Cuisinart ICE48U User manual

Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker
ICE48U
CPT445U

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Cuisinart Soft
Serve Ice Cream Maker.
For over 30 years Cuisinart’s aim has been to produce the
very nest kitchen equipment. All Cuisinart products are
engineered for exceptionally long-life, and designed to
be easy to use as well as to give excellent performance
day after day.
To learn more about our products and for recipe ideas
visit our website www.cuisinart.co.uk

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Contents
Product Description ....................................................................5
Important Safety Cautions .........................................................6
Using the Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker.......................9
Assembly Instructions.................................................................9
Preparing the Freezer Bowl ........................................................9
Assembling the Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker.......................... 10
Making Soft Serve Ice Cream &Frozen Yoghurt..................... 11
Dispensing Soft Serve Ice Cream or Frozen Yoghurt ............. 12
Ice Cream Guide........................................................................ 13
Recommended Toppings ......................................................... 13
Using The Keep Warm Plate ..................................................... 13
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 14
Cleaning &Maintenance .......................................................... 16
UK Guarantee............................................................................ 17
UK After Sales Service .............................................................. 18
Recipes ...................................................................................... 19

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Product Description
Easy-Lock Lid with Opening
Three Topping Containers
Topping Dispensing Dials
Toppings Chute
Dispensing Handle
Keep Warm with Stainless Steel Cup
Removable Drip Tray
Cone Holder (Not Shown)
Mixing Paddle (Not Shown)
1.42L Ice Cream Bowl (Not Shown)
Power Dial (Not Shown)
Toppings Mix In Gauge (Not Shown)

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Important Safety Cautions
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance
and keep in a safe place for future reference.
Always follow these safety cautions when using this appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance
should be used only as described within this instruction book. There
is a risk of injury if the product is misused.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
nWARNING: very hot surfaces.
Take care when using the warming cup, surface could
be hot
nThisappliancecanbeusedbychildren aged from8yearsandabove
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above
and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children aged less than 8 years.
nChildren should always be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with this appliance.
nAppliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards
involved.
nDo not use water to clean the heating plate, due to the electrical
connection.
nTake care when handling the freezer bowl. Avoid contact with wet
hands.
nDo not use the appliance if the supply cord is damaged. In the
event of supply cord damage, discontinue use immediately. If the
supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer.
Return the appliance to the Customer Care Centre (refer to the
‘UK After Sales Service’ section for further information). No repair

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must be attempted by the consumer.
nDo not wrap the supply cord around the main body of the
appliance during or after use.
nDo not leave the supply cord hanging over the edge of a kitchen
table or worktop.
nDo not allow the supply cord to come into contact with sources
of heat.
nThis appliance is intended for domestic use only and is not
intended to be used in applications such as : staff kitchen areas
in shops, offices, and other working environments; farm houses;
by customers in hotels, motels, and other residential type
environments; bed and breakfast type establishments.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
nAlways ensure the voltage to be used corresponds with the voltage
on the appliance, this is indicated on the bottom of the housing.
nThe appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remove control system.
nAlways disconnect the appliance from the electric supply, if it is left
unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
nNever pull the plug out of the mains socket by the supply cord.
nAlways ensure that your hands are dry before touching the supply
cord or removing the plug from the mains socket.
GENERAL SAFETY
nEnsure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or
stickers are removed from the appliance before first use.
nAlways inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of
damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the appliance has been
dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a
fault, contact the Cuisinart Customer Care Line (refer to the ‘UK
After Sales Service’ section for further information).
nDo not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
nPosition the Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker on a stable, level surface,
near a power socket.
nDo not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner.
nDo not use accessories or attachments with this appliance, other
than those recommended by Cuisinart.
nAvoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing and

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spatulas and other utensils away during operation, to reduce the
risk of injury and / or damage to the appliance.
nPeriodically check all parts before use. If any part is damaged DO
NOT USE.
nTo avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when
in use.
nTo protect againt fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not
immerse the main unit, power cord or plug in water or other
liquids or place in a dishwasher.
nDo not use the freezer bowl on flames, hot plates or ovens. Do not
expose to heat source. Do not wash in dishwasher; doing so may
cause risk of fire, electric shock or injury.
WARNING: Polythene bags over the product or packaging
may be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep
away from babies and children. These bags are not toys.
This product complies fully with all appropriate EU and UK legislation
and the standards relevant to this type and class of appliance. We
are an ISO9001:2015 certified company that continually evaluates
our Quality Management System performance. If you have any
queries regarding product safety and compliance, please contact
our Customer Services Department (see “U.K. After Sales Service”
section).
Disposing of electrical and electronic appliances at the end-of-
life
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should
be handed over to the appliance collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the
product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this
product, please contact your local council office or your household
waste disposal service.

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USING THE CUISINART SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before using your Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker for the rst time, ensure
all packaging is removed and it’s placed on a at surface. Clean the lid,
freezer bowl and mixing paddle in warm, soapy water.
N.B. Do not clean any of the parts with abrasive cleaners or hard
implements.
Preparing the Freezer Bowl
The freezer bowl must be completely frozen before you begin. Before
freezing, wash and dry the bowl. Wrap it in a plastic bag to prevent
freezer burn. The length of time required to freeze in the freezer,
depends on the temperature of your freezer.
In general, freezing time should be a minimum of 24 hours, with a
freezer temperature of -18˚C or cooler. To determine whether the bowl
is completely frozen, shake it. If you do not hear liquid moving, the
cooling liquid is frozen.
We recommend that you place the freezer bowl in the back of your
freezer, where it is coldest. Place the freezer bowl on a at surface, in its
upright position, for even freezing. For convenience, leave your freezer
bowl in the freezer at all times. It will be ready for immediate use, at
any time.
Note: It is recommended that the freezer bowl is at a minimum
temperature of -19˚C, before churning begins

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Assembling the Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker
N.B: The bowl will begin to defrost rapidly after being removed from
the freezer. Have your recipe prepared before assembling the ice cream
maker, to ensure perfect results.
1. Remove the freezer bowl from
the freezer. Place the freezer
bowl into the main housing of
the ice cream maker. Locate and
align the mixing paddle into the
hole, on the underside of the lid.
Align and push into place until it
clicks and locks into place.
2. Slide the topping containers into the indent on the side of the ice
cream maker, so they are rmly in place. Place the lids over the top.
Note: The topping containers with the rounded edges should be
inserted into the side spaces.
3. Attach the dispensing arm with
the 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.
4. Slide the toppings chute into
the space provided, underneath
the topping containers. Be sure
to slide it all the way in, until it
stops.

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5. Place the drip tray on the base,
under the dispenser. Put the lid,
with the mixing paddle, over the
ice cream bowl and push down,
until it clicks securely into place.
To remove the lid, push in the
two side tabs.
MAKING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM AND FROZENYOGHURT
Assemble the Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker and ll the topping
containers, with the desired toppings.
Note: Do not place liquids in the topping containers.
Prepare your ice cream recipe. The maximum capacity is 800ml of ice
cream mixture, as the ingredients will increase in volume during the
churning process. For best results, use pre-chilled ingredients , ideally
below 4˚C, and prepare ingredients in a container, from which it’s easy
to pour.
Add the freezer bowl to the machine, when you are ready to start
churning.
Note: The bowl will begin to defrost quickly so use it immediately
after removing from the freezer.
Turn the power dial to the ON position and the mixing paddle will begin
to turn. Add the ice cream mixture to the bowl by pouring through the
opening in the lid.
Note: Before pouring the mixture into the bowl, please make sure
the dispensing handle is locked in place and the handle is in the
upright position.

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Using a pre-chilled ice cream mixture, the ice cream will be ready in
approximately 25 – 30 minutes. The timings 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.
Dispensing Soft Serve Ice Cream or Frozen Yoghurt
When the ice cream is ready, the paddle must continue churning whilst
dispensing. Hold an ice cream cone or bowl a few centimetres below
the ice cream chute and pull down the handle. Turn the cone or bowl,
as you dispense, to swirl ice cream. When nished lling the cone or
bowl, push the handle back up to stop the ow of ice cream.
Important: The ice cream maker must not be switched o and
should continue to churn during dispensing.
Note: 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 into the bowl and continue
churning. Checking every few minutes, until the desired results
are achieved.
Note: Most cone sizes will t, but taller cones will need to be tilted
when dispensing the ice cream.
Turn the topping dispenser dials to add the toppings / mix ins of your
choice.
To avoid making a mess, when dispensing toppings, ensure the cone
or bowl is held closely to the chute.
Note: The knob may be dicult to turn if the toppings are too
sugary.
Note: Sugary toppings should not be left in the containers when
the machine is not being used, as moisture will get into them,

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causing them to stick together. It is advised that the containers
should only be lled with what will be used and emptied each
time, to avoid this problem.
Serve quickly, once the ice cream has reached the desired consistency,
making sure the machine is on and churning, while dispensing the ice
cream.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT switch o the machine when churning, as the
mixture will freeze and it may not be possible to resume the process.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT store frozen desserts in the ice cream bowl.
Desserts will stick to the side of the bowl and may cause damage. Store
only in an airtight container. However, the ice cream will lose its soft
consistency, if stored in a freezer.
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 and aerated. Usually
more tart than ice cream, as well as lower
in fat.
RECOMMENDED TOPPINGS
These items can be found in most supermarkets:
• Crushed M&Ms*
• Crushed Chocolate Chips*
• Sprinkles
• Chocolate Sprinkles
• Crushed Nuts
• Finely Crushed Biscuits & Cookies
NOTE: Do not use full size M&Ms or chocolate chips, as they
are too large to dispense. Sprinkles are recommended, rather
than hundreds &thousands, as they are too small and won’t be

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dispensed eectively onto the ice cream. It is recommended that
the topping containers are emptied, when not in use.
NOTE: To ensure the toppings are the correct size for dispensing,
it is recommended that the topping containers are lled using the
mix-in gauge included.
Using the Keep Warm Plate
The keep warm plate can be used to keep sauces and toppings warm.
To switch on, simply turn the dial on the side of the ice cream maker to
‘keep warm’.
Note: The keep warm plate should not be used to warm up sauces or
to melt chocolate. It will only keep pre-warmed sauces and toppings
warm, until ready to serve.
MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker features overload protection, that
will shut the motor o if it overheats. This may occur if the dessert is
extremely thick or the unit has been running for an excessively long
time. This may also occur if the mixing paddle is being obstructed and
not turning.
To reset this, unplug the unit. Let the unit rest for at least 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, you may turn the unit on again.
If the ice cream over freezes and stops the mixing paddle from churning
and becomes too thick to dispense, stop the machine, remove the
ice cream bowl and scoop the ice cream out, into a suitable airtight
container, for freezer storage.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Solution
Ice cream bowl is
not freezing
If the bowl is not freezing, turn the freezer
temperature to a colder setting. It is critical
that your freezer is reaching a temperature
of -18˚C or below.
Do not wash the bowl in the dishwasher, as
this will damage it.
Do not let the freezer bowl sit outside the
freezer for more than 5 minutes, before
making ice cream.
Ice cream is not
ready in
recommended
time
Check the recipe to make sure that the
ingredients and quantities used are correct.
Ensure the freezer bowl is correctly frozen
for 24 hours before using (you should not
hear liquid in the bowl when shaken).
Using ingredients that are not pre-chilled
will impact the length of time to churn ice
cream.
Soft serve ice
cream
is not dispensing
The ice cream may have become too thick.
Check and reduce the churning time, if
required.
Ensure you are using a recipe developed
for the Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker. Other
recipes for ice cream can be used but may
need to be scooped directly from the bowl.
Check the recipe to make sure that the
ingredients and quantites are correct. If ice
cream will not dispense, scoop out from the
bowl and into a suitable airtight container.

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Motor stalls The ice cream may be too thick. Check the
processing time. Turn o the ice cream
maker for at least 20 minutes. Clean the
ice cream maker and put the freezer bowl
in the freezer. Make a new batch, once
the bowl is frozen for the recommended
amount of time.
Toppings are not
dispensing
Check the toppings chute to make sure that
the toppings are not stuck. Clean and dry
the chute. Check toppings to make sure
they are not melting. Check for jammed
toppings. Toppings may be too small or too
large.
The mixing pad-
dle
is not turning
Check to make sure there is no ice in the
freezer bowl, caused by freezer burn. To
prevent freezer burn, before freezing, wrap
the ice cream bowl in a plastic bag. Check
to see if the unit is on. The ice cream may
be too thick. Make sure the mixing paddle
is properly locked: 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.
Reference Card
If you lose the paper instruction booklet, there is a QR code to access
the online instruction booklet and recipes. Pull the “INFO” tray on the
side of the drip tray (see page 5) and scan the QR code.

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Cleaning &Maintenance
nBefore rst use and after every use, clean each part thoroughly.
nAlways unplug the Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker from the mains,
before cleaning.
nDo not use abrasive cleaners, hard implements or a scourer, as this
may cause damage. Simply wipe the exterior with a clean, damp
cloth and dry thoroughly.
nBase: Wipe with a damp cloth and dry. Never use abrasives or
immerse in water.
nIce Cream Bowl and Lid: Wash by hand in warm soapy water
and dry thoroughly. Always ensure the ice cream bowl has fully
defrosted before washing in warm, soapy water. DO NOT PUT IN
THE DISHWASHER AND DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR
IMPLEMENTS.
nHandle with Dispensing Bracket: Wash thoroughly by hand in
warm soapy water. Be sure to elliminate all ice cream residue, by
cleaning the the dispensing handle while its open (with the handle
pushed down) and when its closed (with the handle pushed up). DO
NOT PUT IN THE DISHWASHER.

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nMixing Paddle, Topping Containers, Topping Chute and Drip
Tray: Wash by hand in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. These
parts are also safe to use in the dishwasher, on the top rack only.
nAny other servicing should be performed by an authorized service
representative.
Warming Plate: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE
IN WATER, DUE TO THE ELECTRICAL ELEMENT UNDERNEATH.
N.B. Do not use abrasive cleaners, hard implements or a scourer, as this
may cause damage to the main housing.
UK Guarantee
This appliance is guaranteed for consumer use for 3 years and is only
valid within the United Kingdom.
This guarantee covers consumer use only i.e. defects occurring under
normal use within the home from date of purchase or date of delivery,
whichever is later.
If the product develops a fault due to defects in materials or
manufacture within 12 months from the date of purchase, to avoid
delays and unnecessary inconvenience, where possible please return
the product to the point of purchase for an exchange.
Iftheproductdevelopsafaultduetodefectsinmaterialsormanufacture
after 12 months from the date of purchase, and within the guarantee
period, Conair UK After Sales Service will repair or replace the product.
Exclusions
This guarantee will no longer be valid meaning that The Conair Group
Ltd will not be liable to repair or replace your product where:
1. The appliance has been used on a voltage supply other than that
which is marked on the product, or advised within this instruction
booklet
2. The appliance has been purchased from an unauthorised stockist*
3. The appliance is used for professional / non domestic usage

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4. Repairs or alterations have been attempted by unauthorised persons
5. The failure of the appliance is a direct result of misuse
6. The failure is a result of not following the instructions for use
This guarantee does not cover any cosmetic damage due to misuse
of the product nor any damage to persons or property that occurs
because of product misuse.
*unauthorised stockists include, but are not limited to online auction
sites, private sellers and those selling second hand goods, refurbished
products etc.
Please contact the Conair Customer Care Line on 03702 406902 (09:00
to 17:00 Monday to Friday) or email suppor[email protected] for further
information on authorised stockists.
It is important to retain your proof of purchase. We recommend
attaching your receipt to this page.
Even where a refund may be applicable, no refund will be provided
without a valid receipt or proof of purchase, we will only be able
to oer a repair or replacement service. Please note this does
not apply if the product was purchased directly from The Conair
Group Ltd.
Guarantees on replacement products run from the original purchase
date or date of delivery, whichever is later, and not from the date of
replacement.
This guarantee is an additional benet and does not aect your
statutory rights as a consumer.
If you have any queries regarding this guarantee please contact the
Conair Customer Care Line on 03702 406 902 (09:00 to 17:00 Monday
to Friday) or email your enquiry to [e-mail]

UK After Sales Service
For further advice on using the appliance or should you need to return
your product, please contact the Conair Customer Care Line on 03702
406 902 (09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday) or email your enquiry to
suppor[email protected]
Return address:
Customer Care Centre
Conair Logistics
Unit 4, Revolution Park
Buckshaw Avenue
Buckshaw Village
Chorley
PR7 7DW
Please enclose your returns number, name and address details,
together with a copy of proof of purchase and details of the fault.
Please note this Instruction Booklet is not the guarantee.