Rival 8550-X 5-Quart Wooden Electric Ice Cream Maker
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: RivalBrand: Rival
Release Date: 2005-11-15
Model: 8550-X
Color: Wood
Product features:
- Electric ice cream maker makes 5 quarts of ice cream or frozen yogurt
- Pine bucket is bound with plated wire for a traditional look
- High-torque motor shuts off automatically when freezing is complete
- Includes metal can, plastic cover, dasher, cork stopper
- Bucket measures 10 by 11-1/2 inches; 1-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Rival 8550-X 5-Quart Wooden Electric Ice Cream Maker
Customer Review: beware of metal filings in ice cream
Summary: 2 Stars
BEWARE !! If you do not install the electric crank/motor properly, the paddle shaft will strip out the metal insert of the motor housing causing metal shavings/filings to contaminate the product. The first time we used the maker, we were able to place the electric crank/motor on top of the can with the lid engaged...or so we thought. We were able to "lock" down the motor and the maker was able to turn the can / paddle. Everything seemed hunky dory until we opened the can to check on the progress to find the top covered with metal shavings. After further inspection, we noticed that the shaft of the paddle was striping out the metal gear of the motor. It is very disappointing to have to throw away 5 qts of homemade ice cream...not to mention the cost of ingredients. We have since been able to produce ice cream while making sure the motor is properly seated upon the can lid. However, we will be looking for a better machine.
Description of Rival 8550-X 5-Quart Wooden Electric Ice Cream Maker
Rival 5 QT, Wood Bucket Ice Cream Maker, Auto Shut Off When Ready, Includes Recipes, High Quality Wood Bucket.While this wooden ice cream maker looks old-fashioned, it's actually electric, taking the arm work out of the whole process. In just 20 to 40 minutes, the maker produces up to five quarts (approximately 40 servings) of ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt. The high-torque motor shuts off automatically when freezing is complete. All that's required is rock salt, ice, and the desired mixture of any flavor (a recipe booklet is included). The Rival ice cream maker consists of the motor unit, a 10-by-11-1/2-inch wooden bucket, a metal ice cream can with plastic lid, a cork stopper for the hole in the lid, and a plastic dasher with a metal shaft. A latch system secures the motor unit to the bucket, and a 45-inch cord allows good reach to a power outlet.
To make good old vanilla ice cream, spiced cider sorbet, frozen strawberry yogurt, and many other tasty treats, the mixture is poured into the metal can, the dasher inserted, lid placed on, and motor unit engaged with the dasher shaft. The dasher does not turn during the freezing process; rather, the can turns around the dasher. Layers of ice and rock salt inside the wooden bucket around the can keep the temperature low enough to freeze the mixture. In case of leakage through the wooden bucket, it's a good idea to have newspaper or a plastic tub underneath. To harden ice cream, the dasher is removed after churning is complete, the cork stopper inserted into the lid, and ice and rock salt are packed over the entire can for a couple hours. All the parts except the motor unit should be washed and dried by hand. Rival covers the ice cream maker with a one-year warranty. --Ann Bieri
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