Do you have to freeze the mixer bowl first, or just plug and use?
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Plug and use - the machine works great! We've made lots of batches - very easy!!
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We have some small containers that we put it in and freeze it. Pop it in the microwave later.
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I don't know. I think not. I've used mine for a few years now (often) and have never had it overheat, not even close. I don't think you'll have to worry about that. Enjoy your mixer. I sure do.
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remove bowl from machine, wash dry and place in freezer. leave bowl in freezer until ready to use. first time use, leave bowl in freezer at least one full day. hope this works for you.
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well to be honest I think it wise you contact the company direct. the voltage is probably different in India than in the USA and would not want to be responsible for ruining your mixer w/bad advice
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From my experience, no problems at all. But I must stress that, when I cook frozen vegetables, I usually do it in medium-low power first, and after they aren't anymore frozen, I cook as I'd do with fresh vegetables.
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All you need to do is buy a power converter, radio shack has them or even find them here on Amazon. Plug the mixer into the converter and you should be good to go !
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I actually use this as a carbon filter for the water I use in my brewing. The filter lives inside most of the time and is only hooked up when I use it for short periods of time. I'm assuming that you would need to disconnect it to avoid freezing and only plug it in when you want to use it. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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If you're also pouring the mixture in pre-chilled, then the machine may be shot. I got my first one of these freezers just before last Christmas. It made two batches just fine and then the freezing mechanism in the base stopped working. Cuisinart replaced the unit (I had to pay shipping both ways) so I'm giving them one more chance as it's a sweet little machine when it works. Good luck.
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The makers recommend defrosting in either a pan on the stove or in the microwave. I pop mine out and defrost in the microwave.
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NO. This is a wonderful ice cream machine. Nothing is required except to put the churning bowl in the freezer in an upright position and freeze it prior to use, then add your ingredients and turn it on.
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You can keep the freezer bowl in the freezer all the time. Once it is frozen it will be ready whenever you are to make some delicious ice cream. Do you need an extra bowl. I purchased and additional one when I purchased the ice cream maker, but do not need it since we are not eating ice too much any more. I've only used it once, so it is in great condition. Contact me at carol4348@yahoo.com if interested. Thanks.
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We shave a large bowl full and store it in the freezer for later use. It forms a slight "crust" if harder ice but generally stays nice and soft. I would expect a cooler full might melt some.
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If it's been in the freezer I has to thaw out first. Then put in microwave and whaalaa it's ready and heated. Heating depends on your microwave wattage so look on the package.
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Plug in to heat up, add oil & popcorn. I didnt keep it though because popcorn wasnt hot when served
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Well, I think the reasoning is that the same dish can be used from freezer to microwave, and although defrosting is recommended you don't have to remove it from the freezer dish while defrosting prior to microwaving.
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The bowl that the mixture is poured into. It must be kept in the freezer for several hours before you make the ice cream. There is a liquid in the sides of the bowl that gets frozen. You also mix the recipe for your ice cream and chill it for a couple of hours too. Then it will give you ice cream inn 20 minutes. When done mixing, wash the bowl and put back in freezer for next time.