Is Cuisinant ICE-30BC machine easier than Cuisinart ICE-21 to use ?
1489411
They both look exactly the same in function, its just the 21 is a bit smaller and has more plastic. Check this guy's video on Youtube and it breaks down the ICE-21. http://youtu.be/jPPdSCHBTR4 And he did the same for the ICE-30BC: http://youtu.be/Q40vHKdJmpY
1489412
They both look exactly the same in function, its just the 21 is a bit smaller and has more plastic. Check this guy's video on Youtube and it breaks down the ICE-21. http://youtu.be/jPPdSCHBTR4And he did the same for the ICE-30BC: http://youtu.be/Q40vHKdJmpY
1489413
Never used the -21, but the -30 is very easy to use. Freeze the bucket, put it in the machine, add the mixer, turn it on and add the liquid. Done. Clean up is easy too. Just remember if you are adding alcohol add that at the end or the mix wont freeze right (yes even vanilla extract will cause the mix not to freeze right).
571116
I think one difference might be the amount of ice cream it makes. The model I chose makes 2 quarts (almost). Depends on the recipe. I am not sure the specs on the other orthe price and can't tell you the difference being worth it. Sorry. I love this one. I did find not to turn on the cooling with the beater. That causes the first ice cream into the machineto freeze on the bottom of the bowl prior to the other and hard to remove. Turn on the beater and then add the ice cream then after a minute or so turn on the cooler button.
432935
I did hook it up that way and did not have any problems with icing or anything. Just make sure the BTU's are what you want. I went from a Mr Buddy 30, 000 BTU and was disappointed in the performance. Nothing wrong with the unit, I just expected too much.
1999258
Sorry-can't help. It was a gift for my Mother. Perhaps on Cuisinart's own website. Good luck.
2223622
Not much, I think the EC220b is taller and has more room to fit cups/mugs. Inside they are the same machine. Get the cheapest one.
324396
Cuisinart.com is the place to start. For what do you need instructions? Maybe I can help.
620190
I sold mine and bought a Keurig so I don't know. You could probably find the info on their website. Having owned both, I would recommend the Keurig Mini. Same size but makes better coffee by far. Huge difference. That's why I sold my Cuisinart.
1907887
You know what? I've only used the ice block a couple of times. We're always in a hurry to have some shaved ice so we use ice cubes (ice maker) from our freezer. We just open the top and throw the ice cubes in there. It works well for us. We love this machine. The quality of the shaved ice is nice. I have learned to put a little empty cub under the opening after we are finished to catch any remainders of melting ice. We don't have to clean it up that way. Hope that helps!
571117
The 5030 is a larger machine. Its capacity is larger, it freezes faster, it weights more (72 lbs vs 45 lbs), and it costs twice as much. Is it worth it? I found that i really don't use the extra capacity that often, but rather make multiple batches with different flavors. The faster turnaround time makes it worth it for me.
171681
Yes it is very easy. Just wait until the ice cream is slushy but be sure it isn't too hard. There is an opening in the top, or you can stop the machine for a minute and take the top off. It is good machine and worth the money.
173544
For a definitive answer I suggest you send an email to Cuisinart. They were very helpful when I wrote to them. Their website is www.cuisinart.com. Good luck!
1068030
Both are very good mixers. The Cuisinart has a more powerful motor, but that is hardly an issue since the Kitchen Aid's motor is more than powerful enough. We returned our Cuisinart for the Kitchen Aid due to poor customer service. See my review here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R250HLS1S4GLDK/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm/?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B000ON4B3U
2198110
I found out the same, I decided to get a stainless & glass Bodum press... been using it for a couple weeks now and I'm really happy with it... decided to save my $ cuisinart for those occasions where I have a lot of people over and need to make greater amounts of coffee and stick with the bodum for everyday use.
511209
I'm sorry, but I don't know. I suggest you contact the seller or Cuisinart customer service.
428238
I love this machine. If you use this for vbs, you would have to set the ice at a thick setting and I believe you would have a hard time keeping up with it, also, have 2 people for cups and syrup and one to swap out bowls of ice while one makes ice. What is nice about this machine, is that you can have a choice in texture. Be sure to buy enough round plastic containers ( around 7 ' or less across) to make ice with.
338489
I just bought a Cuisinart Elite 14 FP yesterday. I will post my feedback once I put it to the test. I also subscribe to Consumer Reports and Cuisinart rated #1 on food processors.
557953
I've never had a problem fitting parts together for either of my Cuisinart processors. Unlike Richard W.'s situation below, however, both were newer machines. That said, once when I needed both a new bowl and a new pusher, it was actually less expensive to buy a new machine, so perhaps I merely avoided a problem. The old processor still ran fine, but the metrics were on the side of replacing the whole machine. It was distressing to me that it should be that way.