Hamilton Beach 68320 Ice Cream Maker Owner’s Manual

Hamilton Beach 68320 Ice Cream Maker

Product Information

Specifications

• Brand: Hamilton Beach
• Model: 68320
• Intended   Use: Ice Cream Maker

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safety Precautions

Before using the Hamilton Beach 68320 Ice Cream Maker, please ensure you follow these important safety precautions.

1. Read all instructions provided in the manual.
2. Check the voltage compatibility with your electricity supply.
3. Avoid putting the motor housing in water or liquid to prevent electrical shock.
4. Always supervise children when using the appliance.
5. Unplug the device when not in use or during cleaning.
6. Avoid contact with moving parts.
7. Do not use the appliance if the cord or plug is damaged.
8. Do not operate the device with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Use the appliance indoors only and keep it away from hot surfaces.
10. Avoid letting the cord hang over the edges or come into contact with hot surfaces.

Cleaning and Preparing for First Use

Before using the Ice Cream Maker for the first time, follow these steps

1. Remove all packaging materials and literature from inside the ice cream maker.
2. Clean the freezer bowl, mixing paddle, and lid with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the motor in water; wipe it with a damp cloth for cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use this ice cream maker outdoors?

A: No, the Hamilton Beach 68320 Ice Cream Maker is designed for indoor use only.

Q: How should I store the appliance when not in use?

A: When not in use, unplug the device and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Q: Can I use metal utensils in the freezer bowl?

A: It is recommended to avoid using metal utensils in the freezer bowl to prevent damage to the bowl’s surface.

READ BEFORE USE

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• This is not a toy or children’s product. This product is not designed or intended for use by children aged 12 or younger.
• Adult supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Check the voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate agrees with your voltage.
3. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put the motor housing of the appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
6. Avoid contacting moving parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
11. Keep hands and utensils out of the freezer bowl while in use to reduce the risk of injury to persons or to the appliance itself.
12. Do not place on or near hot surfaces such as a hot gas or electric burner. Do not use this unit near the oven, heater, or fireplace.
13. Do not operate dry. Always have the mixture in the freezer bowl.
14. Do not use the appliance for other than the intended purpose.

Other Consumer Safety Information

• This appliance is intended for household use only.
• WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock.
• The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter.
• If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
• The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used.
• The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance.
• Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

Parts and Features

• BEFORE FIRST USE: Remove all literature and packing material from inside the ice cream maker. Clean the freezer bowl, mixing paddle, and lid in warm, soapy water.
• Thoroughly rinse and dry all parts. DO NOT immerse the motor in water. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth.

How to Make Ice Cream

NOTE: ALWAYS freeze the freezer bowl in the freezer and chill the prepared mixture in the refrigerator before churning.

Freezer Temperature| Minimum Time for Freezer Bowl to Freeze
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-22ºF (-30ºC)| 8 to 9 hours
-13ºF (-25ºC)| 12 to 13 hours
0ºF (-18ºC)| 20 to 22 hours
5ºF (-15ºC)| 24 hours or more

• Freeze freezer bowl.
• Prepare mixture.
  • NOTE: Do not use more than 1 quart of recipe mixture. Ice cream needs room to expand.
• Chill the mixture in the refrigerator.
• To assemble the lid and motor housing, align the two locking tabs on the motor housing with openings on the lid. Snap into place.
• Place the freezer bowl in the base immediately after removing it from the freezer.
• Insert the mixing paddle into the motor housing.
• Plug into an outlet.
• Press the switch to ON.
• Pour the chilled mixture into the unit through the lid opening.
• NOTE: To allow the mixture to expand to 1-1/2 quarts (6 cups/1.5 L) while churning, do not use more than 1 quart (4 cups/1 L) of recipe mix-ture in the ice cream maker at a time.
• When the churning is finished, press the switch to OFF. It may take from 20 to 40 minutes for the mixture to freeze.
• NOTE: The mixture has reached maximum freezing when the motor repeatedly stalls and reverses.
• Unplug from the outlet.
• Remove lid. Transfer the frozen mixture to an airtight container and store it in the freezer.

Tips for Best Results

• During the freezing process, you can add finely chopped or pureed ingredients such as chocolate, raisins, nuts, etc., through the opening in the lid. Alcohol should not be added until near the end of the process since it significantly slows down the freezing process.
• The machine will run for 20 to 40 minutes. Do not turn the ice cream maker off during this time. The mixture may freeze to the walls and prevent the mixing paddle from turning. See Troubleshooting if your unit did not make ice cream in 60 minutes.
• If the mixing paddle becomes blocked, it will reverse and continue to turn in the opposite direction. When the motor repeatedly stalls and reverses, the mixture has reached maximum freezing.
• Add mix-ins, such as chocolate chips or chopped nuts, after the ice cream has churned for at least 15 minutes or when the mixture is thick and has started to freeze.
• The finished result is a soft, spoonable ice cream. Homemade ice cream will not be the same consistency as hard, store-bought ice cream.
• Ice cream tastes best when fresh. It will lose its fresh taste after 1 to 2 weeks in the freezer.
• Keep the freezer bowl in the freezer so that you can make ice cream, chill wine, or serve ice cubes at any time.
• For best results, the freezer bowl must be frozen thoroughly. Make sure to set your freezer at the coldest setting (temperature should not be more than 0ºF [-18ºC]).
• The firmness of ice cream depends on variables such as the recipe used, room temperature, and temperature of ingredients before churning.
• Some recipes require the mixture to be precooked. Make the recipe at least one day ahead. This will allow the mixture to cool completely and increase volume.
• The base mixture may not freeze if it is not thoroughly chilled.
• Do not remove freezer bowl from the freezer until ready to use.
• Do not puncture or heat the freezer bowl.
• To allow the mixture to expand to 1-1/2 quarts (6 cups/1.5 L) while churning, do not use more than 1 quart (4 cups/1 L) of recipe mixture at a time.

Cleaning

• WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
• Disconnect power before cleaning.
• Do not immerse the motor housing or cord in any liquid.
• Squeeze the locking tabs and remove the motor housing from the lid.
• Wipe the motor housing with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in water or other liquid.
• Wash lid, base, mixing paddle, and freezer bowl in the sink. Do not place any part of the ice cream maker in the dishwasher.
• WARNING! Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse the motor housing or cord in any liquid.

Troubleshooting

Recipes

Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream

• 3⁄4 cup (175 ml) sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon (0.625 ml) salt
• 13⁄4 cups (425 ml) whole milk
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 11⁄2 cups (375 ml) heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

1. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, salt, and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture is steaming. Reduce heat to low.
2. In a medium bowl, lightly beat eggs. Slowly whisk half of the hot mixture into the eggs and pour back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until slightly thick, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and refrigerate until chilled or overnight.
3. When ready to make ice cream, stir heavy cream and vanilla into the chilled custard mixture.
4. Start the ice cream maker and pour the mixture through the hole in the lid.
5. Churn for 20–40 minutes or until desired consistency.

Easy Vanilla Ice Cream

• 2 cups (500 ml) half ‘n half
• 1 cup (250 ml) heavy whipping cream
• 11⁄2 teaspoons (7 ml) vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) sugar

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.
2. Start the ice cream maker and pour the mixture through the hole in the lid.
3. Churn for 20–40 minutes or until desired consistency.

Variations: Add mix-ins, such as chocolate chips or chopped nuts, after the ice cream has churned for at least 15 minutes or when the mixture is thick and has started to freeze.

Chocolate Ice Cream

• 2 cups (500 ml) heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup (250 ml) whole milk
• 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) sugar
• 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla

1. Combine sugar and cocoa in a small bowl.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, warm cream and milk.
3. When the cream and milk mixture is warm, whisk in the sugar and cocoa mixture and vanilla. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
4. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.
5. When ready to make ice cream, start the ice cream maker and pour the mixture through the hole in the lid.
6. Churn for 20–40 minutes or until desired consistency.

Strawberry Sorbet

• 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) sugar
• 1 cup (250 ml) water
• 4 cups (1 L) fresh or thawed frozen strawberries
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice

1. Combine sugar and water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil.
   • Reduce heat to low and simmer until all sugar is dissolved.
2. Remove from heat; place in refrigerator and cool completely.
3. Puree strawberries; then add lemon juice and sugar water.
4. Start the ice cream maker and pour the mixture through the hole in the lid.
5. Churn for 20–40 minutes or until desired consistency.

Peaches and Cream Ice Cream

• 1 cup (250 ml) chopped fresh or frozen peaches.
• 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) sugar
• 2 cups (500 ml) heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) whole milk
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla

1. Combine peaches with 1/4 cup (60 ml) of sugar. Let stand for one hour.
2. Place mixture in a food processor and pulse until peaches are coarsely chopped.
3. Add remaining 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar, cream, milk, and vanilla to the peach mixture.
4. Start the ice cream maker and pour the mixture through the hole in the lid.
5. Churn for 20 –40 minutes or until desired consistency.

Cappuccino Gelato

• 2 cups (500 ml) half ‘n half
• 1 cup (250 ml) heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) instant espresso or coffee powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon (0.625 ml) cinnamon

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, warm half ‘n half and cream.
2. When the cream and milk mixture is warm, whisk in sugar, vanilla, coffee powder and cinnamon. Whisk until sugar and coffee are dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
3. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.
4. When ready to make ice cream, start the ice cream maker and pour the mixture through the hole in the lid.
5. Churn for 20–40 minutes or until desired consistency.

Limited Warranty

• This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is instead of any other warranty or condition.
• This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
• During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you.
• If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value.
• This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse.
• This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim.
• This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).
• We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price.
• Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
• To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada.
• For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.
• Questions? Please call us – our friendly associates are ready to help. USA: 1.800.851.8900

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