Why is this ice cream maker so heavy? It's listed as 35lbs and other models are all less than 10lbs. Is the machine itself really that heavy?
1585704
It must be a typo, I would think it is more like three to five lbs. When empty you can easily lift with one hand even if it is full of ice cream it can be lifted easily.
1585705
Yeah, I think it's supposed to say 3.49lbs, someone typed an extra 9 on the end.
2005757
The standard motor that comes with the unit has burned out on my last two units. I bought a whole new unit to replace the first and the motor burned up on it in two seasons. I only make ice cream on occaision and in no way over taxed the motor on either of the first two. I purchased this replacement motor on amazon and it says it has an industrial strength motor. I haven't use my new one yet, so I'm interested to see if it will ouitlast the others. I would suggest replacing the motor and making ice cream without delay. I'm figuring it's part of the cost of operation.
646109
I used a ten pound bag of ice. Used 2/3 of bag and then added the rest when that melted. The ice cream was good but it makes a lot.
494987
It is highly caloric cream, commonly called 'whipping cream'. They changed the name from heavy cream for obvious reasons, it didn't sound good. I found it under the whipping cream name in my grocery store. Good luck. I honestly wouldn't substitute it, it's what makes ice cream what it is.
441120
I bought this as a gift for my daughter. I bought this as a gift for my daughter. When I visited her and saw her food processor, I was disappointed that it was not as heavy as mine.The weight might be a factor, but I have not asked her if hers is working well. My KitchenAid is an older model. Don't think it's your fault.w
17595
Also I just did some reserch and the Ice Cream Maker is made by Lafraise. In search bar put Lafraise Customer Service.
1969935
The machine's main compartment is like a freezer pack... you put it in the freezer and it freezes. You put the ice cream mixture in, it churns and chills and becomes "icy" as it churns over about 20 minutes. Then you place it in the freezer (in it's final container not the machine) and you have ice cream. Timing all depends on your recipe and how dense you like your ice cream. I tend to let mine sit over night because I like a very solid dense ice cream. This machine is fantastic and one of the higher quality ones for the nice price! I am friends with the righter of an ice cream cook book and even she swears by it. There is NO easy "home owner" does it all in one ice cream maker. They all require several steps and freezing. Hope this helps
715357
I'm don't think so. It's advertised as being powerful, but I'm not sure it's up to commercial grade. You have put the ice cream in in smaller portions for it to work best.
511922
The machine I have only makes snow ice that is very fine. It doesn't make chunky crushed ice. If it does do it I don't know how to make it do it.
1777132
Yes, and I have made a lot of great ice cream. However, I have had to do it manually; with the crank. The motor broke after about five uses.
190421
Joseph, The processor packages this in 10 lb cases because they ship to commercial purveyors, to package it in smaller units is not economical for this product. Also it is a frozen product so to ship smaller units would not be cost effective. I will tell you that it is almost "layered" so if you thaw the product to a pliable state you can break it up and re freeze in smaller units. Hope that helps Chef Z
353318
Sorry I can not help, ice cream maker was A total flop, if you haven't already I would highly recommend not wasting your money on this.
688649
It looks like it weights about 37 pounds, according to Amazon's web site. Thing makes ice fast and uses less water than I would have expected. We keep it in our RV and use it when camping.
844537
Unfortunately I gave the wrong feedback to this question. I was referring to another appliance. It only weighs about one pound, however, when I arrived on my cruise, it did not work. I was so frustrated after carrying it all that way that I just threw it in the trash! Terrible product!
1769298
This machine is made in Italy....I ordered another with compressor and it WAS made in China. VERY poor quality, lots of plastic and the turn on knob was broken upon removal from packing material. This machine is fabulous. I have made at least 100 plus quarts and pints since purchase. We give as gifts to housewarming or hostess gifts for dinner parties. I have only one complaint it is about 45 lbs very heavy to lift. It was well worth the money not like any other machine out there. PERFECT ice cream/ gelato every time. A tip on vanilla. I use Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Bean Paste. Takes that vanilla ice cream to a higher level. Just delicious.
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Mine just arrived, and I put in 8 normal size ice cubes. After a few minutes of cranking, I had about 24 oz. of snow. It's actually finer crushed than my commercial sno cone machine. Just be sure to refrigerate your syrup, because room temperature syrup will melt the snow very fast.
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Well I did not use it to make dough yet but ice cream! It is an amazing and powerfull machine (325w), which I really believe it is going to do this work easily! For for it!