how do you get the ice cream out.? Do you actually take the ball apart?
96077
Empty and rinse out the ice end first. I don't even need a spoon - it slides right out. It does need stirring, but then it's ready to go.
646113
It takes about 25 minutes to make the Ice cream and I used about 3/4 of a small bag of ice. I did over fill it as there is a hole that marks how much ice to put in or it runs out as it melts. If you could, have a couple more trays on hand in case.
2092451
They are so easy! There's a hole in the top where you fill with water. When it's frozen, you let set on the counter for 3-5 minutes and pull the 2 spheres apart and voila, a new ice ball. I have heard using very hot or boiling water with produce clear ice. I have never tried it though, a friend told me it works.
459329
Sometimes food gets stuck inside the wheel mechanism. If you unscrew the wheel (it removes easily) you will be able to clean it out. This worked for me.
805356
people..its a popsicle mold..of course you need to fuss with it a bit to release the frozen goodie. a little patience and warm water does the trick.
546130
1st remove the rubber back, the pull apart the plastic case I start at the top, you need to pull apart with firm pressure you can also use a quarter to start the pull apart process. I hope help you
1652175
I think the instructions said not to, but there's not a top, I just transferred mine to a plastic bowl with a lid & it did just fine, it froze like normal ice cream although it seemed to get softer faster, which I like!! I was really impressed with it, I just followed the instruction in the manual & made the recipe for the chocolate ice cream that was in the manual
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My wife actually got them apart. Try soaking them in hot, then cold water. Particularly cold (icy) water on the inside and very hot on the outside bowl. Be patient and repeat. Use a thin knife. Plastic or something flimsyer than the bowls, and work to pry them apart. Really have to be patient or you'll break them. Wife said she spent all day working on them. I think the detergent idea from the other poster is good too. That stuff is slippery and should loosen them up.
1777877
You have to remove it and freeze for about 24 hrs before you make the ice cream. I store my empty bowl in the freezer so it is always ready when I get in the mood to make ice cream.
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I have quit using mine, it doesn't work the lid bounces up and down when its running and normally the ice cream is caked to the inside of the bowl, I was glad I didn't spend more on this than I did, not A good investment:(
1785558
Not that easy if you just try to grab at it. What I do, is I hold the tray and give it a little twist on either side, in opposite directions (right hand goes outwards/away from me, left hand turns inwards/towards me). You'll hear a little cracking, don't worry, that is not the tray breaking, and that usually loosens up the ice cubes. Then you just poke an ice cube (as if you were trying to push it out from its edges), and it'll slide right out.
96078
It sounds like you may have switched the "ice" end of the ball with the "ice cream" end of the ball. The ice cream should go inside the aluminum can while the ice and rock salt go outside the can.
1637469
Hold the bottom with one hand and the top with the other hand then turn the bottom or the top while holding the other part steady. Turn and pull apart at the same time. You have to pull and turn very hard. That removes the base then unscrew the glass container.
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It is made from a very hard clear acrylic plastic. It pulls apart into two pieces and you will set your ball inside and slide it back together. If you need any assistance you can reach us at 507-722-2601. ~Kind regards from Jane at OnFireGuy~
2136475
Yes you can take it out of the container. Its actually divided inside, when you reach in to grab a hand full it comes out sort of premeasured I think there is 4 Lil sections like 1 ounce sections.its really tummy I eat it all the time. I have 2 small cotton candy machines but this is so much easier...an yummy
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I just cup my hand/ fingers and go slowly.....the plastic part on top either opens using the slider or you can take it completely off and load. I tried to use a small funnel I had for my shark steamer but the balls were too large. Good thought, but didn't work. A small funnel could work, but it actually doesn't take too long using your hand, I do it over the sink with the trap in so I don't lose any balls.
979657
It is not easy to take apart. That is the only drawback to this item. I had trouble opening it , but my husband was able to do it. On the clear plastic part there are two little symbols with locks -- one open, one locked. Above them is an arrow (on the black upper part). You need to turn it so the arrow is above the unlocked symbol. Then it will open. Don't give up -- these grinders are the best we have ever owned and you will enjoy them. Good luck.