Rival 8550-X Owner's Manual

Electric Ice Cream Maker

8550-X

Owner’s Guide

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions before using.

2. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or
motor in water or other liquid.

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

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. See warranty to return for examination, repair, or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments (not recommended or sold by
Rival®) may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch heated
surfaces, including the stove.

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

11. Do not operate your Ice Cream Maker dry. Always have ice cream
mixture in the ICE CREAM CAN when you plug in your appliance.

12. The ICE CREAM CAN should be thoroughly towel dried after use and
washing. If the ICE CREAM CAN is left to “air dry”, water spots may
appear.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts
inside. Power Unit never needs lubrication. Do not attempt to service this
product.

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider

than the other). As a safety feature, 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.

AUTO SAFETY SHUTOFF

The Ice Cream Maker is equipped with an auto safety shutoff. Should the
motor become overheated it will turn off. In order to restart the Ice
Cream Maker, follow the steps below:

1. Unplug the Ice Cream Maker.

2. Wait at least 20 minutes for the motor to cool.

3. Plug in and operate normally.

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KNOW YOUR ICE CREAM MAKER

• Motor Drive

Top mounted. Engages stem of DASHER.

• Cork

Used to plug hole in COVER when
hardening and ripening ice cream.

• Cover

Tab in COVER fits notch in ice cream can.

motor drive

cork

cover

dasher

• Dasher

Stem on top fits through hole in center of
COVER, and engages MOTOR DRIVE.

• Ice Cream Can

Container holds ice cream mixture.

• Drain Hole

Allows salt water to flow freely out of
BUCKET.

• Bucket

ice cream can

tab plates

latch

drain hole

bucket

Latch and tab plates secure MOTOR DRIVE.
Drain hole located near top of BUCKET. Holds rock salt and ice.

HOW TO USE YOUR ICE CREAM MAKER

NOTE: Before using for the first time, wash all parts except
MOTOR DRIVE (see “HOW TO CLEAN YOUR ICE CREAM MAKER”).

1. Pour chilled ice cream mixture into cooled ICE CREAM CAN. Fill ICE
CREAM CAN only3/4 full, as mixture will expand during freezing.

2. Insert DASHER. Be sure that bottom of DASHER fits indentation at
bottom of ICE CREAM CAN.

3. Place COVER on ICE CREAM CAN.

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MAKER SIZE

For best results use Rival®Rock Salt

ROCK SALT for making ice cream
ROCK SALT for hardening ice cream
CRUSHED ICE for making and hardening ice cream

5 Quart

31⁄2Cups
21⁄2Cups

22 lbs.

4. Place filled ICE CREAM CAN in BUCKET. Make sure ICE CREAM CAN
is centered and engages with bottom of BUCKET.

5. Place MOTOR DRIVE over ICE CREAM CAN so that stem of DASHER
engages hole in bottom of MOTOR DRIVE. Rotate ICE CREAM CAN
slightly until MOTOR DRIVE engages ICE CREAM CAN COVER. Fit the
two tabs at the end of MOTOR DRIVE into tab plate. Lower the
rounded tab (at other end of MOTOR DRIVE) onto latch plate. Rotate
latch lock over rounded tab. Plug power cord into 120 volt AC outlet.

6. While ice cream maker in running, distribute 1 inch of ice around
BUCKET. Sprinkle approximately1/2 cup salt uniformly over layer of
ice.

7. Continue adding layers of ice, with salt between layers, until ice level
reaches top of rotating ICE CREAM CAN. NOTE: Should ice cream
maker stop before churning is complete (approximately 20-40
minutes), check to see if large ice cubes are jammed against the
rotating ice cream can. (See “Important Points”)

8. Ice cream should churn about 20-40 minutes or until motor stops.
Unplug and remove MOTOR DRIVE.

9. Clear ice and salt away from top of ice cream can. Wipe carefully to
remove salt and water before removing the COVER. Lift out DASHER
and scrape clean with a rubber spatula. Pack ice cream down into
ICE CREAM CAN.

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