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Cuisinart The Cool Scoop ICE-22XA review

Cuisinart The Cool Scoop ICE-22XA

CHOICE Expert Rating

81%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good overall.
  • Very good for performance.
  • Excellent for vanilla ice cream.
  • Very good for lemon sorbet.
  • Very good controls, very easy to use, basic.
  • Fairly comprehensive instructions with recipes.
  • Very easy to clean, mostly smooth plastic exterior, no vents.
  • Few parts to clean in domestic sink – bowl, paddle, lid.
  • Relatively compact unit, fairly easy to store.
  • Relatively quiet.
  • Relatively cheap.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No handle on freezer bowl, large and awkward to grip when frozen.
  • Ice cream bowl needs to be frozen prior to use.
  • Difficult to remove load due to iciness of freezer bowl, hand protection may be needed.
  • Will need to refer to manual for time guides.
  • Brushed stainless steel panel on exterior shows some finger marks.
  • No audible feedback when ice cream is ready, need to monitor ice cream throughout processing time.
  • Messy – may push contents up over the rim for volumes greater than 500mL.

Type

Type
Freezer bowl

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
81%
Performance score
84%
Vanilla ice cream score
91%
Lemon sorbet score
85%
Vegan frozen yoghurt score
77%
Ease of use score
77%

Sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$139.00

Specifications

Website
cuisinart.com.au
Wattage (W)
35
Bowl capacity (L)
1.5
Weight (kg)
3.4
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
33 x 23 x 24
Noise
54
Bowl material
Not specified
Pre-freeze bowl time
Minimum -18°C for at least 12 hours (recommends 24 hours)
Refrigerant used
N/A
Maximum ingredient volume to allow for expansion
1.2cm from the top of the bowl
Maximum churning time
25 minutes

Features

Non-slip feet
Automatic mode
Hardness selection
Pause function
Safety locking lid
Cord storage
Accessories supplied
None
Dishwasher safe parts
Safety features
Heating overload (thermal cut-out)
Manual mode
Pre-cool setting
Freezer bowl
Keep cool setting
Mix-in chute
Mix-in alert (audible/visual)
No (add 5 minutes before recipe completed)
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