I'd like to know what is required to use this freezer. Do you need rock salt and ice, etc or do you freeze the canister?
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We have always used rock salt (could probably use table salt but it costs more) and ice. We freeze ice in empty milk containers, put it in a strong gunny sack and smash it up with the side of an ax or with a hammer......or buy crushed ice which is way easier! The freezer comes with recipes and directions or I think they are on the White Mountain web site.
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Yes, use rock salt and ice and churn for 25 to 30 minutes. Most freezers begin to groan as the ice cream makes. This one is powerful enough not to.
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Hi. Mine has never come on ice and I never have refrigerated. I think if it is kept from high temperatures you are ok.
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I have filled mine with a mixture of water, salt, and rubbing alcohol. This way the water can't freeze all of the way and the ice is flexible. After use, I just put it back in the freezer for the next use. The freezing process doesn't seem to hurt the liner of the bag, because it has not leaked at all.
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You will need something colder than just ice. The idea is to "freeze" it. Something that cannot be achieved with just a cooler with ice. After taking it out of the freezer it will last 30~40 min.
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see my Youtube Review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaAeRlvsJG8Its Not a freezer, but a well Insulated Box that holds about 25LB of Ice and keeps it for about a week. We have it Fill Up and then Shut it off for the week, or you can keep it on and have it make ice automatically when low. I do it my way because of Less wear and tear on Machine.
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i actually use a quart container that you can find at smart and final or costco, that you put food in the refrigerator, like salads or soups. but i put water in it and freeZe it. it is perfect for the machine,
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Tammy, I figured out after that happened to me was to get the motor running and pour the mixture in using the slot in the top. I haven't had any more trouble with it sticking. It does seem to freeze up quicker than the time it says in the booklet. I scrap it out with a rubber spatula and put it in a container to finish in the freezer. I got a good hint from another web site to put a little acholol ( rum or tequila)in it to keep it from freezing rock hard. Hope this helps
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They can but what I do. Get an gallon plastic container (like the ones that are in the grocery that have the ice cream in it)sometimes it's 5 quartz, When you get ice cream,in the store sometimes buy one of those and keep it. Any plastic container that has a tight fitting top will work. But if you happen to use the canister from the ice cream freezer then take out the middle thing before you put the canister in the freezer.
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there should be dry ice in there. email the company. they have really good customer service
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The only advice I can give is to defrost as the ice builds up. Just pull the plug and let it defrost slowly. Do not use anything to remove the ice.
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I recommend you put the gasket on to the container prior to freezing. I found it can be hard to work with the frozen canister, but when it is room-temperature it is not an issue.
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I used regular Morton's table salt. The ice cream turned out great it was just a lot of work. Hope this helps.
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see my Youtube Review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaAeRlvsJG8 Its Not a freezer, but a well Insulated Box that holds about 25LB of Ice and keeps it for about a week. We have it Fill Up and then Shut it off for the week, or you can keep it on and have it make ice automatically when low. I do it my way because of Less wear and tear on Machine.
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I freeze water in a large round ice cream bucket and then run some water over it and the Ice block slips right out and plops into the critter cooler. I keep mine outside too, and refill about every 4 to 5 days. I love it.
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I always fill mine to the fill line on the canister . When finished freezing it is full. Mine is a 5 quart . I must say that it takes a while to freeze. Can't say that it is worth what I paid for it. Just being honest.
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I never thought about freezer usage but I guess it would be possible. As with any product I would check with the manufacturers recondmendations.
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I have sealed soups in the cannister and in the bags.. In the bas you have to be very careful. If you seal in the cannisters you cannot freeze in them.You can freeze in Mason and Ball jars, just make sure they have enough air space at the top. Usually at least 1 in.. I don't know about the seals as I have never had to replace...Hope this helps some...