Whynter IC-2L SNO Ice Cream Maker

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I have been toying with the idea of getting an ice cream machine for several months and finally decided to research the noticeable price difference between different types of ice cream makers. In short, there are budget units that need a lot of prep work to get your ice cream done and doesn't quite get you the store bought quality. Then there are the pricier self-freezing types (which this is) that allow you to make ice cream on demand without any hassle. Really depends on what you are looking for. This was it for me. Very very happy with this ice cream maker in terms of ease of use and texture of product.

Comments about Whynter IC-2L SNO Ice Cream Maker:

So far, I've only made one batch: a simple chocolate from the book "The Perfect Scoop" but it was quite delicious! However, I stopped it at 40 minutes(after pouring in a hot mix) and although the top was great, the bottom was a bit soupy. 2 hours of freezing still left it quite soupy but overnight it hardened. Personally, I prefer half melted ice cream but I will let the machine run longer the next time. However, I won't follow the advice of one reviewer who let's it run until the blades freeze up. That seems hard on the motor, even with the safety mechanism. Anyway we thoroughly enjoyed the ice cream and are happy with the machine.

I have 2 minor complaints. One us that it claims to make gelato but doesn't have a setting to adjust the air beaten in, the main difference between ice cream and gelato. My main complaint is the lack of a useful manual. What is provided doesn't tell you much and when I sent a question to Whynter Sno, I got no response at all. Thankfully, the whole thing is pretty self explanatory.

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This is my first ice cream maker. I got it specifically to make non-dairy ice cream and sherberts. This makes frozen desert making a snap. Just pour in the ingredients, click it on and in 30 to 50 minutes, it is ready to eat. Only problem is that it does not get hard enough or frothy enough to be scoopable after it's been in the freezer. You need to put the ice cream into the refrigerator about 2 hours before serving or it will be hard as a rock.

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OK here is the dealWhynter Makes Lello Gelato Pro which costs a lot more. This is the exact same machine with a sliver (plastic) cover instead of a white (plastic) one. It comes in a lousy box, their Sno label comes off and the instructions are minimal at best but other than that, you save at least 100-150 bucks. It is not super powerful so if your mixes are not real cold they will take up to a full hour. (it been real hot here in NYC and i have been running it in a not so cool room so that is part of it). The churn motor / cover does not come off so has to be cleaned by cloth or sponge etc. (a lot of machines are the that way). The timer is not wired in to the motor (it is just a timer) This is the correct way as if the churn stopped and you didn't hear it your mix would freeze solid around the blade. It is pretty quiet as freezer units go and works best if you run it for 10 min before adding the mix. It does not add a lot of overrun (air) so those that want that you can add air via milkshake blade in blender prior etc. All and all a good buy, not a Musso Lussino Pro (faster and will last forever ) but at a third the price, i am enjoying it. PS Made in America