I have very little strength in my hands. Does this melt its way through the ice cream, or does it require strength to push it?
832220
Everything is going to take strength. I do know to what extent you're talking. But if you put the scooper in hot water it will help.
832221
If it's not a big deal, microwaving the ice cream in it's container for 30 seconds will help soften it enough to scoop without great effort. Or setting the container of ice cream on the counter on it's side for 5 to 10 minutes or more also helps allow it to thaw a bit. Tipping it allows the cold to fall down. You can place the container in a baking pan or cookie sheet if you tend to forget and don't want soupy ice cream dripping off the counter.
219083
No. This is dangerous and will break apart as you use it if you attempt to crush ice.
946696
I have been using the machine for about 6mo. now and have not seen any sign of a problem with the paddle. The paddle is made of plastic but it seems to have enough flex so it will not break when it encounters resistance. Another feature of the machine is that the motor is built with a slip gear that slows down then stops the paddle when the ice cream gets to thick.
2270949
Well without weighing it it might be hard to be exact. I find the shove in general to be pretty light because the scoop is a high density plastic and it makes it pretty light weight. I recommend this product and my previous product had an aluminum handle. I live in WI and it takes a beating. I don't think you'll be disappointed. I shopped all the big box stores and couldn't find anything this nice. .
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I also discovered the base comes apart when I got water in it after cleaning. I am also curious to know if freezing water inside will help ice cream solidify a little more quickly. I don't see the harm in trying it, so if I do get around to trying it, I will do my best to post a response about it.
1774216
It is filled with a white substance like pudding. It does not get hard like ice but it does get thicker.
2017256
I put ice in mine when I ride. I don't know if putting ice in milk would work, but you might try.
278385
It softens up when you add liquid. You should still be able to crumble or break up without liquid. up
96078
It sounds like you may have switched the "ice" end of the ball with the "ice cream" end of the ball. The ice cream should go inside the aluminum can while the ice and rock salt go outside the can.
2002030
The canister is supposed to spin. The mixer stays put on the inside so the ice cream pushes through it.
1548015
Ours was thinner than I like when the cream was room temp. When we did this at church we used a small mason jar with lid we did not let the cream get room temp we shook it for at least 3 or 4 mins it came out like butter and the kids loved it I guess don't take the cream out until you use it. I hope this helped.
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I was also worried at first, but it ended up being for nothing: it won't break on you. In fact, you *need* to put some muscle into it. The place it "connects" is a strong magnet, so you either need to get some leverage and pry it open or you just need to put some effort in and pull the two magnet apart. I've been using it for a while now and after a few uses you'll get used to the right amount of effort required to open it open without feeling like you're doing something wrong, but for the first few times it may feel weird or you may struggle slightly.So just go ahead and rip those magnets apart. I was also worried at first, but it ended up being for nothing: it won't break on you. In fact, you *need* to put some muscle into it. The place it "connects" is a strong magnet, so you either need to get some leverage and pry it open or you just need to put some effort in and pull the two magnet apart. I've been using it for a while now and after a few uses you'll get used to the right amount of effort required to open it open without feeling like you're doing something wrong, but for the first few times it may feel weird or you may struggle slightly.So just go ahead... » Read More I was also worried at first, but it ended up being for nothing: it won't break on you. In fact, you *need* to put some muscle into it. The place it "connects" is a strong magnet, so you either need to get some leverage and pry it open or you just need to put some effort in and pull the two magnet apart. I've been using it for a while now and after a few uses you'll get used to the right amount of effort required to open it open without feeling like you're doing something wrong, but for the first few times it may feel weird or you may struggle slightly.So just go ahead and rip those magnets apart. « Show Less
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I'm don't think so. It's advertised as being powerful, but I'm not sure it's up to commercial grade. You have put the ice cream in in smaller portions for it to work best.
1585704
It must be a typo, I would think it is more like three to five lbs. When empty you can easily lift with one hand even if it is full of ice cream it can be lifted easily.
1397320
You have to slowly pry it from where the rubber meets the plastic. You have to be a little rough, but don't worry because it is very strong
2241487
You got a cold fridge! Not to me. But be careful not to fill your container to the brim, the ice cream can work its way into the lid. Don't try and take the lid apart: you will render it useless. Leaving you with a glorified bucket.
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It is push but piece of cake. It's ok for powdery snow, the heavy wet stuff is a challenge for the machine, but if you're a patient person, you shouldn't have any problems! It works for me, as it is a light weight machine. I have no shed, garage, etc to store it so when I'm done, I pick it up and bring it in the house. I put a towel on the floor of my tub and place the snow joe there so the snow can melt off and then it goes downstairs to the basement!