how do you get the ice cream out.? I bought the small ball and I cannot get the ice cream out. Because it was so difficult all the ice cream started to melt. Do you actually take the ball apart?
96077
Empty and rinse out the ice end first. I don't even need a spoon - it slides right out. It does need stirring, but then it's ready to go.
96078
It sounds like you may have switched the "ice" end of the ball with the "ice cream" end of the ball. The ice cream should go inside the aluminum can while the ice and rock salt go outside the can.
96079
I use a long spoon that has some strength, as sometimes the ice cream is pretty solid at the bottom.
400217
the inside (where the ice cream is made) never touches the outside provided you are careful of putting the lid on correctly, etc. However, be gentle with the ball, for if it breaks or cracks, you could have potential safety dangers.
1939592
I had a really hard time too.. I put it in the freezer for just a few minutes helps , pull the sides real easy to kinda release the suction .. Hope this helps
2165753
That's actually happened to me! To the best if my knowledge, the machine doesn't produce as small and fine an ice as is needed for a proper snow cone. Melting it slightly by pouring the syrup on top causes it to melt back into chunks
616695
What do you need to know? You fill the canister with ice cream base, put the top on with the paddle in it. Then turn the machine on and start it. I usually put it for at least 35 minutes. It will be quite noisy and mine beeps at the beginning but stops shortly. Next time it beeps its telling you the timer has gone off. It only stops churning when its solidly frozen though.
1135043
It is most likely the fact that you don't let the ice balls "thaw" and stabilize for a few minutes at room temperature. This is critical. Otherwise the quick change in temperature will fracture the ice ball. Think of it as putting a cold non pyrex dish into a 500 degree oven. Should do the trick.
845230
Hi Cherie. I just leave mine in the freezer all summer...I think it says somewhere in the manual that it takes up to overnight to be really frozen enough to do the job. I don't like having to think ahead like that...if I want to make ice cream, I want to make ice cream! So mine is always ready to go another round after I've finished making a batch.
1689802
The box comes with directions, you fill the bottom part with ice and salt and the insert with sugar and cream and other ingredients. Then you put the lid on and shake it. But it doesn't work well, the salt water gets in the ice cream usually and when it doesn't it only makes about 3 spoonfuls of something that resembles ice cream. It's not worth the time or money.
2241490
My lid of this color in the Kiwi green , just fell out of the freezer side panel on the floor in 2:33 AM. As of May 18,2014, and cracked apart. So I still own this but put it in a freezer zip lock bag. I didn't know that you put ice cream in the pint, I've always put my Ben & Jerry's pint inside to keep other's from finding it . I Never put the ice cream inside physically. I used it as a holder of the pint.
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.
183015
I took mine out with a spoon... it was to way to hard... but it work with the top part of the spoon. Try it! Good luck!
2284931
No you just mix the ice cream recipe of your choice then place it in the dessert maker. I ordered the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream book it has easy good recipes. You then let the maker churn for about 30 minutes. At this point it is still soft ice cream. I put it in the freezer for a few hours then it's great.
1149289
its not easy but you can get it out. you need to pull really hard from the bottom. it gets easier after a few times. wasn't sure myself but it just didn't seem right that it didn't come out.
1049509
It's a bit of a challenge, but worth the trouble since the balls are really nice. I searched YouTube and found a couple videos. Keep track of all of the parts. I missed that a little tray had flown off and could never get the mechanism to seat correctly. The missing tray was the problem. I found it and was able to put it back together correctly. http://youtu.be/4CB0UFabuxYhttp://youtu.be/qD5N4fmsl7A
1888042
The same thing happened to me. The ice cream mix must also be very cold. I always make custard which is cooked. It takes several hours to cool sufficiently - overnite is best. I love this machine but it is not a spur of the moment dessert. Hope this helps.
63712
I over fill it and then carefully press the top down, then cover the hole and flip to dump the excess. I always get a perfect ball. I will try the hot water method and see if it freezes clearer..........
1360717
Some people have reported issues with the ice cream setting up properly in hot/humid climates. They seem to have agreed the way to get around this is to improvise a cover over the top with cling film as best you can to keep the cold in and hot out. Then it works no issues. Good tip to know.