Elite Gourmet EIM-1400R User manual

1.5QT. ELECTRIC
ICE CREAM MAKER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions carefully and keep for
future reference.
MODEL: EIM-1400R
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Recipes are included in this manual.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The Elite Brand takes consumer safety very seriously. Products are designed and
manufactured with our valued consumers’ safety in mind. Additionally, we ask that
you exercise a level of caution when using any electrical appliance by following all
instructions and important safeguards.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed as below:
10. This appliance is not a toy.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
13. Never leave unit unattended while in
use or when plugged into an outlet.
14. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
food.
15. Always attach plug to appliance rst,
then plug cord in the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control to “off,”
then remove plug from wall outlet.
16. Never operate the unit dry. Always
have ice cream mixture inside of the
container while plugged in.
17. Do not put hands or any foreign
objects into this appliance while it is
plugged in and operating.
18. Avoid contact with moving parts.
Keep hands, hair and clothing, as
well as spatulas and other utensils,
away during operation to reduce the
risk of injury and/or damage to the
appliance.
19. Do not operate your appliance in
an appliance garage or under a wall
cabinet. When storing in an
appliance garage always unplug the
unit from the electrical outlet. Not
doing so could create a risk of re,
especially if the appliance touches
the walls of the garage or the door
touches the unit as it closes.
1. Do not touch the hot surfaces. Use
handles or knobs. Always use hot
pads or potholders until unit cools.
2. Unsupervised young children and
cognitively challenged individuals
should never operate this appli-
ance.
3. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children.
4. To protect against electrical shock
do not immerse cord, plug or any
part of this appliance in water or
other liquids.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in
use, before removing parts and
before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off any
parts, and before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions, or if
the appliance has been damaged
in any manner. Return the
appliance to the nearest repair
shop for examination, repair or
adjustment.
7. The manufacturer does not
recommend the use of accessory
attachments other than what is
provided by the manufacturer. Use
of attachments may cause injuries.
8. Do not use the appliance for other
than its intended use.
9. Do not use outdoors. For
household use only.

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20. Do not use hot oil or liquids in the
bucket. Always chill mixture before
churning.
21. Do not use the freezer bowl on
ames, hot plates or stoves. Do not
expose to heat source.
22. Do not wash in dishwasher; doing so
may cause risk of re, electric shock
or injury.
23. Keep hands and utensils out of
freezer 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
FREEZER BOWL! Sharp objects will
scratch and damage the inside of
the freezer bowl. A rubber spatula or
wooden spoon may be used when
the appliance is in the OFF position.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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SHORT CORD PURPOSE
POLARIZED PLUG
If the plug still does not t, contact a
qualied electrician. Never use the plug
with an extension cord unless the plug
can be fully inserted into the extension
cord. Do not alter the plug of the
product or any extension cord being
used with this product. Do not attempt
to defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
If this appliance is equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other), please follow the below
instructions:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this plug is intended to t into a
polarized outlet only one way. If you
are unable to t the plug into the
electrical outlet, try reversing the plug.
If an extension cord is used: (1) the
marked electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the product; (2) the
extension cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the counter
top or tabletop where it can
unintentionally be pulled on or tripped
over by children or pets.
Note: A short power cord is provided
to reduce the risk of personal injury
resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a long cord.
Longer power-supply cords or
extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in
their use.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
A. Freezer Bowl
B. Power Cord
C. ON/OFF Switch
D. Electric Motor Head
E. Lid
F. Ingredient Chute
G. Connecting Axis
H. Mixing Paddle
BEFORE FIRST USE
• Clean the Transparent Cover (not the Electric Motor Head), Paddle, Freezer
Bowl with warm soapy water before you use for the rst time. See “CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE”.
• The Ice Cream Maker must be set upright on a horizontal surface for at least 5
hours after purchase or after transit.

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STEP 1. Always ensure that the unit is unplugged
prior to assembly. Fit the Electric Motor onto the
Lid. The motor will click into place when secure.
STEP 2. Align the Connecting Axis with the Mixing
Paddle, then t the Paddle assembly into the hole
on the bottom of the Electric Motor.
STEP 3. Position the Electric Motor/Lid/Mixing
Paddle assembly over and onto the Freezer Bowl.
Turn the assembly counterclockwise to lock into
position.
STEP 4. You can now operate your ELECTRIC ICE
CREAM MAKER by using the ON/OFF Power Switch.
ASSEMBLY

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HOW TO USE
To prepare:
• It is recommended to chill the whole Freezer Bowl in
freezer for at least 24 hours before using your ELECTRIC
ICE CREAM MAKER. (Make sure not to leave the bowl in the
freezer for over 48 hours or the plastic may crack.)
• Find a stable surface near an electrical outlet. Make sure
cord is away from any water source.
• Select your favorite recipe and prepare the recipe per
instructions. Place recipe mixture in refrigerator until ready
to use.
1. Remove the Freezer Bowl from the freezer.
2. Retrieve ice cream or sorbet recipe mixture from the
refrigerator. Pour mixture into the Freezer Bowl. When
pouring mixture, always stop at least 1.5 inches (4 cm)
from the top, as the mixture will expand in volume during
the freezing process.
3. Attach the Electric Motor/Lid/Mixing Paddle assembly
according to Assembly Instructions Steps 2 and 3.
4. Turn the Electric Motor to the “ON” position and the
Mixing Paddle will begin to churn.
5. Allow the mixture to churn until frozen or desired
consistency is reached. This can take up to 15 to 30
minutes, but some recipes may be ready in less time.
6. Once ice cream has reached desired consistency, turn
the Electric Motor to the “OFF” position, and unplug the
Electric Motor.
7. Turn the Electric Motor/Lid/Mixing Paddle assembly
clockwise to remove it from the Freezer Bowl. Remove the
Mixing Paddle and scrape off any excess ice cream with a
spatula.
8. Transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze, or
serve straight from the Freezer Bowl!
NOTE:
To determine if the
Freezer Bowl is frozen
enough to start
making ice cream,
shake the Freezer
Bowl slightly after
freezing. If you hear
liquid moving inside
of it, the Freezer Bowl
will need more time to
freeze.
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Mix-in ingredients
such as chocolate
pieces, cookie dough
chunks, nuts, or other
candy may be added
through the
Ingredient Chute as
the mixture starts to
freeze. Usually
towards the middle of
the freezing process.
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HELPFUL HINTS
TEXTURE
To ensure that ice crystals do not form in ice cream
mixture, DO NOT stop the churning process until the ice cream
is ready.
Recipes with high amount of salt can cause the mixture to
freeze too quickly, which can also cause ice crystals to form in
the ice cream.
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HELPFUL HINTS (cont.)
SWEETNESS
Homemade ice cream will usually have a less sweetened avor than the initial
recipe mixture. It is recommended to adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to
suit your preference.
Articial sweeteners may be used in place of sugar. Use the following
measurements for reference:
• 1 packet of sweetener = 2 tsp. of sugar
• 6 packets of sweetener = ¼ cup of sugar
• 8 packets of sweetener = ¹/3 cup of sugar
• 12 packets of sweetener = ½ cup of sugar
*Follow the measurements on the packaging for Stevia or other Natural
Sweeteners.
CONSISTENCY
Homemade ice cream generally has a thick, milkshake texture. If you prefer a thicker
or more rm consistency, try one of the following:
• Place ice cream mixture in freezer to harden.
• Recipes that call for alcohol may inhibit the freezing process. Be sure to add
any alcohol during the last few minutes of the freezing cycle.
JAMMING
If the Mixing Paddle gets jammed and does not revolve properly, try the following:
• Check to make sure that the Mixing Paddle is properly attached to the
Connecting Axis, that cord is plugged into outlet and that the unit is ipped to
the “ON” position.
• Ice Cream recipes that include hard ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips may
cause the Mixing Paddle to become lodged in the Freezer Bowl. It is best to add
hard ingredients during the last few minutes of the churning process.
• DO NOT stop the churning process until ice cream is nished. Stopping in the
middle of the process can cause the ice cream to harden and restrict the
movement of the Mixing Paddle.
FREEZING
DO NOT operate the unit longer than required. If the mixture has not yet achieved
the slush consistency or has thawed again after 30 minutes, do not continue.
Possible reasons for mixture not chilling or freezing:
• The Freezer Bowl was not cold enough.
• The mixture was too warm. Make sure that the ingredients that you add are
chilled and not warm, lukewarm or of room temperature before adding to the
Freezer Bowl.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
1. Make sure the Electric Motor is turned off and the unit is unplugged.
2. Remove Electric Motor/Lid/Mixing Paddle by turning clockwise and lifting from
Freezer Bowl.
NOTE: The Electric Motor separates from the Lid for cleaning.
3. Remove Mixing Paddle and Connecting Axis, and scrape off any excess ice
cream.
4. Wash Freezer Bowl, Mixing Paddle, Connecting Axis and Lid using warm, soapy
water and dry thoroughly. DO NOT replace Lid with Electric Motor until the
Freezer Bowl is completely dry.
5. Wipe Electric Motor with a soft cloth moistened with mild soap, then dry
thoroughly. NEVER immerse Electric Motor in water or other liquid.
6. DO NOT use harsh or abrasive cleaners.
7. DO NOT use an abrasive sponge, cloth or scouring pad on the unit.
8. DO NOT freeze the Freezer Bowl when it is wet.
9. ONLY wash unit by hand. DO NOT place parts in the dishwasher.