Ariete 635 - Ice Cream & Yogurt Maker Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

The necessary precautions must be taken when using electrical appliances, and these include the following:

1. Make sure that the voltage on the appliance rating plate corresponds to that of the mains electricity.
2. Never leave the appliance unattended when connected to the power supply; unplug it after every use.
3. Never place the appliance on or close to sources of heat.
4. Always place the appliance on a flat, level surface during use.
5. Never leave the appliance exposed to the elements (rain, sun, etc....).
6. Make sure that the power cord does not come into contact with hot surfaces.
7. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge only if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
8. Never place the appliance body, plug or power cord in water or other liquids; always wipe clean with a damp cloth.
9. Always unplug the power cord from the electricity mains before fitting or removing single attachments or before cleaning the appliance.
10. Always make sure that your hands are thoroughly dry before using or adjusting the switches on the appliance, or before touching the power plug or power connections.
11. To unplug the appliance, grip the plug and remove it directly from the power socket. Never pull the power cord to unplug the appliance.
12. Do not use the appliance if the power cord or plug are damaged or if the appliance itself is faulty; all repairs, including substitution of power cord, must be carried out exclusively by an Ariete assistance centre or by authorized Ariete technicians in order to avoid all risks.
13. In case of using extension leads, these must be suitable for the appliance power to avoid danger to the operator and for the safety of the environment in which the appliance is being used. Extension leads, if not suitable, can cause operating anomalies.
14. Children under age 8 should not be allowed to handle appliance and its power cord which must be kept out of their reach.
15. Do not threaten the safety of the appliance by using parts that are not original or which have not been approved by the manufacturer.
16. This appliance is designed for HOME USE ONLY and may not be used for commercial or industrial purposes.
17. This appliance conforms to the 2006/95/EC and EMC 2004/108/EC directives.
18. Any changes to this product that have not been expressly authorised by the manufacturer may lead to the user's guarantee being rendered null and void.
19. In the event that you decide to dispose of the appliance, we advise you to make it inoperative by cutting off the power cord. We also recommend that any parts that could be dangerous be rendered harmless, especially for children, who may play with the appliance or its parts.
20. Packaging must never be left within the reach of children since it is potentially dangerous.
21. Never touch moving parts.
22. Keep fingers, utensils, etc. out of the freezing canister while in use to reduce the risk of injury to persons or to the ice cream maker. SHARP OR METAL UTENSILS OR OBJECTS SHOULD NOT BE USED ON THE INSIDE OF THE FREEZING CANISTER. These objects can damage the ice cream maker. Rubber or wooden utensils may be used when the ice cream maker is turned off.
23. Make sure that the appliance is perfectly assembled before use.
24. Do not operate the appliance when empty.
25. After running the motor continuously to make one batch of ice cream, wait at least thirty minutes before running the motor again.
26. Do not operate appliance for more than 40 minutes at a time when making ice-cream.
27. If the ice cream or sorbet contains fresh ingredients, these need to be eaten within a week. The ice cream tastes best when chilled.
28. If the ice-cream or sorbet contain raw egg, it should not be eaten by children, pregnant women or the elderly.
29. If the freezer solution should leak out from the container, stop all use. The leaked freezer solution is not toxic.
30. Switch off and unplug the appliance before removing the lid or power base.
31. Only use the ice cream maker with the cover fitted.
32. 
    To dispose of product correctly according to European Directive 2009/96/CE, please refer to and read the provided leaflet enclosed with the product.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE (Fig. 1)

1. Cap
2. Transparent lid
3. Lid
4. Yoghurt container
5. Power base
6. Operation selector dial
7. Ice cream container
8. Mixer

This appliance is extremely easy to use and can make over 1 kilo of thick, creamy and fresh yoghurt, as well as tasty, wholesome ice cream or fruit sorbets, all in a single appliance.

Always make sure that the appliance is switched off and unplugged before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.

Before using the appliance, it is advisable to wash all removable parts (ice cream container, yoghurt container and mixer) and the transparent lid with water and a normal washing up detergent.

USING THE APPLIANCE AS A YOGHURT MAKER

MILK: The maximum amount of milk to be used is 1.20 litres. Any type of milk is suitable (although full fat or "high quality" milk is preferable), but it needs to be pasteurised so that the probiotic yoghurt cultures can develop without being damaged by other bacteria normally present in fresh milk. The best and simplest method is to use UHT milk, as it is already pasteurised and ready for use. It is also possible to use fresh milk, but it needs to be pasteurised before preparing the yoghurt: after placing the milk in a saucepan, heat it to a temperature of 90°C (check with a kitchen thermometer or alternatively, heat the milk to pre-boiling point, when it starts to "move"), then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Leave to cool until it is lukewarm (40°C), taking care to remove the layer of "skin" that will form on the top.

PROBIOTIC CULTURES: Whether using UHT milk or fresh pasteurised milk, the yoghurt will only reach the right consistency after the fermenting process has begun, which requires the addition of probiotic cultures (known as live lactobacillus bulgaricus) to the milk. To make the first batch of yoghurt, or in any case, whenever ready-made yoghurt is used to prepare the recipe, it is fundamentally important for it to contain live lactobacillus bulgaricus. It is also important to make sure that the use-by date is as far off as possible, since as the use-by date approaches, the number of probiotic cultures contained in the yoghurt will fall.

PREPARATION

• Pour the milk into the container (D) and add a carton (125 g) of ready-made natural yoghurt or the same amount of yoghurt prepared using the appliance. It is possible to add a teaspoon of powdered milk to make the yoghurt creamier and thicker.
• Mix well to remove any lumps and to make sure that the yoghurt is perfectly dissolved in the milk.
• Add the other ingredients, according to the chosen recipe and close the lid (C). Place the container so it fits perfectly over the ring nut on the power base (E) making sure that it is stably in place (Fig. 2).
  
• Fit the transparent lid (B), so that the tabs fit perfectly into the slots on the power base (E) (Fig. 3). Plug the appliance into the mains power and set the dial (F) to the "yoghurt" setting. The appliance will start to operate.
  
• Leave for 12 hours (for example, from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. the next day).
• After the necessary time, switch off the appliance at the dial (F), unplug it from the mains electricity, remove the transparent lid (B) and take out the container (D). Close the container with the special lid and place it in the refrigerator until it is completely chilled: the yoghurt will be ready to eat within 2 hours.

During this stage, the yoghurt maker must be left in a safe place without moving, knocking, or shaking it.

THE YOGHURT MAKER ALSO NEEDS TO STAND ON AN INSULATED TOP (never place it on metal or marble tops, floors or tiled surfaces).

HELPFUL HINTS

• It may occur that the first batch of prepared yoghurt is too runny; this may depend on the low activity of the probiotic cultures in the bought yoghurt. If this problem occurs, unplug the appliance and leave it to cool. Plug in the appliance again and leave the yoghurt for another cycle of approximately 6 hours.
• The expiry period for home-made yoghurt will vary according to the freshness of the main ingredients and to its storage. It is advisable, in any case, to use the yoghurt within one week.

USING THE APPLIANCE AS AN ICE CREAM MAKER

• The ice cream container (G) must be frozen before each use: the container has double insulation and needs to be completely frozen (approximately 12 hours) for perfect ice cream. Place the ice cream container in the back part of the freezer, where it is coldest (the freezer used needs to reach a temperature of at least - 18°C). The container needs to be placed, preferably closed, inside a plastic bag to prevent it from absorbing odours and from contact with ice, so that it is upright, with the opening at the top. We recommend storing the container in the freezer when not in use, so that it is ready at all times.
• Prepare the ingredients according to the chosen recipe in a large container. The recipe needs to be allowed to cool to room temperature before it can be placed in the ice cream maker.
• Remove the container (G) from the freezer and place it on the power base (E), taking care to use it immediately after removing it from the freezer since it will begin to defrost straight away (Fig. 4).
  
• Place the mixer paddle (H) inside the container (G) so that the circular part is facing upwards (Fig. 5).
  
• Fit the transparent lid (B) correctly over the power base so that the mixer (H) is properly inserted in the housing inside the top part of the lid and the lid closes perfectly so that the tabs fit perfectly into the slots on the power base (E) (Fig. 6).
  
  Plug the appliance into the mains power and set the dial (F) to the "ice cream" setting.
• Pour the prepared mixture in through the opening in the top of the lid. Close the lid with the special cap (A), turning it to lock it into position (Fig. 7). Only fill the container up to approximately 2.5 cm from the top or less (the volume of the mixture will increase when it freezes).
  
• Leave the machine to operate for a maximum of 30-40 minutes, or until the mixture has reached the required consistency. Ice cream needs to have the consistency of soft cream sauce (for thicker ice cream, remove the mix from the container and place in an airtight freezer container. Leave in the freezer for a short amount of time only – no more than 30 minutes).
• It is possible to add other ingredients (chocolate flakes, nuts, caramel) by pouring them through the special opening in the top of the lid during the final 5 minutes of the freezing process.
• When the mix has reached the required thickness, switch off the appliance using the dial (F), remove the transparent lid (B) and use a spatula or plastic spoon to remove the ice cream.
  

AWAYS START THE APPLIANCE BEFORE ADDING THE ICE CREAM OR SORBET; THIS IS TO STOP THE MIX FROM IMMEDIATELY FREEZING INSIDE THE CONTAINER.

Never stop and then restart the appliance during the freezing process, since this could bring the mix to freeze as it enters into contact with the container and prevent the mixer paddle from moving.

Never use metal utensils or items inside the container since this could damage the surface.

HELPFUL HINTS

• The most common ingredients for ice cream are cream, sugar, eggs and milk. It is possible to use other substitute ingredients, although the higher the fat percentage in the ice cream, the richer and softer it will be.
• Adding an egg white will increase the volume of the mix.
• If it is to be stored in the freezer for any length of time, homemade ice cream should only be placed inside airtight containers. Do not keep prepared ice cream inside the appliance container for more than 2 days.
• The mixture should be liquid at the start of preparation. Never use hard or frozen ingredients inside the mixture.
• Adding alcohol to the mixture will prevent it from freezing.

APPLIANCE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• The container (D) needs to be carefully washed before it can be used to make yoghurt. Any residues on the lids or pots, such as detergent, rinse aid, old yoghurt, etc., will affect the success of the recipe. Perfectly clean equipment is a guarantee of the best results in terms of the production and quality of the yoghurt.
• Wash the lid (B), the mixer (H) and the ice cream container (G) in warm, soapy water.
• Wipe the power base (E) with a damp sponge or cloth.

Never clean with abrasive or metal equipment. Rinse and dry all parts with care.

Never start the freezing process if the container is still wet.

Never store the plastic parts inside the refrigerator.

To extend the life of your appliance, never wash the parts in the dishwasher.

De' Longhi Appliances Srl
Divisione Commerciale Ariete
Via San Quirico, 300
50013 Campi Bisenzio FI - Italy
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