Simple and efficient are two words that best describe the Hamilton Beach 4-Quart Capacity Ice Cream Maker 68330. This unit's main advantages are its capacity (4 quarts) and readiness for use--there's no pre-freezing required so it's all set to go whenever you are. You do need to plan ahead if you are making a cooked ice cream recipe (to allow time for chilling the prepared ingredients); however, many of the recipes can be made from start to finish in just over 30 minutes.

The unit consists of a plastic outer bucket and 4-quart metal ice-cream canister, with stirring paddle (dasher), cover, motor assembly, and storage plug. To use, simply choose a recipe and prepare your ingredients, pour mixture into canister, insert dasher, and snap cover in place; then place the canister into the outer bucket, and place the motor atop the unit. Fill the space between the canister and outer bucket with alternating layers of ice cubes and rock salt. You will need approximately 4 pounds of ice and 1 cup of rock salt for each batch of ice cream. Plug the unit in and let the ice cream churn for 20 to 40 minutes until the motor stops.

Finished ice cream will be smooth, creamy, and ready to serve. For a harder-set, you can place the canister in your freezer for several hours. We found this unit extremely easy to use for preparing standard ice cream and frozen yogurt recipes. Simple recipes are also provided for fruit sherbet and sorbet.

Warranty
1 year