Cusinart ICE-70P1 2-Quart Cool Creations Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Gelato and Sorbet Maker, LCD Screen with Countdown Timer,
- SUPERIOR FUNCTION: Create two quarts of delicious frozen treats in just 20 minutes with an improved paddle and faster processing time
- CAPACITY: Makes 2-quarts of your favorite ice cream, frozen yogurt, gelato or sorbet
- MUST-HAVE FEATURES: LCD screen, 3 settings with multiple speeds and a countdown timer with auto shutoff
- INCLUDED: Ingredient spout with integrated measuring cup for easy pour with less spill also a recipe book with lots of options
- LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY: Refer to user manual for troubleshooting steps and questions surrounding warranty policies – this product is BPA free
$147
The Cuisinart Electronic Ice Cream Maker makes 2 qts of ice cream in just 20 minutes! The machine includes a lid with ingredient spout and integrated measuring cup, a 2 qt freezer bowl and an improved paddle for faster processing time. The housing is a sleek brushed chrome with a simple LCD display with pushpad settings for ice cream, gelato or sorbet. It’s also great for making frozen yogurt! The machine even features a count-down timer and shuts off automatically. Includes full instructions and a selection of recipes. Manufacturer’s 3 year limited warranty. Measures 9.7″ l x 8.6″ w x 13.2″ h.
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Specification: Cusinart ICE-70P1 2-Quart Cool Creations Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Gelato and Sorbet Maker, LCD Screen with Countdown Timer,
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Derby Ale –
Comparison between ICE-70 and ICE-30 – Used BothEarlier this summer I used the ICE-30 at my parents’ home. After making about 7 batches of ice cream, I knew I wanted a maker at my own home. Having spent time using the ICE-30, I had a better idea what features I was looking for and ended up with the ICE-70 after considering the ICE-30, ICE-60, and ICE-70. Here are the reasons that led to that decision:Noise: Both the ICE-30 and ICE-70 are loud, but the ICE-70 is less loud. Noticeable, but not substantial. I still don’t want to be in the same room while churning, but the ICE-30 was loud enough that I didn’t even want to be in an adjacent room.Speed: The ICE-70 is noticeably faster. I’ve read other reviews that the ICE-70 turns at about 45 or 55 rpm (adjustable on 2 settings) vs. the ICE-30 turns at about 22 RPM. The faster speed supposedly aerates the ice cream better for a better consistency. I think the ice cream I get from my ICE-70 is slightly airier, and from the ICE-30 slightly more dense, but not a difference worth discounting the ICE-30 over. I also tend to find the faster speed makes the ice cream set up quicker. It will take a few batches to become familiar with what is right, but once you see it, it’s pretty clear. (Additional note: I had more “soft” batches from the ICE-30, but those were early on, and I don’t know if that was because it turns slower, or just because we weren’t yet familiar with when the batch was ready yet – in both cases, you still need to transfer the ice cream to a container and store in the freezer to get it to firm up completely).Mixing Paddle: Cuisinart updated the mixing paddle for the ICE-60 and ICE-70. It seems to mix the ice cream slightly differently and is slightly easier to get the ice cream out and to clean. Not a substantial difference. I believe the ICE-70 paddle is available for about $10, and it looks like it would also fit the ICE-30 mixer – but don’t quote me on that. I hope to test this at some point.Lid/Spout/Cover: First I’ll note that the ICE-30 has a larger fill spout for pouring in your cream and ingredients, but it is also open. The ICE-70 has a slightly smaller fill spout but comes with a cover. We used a plate to cover the spout while mixing in the ICE-30 to keep dust/bugs out because we were using it in the basement (due to the noise!) so I do appreciate the built in spout cover in the ICE-70. Some users have complained the Lid doesn’t stay on the ICE-70. Admittedly, the design is probably better and more secure on the ICE-30. With the ICE-70’s smaller ingredients spout in the lid, it’s tempting to pour the ingredients into the freezer bowl before starting the mixer. This doesn’t work well because the cream freezes to the bottom of the bowl and then the mixing paddle doesn’t seat properly in the bottom and the lid doesn’t sit right and the lid won’t lock in and stay secured. I’ve found that if I start the mixer with an empty bowl and pour in the ingredients through the spout on the ICE-70, the lid stays locked firmly in place.Other differences: Honestly, I chose the ICE-70 over the ICE-60 only because the ICE-70 was stainless steel colored, as are all of my other small appliances. The ICE-70 has an automatic timer, but it really isn’t necessary as you need to watch the consistency and check on it every few minutes anyway. You also don’t want to forget about it (though I don’t know how you could with the noise) and come back to melted ice cream. The ICE-30 has a simple on/off switch. The ICE-60 has what appear to be the same speed settings as the ICE-70, but no automatic timer.All three mixers use the same freezer bowl, though the one marketed for the ICE-70 costs twice as much as the one for the ICE-30. The exterior color might be different.Overall: I think the differences between the ICE-30, ICE-60 and ICE-70 are minimal, but are substantial enough to differentiate them. To me, I think the ICE-70 was worth the price difference for the upgrade, but if the cost is a factor that would discourage you from jumping in to buy one, then I wouldn’t discourage anyone from buying the ICE-30 for a more budget friendly option.
Tea Party Girl –
Easy, quick dessert makerWe are very impressed with this ice cream maker! So easy to use and makes soft serve ice cream in 25 minutes! Just pour ingredients in the tub and press start! We store the tub in our freezer so it is always ready. This comes with a booklet that has a wide variety of flavorful recipes.
Cynthia L. –
Easy to use, easy to clean, works very wellI’ve made several quarts of ice cream with this machine, following the recipes in the given book and online with cuisinart recipes.I keep my container in the freezer so its always cold and ready to go. I think this is a key step that should not be skipped.So far, I have chilled mixtures overnight and also chilled them for 2 hours then poured in. Either way, my bowl was always frozen from the freezer so the machine made ice cream perfectly.I pour it out immediately and put into the bpa silicone containers. My advice with cleaning the freezer part is to clean it immediately with soapy cold water, I dry it very quickly with a paper towel ( If you don’t do this quickly the paper towel will get stuck to the bowl) and back into the freezer it goes for next time.Its not any more loud than my blender or my mixer. The noise isn’t an issue for us-we get fresh ice cream which is the best part!I would recommend.
Annette MacDonald –
Had to send first one back.The first one arrived in a bartered box taped up with packing tape. I kept and tried it and it was super noisy and laid would not stay on. Exchanged for another one and it came packaged as it should have been. I think the first one was a return itself. I love the new one and so happy I exchanged for the same machine. It’s quieter, lid works and keeps the paddle stable. Very happy my new Cuisanart ice cream maker.
Corrinne Breen –
Good machine.Bought for my daughter who’s a chef in training. She loves it…ice cream in 20min!
Susan Snyder –
Great ProductWe’ve used it twice and it’s great. Makes ice cream very fast and the ice cream is thick and well-frozen. My only somewhat negative feedback is that it’s a bit loud, but that’s not an issue for us. It’s easy to use and clean, as well. One tip, it says it makes 2 quarts, but DO NOT put 2 quarts of liquid in. About 1.25 quarts of liquid will make 2 quarts of ice cream.
Michelle –
GreatGot this as a gift- my SIL makes crazy flavors of ice cream( salt and straw book too) and can do dairy free !
Joyce Frazier –
Make to much and you will put the poundsVery easy to use and easy to clean
U-Awtah Know –
Quick ‘N EasyI debated the type and size of ice creamer maker to purchase. I always do my homework on purchasing something new or different for our home. After careful consideration I chose this unit and I am glad I did. I worried that the chilled media bowl-type freezer would not adequately freeze the mix batch into ice cream, but the freezing action of this unit is MORE than adequate. But if you have kids sticking their head into the refrigerator 100 x per day the freezer bowl may not get completely chilled. I considered the type of machine that had a self-contained refrigeration system but I didn’t like the high price, the long run times and most of them required a lot of countertop space but if you can’t keep the kids out of the refrigerator that might be the way to go.
John N. –
A bit on the noisy side.I’ve never owned an ice cream maker before. This one seems a bit noisy during its operation. I found the “lid” kept being dislodged during the cycle. Not sure if it was operator error or not. A bit annoying that the container has to be completely frozen prior to use, so making multiple batches in a single day is out. Other than that the final product was decent.