ICE-90XA
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the
instruction book carefully before using.
Freeze Ease
Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Maker
Instruction
& Recipe
Booklet
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Contents
Important Safeguards.................................2
Safety During Use....................................3
Parts & Features
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Control Panel
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Operating Instructions
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Hints & Tips ........................................6
Cleaning & Maintenance...............................7
Warranty ...........................................7
Recipes ............................................9
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Carefully read all the instructions before using the
appliance and keep in a safe place for future reference.
Always follow these safety cautions when using this
appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the
appliance. This appliance should be used only as described
within this instruction book.
When using any electrical appliance, especially when
children are present, basic safety precautions should always
be taken to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and/or
injury, including the following:
This appliance is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and
similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- farmhouses;
- Clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- bed and breakfast settings
1. WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
2. WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
3. WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
4. Do not store explosive substances such in aerosol cans
with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
5. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means
of external timer or separate remote control system.
6. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
7. Children should always be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with this product.
8. This appliance shall not be used by children.Keep out
of reach of children during and after use.
9. Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable
signs of damage. Do not use if damaged, or if the
appliance has been dropped. In the event of damage, or
if the appliance develops a fault, contact the Cuisinart
Customer Care Line.
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10. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is
dropped or damaged in any manner. No repair must be
attempted by the consumer.
11. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by the lead.
12. Do not wrap the power cord around the main body of
the appliance during or after use.
13. Always ensure the voltage to be used corresponds with
the voltage on the appliance; this is indicated on the
bottom of the housing.
14. Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical
supply if it is left unattended and before assembling,
disassembling or cleaning.
WARNING: Polythene bags over the product or
packaging may be dangerous. To avoid danger of
suocation, keep away from babies and children.
These bags are not toys.
Warning
Danger
Extremely
Flammable Gas
This product uses R600a as a
refrigerant gas.
R600a has higher eciency and lower
environmental impacts, compared to
Fluorinated gases.
The gas is ammable, but under
normal operating conditions this
poses no risk to the user as it is safely
contained in a sealed system within
the product. If the product is dropped or damaged it is
possible for the gas to escape. In such circumstances the
gas could ignite if exposed to sources of ignition such as
naked ames.
When transporting this product take care to ensure that the
product is not dropped or damaged.
If the refrigerant gas escapes or leaks are suspected:
Immediately ventilate the room by opening doors and
windows for several minutes.
Avoid naked ames and other potential ignition sources.
Do NOT use the product if you suspect a leak of the
refrigerant gas.
Do Not dispose of this product in household waste.
Instead it should be handed over to an appropriate
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
Safety During Use
• The appliance should remain upright at all times. If the
appliance is turned on its side or upside down, you will
need to put it in an upright position and wait 24 hours
before using.
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Before rst use, remove all packaging materials and any
promotional labels and stickers.
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Do not use the appliance for anything other than its
intended use.
• Position the unit on a stable, level surface, near a power
socket.
• Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burners or in a
heated oven.
• Do not leave the power cord hanging over the edge of a
kitchen table or worktop. Avoid contact between the lead
and hot surfaces.
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• Do not use accessories or attachments with this
appliance other than those recommended by Cuisinart.
• Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair,
clothing and spatulas and other utensils away during
operation to reduce the risk of injury and/or damage to
the appliance.
• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing
the plug from the mains outlet.
• Always unplug from the mains outlet when not in use,
before putting on or taking o parts and before cleaning.
• Do not immerse the housing or motor base in water or
any other liquid or put it in a dishwasher.
• DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS OR UTENSILS INSIDE THE
MIXING BOWL! Sharp objects will scratch and damage the
inside of the bowl. A rubber spatula or wooden spoon may
be used when the appliance is in the o position.
Safety Feature
The Cuisinart
®
Freeze Ease Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert
Maker is equipped with a safety feature that automatically
stops the unit if the motor overheats. This safety system
may activate under heavy loads, if the unit has been
running for an excessively long period of time, or if added
ingredients (nuts, etc.) are in extremely large pieces. To
reset the appliance, press the Power button and unplug the
appliance. Let the appliance rest. After a few minutes, you
may turn the appliance on again and continue making the
dessert.
Parts & Features
1. Motor base contains the mixing motor.
2. Transparent lid with ingredient funnel
Eortlessly add mix-ins to the bowl and check the progress of
your ice cream creation.
3. Mixing Paddle Mix and aerate ingredients in mixing bowl to
create frozen dessert.
4. Mixing bowl with lift-out handle. No need to pre-chill or freeze
bowl.
5. Base Contains heavy-duty compressor.
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Control Panel
Timer decrease Timer increase
Keep cool
Start / StopPower ON / OFF
Sorbet
Ice Cream Frozen yoghurt
Operating Instructions
1. Plug the appliance into the power outlet. will illuminate and
ash, and the appliance will ‘beep’ to indicate the unit is ready
to use.
2. Prepare ingredients as per your recipe.
3. Place mixing bowl into the base. Be sure the mixing bowl is
properly aligned and fully inserted.
4. Ensure the motor is assembled into the top of the lid (clip
into place). Connect mixing paddle to the motor spindle at the
underside of the lid.
5. Pour ingredients into the mixing bowl.
6. Position the lid by lining up the arrow on lid with the unlock icon
on base. Turn clockwise to lock the lid into place. The mix-in
ingredient funnel is centred in the front and you will read the
Cuisinart logo properly when in the lock position.
7. Press the power button
to turn the unit on. The screen will
display 4 preset icons as follows:
8. Select the desired preset from the screen.
a.
Ice cream - When ice cream is selected, the display will
the show default time of 35 minutes.
b.
Sorbet - When sorbet is selected, the display will show
the default time as 40 minutes.
c.
Frozen yoghurt - When frozen yogurt is selected, the
display will show the default time as 30 minutes.
d.
Keep cool - When keep cool is selected, the display will
show the default time as 10 minutes.
9. To adjust the preset time, press +/- arrows. Press and release
+ and - arrows to decrease or increase time in 1-minute
increments. Press and hold to scroll up or down more quickly.
10. Once ready, press Start/Stop button
to begin the program.
a. Mix-in ingredients such as chocolate chips and nuts can be
added towards the end of mixing time. Once the frozen treats
have begun to thicken (usually 5 minutes from end time), add
the ingredients through the mix-in ingredient funnel.
b. NOTE: To turn the unit o at any time, press the power
button.
11. The timer will count down to “0” and the appliance will beep to
indicate the frozen treat is ready.
12. Turn the appliance o by pressing the Power button. Remove
the lid by turning it anticlockwise to unlock. Lift the lid from
mixing bowl. Remove the mixing bowl from the base by lifting it
with the handle. Remove mixing paddle from motor/lid.
NOTE: if the unit is not powered o, it will automatically go into the
Keep Cool function.
To pause time and mixing:
Press the Start/Stop button at any point in the cooling/mixing cycle
to pause the time and mixing. To restart, press the Start/Stop
button again.
To add or reduce time:
If frozen treat is not done or you would like to add time, press
the Start/Stop button to pause appliance. Press the -/+ arrow to
increase or decrease time in 1-minute increments. Press and hold
to scroll through quickly.
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NOTE: when making consecutive batches of frozen treats, be sure
to allow extra time for the compressor to adjust to cooling. Let the
machine rest for 10 minutes between batches.
Keep Cool:
At the end of the program, “ ” will illuminate and the appliance
will ‘beep’ 10 times before automatically entering the keep cool
mode for 1 hour.
NOTE: The compressor will be on during Keep Cool mode. At the
end of the cycle, the appliance will beep and return to Standy
mode.
NOTE: The mixing function is not activated during the Keep Cool
cycle. You can turn the appliance o at any time during the Keep
Cool cycle.
Hints and Tips
Processing time depends on the recipe, the amount of dessert being
made and the temperature of the ingredients being used. All recipes
take between 35 and 60 minutes.
• Soft ice cream takes between 35-45 minutes.
• Hard ice cream takes 45-60 minutes.
• Well chilled ingredients require shorter mixing times.
• Add other ingredients e.g. chocolate chips and nuts approximately
5 minutes before the mixing is complete.
• Nuts and other ingredients should be no larger than a chocolate
chip.
• You should begin with a maximum of 600ml of mixture in the Ice
Cream Maker. As the mixture freezes it will increase in size.
• Prior to freezing, most mixed recipes may be stored in the
refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Do not ll the mixing bowl higher than 4cm from the top. Take
this into consideration if you wish to add extra ingredients
towards the end.
• Always re-whisk the mixture after chilling to be sure all
ingredients are well combined. While chilling the mixture is not
required, this step will prevent any “ice” or “fat” crystals from
forming during the freezing process as resting it in a chilled
environment helps bind the ingredients together.
• Some recipes use cooked ingredients. For best results, the
mixture should be chilled overnight before using.
• You may substitute lower-fat creams (e.g., half and half) and/
or milk (reduced fat or low fat) for heavy cream and whole milk
used in many recipes. However, keep in mind that the higher the
fat content, the richer and creamier the result. Using lower-fat
substitutes may change the taste, consistency, and texture of the
dessert. When substituting, be sure to use the same volume of
the substitute as you would have used of the original item.
• You may substitute other sweeteners for sugar. Stir the mixture
thoroughly to dissolve the sweetener.
NOTE: Frozen desserts from the Cuisinart Freeze Ease Ice
Cream
& Frozen Dessert Maker use fresh ingredients, because
of this, the desserts do not have the same characteristics as
store bought desserts. Most store bought ice creams use gums
and preservatives to make them rmer. If you desire a rmer
consistency, transfer the dessert to an air tight container and
store in the freezer until the desired consistency is reached.
• When making sorbet, be sure to test the ripeness and sweetness
of the fruit before you use it. The freezing process reduces the
sweetness of the fruit so that it will taste less sweet than the
recipe mixture. If the fruit tastes tart, add additional sugar to the
recipe. If the fruit is very ripe or sweet, reduce the amount of
sugar in the recipe.
• Make sure the mixing paddle and lid are in place before turning
on machine.
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Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning
• Before rst use and after every use, clean each part thoroughly.
• Always unplug the appliance from the mains outlet before
cleaning.
• Wash the mixing bowl, mixing paddle and lid in warm soapy
water. The motor should be wiped clean with a cloth only, do not
submerge in water. Dry each part thoroughly. Do not wash any of
the parts in the dishwasher.
• Do not put lid and mixing bowl in the dishwasher. Do not clean
with abrasive cleansers or implements.
• Ensure the appliance is stored in an upright position.
• Wipe the housing base with a clean damp cloth; do not use harsh
abrasive cleaners or scourers.
• Never submerge the motor base in the water or other liquid, or
place in a dishwasher.
Maintenance
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorised service
representative.
Warranty
Cuisinart warrants that, in the unlikely event that this product
develops any malfunction within 36 months of purchase of the
product used for household or domestic use (or within 3 months
of purchase of the product used for commercial use) due to
faulty workmanship, materials or manufacture, we will either (at
our discretion) repair or replace it for you.
This warranty applies for a period of 36 months for products
purchased for household or domestic use (and 3 months for
products purchased for commercial use) from the date of
purchase of the product after which time the warranty expires
and has no further force of effect.
Should you experience any operating difficulties refer to the FAQ
in this booklet or contact Customer Service for advice on 1800
566 567 in Australia or 0800 456 546 in New Zealand.
Please retain your Purchase Receipt as proof of purchase in order
for your warranty entitlement to be valid.This document must be
presented in the event of making a claim under the terms of the
Cuisinart Warranty Policy.
During the warranty period Cuisinart will repair or replace (at our
discretion) any defective product. However, if the product
includes a number of accessories, only the defective part or
relevant accessory will be replaced. Cuisinart reserves the right
to make minor adjustments to fix any defect instead of replacing
the entire product or accessory. Packaging, instructions, recipe
books etc. will not be replaced unless faulty. A product
presented for repair may be replaced by a refurbished product of
the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may
be used to repair the product.
If a spare part is required under warranty it will be shipped to
the customer or retailer at No Charge.
In the event of a product or accessory being replaced during the
warranty period, the guarantee on the replacement product or
accessory will expire 36 months for household or domestic use
(or 3 months for commercial use) from the original purchase
date.
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This warranty does not include or cover the following:
• Defects caused by the product not being used in accordance
with instructions;
• Defects caused by accidental damage;
• Defects caused by misuse or negligent handling of the product;
• Defects caused by the product not being maintained or cleaned
according to instructions;
• Defects caused by being tampered with by unauthorised
persons;
• Defects which are normal or fair wear and tear;
• Freight or any other costs incurred in making a claim;
• Consumable items or accessories that by their nature and
limited lifespan require periodic renewal (such as filters, seals,
blades or related accessories, such as trays, racks or utensils);
• Products serviced or modified other than by Cuisinart or an
authorised Cuisinart representative;
• To any claims made beyond 12 months if the filament of the
light bulb breaks i.e. the light bulb has burned out;
• Exposure of the product to abnormally corrosive conditions;
• Any product which has its serial number or appliance plate
removed or defaced;
• To any claims made beyond 3 months from the date of
purchase if the product is used in commercial, industrial,
educational or rental applications; or
• To any claims made beyond 36 months from the date of
purchase if the product is used in household or domestic
applications.
• Products purchased from any person who is not a retailer
serviced by Conair’s authorised distributors, overseas retailers,
parallel importers or purchased second hand.
The benefits given to you by our warranty are in addition to other
rights and remedies under the Australian Consumer Law.
In Australia our goods come with guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to
a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are
also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods
fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount
to a major failure.
Our goods also come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
under the New Zealand Guarantees Act.
To make a warranty claim or spare part, contact our customer
service agents:
Cuisinart Australia
Ph: 1800 566 567
PO Box 146, Terrey Hills
NSW 2084 AUSTRALIA
Cuisinart New Zealand
Ph: 0800 456 546
YOU MUST provide your full name, address, email and phone
details. A copy of your proof of purchase must be supplied.
You can contact Cuisinart Australia/New Zealand via email at
aus_cuisinart@conair.com or through the “Contact Us” option on
the Cuisinart website www.cuisinart.com.au
The warranty contained in this document is provided by:
Conair Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 068 492 044) (Cuisinart)
18 Rodborough Rd,
Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086
Australia
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Recipes
To help you get started with your new Freeze Ease Ice Cream &
Dessert Maker, we have included a few recipe ideas in this instruc-
tion manual. For further recipe ideas and inspiration please visit our
website www.cuisinart.com.au.
Ice Cream
Simple Vanilla Ice Cream ..............................9
Chocolate Ice Cream .................................9
Strawberry Ice Cream ............................... 10
Sorbet
Orange, Mango &
Passion Fruit Sorbet ................................ 10
Prosecco & Grapefruit Sorbet ..........................11
Frozen Yoghurt
Peach Frozen Yoghurt.................................11
Honey Frozen Yoghurt.................................11
Simple Vanilla Ice Cream
110ml full cream milk
75g white sugar
225ml thickened cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1. Pour the milk and sugar into a medium bowl and whisk until
the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the cream and vanilla, cover
and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
2. Whisk the mixture and pour into the ice cream maker bowl.
Cover with the lid.
3. Turn appliance on and set the timer for 40 to 50 minutes.
4. To produce a firmer ice cream churn in the ice cream maker
for longer.
5. Serve or store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Variations:
Mint Choc Chip: omit the vanilla and replace with 1tsp of pepper-
mint extract. Chop 50g of milk chocolate into very small pieces and
add during the last 5 minutes of mixing.
Cookies and Cream: add 70g of coarsely chopped cookies e.g. cho-
colate chip during the last 5 minutes of mixing.
Chocolate Ice Cream
110ml full cream milk
50g white sugar
100g milk chocolate, broken into 1cm pieces
225ml thickened cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1. Heat the milk, cream and vanilla in a medium pan over a
medium heat until just bubbling around the edges.
2. Place the sugar and chocolate into a food processor and
process until finely chopped. Add the hot milk to the
processor and mix until smooth.
3. Transfer to a medium bowl to cool completely. Cover and
refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
4. Whisk the mixture and pour into the ice cream maker. Cover
with the lid.
5. Turn appliance on and set the timer for 40 to 50 minutes.
6. To produce a firmer ice cream churn in the ice cream maker
for longer.
7. Serve or store in an airtight container in the freezer.
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Strawberry Ice Cream
150g fresh strawberries,
stemmed & sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
80ml full cream milk
75g white sugar
150ml thickened cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1. In a small bowl combine the strawberries, lemon juice and 25g
of the sugar. Stir gently and leave to stand in the fridge for 2
hours. Strain the strawberries, reserving juices. Mash or puree
half of the strawberries and add to the reserved juices,
leaving the remaining strawberries aside.
2. Pour the milk and the remaining sugar into a medium bowl
and whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the cream,
mashed strawberries and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at
least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Whisk the mixture and pour into the ice cream maker. Cover
with lid.
4. Turn appliance on and set the timer for 40 to 50 minutes. Five
minutes before ice cream is complete, add reserved
strawberries to mixture through the lid funnel.
5. To produce a firmer ice cream churn in the ice cream maker
for longer.
6. Serve or store in an airtight container in the freezer.
N.B. This ice cream will have a “natural” appearance of very pale
pink. If a deeper pink is required, add a few drops of red food
colouring until the desired colour is achieved.
Orange, Mango &
Passion Fruit Sorbet
150g mango cubes
90g white sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
zest of half an orange
500ml unsweetened orange Juice
2 passion fruit
1. Combine the mango, sugar, lemon juice and orange zest in a
medium bowl. Leave to stand for 1 hour.
2. Stir well and puree in a blender.
3. Stir in the orange juice and passion fruit pulp.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably
overnight.
5. With the gelato paddle fitted, pour the sorbet mixture into the
ice cream/gelato maker. Cover with lid.
6. Turn the appliance on and set the timer for 40 to 50 minutes.
The sorbet is ready when the mixture starts thicken. The
sorbet will have a soft texture.
7. Serve or store in an airtight container in the freezer.
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Prosecco & Grapefruit Sorbet
90ml water
90g sugar
zest of 1 grapefruit
juice of 2 grapefruit
pinch of salt
75ml Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine)
1. Combine the water, sugar, grapefruit zest and salt in a small
to medium saucepan set over a medium-low heat. Cook the
mixture until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Pour the grapefruit juice into the sugar/zest mixture and whisk
together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably
overnight.
3. Strain the mixture and then whisk in the prosecco.
4. Pour mixture into the ice cream/gelato maker. Cover with lid.
5. Turn appliance on and set the timer for 45 minutes. The
sorbet is ready when the mixture starts to thicken. The sorbet
will have a soft texture.
6. Serve or store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Peach Frozen Yoghurt
200g tin of peach slices in juice
225g Greek yoghurt
75ml full cream milk
35g white sugar
1. Drain the peaches and reserve 50ml of the juice. Place the
peaches in a blender.
2. Add the Greek yoghurt, milk, sugar and reserved peach juice.
Process in a Blender until smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
3. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
4. Once chilled, whisk the mixture again and pour into the Ice
Cream Maker. Cover with the lid.
5. Turn the unit on and set the timer for 40-50 minutes. The
frozen yoghurt is ready when it starts to thicken. To produce a
firmer frozen yoghurt run the machine for longer.
6. Serve or store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Honey Frozen Yoghurt
375g Greek yoghurt
150ml full cream milk
75g runny honey
1. Combine the Greek yoghurt, milk and honey. Mix until smooth.
2. Cover and refrzigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably
overnight.
3. Once chilled, whisk the mixture again and pour into the Ice
Cream Maker. Cover with the lid.
4. Turn the unit on and set the timer for 40-50 minutes. The
frozen yoghurt is ready when it starts to thicken. To produce a
firmer frozen yoghurt run the machine for longer.
5. Serve or store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Scan to get started with
your new ice cream & gelato maker.
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