VillaWare V5100 Classic Ice Cream & Gelato Maker, Electric
by Villaware
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: VillawareBrand: Villaware
Model: V5100
Color: Stainless Steel
Product features:
- Countertop ice cream maker that delivers results in 20-30 minutes
- 2-speed motor drive creates hard or soft ice cream
- 1-quart double-insulated freezer bowl with even-cooling release material
- Sturdy stainless-steel housing; non-skid feet; power cord storage
- 8-3/4 by 11-1/2 by 8-3/4 inches; 1-year warranty; recipe booklet included
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of VillaWare V5100 Classic Ice Cream & Gelato Maker, Electric
Customer Review: A few responses to the prior positive reviews
Summary: 1 Stars
To the user in Houston Texas who owns an ice cream shop and criticizes the other reviewers for expecting the machine to produce hard ice cream: Look at the description of the product written by VillaWare ("With the VillaWare Ice Cream Maker you can make up to a quart of hard or soft ice cream . . . ."). Why is it unreasonable for me to think that an ice cream machine will produce ice cream? If I need to freeze the liquid results in my freezer after running the mixture through the machine, why not just buy a blender and do the same thing? (I also doubt you own an ice cream shop since the whole point of an ice cream machine is to freeze while mixing so that ice crystals do not form in the product.)To the user in Portland Oregon who suggests that people not buy the machine if their freezer only goes down to 20 degrees and not all the way to five below: Maybe Villaware should mention the fact that owners of every freezer available to the public will not be able to use their product before they sell it to unsuspecting consumers. I mean, come on, its my fault the machine doesn't work because my freezer doesn't go to absolute zero? I guess I might have better results if I live on Pluto also.
As I said in my earlier review, I'm happy some people have been able to get good results from this product. My intention with writing this feedback is to warn everyone out there before they buy the machine thinking that the price is so low that they're getting a good deal even if the machine is only so-so. They won't get what they paid for. I figured, its only 20 bucks, how bad can it be? There is a reason it is $20. I think VillaWare realized it has a product that is basically garbage and is just trying to unload them as quickly and cheaply as possible. Most likely, everyone who pays $20 will decide its not worth the shipping expense to return it and just throw it away. DON'T LET VILLAWARE GET AWAY WITH IT! Someone put it very well in another review, I view this as a $20 lesson not to buy anything else from VillaWare.
I don't appreciate getting ripped off and will do everything I can (write this review) to prevent this from happening to the next unsuspecting sap.
If you'd like, you can send me $20, I'll send you my recipe for chocolate milk and we can cut Villaware out of the whole process.
Description of VillaWare V5100 Classic Ice Cream & Gelato Maker, Electric
With the VillaWare Ice Cream Maker you can make up to a quart of hard or soft ice cream or frozen yogurt You can also make sherbet, gelato, sorbet, ices and frozen drinks. Just 20-30 minutes is all it takes for making quality, healthy frozen creations. Upscale design with sturdy, stainless steel housing. Ingredient bowls can be pre-frozen. Motorized drive to blend ingredients easily. Two speed selections for different consistencies.Sleeker and more compact than many models on the market, the VillaWare electric ice cream maker turns out a quart of creamy frozen confection in just 25 minutes. The machine can be used for ice cream, gelato, sherbet, sorbet, or frozen drinks, and its operation is simple since the insulated bowl is designed for pre-freezing and even temperature distribution. Simply place the bowl on top of the base, add ingredients, position the cover, and turn on power. A basic switch offers both low and high speeds, ideal for hard and soft ice cream, respectively. Used together--first low then high--the settings help blend ingredients before stirring them until frozen.
Sturdily constructed, the ice cream maker features a circular base with manageable weight and stainless-steel housing. The motorized drive is powerful and quiet, and the skid-free underside keeps operation stable. VillaWare?s 1-quart freezer bowl is markedly well-made with double-insulated construction. Complete with a 2-inch opening for adding ingredients, the durable clear plastic cover lets you see at a glance how your dessert is progressing. This is helpful, since the maker does not include timers or signals of any sort. The unit measures 8-3/4 inches in diameter and stands 11-1/2 inches high; a power cord storage slot keeps the countertop tidy. All removable parts can be washed in warm, soapy water. VillaWare includes a one-year warranty and a booklet of recipes ranging from Eggnog Ice Cream to Kiwi Sorbet. --Emily Bedard
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