Do you just put the freezer bowl in a day or so before you use it, or can it be kept in there all the time? Will the constant freeze damage the bowl?
1820315
I leave mine in the freezer all the time and have never had a problem with it. I've had mine for at least a couple years.
1820316
The instructions say that it's safe to leave in the freezer. That's what we do!
1820317
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.
1820318
my husband keeps his in the freezer all the time. seems just fine. he loves to use it
1820319
We have no problem with keeping the bowl in the freezer all the time. We get it out and use it, putting it back in again ready for the next time. Thank you.
1820320
I have not tried freezing for a long time. I could not imagine that it would hurt the bowl. If freezing for 12 hrs is OK, then 12 months should not make a difference since a freezer is fairly constant at 0 degrees F. The bowl is thick. My guess is it is made of insulation on outside area and a freezing gel toward the inner part. Instructions recommends freezing 12 hours but from experience, I am betting 6-8 hours is plenty. Overnight (12 hrs) is just more convenient. I hope this helps.
2193019
Sorry, we never had enough left to try to freeze. I wouldn't put mine in the freezer. It will stay in the fridge about 20 days - so why would you want to freeze ?
792161
Yes and no. Glass will not damage in the freezer on its own. It will explode if there is too much liquid. Liquid expands with freezing. Leave ample headroom and you should be all right. I hope this is helpful.
1819057
You can leave it in the freezer. That's what I do so it's always ready, and I've had it for 5.5 months now. No issues.
1777881
Yes, the removable cylinder needs to be placed in the freezer for at least 8 hours. Overnight is better! I am about to order a second freezer bowl so I can make a larger amount of ice cream while all the hopeful people stand around and watch! Great product, and you can tailor the ice cream to your taste!
1871951
This might work for you, but the bowls are very flimsy and quite unstable when full. They might tip before the contents are frozen. This would make quite a mess in your freezer. I think that I would choose a square container such as ; STERILITE CORP. 3018602 Ultra-Latch Containers Set, Multi (12 Pieces)This container would sit squarely in the freezer until frozen and after popping out the contents, locking in a zip lock bag, the shape would store much more efficiently in the freezer. Sorry that I can't be of more help to you. This might work for you, but the bowls are very flimsy and quite unstable when full. They might tip before the contents are frozen. This would make quite a mess in your freezer. I think that I would choose a square container such as ; STERILITE CORP. 3018602 Ultra-Latch Containers Set, Multi (12 Pieces)This container would sit squarely in the freezer until frozen and after popping out the contents, locking in a zip lock bag, the shape would store much more efficiently in the freezer. Sorry that I can't be of more help to... » Read More This might work for you, but the bowls are very flimsy and quite unstable when full. They might tip before the contents are frozen. This would make quite a mess in your freezer. I think that I would choose a square container such as ; STERILITE CORP. 3018602 Ultra-Latch Containers Set, Multi (12 Pieces)This container would sit squarely in the freezer until frozen and after popping out the contents, locking in a zip lock bag, the shape would store much more efficiently in the freezer. Sorry that I can't be of more help to you. « Show Less
491292
No, the bucket does not go to the freezer. This machine is like a freezer. The difference is that you don´t need to plan to freeze a bowl
1871949
You absolutely CAN freeze food in these bowls! i bring the contents to room temperature first, then place plastic wrap down on the surface of the food to keep out air. the next day, the frozen dish slides out of the silicone bowl easily, if you just hold it in your warm hands for a few moments.
1806396
The freezer bowl DOES come with it and YES, put the bowl in your own freezer before using it. The first time I used my machine I made sure the freezer bowl had been in the freezer overnight so that it would be as cold as possible.
1173720
It's a great freezer, we have ours now for nearly 3 years. But yes, it has to be defrosted from time to time. I used it to store breast milk and later homemade baby food. Thus it was opened/closed multiple times throughout the day. Each time new air and moisture enters they will be frozen.
1267328
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.
402586
I have put it in the dishwasher.The little tabs on the hole make it unnecessary to freeze the treats inside, unless you want them to last longer. I just use dog food kibble. But it would probably freeze just fine.
1315513
It depends on how long you keep it, but it should be fine for a few weeks at room temperature until opened. When I opened mine, I cut it into 3 parts - kept the part I'm using in the fridge and froze the other 2 parts. If your fridge is big enough, you can just keep the whole thing in it.
1469015
Say friend, the problem is the freezer temperature is not low enough. You need at least 0 Deg. for the bowl to freeze up. We had the same sad faces when we first tried. Used a good thermometer and adjusted freezer temp. until 0 Deg. was reached. Might take about 24 hours to get it adjusted, but it is worth the effort. If results are not as stiff as you like, put ice cream in another container and return to freezer to make ice cream harder. Machine does make soft ice cream. We use small covered bowls. Hope this information helps. It is a good machine.
805130
I leave ice in it for a couple hours...but it isn't very frozen when I dump it into my freezer. It often clumps together Once dumped in my freezer due to it having started melting. Also if I use the ice straight out of the bucket it melts fairly quickly if its been in the bucket for a couple hours. If you dump it quickly the ice is fine. I don't think you could leave the ice all day and expect it to still be chilled. A few hours at max.
564866
As far as I know, fine! We've had ours for six months with no problems. (There is no freezer compartment.)
1306783
Dunno, except that it might be for ice? That seems logical. It would be awkward, I think, to put any kind of ingredient in there. The only time I've used this bowl and lid (that does not lock) is to make a batter and put it in the refrigerator while I am doing some other step and wish to keep the ingredients cool. That is why I think it is for ice.