Cuisinart ICE-21C, Instruction Manual

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FREEZING TIME AND BOWL 
PREPARATION

The freezer bowl must be completely frozen before you begin 
your recipe. Before freezing, wash and dry the bowl. The 
length of time needed to reach the frozen state depends on 
how cold your freezer is. It is recommended that you place 
the freezer bowl in the back of your freezer where it is 
coldest. Be sure to place the freezer bowl on a flat surface in 
its upright position for even freezing.
Generally, freezing time is between 16 and 24 hours. Shake 
the bowl to determine whether it is completely frozen. If you 
do not hear the liquid within the bowl moving, the cooling 
liquid is therefore frozen. For the most convenient frozen 
desserts and drinks, leave your freezer bowl in the freezer at 
all times. Use the bowl immediately after removing from the 
freezer. It will begin to quickly defrost once it has been 
removed from the freezer.

Reminder:

 Your freezer should be set to 0°F to ensure 

proper freezing of all foods.

MAKING FROZEN DESSERTS

1.  

Prepare recipe ingredients from pages that follow or 
from your own recipe. Flip booklet over for Cuisinart 
recipes. If you use your own recipe, be sure it yields  
1½ quarts or less.

2.  

Remove the freezer bowl from the freezer. Place freezer 
bowl on the center of the base.

NOTE:

 Bowl will begin to defrost quickly once it has 

been removed from freezer. Use it immediately after 
removing from freezer.

3.  

Place mixing paddle in freezer bowl. It just rests in the 
center of the bowl, with the circle side facing up.

4.  

Place lid on base and rotate clockwise until tabs on lid 
lock in place on base.

5.  

Press On/Off switch to ON position. Freezer bowl will 
begin to turn.

6.  

Immediately pour ingredients through ingredient spout.

NOTE: Ingredients must be added to the freezer 
bowl after unit is turned on.

7.  

Frozen desserts will be done in less than 20 minutes. 
The time will depend on the recipe and volume of the 
dessert you are making. When the mixture has thickened 
to your liking, it is done. If you desire a firmer 
consistency, transfer the dessert to an airtight container 
and store in the freezer for two or more hours.

NOTE:

 Do not store frozen desserts in the freezer bowl. 

Desserts will stick to the sides of the freezer bowl and 
may damage the bowl. Store only in a freezer-safe 
airtight container.

ADDING INGREDIENTS

Ingredients such as chips and nuts should be added about  
5 minutes before the recipe is complete. Once the dessert 
has begun to thicken, add the ingredients through the 
ingredient spout. Nuts and other ingredients should be no 
larger than a chocolate chip.

SAFETY FEATURE 

The Cuisinart

®

 Automatic Frozen Yogurt–Ice Cream & Sorbet 

Maker is equipped with a safety feature that automatically 
stops the unit if the motor overheats. This may occur if the 
dessert is extremely thick, 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 unit, put the 
On/Off switch in the OFF position and unplug the unit. Let 
the unit cool off. After a few minutes, you may turn the unit 
on again and continue making the dessert.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning 

Clean the freezer bowl, mixing paddle and lid in warm soapy 
water. DO NOT PUT FREEZER BOWL IN THE DISHWASHER. 
DO NOT CLEAN WITH ABRASIVE CLEANSERS OR 
IMPLEMENTS. Wipe motor base clean with damp cloth.  
Dry all parts thoroughly.

Maintenance 

DO NOT put freezer bowl in freezer if bowl is wet. DO NOT 
store lid, mixing paddle, or base in freezer. You may store the 
freezer bowl in the freezer for convenient, immediate use. Do 
not store frozen desserts in the freezer bowl in the freezer for 
more than 30 minutes at a time. Transfer frozen desserts to a 
freezer-safe, airtight container for longer storage in the 
freezer.

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized 
service representative.