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StarPack Home Ice Cream Freezer Containers Set of 2 with Silicone Lids - StarPack Home
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Old-Fashioned Homemade Ice Cream: With 58 Original Recipes - Thomas R Quinn
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MORTONS SALT ROCK 4 LB Pack of 2 - Morton Salt

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Five Star Reviews:

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Easy to use and works great
September 28, 2017
As a vegan, I can happily confirm that this product makes non-dairy ice cream just as well as milk-based!The lack of liquid water in the system is very convenient – it's easy to clean, and as long as you have ice from your freezer, you can start making ice cream without freezing the container first. It still makes more than enough ice cream for a family or even a decent-sized party, needing only ice, salt, and electricity.
Good ice cream maker
September 21, 2017
Bought this as a present for my daughter. She really likes ice cream :) So far we've made about 5 batches and it has worked very well. The only negative is the noise. Consistent results when following the recipes.
Awesome but short cord.
July 31, 2017
Made delicious peach ice cream from recipe that came with it. Cord is too short for me to use on my island sink. Appears it is designed to use in a sink against a backslash with a very close outlet. I used an extension cord.
Make your own sugar-free ice cream
April 28, 2017
While visiting my high school friend of 40 years we searched the entire stock of ice cream at the store looking for a box of sugar-free ice cream. I finally found the only box they had. I wanted to get a thank you gift for their hospitality and this was the perfect gift! I grew up with this brand of ice cream maker and knew it would be a reliable one for them. They agree and said their first batch was a hit! It's perfect size and works great!!
Seriously easy and delicious ice cream
December 17, 2016
My daughter asked for an ice cream maker for Christmas and after a lot of research we picked this one. It Made delicious ice cream. We used the included recipe for easy vanilla ice cream with cookies and cream. So creamy and amazing tasting. Very easy to do. One word of advice is to be sure to plan ahead for ingredients, ice, and salt amounts. In hind sight we could have halved the recipe but I don't think we will have trouble eating it. We will also invest in a good freezing container for leftovers. I would absolutely recommend to someone wanting fresh ice cream but not wanting anything too complex.
Awesome Ice Cream Maker, Fantastic Value
May 14, 2010
1st, a great value. If you get cream at a bulk store, 6 bucks for a 50 pound sack of rock salt, ice from your freezer, and a few pennies for the other ingredients (sugar and vanilla), you're looking at a gallon of high quality ice cream for 5 bucks or less. Figure you're saving 5-7 bucks a use. That means this unit pays for itself if you use if 6 times, maybe 10-20 times if you're spending a lot on added ingredients.2nd. Simple to use. Really well designed. Can't for the life of me understand people sticking plastic orange juice container parts to "fix" it. If it doesn't work, bring it back! Otherwise, top only goes on one way, and there's a locking feature that means that the unit must be properly assembled to fit correctly.3rd. For people saying "it uses a lot of ice, and I had to run to the store . . . " my lord people, are we that helpless? You own a freezer, right? Make your own ice. All it takes is just a bit of planning. Just a bit people, not invading-Soviet Russia level planning. If you have an auto ice maker on your freezer, just empty it into a very large zip lock 2 or 3 times and you're good to go.4th. The unit stops spinning when the ice cream reaches a given viscosity. I've made several batches of several different types and the only time the ice cream was "runny" was when I didn't break up the cookies and they clogged the mixer holes and caused the unit to stop prematurely - my fault. The other batches all came out about the same - like a very thick yogurt consistency. Into the freezer, and a day later it's getting there and 2 days later it's the same consistency as store bought. If you're getting runny ice cream, you're doing something wrong. BTW - if you use more crushed ice and/or salt, the mixture gets colder quicker, and you'll get more-crystally ice cream. If you use regular ice and/or less salt, the mixing takes longer and you get a creamier texture - adjust to desired consistency!5th. As for using Ben and Jerry's recipes, be aware that this can affect the mixer. Maybe BandJ's recipes require a higher torque motor. We have made several types of ice cream from the instructions that came with the mixer, and they all work great. If you load the ice cream with pretzels and what not, this might not be a powerful enough mixer.Great unit. Highly recommended.EDIT - It's now late July and I've used this mixer one or two times a week since we bought it in March, which means we've done about 30 batches (lots of kids and friends and such). Still on the same 8 dollar bag of rock salt. Have made a dozen or so of the recipes that came with the book. Love it, recommend it even more than I did a few months ago.2nd Update - It's now November, 2012, and the mixer motor is still going strong. Alas! The plastic bucket has a crack in it because a very zealous ice cream making person pounded on it to try to get some sticking salt/rock out after a run (argghh!). The new unit has just arrived. No issue whatsoever with the unit - it made a fantastic batch of vanilla with chocolate chips and walnuts right before its bucket was injured. I suppose I could have attempted to seal the crack, but at this price, I just decided to get a new one and use the old motor as a back up.Regarding some of the negative comments, it's very clear that some folks have unrealistic expectations from this machine. "It's made out of plastic, so it's cheap." The space station has a lot of plastic on it, as do Mercedes cars. "It's too big." Really? The volume of ice cream produced was not concealed! "It never froze the mixture." You're either not using the enough salt rock and ice, or you're putting warm ingredients in - everything must be very cold prior to putting them into the mixer (cream, milk and egg mixture, and so on). "The paddle wasn't stirring because it has to be firmly pushed into the motor." True. The paddle does not stir using magic - it must be affixed to the motor. "Ice cream was not completely frozen." Correct - it's a slurry to somewhat solid when it's done. Mix a bit by hand, then put in freezer until solid! "It doesn't make Ben and Jerry's flavors." Too much stuff in the mix will hinder the mixer - go buy Ben and Jerry's. This machine works well, but it's not an industrial ice-cream maker, nor is it intended to be. Used properly, it will provide you with gallons of home made ice cream with the ingredients you choose and without chemical preservatives! Great deal.
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Four Star Reviews:

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Great ice cream, if you can stand the noise
June 16, 2017
Worked great, even when doing a full gallon. I just wish someone could create an ice cream maker that was reasonable quite. I couldn't use it in my kitchen as it is deafening. I put it in a room down the hall, closed the door, and still had to increase the volume on the TV.
Purchased this as old one motor stopped we had ice ...
December 9, 2016
Purchased this as old one motor stopped we had ice cream ready to mix so instead of wasting it, placed in the refrigerator ordered new one and 2 days later we made ice cream. Works very well and churns fast.
Great buy!!
June 10, 2016
I've only used this once to make a vegan ice cream recipe, because it's expensive and loaded with sugars in stores. I made a banana ice cream, followed the directions, and it came out delicious and perfect! It was the consistency of a nice soft-serve right out of the machine, and I froze it overnight and made milkshakes the next day. So good! I took off a star because of the noise--it's very loud!! Other than that, I am happy I bought it and would suggest to a friend.
Great ice cream freezer
December 27, 2015
I've been making home made ice cream for forty years or more. I used to have a White Mountain freezer, which I had for many years. That freezer finally quit working, after several years. I can't really afford another White Mountain freezer so I thought I would try this one. This freezer seems to work great. I have only used it once, but I'm very happy with how it performed. The ice cream was pretty firm, which is a big deal when making your own ice cream. Other freezers I've used didn't seem to freeze the ice cream to a very firm consistency. My only complaint is that I wish is was a six-quart canister instead of four. However, as I mentioned previously, this really does a nice job. I would recommend it, and I'll probably buy another one should I need to.
Maker of happiness :)
August 26, 2015
It works and does a pretty good job. It will get you a great soft serve before it stops churning..then you can either harden it off in the bucket or move to a freezer container. I use a large roasting pan to sit it on my countertop instead of the sink as they have recommended...not sure many outlets close enough to reach from most sinks..this cord is short. Also...do NOT remove the paddle until you check it with a spoon and it is to your soft set liking...you can not put it back in and restart it..the paddle will not turn, let it run until it stops on its own. I use about 12lbs of ice and 3 cups of rock salt for each batch. Buy your ice cream salt at Walmart and Target..only about $1.50 for 6 cup boxAll and all...I love this little machine and I am having a blast learning how to use different milk products and recipes
Motor not strong enough even for soft serve ( see addon )
August 3, 2014
I use this maker quite often and at first I really liked it , but I think the motor is getting weakerThe motor is only 80 watts and will stop as soon as a load is placed on it (will churn for 15-20 min and as soon as the mixture starts to freeze it will stop. the sides of the container will be frozen but the center is still very soft. Even when you scraped the ice cream off the sides, it will still not rotateI usually make a soft serve.8/09/2014 I Cut 1/4" off the sides of the paddle, and it made all the difference, which means it churns longer with out the paddle getting frozen to the side of the bucketAlso I have compared it to an RCW electric which has a wooden bucket and a 5 quart canister.Using ice cubes from the home freezer it was a constant battle of freeing up the canister (small space between canister and bucket and the ice cubes would catch on the wood bucket, also it froze up, not due to the churn in the canister but from the ice build up in the bottom of the bucket.(never did freeze up properly)
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Three Star Reviews:

5%
Control Your Ingredients and Treat Yourself to some Good Fuel
October 27, 2017
Smaller than I thought it would be. I have a tall ice maker that broke. It was less expensive to purchase the this than replace the parts. It still works and actually makes just as much ice cream. I use this to enjoy ice cream, my weakness, now and then and still control the ingredients I put into my body. You can still have a treat and good fuel at the same time! It only takes 25 minutes and 3 ingredients to make a yummy ice cream treat that has no ingredients in it you can't pronounce. There are also great recipes using protein powder, like Shakeology or Juice Plus Complete. So I definitely recommend it.
Three Stars
July 5, 2017
Does the job, VERY noisy. Took lomger than 30 minutes to freeze, almost twice that.
A half a gallon maker not a gallon
May 7, 2017
Supposedly the ice cream maker is 4 quarts or a gallon. Will actually hold a half a gallon to the fill line.
Not worth it
February 3, 2017
I really wanted to like this ice cream maker but there are others that are so much better and don't require as much ice (10 pounds) and no rock salt. It really is just too much of a hassle to work with this one. Go with another that has a bowl you can place in the freezer instead of having to use 10 pounds of ice.
... a handful of times and the last time seemed like the motor was going out and wouldn't churn the ...
November 5, 2014
I have used this a handful of times and the last time seemed like the motor was going out and wouldn't churn the ice cream. I haven't used it since. I'm kinda afraid to put all my ingredients in and it's not going to work. I have another I bought for my camper, so I guess if that's the case I will get that one out...well the top motor part.
Dud Machine
March 2, 2013
I received this machine for my birthday. I used it approximately 6 times before the gears in the paddle broke. I called Hamilton Beach for a replacement since this was still under warranty. After speaking with customer service they happily shipped me a new machine. I did have to pay a nominal amount for shipping, but that was still cheaper than buying a new machine. The customer service experience was speedy and fast. I have no complaints.I do feel like this machine is best suited for summer months since it is quite noisy and can be messy with the ice. If you do not make the ice cream outside (which is great in the summer time), consider placing the entire machine in your kitchen sink. This minimizes water issues when the ice begins to melt as the machine works.
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Two Star Reviews:

4%
motor burned out on second use
June 20, 2017
We loved it...until we tried to make our second batch of ice cream and the motor burned out. We dont eat ice cream often so it was a few months later and i dont have the box to return it :(
We returned this as it took FOREVER to freeze the ...
May 12, 2017
We returned this as it took FOREVER to freeze the ice cream even after freezing the bucket and adding ice.
Purchased new, received used
October 3, 2016
This item was purchased as new but arrived with a dinged canister and chocolate still on the blades of the churn. I wouldn't buy from this seller again.
Wasted money. Big mess
May 27, 2016
Hate it. Stopped after 10 min the sides freeze up and the motor is too slow and week to thicken it. Just freezes and stops. Worst product and costs as much to return. Waste of money.
Good: It made ice cream just fine and it ...
January 10, 2016
Good: It made ice cream just fine and it only took about 40 minutes.Bad: The problem is the cord is very short and even worse, the motor noise is incredible. I couldn't even hear my cell phone ringing when it was right next to me. I wouldn't but it again.
A few design flaws
November 6, 2012
When our 35 year old Sears ice cream maker gave up the ghost, I looked for a new one to replace it and purchased this Hamilton Beach model based on the mostly good reviews. I wish I could have revived the Sears model instead. In addition to having a VERY LOUD motor, the Hamilton Beach model has several design flaws. First, this is the first bucket I have seen that does not have a handle so you can carry it. You can grab it under the lip and carry it with both hands, but it is awkward and prone to sloshing the brine all over.The second flaw is also in the bucket design. There isn't a drain on the side to prevent the brine from overflowing and possibly ruining a batch of ice cream. Since this machine is so loud that we can't stand being in the same room with it, having the brine creep up over the top of the ice cream canister is a real possibility. Fortunately my husband is talented at fixing things, he drilled a hole in the side of the bucket below the top of the ice cream canister and inserted a short piece of copper tubing. We now can place an empty coffee can under the drain to catch any overflow. Also, since the bucket itself is not double walled, be careful where you set up to make the ice cream. You will end up with a puddle under the bucket from the ice that forms from condensation on the outside of the bucket melting.The third design flaw is that you cannot see the ice cream mixture while it is freezing. The old Sears model had a completely transparent canister lid so you could monitor the ice cream's progress. That was an excellent feature to help you decide if you should add more ice and/or salt or if you could just wait a few more minutes for the freezing to finish. To fix this issue my husband cut out a couple of windows in the canister lid and epoxied in some clear plastic so we can more closely monitor the freezing progress.Another issue is that the canister does not actually hold 4 quarts of finished/frozen ice cream. The first few times I used my recipes that make a gallon of ice cream with this machine, I had a huge mess to clean up as the ice cream expanded up out of the canister. And yes, the ice cream mixture was below the fill line marked inside the canister. After adjusting the volume of milk or cream in my recipes, we've stopped the overflow issue.We've been making ice cream for over 30 years, so we have a pretty good handle on what ratio of ice to salt to use to achieve a good texture to the ice cream in a reasonable amount of time. But when using this Hamilton Beach model the motor itself (did I mention that its loud?) has yet to stop when the ice cream is finished, it just keeps turning away. At this rate I expect the motor to burn up at any time. Which will be a good thing, since then I can pitch this ice cream maker into the nearest garbage can and find another one, hopefully one that has a better design. They should make engineers actually use products they design.
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One Star Reviews:

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I ordered this model because in the comparison chart it ...
September 18, 2017
I ordered this model because in the comparison chart it said that this one is made of metal. The only thing that is made out of metal is the aluminum (very thin) barrel. the motor casing, the bracket that holds the motor to the bucket and the bucket are all plastic. The information in the comparison is an out and out lie.
I ordered this as a gift for my mother. ...
August 19, 2017
I ordered this as a gift for my mother. The inside canister arrived with a dent at the top and prevented the lid to form a seal.
One Star
April 15, 2017
I had to replace after a couple weeks because the motor stopped working
Broke after the first time using it. Poorly designed ...
August 14, 2015
Broke after the first time using it. Poorly designed and built. One of the cogs, the one that turns the canister, came out of it's mount. There was a rubber gasket that I assume was supposed to help hold it in, but it slid up out of the socket. Will post pictures if able. Will be returning and buying another brand.
What a disappointment. Had to return it
September 27, 2014
Didn't work straight out of the box. I bought this item to make ice cream for our family reunion and it never worked. What a disappointment. Had to return it. But no ice cream for the picnic.
Terrible
April 11, 2012
This unit broke after the 1st use. I was expecting great results after all of the glowing reviews but boy was I disappointed. The first batch came out great. The noise this machine made was unbearable though. Then I needed to make a batch for a Bridal shower this weekend and after setting it up with my mix and locking the lid in. Nothing, no churn, no nothing. So very disappointed. It's going back!!!
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Article Number
Article Number
0040094683307
9351238000333
9780486244952
0688962461123
Brand
Brand
Hamilton Beach
StarPack Home
Thomas R Quinn
Morton Salt
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
USD
USD
Height
Height
437.0 in
204.7 in
433.1 in
185.0 in
Length
Length
602.4 in
297.6 in
9.8 in
283.5 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Hamilton Beach
StarPack Home
Dover Publications
Morton Salt
Product Group
Product Group
Kitchen
Kitchen
Book
Home
Product Type
Product Type
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
ABIS_BOOK
HOME
Publisher
Publisher
Hamilton Beach
StarPack Home
Dover Publications
Morton Salt
Reviews
Reviews
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Studio
Studio
Hamilton Beach
StarPack Home
Dover Publications
Morton Salt
Weight
Weight
22.9 oz
3.2 oz
0.5 oz
30.5 oz
Width
Width
492.1 in
207.9 in
328.7 in
259.8 in
Feature
Feature

Ice-cream maker produces up to 4 quarts in 20 to 40 minutes

Fully automatic operation--no labor-intensive stirring required

Makes homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, custard, sherbet, and gelato

Easy-lock lid; hand wash; user manual with 20 recipes included

Measures approximately 15.3 x 12.5 x 11.1 inches; 1-year limited warranty

STYLISH, STURDY & REUSABLE ICE CREAM CONTAINERS - Perfect for storing and gifting homemade ice cream, each freezer-safe container holds 1 Liter (just over 1 Quart) and measures 5.3" tall X 4.7" Wide (Mouth). 2 containers per set

MADE WITH DURABLE, QUALITY MATERIALS - BPA-free polypropylene containers and silicone lids, Dishwasher, Freezer & Microwave safe

STACKABLE, EASY TO CLEAN - With tight-fitting lids to prevent leaks, these freezer containers stack together to save space when not in use. To clean, use hot water or place in dishwasher

FREE BONUS COOKING TIPS PDF - '101 Tips for Cooking like a Chef', valued at $5.95 included with your purchase

FULL STARPACK WARRANTY - Full refund or replacement if you are not satisfied with your purchase

Old Fashioned Homemade Ice Cream With 58 Original Recipes

Create Delicious and Nutritious Ice Cream at home

Gourmet desserts Cheap and Easy

Rock salt for ice cream and cooking

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