Cuisinart ICE-48XA User manual

Instruction Booklet
The Soft Serve Ice-Cream Maker - ICE-48XA
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction booklet carefully before using.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
2. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or base of appliance in
water or any other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Always unplug appliance from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning.
5. Do not place fingers or hands inside the ice-cream maker during operation. Avoid
contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other
utensils away from appliance during operation to reduce the risk of injury 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.
7. The use of attachments other than those made by Cuisinart may cause fire, electric shock
or risk of injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors. Recommended for household domestic use only.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Keep hands and utensils out of ice-cream bowl 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 ICE-CREAM BOWL! Sharp objects will scratch and damage the inside of
the ice-cream bowl.
A rubber spatula or wooden spoon may be used when the appliance is in the OFF
position.
11. This appliance is for household use.
12. Do not use the ice-cream bowl on flames, hot plates or stoves. Do not expose to heat
source. Do not wash in dishwasher; doing so may cause risk of fire, electric shock or
injury.
13.This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
14.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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CUISINART SAFETY FIRST RECOMMENDATION
• Do not immerse base in water.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the base. Note: the base
does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
• Repairs should be made only by authorised personnel.
• Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the name plate agrees with your
voltage.
• Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements.

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INTRODUCTION
Get ready to enjoy dreamy-creamy Soft Serve ice-cream and frozen yoghurt right
at home, with your new Cuisinart®The Soft Serve Ice-cream Maker. Not only can you make
all of your favourite flavours, but with the ‘mix-ins’ topping dispenser you can top or mix in
favourites such as sprinkles, crushed nuts and cookies to put a smile on everyones face.
Operation is easy , so just pick a recipe from the ones we’ve included, put the ingredients
in the pre-frozen ice-cream bowl, and start churning.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
DO NOT IMMERSE the product housing in water or place under running water. Wipe it
with a moist cloth. Wash the lid, ice-cream bowl, mixing paddle, condiment containers,
condiment chute and drip tray in warm soapy water to remove any dust or residue from the
manufacturing and shipping process.
FREEZING TIME AND BOWL PREPARATION
For consistent results the ice cream bowl must be completely frozen before you begin your
recipe. Before freezing, wash and dry the bowl. Wrap it in a plastic bag to prevent freezer
burn. We recommend that you place the ice-cream bowl in the back of your freezer where
it is coldest. Be sure to place the ice-cream bowl on a flat surface in its upright posi-
tion for even freezing. In general, freezing time should be a minimum of 24 hours. The
length of time needed to reach the frozen state depends on how cold your freezer is. To
determine whether the bowl is completely frozen, shake it. If you do not hear liquid mov-
ing, the cooling liquid is frozen.
For the most convenient frozen desserts, leave your ice-cream bowl in the freezer at all
times.
Reminder: Your freezer should be set to -18°C to ensure proper freezing of all foods. If
your ice-cream bowl is not freezing well turn your freezer temperature to a lower setting.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Easy-lock Lid with Window – The lid is designed to remove and lock easily. An
ingredient window allows you to pour ingredients directly through the top and
watch the churning process.
2. Mixing Paddle (not shown) – Churns and aerates ingredients in the ice-cream
bowl to create smooth soft ice-cream.
3. 1.5 Litre Ice-Cream Bowl – Contains cooling liquid within a double-insulated wall
to create fast and even freezing. The double wall keeps the bowl cool and at an
even temperature.
4. Three Condiment Containers – Dispense the mix-ins of your choice.
5. Condiment Dispensing dials – Turn one of three dials to add the mix-ins of your
choice after dispensing the soft serve ice-cream.
6. Condiment Chute – Toppings are dispensed directly from the chute onto your
ice-cream cone or into your cup. The chute is removable for easy cleaning.
7. Dispensing Bracket with Handle – Dispenses the soft serve ice-cream when
handle is pulled down. Removable for easy cleaning.
8. ON/OFF Power Dial
9. Cone Holder – Conveniently holds a stack of extra ice-cream cones. Can hold
both flat and pointed-bottom cones.
10. Removable Drip Tray – Can be removed for easy cleaning.
11. Rubber Feet – Nonslip feet keep base stationary during use.
12. Cup holder - conveniently holds a stack of ice-cream cups or flat bottom cones.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Insert the condiment containers into the indent on the top side of the ice-cream maker
so that they are firmly in place. The condiment containers with the rounded edges
should be inserted into the front and back spaces.
2. Place the 3 lids over each condiment container.
3. Attach the dispensing arm with handle. Place the dispensing arm so that it sits right
underneath the product but at a 45 degree angle to the front of the unit. Align the hole
in the unit with the dispensing hole in the handle and turn clockwise towards you until
the handle is in position as per figure 1.
4. Slide the condiment chute into the space provided under the condiment containers. Be
sure to slide it all the way in until it stops. Refer to Figure 2.
5. Place the drip tray on the base under the dispenser.
6. Locate and align the mixing paddle gear drive into the hole on the underside of the lid.
Align and push into place until it clicks and locks in place. Refer to Figure 3.
7. Put the lid with mixing paddle attached over the ice-cream bowl and push down until it
clicks securely in place. To remove lid when inserting the pre-freeze ice-cream bowl for
use, push in the two side tabs, and lift the lid. Refer to Figure 4.
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Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Place lever at 45 degree angle and then turn clockwise into place.Place lever at 45 degree angle and then turn clockwise into place.

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ICE-CREAM GUIDE
Soft
Serve
Semi-solid ice-cream that contains less milk fat than regular ice-cream
resulting in a smoother texture
Frozen
Yoghurt
Fresh yoghurt frozen & aerated. Usually more
tart than ice-cream, as
well as lower in fat.
MAKING SOFT SERVE ICE-CREAM AND FROZEN
YOGHURT
1. Freeze the ice-cream bowl - Place the bowl in the freezer for a minimum of 24 hours at
-18°C beforehand.
2. Fill the condiment containers with the desired mix-ins.
NOTE: Do not place liquid condiments in the condiment containers.
3. Prepare your ice-cream recipe. We recommend using the Vanilla Soft Serve recipe in this
book to start with. Do not fill the ice-cream bowl higher than 1.5cm from the top, as the
ingredients will increase in volume during the freezing process. For best results, use pre-
chilled ingredients and prepare ingredients in a container from which it is easy to pour.
4. Remove the ice-cream bowl from the freezer. Detach the lid and place ice-cream bowl
inside the base.
NOTE: Bowl will begin to defrost quickly once it has been removed from freezer. Use
it immediately after removing from freezer.
5. Push the mixing paddle into the hole on the bottom of the lid until it clicks into place.
6. Place lid with mixing paddle on base and push down until it locks in place.
7. Turn the power dial to the ON position. Mixing paddle will begin to turn.
8. Add the ice-cream mixture to the ice-cream bowl by pouring through the opening in the
lid.
NOTE: Before pouring the mixture to the ice-cream bowl , please make sure the
dispensing bracket is locked in place and the handle is in the upright position.
9. Using pre-chilled ingredients, ice-cream will be finished in approximately 15-20 minutes.
The time will depend on the recipe and volume of the dessert you are making.
NOTE : Set a timer for 15 minutes and check the consistency to determine when to
dispense. Always keep the mixing paddle churning when dispensing ice-cream.
10. To dispense soft serve ice-cream or frozen yoghurt:
When the soft serve is ready allow the paddle to continue churning while dispensing.
Hold an ice cream cone or bowl a few centimetres below the ice cream chute and pull
down the handle to start dispensing the soft serve. Turn the cone or bowl as you
dispense to swirl the ice-cream. When finished filling the cone or bowl, push the handle
back up to stop the flow of ice-cream.
NOTES: To test the ice-cream consistency, pull down the handle and dispense a small
amount of soft ice-cream into a bowl. If the consistency is too runny, pour back the ice-
cream mixture into the freezer bowl. Repeat every few minutes if needed until desired

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soft ice-cream texture is achieved (it should flow slowly and steadily through the chute
and have a creamy consistency. If you wait too long, the consistency will be too thick and
won’t be able to be dispensed through the chute. In this case, just scoop out the soft
ice-cream from the ice-cream bowl and serve straight away.).
11. Turn the condiment dispenser dials to add the mix-ins of your choice.
Serve quickly once the ice-cream has reached desired consistency, making sure the
machine is on and churning while dispensing the soft serve.
IMPORTANT: Do not switch off The Soft Serve once churning, as the mixture will freeze
and it may not be possible to resume the process.
Do not store frozen desserts in the ice-cream bowl. Desserts will stick to
the side of the ice-cream bowl and may damage the bowl. Store only in an airtight
container.
The ice-cream will lose its soft consistency and harden after it is stored in the freezer.
MAKING SLUSHIES
The Soft Serve can also be used to make your favourite slushies with these simple steps.
1. Pre-freeze the ice-cream bowl by placing the bowl in the freezer for a minimum of 24
hours at -18°C before hand.
2. Remove the ice-cream bowl from the freezer.
3. Detach the lid and place ice-cream bowl inside the base.
NOTE: Bowl will begin to defrost quickly once it has been removed from freezer. Use
it immediately after removing from freezer.
4. Push the mixing paddle into the hole on the bottom of the lid until it clicks into place.
5. Place lid with mixing paddle on base and push down until it locks in place.
6. Turn the power dial to the ON position. Mixing paddle will begin to turn.
7. Pour up to 660ml of your favourite soft drink into the bowl through the opening in the
lid. The soft drink should be cold and straight from the fridge.
NOTE: Before pouring soft drink into the ice-cream bowl, please make sure the
dispensing bracket is locked in place and the handle is in the upright position.
8. In 6-8 minutes your slushie will be ready to serve. The time will depend on the volume of
soft drink and the temperature when added to the bowl.
NOTE: For best results, we recommend you check on soft drink as it freezes and monitor
for the correct slushie consistency.
Always allow the machine to keep churning while dispensing slushies.