Overall, it's a great machine and does an excellent job of making ice cream

I think the recipes in the manual could use some improvement so that people don't blame the machine for the ice cream not coming out very well.

Great machine.

I have never been succesfull with it and am planning on buying a better machine before making ice cream again.

The machine is somewhat noisy, but the noise is better than a timer for letting one know that the batch is nearly done or ready for add-ins

I certainly plan on getting more adventurous with my ingredients and do not anticipate any problems with this wonderful machine.

I love this machine the best, fast, ice cream come out cold when you freeze the bowl overnight and then start making the ice cream

Yes, I recommend this machine.

The machine itself is a wonder - very easy to use, very quiet, and very fast!

Absolutely love this machine

The machine really runs quiet and clean up is a snap

In order for this machine to be effective, an absolutely cold freezer is needed, and a second bowl is pretty much required too.

Machine freezes fairly well, but a lot freezes on sides, there are always hard bits to scrape

but, if you benefit from the experience of other owners, you will no doubt enjoy this machine a great deal

but, if you benefit from the experience of other owners, you will no doubt enjoy this machine a great deal

This machine works great!

Great, quick machine.

The machine is easy to clean and the cord tucks into the unit when not in use

The machine is *considerably* louder than you may expect

The machine is easy to use

This little machine works like a breeze.

At this point, I would highly recommend this machine.

This is a great machine and very easy to use.

We love the machine, easy to use, easy to clean, good directions, but we didn't like any of the recipes

Start the machine at the begining of dinner and ready to eat when you are finished

this machine works great for macking ice cream especially for the price i am happy with this product

I'm returning mine...and would advise against purchasing one...especially from an internet company where it costs you money in shipping to return a defective machine...

Love this machine

I have had this machine over 10 yrs. and love it.

It's not a big inconvenience, but I thought all I'd have to do is just insert the ingredients and they would be frozen as the machine worked its magic

this machine is so easy that my grandchildren 10, 13 & 15 can use it and make different stuff.

The ice cream tastes awesome, and I would recommend this machine to anyone, especially those who cannot use a hand crank machine, or don't want the fuss and muss of using salt.

Other than those 3 relatively minor complaints, I really like this machine - one of the best Christmas presents I ever got!Edited on 10/21/16

i absolutely love my cuisinart ice cream machine

If you love ice cream, you need this machine!

Don't know if I got the one lemon in the bunch, or if the machine is bad, but this was a bust as far as purchases go.

The machine has a small footprint and the only noise it makes is kind of a "rawr rawr rawr" as it rotates the central vessel

This machine also works best with a non-custard base ice cream (favorite recipe following

This machine is pretty loud, but nothing too unbearable.

Other than that, its an awesome machine that is easy to clean and makes wonderful ice cream.

Not really loud machine, fast and clean

This is a clean, elegant machine that is simple to use.

I highly recommend this machine.

A very good, dependable machine.

We have had friends over and made homemade ice cream and they think the machine is easy to use also.

There is some noise when the machine is preparing the mix, but not enough to drive you nuts

I bought a refurbished model and then had second thoughts after I read reviews by people whose machines gave out or simply didn't chill the ice cream.

I use this machine at least once a week and absolutely love it.

However, the very first time I used it, the machine stopped after about 10 minutes as if the motor overheated.

This machine seemed pretty easy to use.

The only negative is that the machine is very loud when it's working.

If you like ice cream and sorbet, and always wanted to make your own, this is the machine to get.

Pretty cool machine.

My expresso machine is louder and hard to clean

Check your freezer before you slam this more than adequate machine, it works fine.

The machine is stylish and it isn't that noisy, although it is certainly not undetectable, as it sits there in the kitchen, churning out your dessert

I've had this machine for over a year, and I LOVE IT

The machine is very easy to use and clean-up is simple

Love the machine; am so glad I can make our family homemade ice cream again!

I have to tell you, this machine is amazing!

This machine works well and comes with several easy recipes that are delicious.

A bigger machine might give quicker results, but for a fun and different cooking experience, it works well.

Overall, this machine is a lot better than the 2 quart maker

I brought my machine 3 days ago, at the begining it didn't work out as great, more milk shake than ice cream consistency.

This is a great machine that makes great ice cream

Otherwise your machine works too hard and also doesn't circulate the mix

The machine does only freeze for 25-30 minutes, but that is all it needs

I own this machine and sometimes it works well, but sometimes the batter doesn't solidify

My expresso machine is louder and hard to clean

and I am still enjoying this machine like anything!

This machine is amazing.

This machine is loud.

This is, without a doubt, the most convenient and quickest machine I have experienced

My only complaint is not the machine itself, but with myself; I started making too much ice cream and eating it

With old-fashioned machines, the time and effort involved were just too much to get creative when you busted out the machine

And I love this machine, just did the grapfruit sorbet also.

You won't get a better quality unless you buy a very expensive machine with its own compressor

I bought a refurbished model and then had second thoughts after I read reviews by people whose machines gave out or simply didn't chill the ice cream

This machine also makes sorbets, frozen yogurt and frozen drinks - Mmmm!

Love this little machine.

This machine works pretty well but after using it a couple times you will wish they had sense enough to provide a cover for the bowl for when it's in the freezer

And the machine is not too loud and is always done in about 25 minutes.

It literally takes me five minutes to put together the ingredients for basic vanilla ice cream, then let this wonderful machine do its thing for 30 minutes and you're done

After my machine was ruined by a leaky roof (divine intervention

This is a great little machine.

An excellent machine.

I love this little machine

The machine is relatively quiet, but I wouldn't be able to have a conversation on the phone while standing next to it.

Not really loud machine, fast and clean

For the price it's a great machine

Though this machine is sort of loud, it is still much quieter than our old machine.

About the noise level: I'm rather sensitive to loud noise, but I don't think this machine is particularly noisy

The machine is easy to use, easy to clean and in my opinion not very noisy

Sure enough Cuisinart had a "better" ice cream machine.

This machine is great

Other than those 3 relatively minor complaints, I really like this machine - one of the best Christmas presents I ever got!Edited on 10/21/16

If you want to make ice cream often or in large batches, spring for one of the fancier machines

It is the ideal machine to use with children - of any age

This machine is remarkable

I would definitely recommend this machine to anyone.

We love this machine

We love the machine, easy to use, easy to clean, good directions, but we didn't like any of the recipes

We love the machine, easy to use, easy to clean, good directions, but we didn't like any of the recipes

this machine works and it is inexpensive and its awesome to be able to make ice cream in my own home

But who am I kidding, who in their right minds would do that today???This is a super easy machine to use

good machine, should use more ofteneasy to operate and clean

If you want to make homemade ice cream, this machine is just fine, although after I purchased it I saw 3 other machines from cuisine art that I liked the looks of better, one red, but otherwise like this one, one silver and more modern looking that makes 2 quarts of ice cream and one that is styled to look like the old fashioned hand cranked makers and that makes more ice cream, too.

You're better off with the old ice and rock salt ice cram makers; at least those machines can make ice cream that's smooth

I just had to write in because this machine is awesome.

Love the machine!

I have used this machine now for sorbets, frozen yogurt and actual ice cream, and have gotten outstanding results on all three

This machine works perfect

I have so many ideas I'd love to do, I just don't have enough ice cream eaters in the family to make ice cream every day!Bottom line, this is an excellent machine that produces incredibly delicious ice cream

This machine totally surpassed my expectations!

Otherwise, you will love this machine!

it is a great machine but it does have some flaws, which are easily overlooked considering the price of this.

Great machine

I love this ice cream machine

My husband and I love this machine

The machine is quiet for an ice cream maker (quieter than a blender, louder than a dishwasher), and you typically only run it for a half an hour at a time

I agree with others that this machine is a little noisy.

This machine is pretty straight forward, easy to clean and

The machine is a little noisy, however, no big deal

Having said that, this is a great machine at an excellent price.

At the cuisinart site you can purchase the same machine for $49.95 just like here at Amazon.

Seriously, I love this machine.

This machine is the greatest

Trust me , this machine DID NOT seem to be over-working or burning up even though it was absolutely the thickest ice cream I've ever seen

I love this machine!

This machine is super.

such a great machine

If it died tomorrow I'd buy exactly the same machine, I've definitely got my money's worth.

I read a review before that mentioned how "loud" the motor is when the machine is running, but I have no problems with it, and this machine is worth EVERY penny I paid for it

The machine also works equally well for sherberts and frozen drinks.

Some reviewers complained the machine is really loud, but I don't find it bothersome

Great machine!

This was a good "starting machine"It went to the kids when we bought the 2qt size

The machine is noisy, so we set it up in a room that has a door that closes.

I highly recommend this machine!!

It is a noisy but good machine.

All done in this little (although slightly loud) machine.

This machine is VERY easy to use and also allows simple experimenting to find your favorite ice cream tastes

It is a sturdy, well sized machine that should find a place in every kitchen!

The 1.5 quart capacity makes just enough ice cream for you to satisfy your craving without over-indulging (and maybe share with friends and family!).Oh, yes, the machine is a bit loud, but it only takes 20 minutes to make a batch.

I enjoyed this machine for several months and it is ok for the money.

After a few uses, you will become an expert and really enjoy this machine, and the desserts you share with family and friends will really wow them

It is a nice looking machine, very solid, and I'm glad I didn't buy anything cheaper.

It's a great little machine

Cleanup is a snap -- with three washable parts, the machine is clean in no time, and the bowl goes back into our freezer for the next use

The machine itself works like a charm.

A great machine

Excellent machine.

The machine is not messy, as it requires no ice or rock salt, and all of the parts are fairly easy to wash.

The machine couldn't be easier to use

In short the machine works

Others have said their ice cream came out soupy; I suspect a defective machine as ours was

The Cuisinart Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Machine was purchased with our "younger" Grandchildren in mind, but after the first batch was made, it became clear that this was also a grown-up "toy".

This machine is easy to use, price was right, good stuff

there are other cheaper machines

The ice cream I made in this machine tasted wonderful, and it was easy to make

The machine is also excellent for other frozen deserts like sorbet, sherbert, etc

So, don't blame the machine too quickly.

but this is a great machine especially when you want frozen treats.

Thanks to S Rickard, who posted a very favorable review of this product several months ago, I purchased this machine and loved the results.

This machine makes it very easy

True ice cream officionados may scoff at making ice cream without using rock salt but I have found this machine to be very reliable and great fun

But this machine failed and will never recommend it to any consumer

I would recommend this machine to anyone!!!

The machine was easy to use, remembering that the bowl turns not the paddle

GREAT machine, Makes great ice cream!!

Mix and pour in this great machine and let it whir @30 minutes

I was ready say to myself, this machine is not bad for the price and I ended up thinking this machine works well and what a great price

Maybe I got a lemon, but this machine is weak

I love this machine.

This machine works as it should

The machine is relatively quiet when it mixes the ingredients, and it makes the ice cream quickly.

The machine is VERY quite and clean-up is a breeze.

I love this machine and I love the ice cream it makes!

It's a beautiful machine

I am having so much fun using this machine

like Haagen-Dazs)and this machine creates stellar ice cream

This is *such* a nice machine.

Other than that, the machine is great, easy to use and easy to clean.

I am not sure if we got a defective machine, but we are not willing to get another one.

I love this machine

I would recommend this machine to everyone.

My only complaint is that this machine is a bit noisy, but it takes just 25 minutes or so to freeze a batch--not too long to vacate the kitchen.

The machine also works equally well for sherberts and frozen drinks.

The machine is super easy to use, as long as you remember to store the freezer bowl in the freezer.

only complaint is how loud the machine is.

The machine IS a little noisy.

The machine is rather loud, but since I have it on for 30 minutes tops, it's not that bad

This machine is not loud, and is easy to use and makes delicious ice cream.

My machine didn't work the first two attempts.

This machine is wonderful.

Some reviews diss this machine for making "sloppy" ice cream...obviously, they have never made homemade ice cream before, because it ALWAYS has softer consistency than Haagen-Daaz out of your grocer's freezer...and it freezes much harder in your food freezer, too

The machine is easy to use and easy to clean up.

The only minor quibbles are that the machine is a bit noisy, and the quantity of ice cream which can be made rules out using this for larger groups or dinners.

The machine was quiet, operated smoothly, and it was soooo simple!

I would recommend this machine to anyone

I love this machine, and it is easy to use and easy to clean

Works exactly as it is supposed to

The bowl really has to be completely frozen, as eager as you may be, it just won't work if you do it to early AND it'll waste your ingredients.

The second would be the fact that it does not freeze the ice cream as hard as I would like.

The worst thing that can happen occurs to those of us who are just a tad too impatient: the ice cream does not freeze up quite as firmly as you might have liked because you haven't let the freezer bowl stay in the freezer long enough (24 hours should do it).

In any other case, the cuisinart automatic ice cream maker is functional and easy to use, as well as it is easy to clean up

I will recommend this product to others, and will also be ordering a second mixing bowl, as we eat the dessert as fast as I can make it!

Dosen't freeze ice cream as firm as i like, but that is fixed by removing from canister and placing in freezer for an hour or so befor serving.

The bowl goes into the freezer until it has frozen solid (I just leave mine in there all the

The ice cream maker is very easy to use and while not as quiet as I hoped for, it doesn't take long to get great ice cream.