Can the self refrigearatiion be left on long term? would it ice cream turn hard/soft?
139696
no if it gets to hard it well break the mixer, 60 mins should make soft ice cream, if you want a thicker add more cream to your mix, and less milk
139697
The refrigeration unit can be on for as long as necessary. The longest I've run it for is about 3 hours. It would not be your best bet for firming up softened ice cream. I don't really know if that is what you were asking, but your regular freezer is the place to ripen your ice cream. You could probably hold your ice cream in the machine for a while before serving, keeping it at 'soft serve' consistency. I have not tried to do this, so I am just speculating.
139698
It does get hard but remember you want to be able to remove the mixing paddle so you don't want to leave it on real long term. Then the paddle would get stuck and perhaps burn the motor. Just my option as an owner.
139699
The refrigeration will stay on until you turn it off. The paddle runs on the timer, the refrigeration runs on the on/off switch. You can turn off the motor that runs the paddle by turning the timer to 0. You pre-cool the machine by turning on the refrigeration for about 30 minutes before churning the ice cream mixture. You could keep the ice cream bucket in the cold well after it is done churning.
139700
I suppose it could, but I wouldn't do it. It would just make the ice cream more difficult to scoop out of the container, especially since you're not supposed to use metal utensils to scoop it out because it will damage the container.
41882
My ice cream mixture is cold but not frozen or slushy. I turn it a couple of times every few minutes for about 15 minutes then it is ready. I have not had that problem. I turn it in both directions even though the directions say one direction.
130190
Ours broke down inside of two weeks - but my experience with trying to store its shaved ice was pretty icky. It got very "brittle" and stuck together.
1187994
I also discovered the base comes apart when I got water in it after cleaning. I am also curious to know if freezing water inside will help ice cream solidify a little more quickly. I don't see the harm in trying it, so if I do get around to trying it, I will do my best to post a response about it.
2058109
You can leave it in the freezer all the time and it will not freeze solid. It stays soft and pliable. Do put it in a plastic freezer bag.
2241487
You got a cold fridge! Not to me. But be careful not to fill your container to the brim, the ice cream can work its way into the lid. Don't try and take the lid apart: you will render it useless. Leaving you with a glorified bucket.
239455
I didn't even freeze or refrig mine and I've already finished one pouch since I shared it. The resealable pouch seemed to keep it pretty well. But, I would probably keep it in the fridge. I don't think freezing it will do any harm.
52693
Hi. Mine has never come on ice and I never have refrigerated. I think if it is kept from high temperatures you are ok.
193357
I have not frozen this, so I can not address that. But I have stored it in a cool dark drawer for as much as a year with little ill effects. I do keep it tightly sealed in a Tupperware style container. (Letting it dry out will obviously make it difficult to work with and it will not have the desired 'melt in your mouth' quality it has when you first open it.) I am a big fan of this product and have no problems coming up with ways to use it.
1652174
No. The manufacturer's instructions say not to leave ice cream in the bowl for longer than 30 minutes. You will need to store it in a separate container.
1344055
Hi there,I use the cuisinart ice 100 frequently to make all kinds of ice cream. I have found that the less I fill the bucket the harder the ice cream comes out, however it never stays too hard because it gets soft very quickly at room temperature. To answer your question, it has been my experience that if you put your freshly made ice cream in a sealed container and then in the freezer, it will harden and behave more closely to store bought ice cream. However, I did notice some 'icing' if I refroze and refroze again.Edit- the responses below also make excellent points. The ingredients and recipe you use, may also be a factor. Hope this was helpful.EMP Hi there,I use the cuisinart ice 100 frequently to make all kinds of ice cream. I have found that the less I fill the bucket the harder the ice cream comes out, however it never stays too hard because it gets soft very quickly at room temperature. To answer your question, it has been my experience that if you put your freshly made ice cream in a sealed container and then in the freezer, it will harden and behave more closely to store bought ice cream. However, I did notice some 'icing' if I refroze and refroze again.Edit- the responses below also make excellent... » Read More Hi there,I use the cuisinart ice 100 frequently to make all kinds of ice cream. I have found that the less I fill the bucket the harder the ice cream comes out, however it never stays too hard because it gets soft very quickly at room temperature. To answer your question, it has been my experience that if you put your freshly made ice cream in a sealed container and then in the freezer, it will harden and behave more closely to store bought ice cream. However, I did notice some 'icing' if I refroze and refroze again.Edit- the responses below also make excellent points. The ingredients and recipe you use, may also be a factor. Hope this was helpful.EMP « Show Less
1225418
We shave a large bowl full and store it in the freezer for later use. It forms a slight "crust" if harder ice but generally stays nice and soft. I would expect a cooler full might melt some.
1001988
I have refrigerated my dough but before using have let it set at room temp for about 10 min. in needs to be somewhat soft so that when you put in cookie press it will squish down and together better. it would take it cold I think as it seems strong.
1905420
Why would you want to add anything bigger than a chocolate chip anyway? The motor probably will not burn out, but it could affect the freezing of the ice cream/sorbet process.
1343141
As long as oven is preheated. But it cant go from oven to freezer without first cooling.
294082
No, it doesnt. It just needs ice around the canister while youre making the ice cream. No pre - freezing the canister required.
2015308
Yes, that would definately work.You should always leave your bowl int eh freezer for 24 hours and your ice cream mix in the fridge overnight or so. This will make everything coldest.Ice cream makers are there to aerate and create a dessert with tiny ice crystals rather than a granita or popsicles. The firming needs to be done after the freezing process. This is true of all ice cream makers - It should be about the consistency of soft serve when you put it in the freezer.