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Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Maker ICE-100BCXA review

Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Maker ICE-100BCXA

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Fairly comprehensive instructions with recipes.
  • Countdown timer.
  • Audible feedback: beeps 3 times at the timer end.
  • Lid and paddle are dishwasher safe.
  • 2 paddles – gelato and ice cream.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK overall.
  • Only OK vegan frozen yoghurt performance.
  • Has a narrow mix-in chute in the lid – can be awkward to pour in load, or add mix-ins.
  • Alignment labelling on lid and unit is not obvious.
  • Only OK to remove mixture from around the paddle.
  • Will need to refer to manual for time guides.
  • Relatively expensive.
  • Heavy, bulky unit – only OK to store.
  • Compressor unit – needs to sit upright at all times, doesn't like being moved.
  • Noisy when in use.

Type

Type
Compressor

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
69%
Performance score
68%
Vanilla ice cream score
70%
Lemon sorbet score
73%
Vegan frozen yoghurt score
60%
Ease of use score
70%

Sustainability

Country of origin
China
Warranty (years)
3
Shop Ethical rating
D

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$659.00

Specifications

Website
cuisinart.com.au
Wattage (W)
150
Bowl capacity (L)
1.5
Weight (kg)
10.4
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
23 x 23 x 24
Noise
61
Bowl material
Anodised
Pre-freeze bowl time
N/A
Refrigerant used
R600a (23g)
Maximum ingredient volume to allow for expansion
4 to 4.5 cups
Maximum churning time
60 minutes

Features

Non-slip feet
Automatic mode
Hardness selection
Pause function
Yes (press stop/start button)
Safety locking lid
Cord storage
Accessories supplied
2 paddles – gelato and ice cream
Dishwasher safe parts
Yes (lid and paddle, top rack only)
Safety features
Heating overload (thermal cut-out)
Manual mode
Yes (time: 10 to 60 minutes)
Pre-cool setting
Keep cool setting
Yes (up to 10 minutes, no churning)
Mix-in chute
Mix-in alert (audible/visual)
No (add 5 minutes before recipe completed)
End beep
Yes (beeps 3 times)

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