (30 ml) instant espresso or coffee powder

1

⁄8 teaspoon (0.625 ml) cinnamon

1. In saucepan over medium heat, warm half ‘n half and cream.

2. When cream and milk mixture is warm, whisk in sugar, vanilla,

coffee powder and cinnamon. Whisk until sugar and coffee are
dissolved and mixture is well combined.

3. Chill in refrigerator overnight.

4. When ready to make ice cream, start ice cream maker and pour

mixture through hole in lid.

5. Churn for 20–40 minutes or until desired consistency.

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