Cuisinart ICE-25A, Instruction Manual

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6. On/Off Toggle Switch

7. Rubber Feet (not shown)

Nonslip feet keep base 
stationary during use.

8. Cord Storage (not shown)

Unused cord is easily pushed into 
the base to keep counters neat and safe.

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

DO NOT immerse the motor base in water. Wipe it with a moist cloth. Wash the lid,
freezer bowl and mixing arm in warm soapy water to remove any dust or residue
from the manufacturing and shipping process. DO NOT clean any of the parts with
abrasive cleaners or hard implements. 

DO NOT immerse unit in water or put unit

under running water.

Clean with damp cloth only.

FREEZING TIME AND BOWL PREPARATION

The freezer bowl must be completely frozen before you begin your recipe. Before
freezing, wash and dry the bowl. Wrap it in a plastic bag to prevent freezer burn. 
We recommend that you place the freezer bowl in the back of your freezer where 
it is coldest. The length of time needed to reach the frozen state depends on how 
cold your freezer is. For the most convenient frozen desserts and drinks, leave your 
freezer bowl in the freezer at all times. You can take it out any time for immediate
use. In general, freezing time is between 6 hours and 22 hours. To determine
whether the bowl is completely frozen, shake it. If you do not hear liquid moving, 
the cooling liquid is frozen. 

Reminder:

Your freezer should be set to 0°F to ensure proper freezing of all foods.

MAKING FROZEN DESSERTS OR DRINKS

1. Use Cuisinart’s recipes from the pages that follow, or use your own recipe, making

sure it yields 1

1

⁄

2

quarts or less. Do not fill the freezer bowl higher than 

1

⁄

2

" from the

top, as the ingredients will increase in volume during the freezing process. For best
results, prepare ingredients in a container from which it is easy to pour.

2. Remove the freezer bowl from the freezer. (Remove plastic bag if you have

wrapped freezer bowl.) 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 arm in freezer bowl. Arm does not fit tightly. It just rests in the center

of the bowl, with the circle side facing up.

4. Place lid on base. Easy-lock lid mechanism allows lid to rest on base in multiple

positions. (see diagram)

5. Lift toggle switch to ON position. Freezer bowl will begin to turn.

6. Immediately pour ingredients through ingredient spout.

7. Frozen desserts or drinks will be done in 20–30 minutes. The time will depend 

on the recipe and volume of the dessert or drink you are making. When the 
mixture has thickened to your liking, it is done. If you desire a firmer consistency, trans-
fer the dessert or drink to an airtight container and store in the freezer for
two or more hours.

NOTE:

Do not store frozen desserts or drinks in the freezer bowl. Desserts and drinks
will stick to the side of the freezer bowl and may damage the bowl. Store only
in a plastic airtight container. 

ADDING INGREDIENTS

Ingredients such as chips and nuts should be added about 5 minutes before the recipe
is complete. Once the dessert or drink 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 Classic is equipped with a safety feature that automatically stops the unit if the
motor overheats. This may occur if the dessert or drink 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, flip the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Let
the unit cool off. After a few minutes, you may turn the unit on again and continue making
the dessert or drink.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

Cleaning

Clean the freezer bowl, mixing arm 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. 

DO NOT immerse unit in water or put unit under running water.

Storage

DO NOT put freezer bowl in freezer if bowl is wet. DO NOT store lid, mixing arm, 
or base in freezer. You may store the freezer bowl in the freezer for convenient,
immediate use. Before freezing, wrap the bowl in a plastic bag to prevent freezer
burn. Do not store frozen desserts or drinks in the freezer bowl in the freezer for
more than 30 minutes at a time. Transfer frozen desserts or drinks to an airtight 
container for longer storage in the freezer.