A combination of ice and salt surrounds the mixing bowl, and brings the temperature of the mix to the sub-freezing temperatures necessary to thicken it.

This unit processes frozen desserts the way it was done back in the day – with ice and rock salt. The result will be a smooth and rich ice cream with the texture of soft serve – serve as is, or chill in the freezer for a few hours to firm and harden. This will take anywhere from 25 to 45 minutes, depending on the quantities and ingredients used. When the mixture is ready, the machine will gear down to a stop. Every 10 minutes or so, the ice and salt should be stirred and topped up as needed to ensure an even freeze. Fill the gap between the canister and the bucket with ice and salt, then turn it on. Put the aluminum mixing canister, loaded with the chilled mix, into the center of the bucket. Operation itself is simple, and very user friendly. The strong electric motor drives the churning mechanism effortlessly without any loss of power or overheating issues, for trouble-free operation. The wooden slats are overlaid on a durable plastic bucket that’s strong enough to withstand the corrosive effects of the coarse salt, for leak-proof processing. And the antique-looking label that reads “Ice Cream Maker” draws you back in time even before you’ve tasted the first batch.īut behind the quaint exterior is modern technology and innovation – no hand cranking necessary.

The ICMW400 certainly does evoke nostalgia, with its exterior of handsome red cedar wood staves and brass-colored hoops.

Let’s have a closer look at the Nostalgia Electrics ICMW400 Ice Cream Maker, and see if those values really are present – or if they’re just trying to cash in on clever marketing. Nostalgia Electrics ICMW400 4-Quart Wooden Bucket Electric Ice Cream MakerĪnd with its large 1-gallon capacity, this ice cream maker is ideal for parties or family gatherings. And this model marries the heritages style of bucket ice cream makers with contemporary innovation, reflecting the old-fashioned values of simplicity and quality for a fun, at home ice cream making experience. Nostalgia Electrics produces numerous kitchen appliances with retro aesthetics. From Nostalgia Electrics comes the ICMW400, in a vintage design reminiscent of a bygone era, but with a product of incomparable taste and the convenience of modern technology.

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