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Davis & Waddell Essentials Electric Ice Cream Maker DES0318 review

Davis & Waddell Essentials Electric Ice Cream Maker DES0318

CHOICE Expert Rating

67%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very compact unit, easy to store.
  • Very good controls, very easy to use, basic.
  • Mostly smooth plastic exterior – lid only. No vents. Very easy to wipe over.
  • Few parts to clean in domestic sink – bowl, paddle, lid.
  • Relatively quiet.
  • Relatively cheap.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK overall.
  • Only OK performance.
  • Only OK for vegan frozen yoghurt.
  • Borderline for lemon sorbet.
  • 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.
  • Small mix-in chute in the lid – open hole, no cover. OK to pour in mixtures – need a jug for pouring accuracy.
  • Basic instructions, limited recipes.
  • 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 great than 500mL.
  • Only a 1-year warranty, which suggests low manufacturer confidence in the product.

Type

Type
Freezer bowl

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
67%
Performance score
60%
Vanilla ice cream score
68%
Lemon sorbet score
49%
Vegan frozen yoghurt score
63%
Ease of use score
77%

Sustainability

Country of origin
China
Warranty (years)
1
Shop Ethical rating

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$130.00

Specifications

Website
isalbi.com.au
Wattage (W)
12
Bowl capacity (L)
1.5
Weight (kg)
2.3
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
22 x 19 x 21
Noise
52
Bowl material
Not specified
Pre-freeze bowl time
Minimum -18°C for 8 to 12 hours
Refrigerant used
N/A
Maximum ingredient volume to allow for expansion
4cm from the top of the bowl
Maximum churning time
30 minutes

Features

Non-slip feet
Automatic mode
Hardness selection
Pause function
No (not recommended)
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)
End beep

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