Rival GC9101 Owner's Manual

©2003, The Rival Company

A Division of The Holmes Group, Inc.

Printed in China GC9101/428-1197

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year
from date of original purchase. If you have a claim under this warranty please follow these procedures:

1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original
place of purchase for replacement (with proof-of-purchase).

2) Within the first 12 months from date of purchase the manufacturer will repair or replace (at no charge) the
defective product if it is delivered freight prepaid during that period to an authorized service station. To obtain
warranty service visit:

www.rivalproducts.com

Or, you may write to Rival c/o The Holmes Group, attention: Consumer Returns, 32 B Spur Drive, El Paso, TX

79906. Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service - SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT. This
warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and does not apply to commercial use, unreasonable use,
or to damage to the product (not resulting from defect or malfunction) while in the possession of the
consumer. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for consequential, incidental, or commercial
losses caused by the use of this product. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.

GC9101

Gel Disc Ice Cream Maker

Owner’s Guide

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GC9101(428-1197)E&F visual.qxd 12/23/03 09:58 Page 1

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to service this product.

-E2-

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 risk of electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs,
or motor unit 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, before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as
spatulas or other utensils away during operation to reduce the risk of
injury to persons, 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 appliance to the manufacturer (see warranty) for
examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer 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 hot
surfaces, including the stove.

10. Keep fingers, utensils, and other foreign objects out of the Bucket
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 Bucket or on the
Gel Disc. Sharp objects will scratch and damage the Gel Disc and
Bucket. A rubber spatula or wooden spoon may be used when the
appliance is turned off.

11. Ice Cream Maker must be completely assembled and motor assembly
locked in place before operating.

12. Do not expose Gel Disc to temperatures above 221°F / 105°C.

-E3-

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,

reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. If
the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do
not use that outlet.

GC9101(428-1197)E&F visual.qxd 12/23/03 09:58 Page 3

BEFORE USE

-E4- -E5-

HOW IT WORKS

When the mixture comes into contact with the cold surface of the Gel
Disc, small ice crystals form. These crystals are scraped away from the top
of the Gel Disc by the Mixing Paddle action. The ice crystals slowly build
up during the process thereby thickening the mixture into a hard
consistency. The time it takes to make the ice cream depends greatly on
the type of recipe, the chill time, and the temperature of the mixture.

Before using your ice cream maker for the first time it is good practice to
wash the Lid, Bucket, Mixing Paddle and Ingredient Scoop in warm
soapy water, rinse well, and dry thoroughly.

Make sure that the Gel Disc is completely dry before freezing. Place the
Gel Disc upside down in the freezer. (See Figure 2) Freeze Gel
Disc for a minimum of 24 hours. We recommend keeping the Gel Disc in
the freezer when not in use. Its compact size will take up a minimum
amount of freezer space and you will be able to make your favorite frozen
dessert at a moments notice!

NOTE: Place Gel Disc upside down.

FREEZING THE GEL DISC

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Ingredient Scoop

FREEZER

UPSIDE DOWN
GEL DISC

Motor
Motor Tabs
Transparent Lid

Mixing Paddle

Gel Disc

Disc Knob

Bucket

Ingredient Feeder

GC9101(428-1197)E&F visual.qxd 12/23/03 09:58 Page 5

Disassemble unit:

1. Turn the switch to the "Off" position and unplug the unit.

2. Remove the Lid by turning it counter-clockwise to unlock.

3. Remove the Motor by pressing the small release Tabs on the underside
of the Motor (see Figure 1).

4. Remove the Mixing Paddle.

5. Remove the Gel Disc by lifting it by the Disc Knob.

Cleaning unit:

1. Wash the Lid, Bucket, Mixing Paddle, and Ingredient Scoop in warm
soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. These parts are also dishwasher
safe. Please note the Gel Disc is not dishwasher safe.

CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the Motor be immersed in
water. Clean the Motor by using a damp cloth.

NOTE: After the Gel Disc is completely dry, you may place it back in the freezer
(see figure 2), to be used for future batches of your favorite frozen dessert.

6. Pour your well-chilled recipe into the Bucket through the Ingredient Feeder .

NOTE: The unit must be turned to the "On" position and the Mixing
Paddle must be moving when the recipe is poured in.

7. The processing time for making ice cream may vary depending on
specific recipes or personal taste. Generally, the freezing process
should take 20-30 minutes. When your ice cream is ready, switch the
unit to the "Off" position and unplug.

8. Remove Lid and Mixing Paddle and scoop ice cream out of Bucket
and into another container.

NOTE: To further harden ice cream, you may place the Bucket with ice
cream contents into the freezer for a short period of time (no more than
30 minutes). Long term freezing should be done in an air tight container.

CAUTION: Never insert an object, like a spoon, into the Bucket while the
ice cream maker is operating.

-E6- -E7-

1. When your mixture is ready, remove the Gel Disc from the freezer and
place it into the bottom of the Bucket. Turn the Gel Disc slightly to
make sure it is placed properly in the Bucket, and does not spin.

NOTE: Do not rinse the frozen Gel Disc. A thick film of ice will immediately
cover its surface and cause the Mixing Paddle to not operate correctly. A
thin film of white frost may cover the surface. Simply remove it with a
spatula. To avoid damage, do not use metal or an abrasive tool.

2. Place the Motor and Lid together by aligning the locking tabs on the
Motor with the slots in the Lid.

3. Position the Mixing Paddle on top of the Gel Disc.

4. Set the Lid over the rim of the Bucket and turn the Lid clockwise to
lock it into position.

5. Plug unit into electrical outlet and set to the "On" position. The Mixing
Paddle will begin to rotate.

HOW TO USE YOUR ICE CREAM MAKER

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR ICE CREAM MAKER

Assemble the ice cream maker as shown in Figure 3.

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 3

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

*Make sure unit is running
before pouring in recipe.

GC9101(428-1197)E&F visual.qxd 12/23/03 09:58 Page 7

RECIPES

BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM

1 1/2 cups light cream 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 Tbsp. butter 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Combine light cream, brown sugar and butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is fully incorporated
and thickened slightly. Do not boil. Let cool. Add cream and vanilla and chill in
refrigerator approximately 2 hours or place in freezer for approximately 1 hour, until
mixture registers 32-40°F on a kitchen thermometer. Pour into canister and freeze as
directed. After churning approximately 25 minutes, add pecans.

QUICK VANILLA

2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup sugar
1 cup light cream 1 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients. Stir until well blended. Chill mixture overnight in
refrigerator or place in freezer until mixture is 32-40

°

F, approximately 45 minutes.

Pour into canister and freeze as directed.

QUICK CHOCOLATE

1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
1 cup light cream 1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup sugar

Combine all ingredients. Stir until well blended. Chill mixture overnight in
refrigerator or place in freezer until mixture is 32-40°F, approximately 45 minutes.
Pour into canister and freeze as directed.

STRAWBERRY YOGURT

1 2 lb. container strawberry lowfat yogurt Simple syrup
3/4 cup sugar syrup (cooled), cooled 1 cup water

1 cup sugar

Place water and sugar in saucepan and heat on high just until sugar is completely
dissolved. Remove from heat. Combine yogurt and sugar syrup. Chill mixture
overnight in refrigerator or place in freezer until mixture is 32-40

°

F, approximately

45 minutes. Pour into canister and freeze as directed.

-E9-

HELPFUL HINTS

Recipe Tips

•

Prepare your recipe in a separate container.

•

Do not exceed the quantities provided in the recipes.

•

For best results, the mixture should be chilled until it reaches 32­40°F. Depending on the recipe, we recommend chilling the recipe
for 2-5 hours in the refrigerator or 1/2 - 1 hour in the freezer. An
instant read thermometer is convenient to use when checking the
temperature.

•

Some recipes require the mixture to be pre-cooked. For best
results, make the recipe at least one day ahead. This will allow the
mixture time to cool completely.

•

When using eggs in a recipe, make sure they are properly cooked.
Heat until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7
minutes.

•

The ice cream mixture will stay fresh in the refrigerator for several
days. Be sure to shake well before pouring into the unit.

•

The flavor of sorbet or sherbet will depend greatly on the ripeness
and sweetness of the fruit and/or juice. If fruit is too tart, add sugar;
if the fruit is very ripe, decrease or omit sugar. Freezing subdues
sweetness, so the recipe will not be quite as sweet when frozen.

Freezing Tips

•

The freezing process will take anywhere from 20-30 minutes. The
time it takes depends greatly upon the ambient temperature, type
of recipe, chill time, and temperature of the mixture.

•

Make sure the Gel Disc is placed in the upside down position when
freezing.

•

Make sure the Gel Disc is completely dry before freezing. If a white
frost appears, remove it with a spatula.

•

Make sure the unit is running and the Mixing Paddle is turning as
the mixture is being poured into the unit.

•

Replace the Ingredient Scoop into the Lid while the unit is
operating.

•

To store prepared ice cream, place it in an airtight container.

-E8-

NOTE: When using dairy products in Canada, please substitute Table
Cream when recipe calls for Light Cream.

GC9101(428-1197)E&F visual.qxd 12/23/03 09:58 Page 9