Whynter ICM-200LS - Ice Cream Maker Manual

Features and Parts

Model: ICM-200LS

• Stainless steel housing
• Self-contained frozen dessert maker that does not require pre-freezing
• Removable bowl and churn blade for easy storage and effortless cleaning
• Motor Protection Function that shuts off to prevent damage if the mixture freezes solid
• Extended Cooling Function
• Cooling and Mixing display icons
• High efficiency CFC-free compressor

BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.
• Before connecting the appliance to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from handling during transportation.
• Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
• Wash all parts that will come into contact with the ice cream (including the removable mixing bowl, churn blade, transparent lid, refill lid, and scoop).
  Note: Please note that the parts are not dishwasher safe.

PREPARE RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Prepare recipe ingredients from your own recipe or from ours, and pour the mixture into the removable mixing bowl.
Note: No pre-freezing is needed. This appliance has a built-in compressor which is designed to freeze the mixture in between 30:00 – 60:00 minutes.
Ice Cream Recipes can be the ICM-200LS product page on our website, www.whynter.com or just send us an email at info@whynter.com and we will send you a guide to introduce you to a variety of mixtures, ice creams, frozen yogurts, sherbets, and sorbets which will open up a world of possibilities to explore, and once you have mastered the basics, let your imagination run wild, as you try new flavors and fun combinations.

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  Do not store or install the appliance outdoors.
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  This appliance is designed for making ice cream desserts.
• Place your appliance on a hard and level surface that is strong enough to support it when ingredients are added.
• Allowance of at least 5 inches (127mm) of space around the appliance is suggested, which allows the proper air circulation to cool the compressor and condenser.
• Do not install the appliance near an oven or other heating source.
• Plug in the appliance into an exclusive, grounded wall power outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a qualified electrician or an authorized service center.

FREESTANDING INSTALLATION
A freestanding installation will allow you to install the ice cream maker in any place you desire provided that the required clearance space around the appliance is respected. In every setting, there must be an adequate ventilation and access for service. Never install or operate the unit in an enclosed area. Allowance of at least 5 inches (127mm) of space around the appliance is suggested, which allows the proper air circulation to cool the compressor and condenser.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by a qualified electrician or contact Whynter Service Department.
This appliance requires a standard 115/120 Volt AC ~/60Hz electrical ground outlet with three-prong. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded. The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury. The appliance should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating label on the appliance. This provides the best performance and also prevent overloading house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheated. Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end. When moving the appliance, be careful not to damage the power cord.

EXTENSION CORD
Because of potential safety hazards, it is strongly recommended that you do not use an extension cord with this appliance. However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL/CULListed, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 115 volts and at least 10 amperes.

INSTALLATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE
NOTE: Always place the Ice Cream Maker upright on a flat, level and solid surface.

1. Install the removable mixing bowl. Make sure the outside of the removable mixing bowl is completely dry before inserting it to the appliance.
2. Insert the churn blade into the motor axis at the bottom of the removable mixing bowl. (See picture on right).
3. Install the transparent lid on top of the bowl and lock it by turning it counterclockwise.

CONTROLS

• POWER Button: After the appliance is installed and connected to the power supply, press the Power button to turn the machine on. The LCD will display "60:00" which is the factory preset 60 minutes operating time. When the appliance is on and the Menu Selection screen is displayed, if the Power button is pressed, the unit will enter Standby mode until the power cord is unplugged.
• MENU Button: This unit can be operated in three convenient modes:
  • Ice Cream mode - In this mode, the ice cream maker will churn and freeze. The LCD will display 60:00 minutes as its default operating time. The desired time can be adjusted by pressing the Timer buttons before starting this mode. A mixing blade and snowflake icon will be displayed when Ice Cream mode (Cooling and Mixing) is in operation.
  • Cooling only mode - In this mode, the ice cream maker will freeze without turning for a default time of 30:00 minutes. The desired time can be adjusted by pressing the Timer buttons before starting this mode. A snowflake icon will be displayed when Cooling mode is in operation. This mode is ideal for preventing the frozen ice cream from melting.
  • Mixing only mode - In this mode, the churn blade will continue churning for a default time of 10:00 minutes without cooling. This mode is idealfor pre-mixing the prepared ingredients and adding extra ingredients to the finished mixture. The desired time can be adjusted by pressing the Timer buttons before starting this mode. A mixing icon will be displayed when Mixing mode is in operation.
    NOTE: When the Menu button is pressed down for more than 3 seconds, the ice cream maker will return to setup screen and cancels the current operation.
• START/PAUSE Button: After choosing the desired mode and the operating time is set, press the START/PAUSE button to initiate the mode selection. The unit will be paused by pressing the START/PAUSE during operation. At pause, press START/PAUSE button again, the machine will resume its unfinished operation.
  NOTE: The unit may enter a three minute compressor lockout when operation of the unit has been resumed. This three minute time delay helps extend the life of the compressor. Once delay elapses, the compressor will engage and the ice cream maker will start cooling again.
• Timer Buttons: 05:00 – 60:00 minutes of operation time can the selected by pressing the Timer Buttons in 1:00 minute increments. Pressing the Time+ button will increase the operation time and Time– button to decrease operation time.

ICE CREAM MAKING

Before first use, wipe the base of the unit with a moist cloth. Do not immerse the base in water. Wash the lid, removable mixing bowl and churn blades in warm, soapy water to remove any dust or residue from the manufacturing and shipping process. Please note that the parts are not dishwasher safe. Do not clean any of the parts with abrasive cleaners or hard implements.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Plug the unit into the power outlet. LCD screen will display "00" for standby.
2. Prepare ingredients (see the User Manual for recipes).
   Note: Please make sure that the pre-mixture does not exceed the top dasher of the churn blade to avoid overflowing.
3. Place removable mixing bowl into the base. Be sure bowl is properly aligned. Make sure the outside of the mixing bowl is completely dry before inserting it into the appliance.
4. Place churn blade in the removable mixing bowl so that it rests in the center of the bowl.
5. Pour mixture into the removable mixing bowl. When mixture is ready, position the transparent lid and lock into place by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Press the POWER button to turn the unit on.
7. Press the Menu button and choose Ice Cream mode (Cooling and Mixing). The time will default to 60:00 minutes. Timer can be adjusted by pressing the Timer Buttons.
8. Press the START/PAUSE button to begin. The timer will count down to 00:00 and the unit will beep three times to indicate the mixture is ready
   Tip: Additional ingredients such as nuts and fruits can be added towards the end of mixing time. Once the mixture has begun to thicken (usually about 5 minutes from end time), add the ingredients through the Refill Lid opening.
9. Turn the unit off by pressing the POWER button. Remove the transparent lid by turning it clockwise to unlock. Lift removable mixing bowl out of the base with handle. Remove churn blade from removable mixing bowl.
   NOTE: If the unit is not powered off and removable mixing bowl is not removed from the unit after the operation time, it will go into an Extended Cooling Function.

EXTENDED COOLING FUNCTION
When the set operation time has elapsed (LCD displays "00:00"), the operation stops and the appliance will beep 3 times. If the appliance is not turned off in ten minutes, it automatically enters into an Extended Cooling Function to keep the ice cream frozen. In this function, the compressor will come on and the display will flash "COOL" for a ten-minute cycle. When done, the unit will beep 5 times to note that the Extended Cooling Function has completed. The unit will go into Standby mode afterwards.
NOTE: The mixing function is not activated during the Extended Cooling Function. If you would like to mix as well, turn the unit off to reset the function. You can also turn the unit off at any time during the Extended Cooling Function.

PAUSE TIME AND MIXING
Press the START/PAUSE button at any point in the Ice Cream Mode (Cooling and Mixing) to pause the time and mixing. The ice cream maker will still keep cooling the mixture. Press the START/PAUSE button again to resume operation.
NOTE: If the unit is paused and operation is not resumed in 10 minutes, the unit will go into Standby mode.
NOTE: The unit may enter a three minute compressor lockout when operation of the unit has been resumed. This three minute time delay helps extend the life of the compressor. Once delay elapses, the compressor will engage and the ice cream maker will start cooling again.

ADJUSTING OPERATIONS

• Resetting the Operation - You can reset or cancel the operation by pressing the Menu button for 3 seconds to return to Menu Selection screen.
• Increasing/Decreasing Operation Time during Operation - If changing of operation time is needed, press the Start/Pause button to pause unit. To adjust operation time, press the Time+ button to increase the operation time and Time– button to decrease operation time. Operation Time adjustment will be in 1:00 minute increments.
• Motor Protection Function - When the mixture becomes hard, the motor's protection device stops the motor from churning to prevent overheating or damage to the motor. In Ice Cream mode (Cooling and Mixing), the cooling function does not stop until the operation time has elapsed.
• Controlling the Volume of the Ingredients - To avoid overflowing, please ensure that the mixture does not exceed 60% of capacity of the removable mixing bowl as frozen mixture expands.
  NOTE: The time it takes to make a batch of ice cream varies and depends on the amount and temperature of the ingredients used. For quicker results, use less ingredients and/or refrigerated ingredients..

STORAGE OF ICE CREAM
Remove the frozen mixture or finished ice cream into a clean and dry container using the plastic scoop. Do not use metal scoop as it can scratch the removable mixing bowl.
Fruit based ice creams, sorbets and sherbets are only truly luscious when they still have the just picked flavor that time so rapidly destroys. That is why no commercial fruit ice, sherbets or ice cream can ever be as good as freshly home-made. For fruit ices, sherbets or ice creams to have a long freezer life, the fruits must be cooked, thereby destroying their freshness. If your creations are consumed in a short time frame, you can use uncooked fruit purees for a much better flavor.

Recipes
Ice cream mixtures can be as simple as pureed fruit, sugar and cream, Philadelphia-style, or based on more complicated cooked custards, French style. Both are delicious, though French versions are slightly richer. The recipes which follow are for both kinds. All use rich, heavy cream. If you prefer a lighter, lower-calorie mixture, substitute milk (whole or skim) or even yogurt for the cream in any of these recipe. Always sample the mixtures before freezing and adjust to your own taste.
Use these simple recipes as an inspiration for your own favorite ice creams. If you like a little crunch, add a cup of chopped nuts, chocolate chips or candy to a quart of mixture either before or after freezing, depending on whether you want the crunch to be frozen, too. You can also add chopped fruit, fresh or dried, shredded coconut, even marshmallows. It's better to add these soft things at the end so they do not get icy.

Troubleshooting and Tips

Many common ice cream maker problems are easily resolved. Try the troubleshooting suggestions below to see if the problems can be resolved before having to contact the Whynter Service Department.

Some user tips for your ice cream maker:

• Our aluminum freezing bowl is approved for food safety. Since aluminum can react to acidic solutions, the recommendation is to not store acidic foods in the freezing bowl for long periods. We recommend removing any acidic frozen mixtures from the freezing bowl and store them in plastic containers.
• Please note that our ice cream makers are a self-contained, compressor operated unit which no pre-freezing and salt required. All you need to do is to put the refrigerated mixture into the removable mixing bowl and the unit will freeze the mixture.
  Optional: Freeze newly-made ice cream for about 4 hours before serving. This is also known as "ripening"

Safety Precautions

APPLIANCE SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions
This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that may result in serious injury. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words" DANGER" or "WARNING".

Danger means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in severe injury or death.

Warning means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in extensive product damage, serious injury, or death.

Caution means that failure to heed this safety statement may result in minor or moderate injury, or property or equipment damage.
All safety messages will alert you to know what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES
Before the appliance is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual, please read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using the appliance, follow basic precaution, including the following:

• Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do not use an extension cord.
• Do not use if the power supply cord is damaged. If damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrician.
• It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your appliance be provided. Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
• Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids or harsh chemicals. These fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the appliance or any other appliance.
• Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure to unplug the appliance.
• Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug with wet hands.
• To protect against risk of electric shock, do not pour water on cord, plug and ventilation, immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

FOLLOW WARNING CALL OUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE TO YOUR MODEL

• It is important for the appliance to be leveled in order to work properly. For a stable installation, make sure the appliance is placed on a flat, level and solid surface.
• When positioning or moving the appliance ensure that it is not turned upside down or greater than 45° or more off level.
• To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the air vents of the appliance must be completely unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and below 90°F (32°C). This appliance must be installed in an area protected from the element, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or physically-challenged persons without supervision/assistance. Young children must be supervised to ensure safety around this or any appliance.
• Never pull the cord to disconnect it from the outlet. Grasp the plug and pull it from the outlet.
• Never lift, carry or drag the appliance by the power cord.
• This appliance is designed for household, non-commercial use only. Any other use will void the warranty.
• Do not insert any foreign objects into the appliance.
• Do not power on the appliance before the removable mixing bowl and transparent lid are installed properly
• This is a self-contained ice cream maker and no pre-freezing is needed. Do not use pre-frozen ingredients as it can cause the mixture to freeze before ice cream is made.
• Do not remove the churn blade when the appliance is freezing.
• Avoid placing any objects on top of the appliance.
• This is an electrical appliance, to avoid injury from electrical shock do not operate the unit with wet hands, while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water. Do not use outdoors or in wet conditions.
• Do not plug into the power outlet before set up is completed.

TECHNICAL DATA

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