is it worth extra money for 6 qt.size any advantage or disadvantage besides more ice-cream
347838
The only advantage is more ice cream. If you are not planning on making lots of cream at a time the smaller freezer is just fine.
347839
No disadvantage - other than takes more ingredients to fill plus the extra ice! We like the 4 qt - just the right size for family gatherings & birthdays with 20+ people.
347840
I agree with others who have responded, saying that unless you will routinely need the extra ice cream, the 4-quart model seems best. I do not know of any advantages relating to the the 6-quart model being any more powerful or durable than the 4-quart model.
347841
You don't have to make 6qt. in 6qt. freezer. If you want 4qt. make 4qt..Try making 6qt. in a 4qt.. With the answers to these questions I have to wonder if you people ever used a freezer.You can keep the ice cream that's you don't eat in your reg. freezer
1215762
I had a 7qt slow cooker. Just two of us, so I ordered the 4 Qt and think it will be much better for us. The bigger size was just too big.
112018
Two of us here, too:) We've owned both a four quart and a six quart pressure cooker and I can't honestly say there's a noticeable difference. Usually we buy the food we want to prepare and then cook it appropriately. For the most part we're not buying two person roasts at the store. If that's more than we want to eat we cut it down and freeze the remainder for later. Alternatively, (and most commonly) we cook the whole thing up and save what's left as a quick meal for later...
735027
I do not know about the Yonanas since I purchased the Nostalgia brand. I am pleased with this machine. I do not use it alot, but when I do want a healthy ice cream/ sorbet like dessert it serves the purpose. I have found you must eat the iced banana dessert as soon as you make it or the banana turns sticky. It seems to be a well built machine, which I think is worth the money for what I use it for.
1835518
This Dutch Oven is a good size so in my opinion it would, also the bulk of the food would matter. Ill make soup and it leaves plenty to freeze, I also made a Roast and I had plenty for everyone. Its a great pot and also a little heavy but that helps with the heat retention, Ill probably get a second one I like it that much. I didn't notice what size you were thinking of buying but I saw the 4.5 Quart at my local store and thought the 6.0 Quart made more sense because I like leftovers and its better to have enough room than not enough. Just checked the prices and the 6.0 is cheaper that the 4.5 that's a much better deal, different colors are cheaper than others. This Dutch Oven is a good size so in my opinion it would, also the bulk of the food would matter. Ill make soup and it leaves plenty to freeze, I also made a Roast and I had plenty for everyone. Its a great pot and also a little heavy but that helps with the heat retention, Ill probably get a second one I like it that much. I didn't notice what size you were thinking of buying but I saw the 4.5 Quart at my local store and thought the 6.0 Quart made more sense because I like leftovers and its better to have enough room than not enough. Just checked the prices and the 6.0 is cheaper that the... » Read More This Dutch Oven is a good size so in my opinion it would, also the bulk of the food would matter. Ill make soup and it leaves plenty to freeze, I also made a Roast and I had plenty for everyone. Its a great pot and also a little heavy but that helps with the heat retention, Ill probably get a second one I like it that much. I didn't notice what size you were thinking of buying but I saw the 4.5 Quart at my local store and thought the 6.0 Quart made more sense because I like leftovers and its better to have enough room than not enough. Just checked the prices and the 6.0 is cheaper that the 4.5 that's a much better deal, different colors are cheaper than others. « Show Less
411414
definitely no small whole chicken (the 6 or 8 qt would work better), maybe a 1 to 1.5lb roast.the 4 qt sounds big but it's really not, you can only fill it up to 3/4 capacity and then whatever you are cooking needs liquid or it'll burn.it works for me cause I only cook for myself but if you're cooking for a family get a bigger version
941006
I purchased the six quart because I have the option of slow cooking either for myself in smaller portions or I can also cook larger portions if I have some people over for a meal. I also store left-overs and the six quart gives me left-overs. My youngest son comes over with his hollow leg of hunger, eats two rather large bowls of chili and takes two or three more home to eat in the next day or so. In other words, I like my six quart. I'm making a batch of chili today to take over to the home of some friends. We'll eat every bit of it today. The recipe says it will feed 12 people. The way these folks eat though it would be four with their appetites. LOL. I purchased the six quart because I have the option of slow cooking either for myself in smaller portions or I can also cook larger portions if I have some people over for a meal. I also store left-overs and the six quart gives me left-overs. My youngest son comes over with his hollow leg of hunger, eats two rather large bowls of chili and takes two or three more home to eat in the next day or so. In other words, I like my six quart. I'm making a batch of chili today to take over to the home of some friends. We'll eat every bit of it today. The recipe says it will feed 12 people. The way... » Read More I purchased the six quart because I have the option of slow cooking either for myself in smaller portions or I can also cook larger portions if I have some people over for a meal. I also store left-overs and the six quart gives me left-overs. My youngest son comes over with his hollow leg of hunger, eats two rather large bowls of chili and takes two or three more home to eat in the next day or so. In other words, I like my six quart. I'm making a batch of chili today to take over to the home of some friends. We'll eat every bit of it today. The recipe says it will feed 12 people. The way these folks eat though it would be four with their appetites. LOL. « Show Less
2037165
you do not have to make 4 qts,however, you may want to fill ice & salt to top so that your icecream will freeze better.you can always stop the freezing process to make a softer serve icecream. enjoy. to maximize the use of the freezer,fill it full to lines. you just will have more ice cream to enjoy & share
2052705
I have the 550HD. It is a 5.5 Qt. It works great. I believe to get to 6 quarts they only raised the height of the sides, so it should work. But I am not positive. You could call Kitchen Aid and ask them how a 5.5 qt and 6 qt bowl differ...is it wider or taller or both. If it's simply taller, then this would work great. If it is also wider, it should still work because the difference shouldn't be that much and I know my scraper really scrapes the sides well, so maybe it would have enough to scrape a bit wider.
1634687
From my point of view, it is more work than it's worth. All of my recipes are for 4 or 6 quart machines, so none will work with this unit. Purchased mixes don't taste as good to me as my homemade from scratch ones. No ice, no salt is true, but you have to freeze the insulated mixing bowl for a minimum of 12 hours before using it. 24 hours works better, and then refreeze the contents you don't use right away, in the bowl, so you can dispense them using the machine again. Plus, it's mostly plastic. If you drop it, it breaks and needs to be replaced. My opinion, stay with a 4 or 6 quart electric machine that lasts and produces more ice cream. From my point of view, it is more work than it's worth. All of my recipes are for 4 or 6 quart machines, so none will work with this unit. Purchased mixes don't taste as good to me as my homemade from scratch ones. No ice, no salt is true, but you have to freeze the insulated mixing bowl for a minimum of 12 hours before using it. 24 hours works better, and then refreeze the contents you don't use right away, in the bowl, so you can dispense them using the machine again. Plus, it's mostly plastic. If you drop it, it breaks and needs to be replaced. My opinion, stay with a 4 or 6 quart... » Read More From my point of view, it is more work than it's worth. All of my recipes are for 4 or 6 quart machines, so none will work with this unit. Purchased mixes don't taste as good to me as my homemade from scratch ones. No ice, no salt is true, but you have to freeze the insulated mixing bowl for a minimum of 12 hours before using it. 24 hours works better, and then refreeze the contents you don't use right away, in the bowl, so you can dispense them using the machine again. Plus, it's mostly plastic. If you drop it, it breaks and needs to be replaced. My opinion, stay with a 4 or 6 quart electric machine that lasts and produces more ice cream. « Show Less
659306
I wouldn't buy the bigger one. Just make another batch or two if you need it. The six ounce is plenty most of the time.
2182121
The 6qt is a good size and it does feed a family of 4. I have one and I always have left over after everybody finished eating their food.
1861301
I cook for party of two. The 4.5 qt perfect. If more diners, perhaps the larger, 6 qt, would be the answer.
941005
I really depends on what you are cooking, or for how many, or do you freeze leftovers. I think the 6 quart isi the best for all three. I think this cuisinart size is best because of the options that it gives you. You can cook for one or a party.
1111938
Much easier, I'd say. You can make up to 2 qts. in a single, large container rather than have to fuss with individual small jars. In fact, that's the main reason why I chose this particular model. I've used the type that comes with the little jars, and sometimes you want to use more yogurt than comes in a little jar--say for a family recipe, or just because you like yogurt.
941008
I got the six quart so that I could make extra portions and freeze them for a quick meal later. Also easier to use all of the ingredients instead of having leftover to use or waste.
81638
Probably. However, I'd go for the larger especially if you have guests or want to do something big like a chicken, or want leftovers!!I really can't comment on the smaller size as I don't have it. But am really glad I got this size as its not all that big to me. The smaller is probably good enough, but the food tastes so good I was grateful for the leftovers.Hope this helps and thanks for asking