Nostalgia Electrics ICMP400WD - Manual (Page 8)

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HOW TO OPERATE
1. First, find a stable surface near an electrical outlet before starting. Make sure the cord
is away from any water source. It is acceptable to use an extension cord if needed.
2. Chill ice cream Canister until cold to the touch.
3. Choose your favorite recipe and prepare ice cream mixture per recipe instructions.
4. Pour chilled ice cream mixture into the chilled Canister. Make sure that you do not
fill Canister more than ²/
3
full, as mixture will expand during freezing process.
5. Insert the Dasher into the Canister and make sure the bottom of the
Dasher is properly aligned in the center of the Canister.
6. Place the Lid on the Canister.
7. Place the Canister into the bottom center of the Bucket.
8. Slide the two rectangular ends of the Electric Motor into the
two rectangular holes on the rim of the bucket.
9. Before adding ice, be sure that the ice you put into the bucket is broken into small,
rough pieces. You may use a mallet or hammer to break into smaller pieces if
needed. For each batch of ice cream, expect to use 1-2 medium bags of ice.
10. Fill the Bucket with a small layer of ice (about 6 cups) evenly
distributed around the base of the Canister.
11. Cover the first layer of ice evenly with a thin layer of rock salt (about ½ cup). Regular
table salt or kosher salt can also be used. Salt is necessary for the freezing process.
It may take a total of 2 - 4 cups of salt to freeze ice cream mixture properly (1 lb.
salt = 2 cups / 2 lbs. salt = 4 cups). The more salt that you use, the better.
12. Repeat steps 10 and 11, layering the ice and salt until it reaches the top of the Canister.
Stop when the top of the mixture reaches the bottom of the drainage hole on the side
of the Bucket. Adding more ice may cause the mixture to leak out of the drainage hole.
13. As the ice melts down 2 to 3 inches, you may add more ice and more rock salt to the Bucket.
14. Plug the power cord attached to the Electric Motor into an outlet to turn unit on.
15. As the Canister turns, stir and mix the salt and ice together every 10-15
minutes, or as needed, while the ice cream maker is in use.
16. Turn off and unplug Electric Motor once ice cream has churned for about
30 minutes, or once the Electric Motor has stopped. If the motor stops
prematurely, turn it off, break up any ice blockages, and start again.
17. With one hand on the Canister Lid, remove the Electric Motor from the
Bucket. Be careful as the Canister may float in the ice water.
18. Clear the ice and salt away from the top of the Canister. Wipe carefully
to remove the salt and water before removing the cover.
19. Take the Dasher out and scrape off excess ice cream with a spatula.
20. Transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze, or serve straight from the Canister.
Lid and Lid Cap are included for the option of storing the Canister in the freezer.