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Breville The Smart Scoop Ice Cream Machine BCI600BSS review

Breville The Smart Scoop Ice Cream Machine BCI600BSS

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good for lemon sorbet.
  • Excellent controls.
  • Comprehensive instructions with recipes.
  • Cleaning brush and spatula supplied.
  • 4 pre-set functions: Sorbet, Frozen Yoghurt, Gelato, Ice Cream, plus manual mode.
  • Hardness selection.
  • Lid and paddle are dishwasher safe.
  • Relatively quiet.
  • Count-up timer and temperature display.
  • Audible feedback: intermittent beeper and end of cycle melody that can be turned up, down or off.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Borderline result for vanilla ice cream.
  • Only OK to remove paddle if not overflowing.
  • Fiddly to scrape out mixture from bowl due to narrow shape and central shaft. Needs a long narrow spatula to assist in removal – spatula provided feels too short, limiting leverage needed to scrape out load.
  • Open ice bowl so some ingredients can seep into bowl chamber, requiring extra cleaning.
  • Brushed stainless steel exterior shows some finger marks.
  • Wide, heavy and bulky unit – only OK to store.
  • Compressor unit – needs to sit upright at all times, doesn't like being moved.

Type

Type
Compressor

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Performance score
70%
Vanilla ice cream score
54%
Lemon sorbet score
87%
Vegan frozen yoghurt score
70%
Ease of use score
75%

Sustainability

Country of origin
China
Warranty (years)
2
Shop Ethical rating
D

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$499.00

Specifications

Website
breville.com.au
Wattage (W)
170 – 200
Bowl capacity (L)
1
Weight (kg)
11.8
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
24 x 45 x 28
Noise
55
Bowl material
Anodised
Pre-freeze bowl time
N/A
Refrigerant used
R600a (28g)
Maximum ingredient volume to allow for expansion
700mL
Maximum churning time
60 minutes

Features

Non-slip feet
Automatic mode
Yes (4 preset functions: Sorbet, Frozen Yoghurt, Gelato, Ice Cream)
Hardness selection
Pause function
Safety locking lid
Cord storage
Accessories supplied
Cleaning brush and spatula
Dishwasher safe parts
Yes (lid and paddle, top rack only)
Safety features
Heating overload (thermal cut-out)
Manual mode
Yes (time: 5 to 180 minutes)
Pre-cool setting
Keep cool setting
Yes (up to 3 hours)
Mix-in chute
Mix-in alert (audible/visual)
End beep
Yes (a melody – can lower volume or mute)

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