Hamilton Beach 68550-SAU User manual

Half-Pint Soft Serve
Ice Cream Maker
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Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
4421 Waterfront Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23060 USA
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1. Read all instructions.
2. T his appliance is not intended for use, cleaning,
or maintenance by persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they are closely
supervised and instructed concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. This appliance should not be used by children.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach
of children. Children should be supervised to
ensure they do not play with the appliance.
4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do
not put cord, plug, base, or motor in water or
other liquid.
5. Unplug cord from socket when not in use,
before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
6. Avoid contact with moving parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
supply cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged
in any manner. Supply cord replacement and
repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer,
its service agent, or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided
customer service number for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or
sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter or touch hot surfaces.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

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11. Keep hands and utensils out of freezer bowl
while in use to reduce the risk of injury to
persons or to the appliance itself.
12. Do not place on or near hot surfaces such as a
hot gas or electric burner. Do not use this unit
near oven, heater, or fireplace.
13. Do not operate dry. Always have mixture in
freezer bowl.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended
purpose.
15. CAUTION! In order to avoid a hazard
due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-
out, this appliance must not be supplied through
an external switching device, such as a timer, or
connected to a circuit that is regularly switched
on and off by the utility.
16. Your plug is provided with a 13-amp fuse
approved by ASTA to B.S. 1362. If you
need a replacement fuse carrier, it must be
replaced with the same colour-coded carrier with
the same markings. Fuse covers and carriers
can be obtained from approved service agents.
17. Do not operate more than 15 minutes ON at a
time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be
used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to
or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to
arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the counter-
top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally
tripped over.

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Parts and Features BEFORE FIRST USE: Remove all literature and packing material from
inside the ice cream maker. Clean freezer bowl(s), mixing paddle, and
lid in warm, soapy water. Thoroughly rinse and dry all parts. DO NOT
immerse motor in water. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth.
Locking Tabs
Freezer Bowl(s)
(NOTE: Liquid contained in
freezer bowl is nontoxic)
Motor ON (I)/
OFF ( ) Switch
Mixing Paddle
Motor Housing
Power Cord Lid
Model 68550-SAU
Type: IC05
Ratings:
220–240 V~ 5060 Hz 12.5 W

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How to Make Ice Cream
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Allow freezer bowl(s) to freeze
completely. NOTE: Liquid
contained in freezer bowl(s) is
nontoxic.
Prepare ice cream mixture.
NOTE: Use between 6–12 oz.
(177–355 ml) of mixture. Do not
exceed 12 oz. (355 ml).
Chill mixture in refrigerator. Insert mixing paddle into motor
housing.
FOR BEST RESULTS:
• Before churning, thoroughly chill ice cream
mixture in the refrigerator and the freezer bowl(s)
in freezer. Freezer bowl(s) should remain in the
freezer for at least 8 hours before use. Freezer
temperature should be set to the coldest setting
and bowls should be placed towards the back
wall.
• This unit produces soft serve ice cream—the
consistency will not be the same as hard, store-
bought ice cream.
• If ice cream is not made after running the unit for
15 minutes maximum, your bowls have not been
frozen long enough OR your freezer is not cold
enough. See Troubleshooting section.
• If you wish to store any leftover ice cream in the
freezer bowl, simply place it inside a large plastic
zippered storage bag and put it back into the
freezer.

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Allow paddle to churn in mixture
for approximately 5–15 minutes.
If needed, press down lightly on
lid during the first few minutes
of churning. This may be needed
from time to time on lower-fat/
lower-sugar recipes.
NOTE: Pushing too hard will
result in the paddle reversing
back and forth.
How to Make Ice Cream (cont.)
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Ensure lid with motor housing is securely placed on freezer bowl.
Plug into socket. Press switch to ON (I).
IMPORTANT: Place lid on bowl quickly after pouring ingredients into
bowl, within a few seconds if possible. This will yield better results.
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Pour chilled mixture into freezer
bowl. Do not exceed 12 oz.
(355 ml) of chilled mixture. Make
ice cream one bowl at a time.

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How to Make Ice Cream (cont.)
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Unit will not turn OFF ( )
automatically. You must press
switch to OFF ( ) to stop churning.
Unplug.
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Remove lid. Frozen mixture
may be eaten directly out of the
freezer bowl. To prevent surface
scratching, using plastic utensils
is recommended when eating
directly from freezer bowls.
TO MAKE:
6 ounces (177 ml)
12 ounces (355 ml)
CHURN APPROXIMATELY:
5–6 minutes
8–9 minutes
After turning unit off, let it sit with the paddle and lid still attached
for approximately 2 minutes (see Step 10).
NOTE: If the ice cream mixture is too thick, or sat in freezer bowl
too long before churning, the paddle may struggle and/or reverse
directions. Turn unit OFF ( ) , break up the mixture in the bowl
with a spoon, replace the paddle, and turn back ON (I).
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Ice cream is done when it looks
like “soft serve.” A thin layer of
ice cream may stick to the
outside of bowl; this is normal.
Turn OFF ( ) ; then let sit with
mixing paddle/lid still attached
for about 2 minutes, allowing the
ice cream to freeze further.

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Tips for Best Results
• The machine will run until turned off. See Troubleshooting
if your unit did not make ice cream in 15 minutes.
• Add mix-ins, such as chocolate chips or chopped nuts,
after ice cream has churned for at least 5 minutes or
when mixture is thick and has started to freeze. Make sure
the mixing paddle is firmly pressed down to the bottom of
the freezer bowl when replacing lid (after adding mix-ins).
The mixing paddle should continue scraping the freezer
bowl and not sit on top of the mix-in ingredients.
• The finished result is a soft, spoonable ice cream.
Homemade ice cream will not be the same consistency
as hard, store-bought ice cream.
• Ice cream tastes best when fresh. It will begin to lose its
fresh taste after several days in the freezer.
• Using metal utensils may scratch the surface of the freezer
bowls, but this will not harm the unit. Plastic utensils are
recommended when eating directly from the freezer bowls
to extend the life of your unit.
• Placing hand on lid and pressing down lightly will help
churning and prevent as much ice cream from sticking to the
side of the bowl. A thin layer of ice cream will always stick to
the outside of the bowl; this is normal.
• Keep the freezer bowl(s) in the freezer so that you can make
ice cream at any time.
• For best results, the freezer bowl must be frozen thoroughly.
Make sure to set your freezer at the coldest setting
(temperature should not be more than 0°F [-18°C]).
• Firmness of ice cream depends on variables such as the rec-
ipe used, room temperature, and temperature of ingredients
before churning.
• Some recipes require the mixture to be precooked. Make
the recipe at least one day ahead. This will allow the mixture
to cool completely and increase volume. Base mixture may
not freeze if it is not thoroughly chilled.
• Do not remove freezer bowl from the freezer until ready
to use.
• Do not puncture or heat the freezer bowl.

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Cleaning
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Wipe motor housing with a damp
cloth. Do not immerse in water or
other liquid.
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Wash lid, mixing paddle, and
freezer bowl in sink. The lid and
mixing paddle may be placed in
the top rack of the dishwasher.
wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning.
Do not immerse motor housing or cord in any liquid.
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Squeeze locking tabs and remove
motor housing from lid.

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Ice cream is not firm enough or
ice cream maker is still running
after 15 minutes.
Ice cream maker stops churning
before ice cream is ready.
Surface of bowl(s) scratched.
Ice cream too firm.
Thick layer of ice cream sticking
to sides of bowl(s).
PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
• The freezer bowl was not in the freezer long enough (for best results, at least 8 hours or
preferably overnight).
• The freezer is not cold enough. Ice cream sets at 10° to 14°F (–12° to –10°C). Lower freezer
temperature setting.
• Too much mixture was put in freezer bowl. Maximum fill is 12 oz. (355 ml).
• Ingredients are warm or at room temperature. Prechill liquid ingredients.
• The freezer bowl was left at room temperature for more than 5 minutes before use.
• The freezer door was opened and closed too many times during the freezing process.
• The freezer bowl has a thick coating of ice on the walls. After washing, dry completely prior to
placing back in freezer.
• Mix-in ingredients, such as chocolate chips or chopped nuts, were added too soon. Wait until ice
cream has churned for at least 15 minutes or until mixture is thick and has started to freeze.
• The mix-in ingredients are too large, causing the paddle to jam. Prechop nuts or other ingredients.
• Too large a quantity of mix-in ingredients has been added. Add one cup or less of mix-in ingredients.
• Using metal utensils may scratch the surface of the freezer bowls, but this will not harm the unit.
Plastic utensils are recommended when eating directly from the freezer bowls.
• To order replacement bowls, call the customer service number.
• Letting the ice cream sit in the freezer bowls for some time after churning will make the mixture
very firm and difficult to scoop. Simply allow the churned mixture to sit for a few additional minutes
and it will begin to soften again.
• A thin layer of ice cream on the sides of bowl is normal. Greater sticking tends to be present in lower-
fat/lower-sugar recipes. When churning, place hand lightly on lid for the first few minutes to help these
recipes begin to freeze.

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Vanilla Ice Cream Base (makes 24 ounces [710 ml])
2 cup (473 ml) half-and-half
1 cup (237 ml) heavy cream
1/2 cup (118 ml) sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) vanilla extract
Combine ingredients in a 1-quart (946-ml) container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake
until sugar is dissolved. Keep refrigerated.
Add-ins:
Fruit
Candy
Cookies
Nuts
Place 6–12 ounces (177–355 ml) of ice cream base into freezer bowl. Turn motor
ON (I). Once mixture starts to thicken, turn motor OFF ( ) , remove lid, and add
3 tablespoons (44 ml) of your favorite mix-in. Replace lid; then restart motor. Hold
down lid until mixing paddle starts to rotate smoothly.
Individual Recipes (6 ounces [177 ml] each)
Chocolate Ice Cream
4 teaspoons (20 ml) unsweetened baking cocoa
2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
1/2 cup (118 ml) half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) vanilla extract
Combine cocoa and sugar and stir to mix. Add a small amount of half-and-half and
mix. Add remaining half-and-half and vanilla. Stir until well-mixed.
Cappuccino Ice Cream
1 teaspoon (5 ml) instant coffee powder
1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) unsweetened baking cocoa
2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
1/2 cup (118 ml) half-and-half
Combine all ingredients and stir for 30 seconds to dissolve sugar and coffee.
Recipes
Frozen Strawberry Yogurt
May use strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, or any combination.
1/3 cup (79 ml) berry yogurt
2 tablespoons (30 ml) finely chopped or mashed strawberries
2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
3 tablespoons (44 ml) low-fat milk
Combine all ingredients and stir well to mix.
NOTE: Any other type of berries may be substituted for strawberries in this recipe.
Pomegranate-Berry Sorbet
1/4 cup (59 ml) raspberries
1/2 cup (118 ml) pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
Mash berries. Combine with other ingredients and stir well to mix.
Citrus Cooler Sorbet
2/3 cup (158 ml) orange juice
Grated zest of 1/4 of a lemon
2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
Combine all ingredients and stir well to mix.
NOTE: For an easy treat, try making “frozen yogurt.” Simply put one 6-oz. (177-ml) container
of yogurt into a freezer bowl and follow instructions in “How to Make Ice Cream.”

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