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Posted on May 10, 2008

First use - it didn't freeze

I had everything chilled like I thought I needed to. Freezer bowl was in freezer overnight. Coconut sorbet ingredients (cooked coconut milk, shredded coconut, sugar) were thoroughly chilled - also overnight. Ran the freezer for 50 minutes. Still had soup, although it was delicious soup. What might be the problem?

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  • Nanny J May 14, 2008

    Didn't freeze after 40 min.

  • atlia Jun 15, 2008

    Didn't freeze after 40 mins so far not very happy with this machine.

  • Anonymous Jun 25, 2008

    All the proper ingredients for vanilla ice cream - shook the freezer bowl to make sure it was completely frozen, it was, the mixture still didn't freeze after 25 minutes - tried another 25 minutes - nothing. What am I doing wrong?

  • jds3 Jul 02, 2008

    I just used mine for the first time with the strawberry recipe from the book, mine didn't feeze either, it didn't change consistancy at all. My freezer is a new amana, with digital temp control set at 0. also found the instructions incredibly vague!!

  • Anonymous Jul 07, 2008

    I've tried mine three times... the ingredients never freeze!!!

  • eklare2005 Aug 21, 2008

    HELP!

    The freezer bowl is frozen. The ice cream solution is completely chilled for 6 hours. After 45 minutes, the dasher/stirring part is frozen to the sides of freezer bowl. The rest is unfrozen.

    The manuel is misplaced. Can someone tell me what I am doing wrong?

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Try lowering the temperature of your freezer a few degrees. I had the same problem and this solved it.

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Before using the first time:
1. Remove all of the packaging.
2. Wash the parts. (the paddle & the bowl only)
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Preparing the Freezer Bowl:
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  • Freezer Bowl – The double insulated freezer bowl contains a cooling liquid between the bowl walls to create fast and even freezing. In general, the required freezing time of the bowl is 6 to 22 hours before use. Additional freezer bowls are available separately for making double batches or different flavors without interruption. For additional information on preparing the freezer bowl for use, please see below.
  • Base and Motor Unit – The base contains a heavy-duty motor that is strong enough to handle everything from thick, rich ice creams to smooth frozen yogurts to slushy frozen drinks . The base unit features a generously sized on/off switch, rubber feet to prevent slipping and keep the unit stationary while in use as well as cord storage to keep counters neat and safe when the unit is not is use.
  • Lid with Ingredient Spout – The easy-lock, transparent lid secures to the base with a simple turn, allowing you to watch the freezing process as it progresses. An ingredient spout at the top of the lid is generously sized for pouring in ingredients and ideal for adding nuts, fresh fruit, candy pieces and more without interruption the freezing cycle.
  • Mixing Arm – The mixing arm mixes and aerates your frozen desserts and drinks, incorporating and blending all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Instruction/Recipe Book - The included instruction and recipe booklet helps you get started with over 30 recipes and variations for ice creams, sherbets, sorbets, frozen yogurts and frozen drinks.
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    Here is the link to the manual if you need it; http://www.cuisinart.com/share/man/423_man.pdf It sounds to me like everything should work, but you put something in the ingredients which affected the result - salty or hard or softened water might be a problem - also insufficient rinsing of any detergent you might have used. try different ingredients. Also get a thermometer and check the temperature of your freezer - the problem may be that the freezer is only hitting a couple of degrees below zero celcius. about -8c or more should be enough for your ice cream maker, more is better for your frozen food check your freezer manual for details - please post again if you need this. Hope this helps :)
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