Hamilton Beach 68661 Use & Care - Page 10

840199700 ENv03.qxd:Layout 1 2/1/11 10:30 AM Page 10 Troubleshooting PROBLEM Ice cream is not firm enough or ice cream maker is still running after 15 minutes. PROBABLE CAUSE • The freezer bowl was not in the freezer long enough (for best results, at least 8 hours or preferably overnight). • The freezer is not cold enough. Ice cream sets at 10° to 14°F (-12° to -10°C). If the freezer is not at 0°F (-18°C), the ice cream will not set. • Too much mixture was put in freezer bowl. Maximum fill is 12 oz. (360 ml). • Ingredients are warm or at room temperature. • The freezer bowl was left at room temperature for more than 5 minutes before use. • The freezer door was opened and closed too many times during the freezing process. • The freezer bowl has a thick coating of ice on the walls. After washing, dry completely prior to placing back in freezer. • Mix-in ingredients, such as chocolate chips or chopped nuts, were added too soon. Wait until ice cream has churned for at least 5 minutes or until mixture is thick and has started to freeze before adding. • The mix-in ingredients are too large, causing the paddle to jam. Chop nuts or other ingredients before adding. • Too large a quantity of mix-in ingredients has been added. Add one cup or less of mix-in ingredients. • Batteries are weak or dead and need to be replaced. Ice cream maker stops churning before ice cream is ready. 10