| | |  | Ice-Cream Machines | Home » » » » » Pbwmim612 Elec Ice Cre Mixer - Jarden Consumer Solutions - Rival | | | | | | | Description: | | Hand-crafted wooden bucket of New England white pine along with the powerful motor and a little love makes amazing Homemade ice cream. A latch is not needed on this new and improved motor. The easiest way to attach your new White Mountain Brand green motor is to have the motor logo and the bucket logo both facing you. Place the motor onto the dasher spindle and slide the motor into the bracket. | | | Features: | |
• 6-quart electric ice-cream maker with 12,000 RPM commercial-grade motor
• Dark wood stained bucket with galvanized hoops and electroplated fittings
• Tall stainless-steel canister; cast-iron dasher electroplated for enhanced durability
• Self-adjusting beech wood blades ensure uniform scraping of the ice-cream mixture
• Slide and lock brackets hold and easily release the motor; stop/start for add-ins
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 13.4 inches | | Product Width:
| 13.3 inches | | Product Height:
| 20.6 inches | | Product Weight:
| 19.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 20.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 13.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 13.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 19.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 27 reviews |
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14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 The Queen of Ice Cream Machines!May 25, 2011
By javajunki
"javajunki"
Living in Florida, ice cream is a treat we enjoy almost year round and having switched to healthy food alternatives several years ago, making our own delicious ice cream is something we enjoy especially when kids are visiting.
We've owned a large (6 quart) plastic version of an ice cream machine by a popular maker for years and it has done it's job "okay". My spouse (who is the one running the ice cream machine) always complained about the tendency of the old machine to run slow and cause more melting than necessary. Of course, having come from the old school version which was hand cranked, the motor itself seemed just fine to me.
Well, I was not only proven wrong but SO WRONG! This machine puts the old one to shame. First, the quality of parts and materials is simply not even in the same ball park. Although both are 6 quarts in size, this is a wooden barrel/bucket versus plastic on the other, the insert is stainless versus aluminum/tin and the paddles are a hefty metal versus plastic. The motor - well they are not even a little comparable. This one makes at least three full rotations versus one on the former...literally, we measured it! It's also substantially more powerful and louder which is a bit of a negative but to be expected. Notice, this unit has over 12,000 RPM versus around 4,000 on the old unit...it REALLY makes a difference in speed and strength!
As for the wooden bucket, it is suggested that you add a bit of water a few minutes before using the machine so it absorbs/expands and doesn't leak during use since it is real wood rather than plastic. Don't worry - the part that holds the ice cream is fully stainless steel and very simple to clean.
Despite the immense difference in materials and overall quality, this unit does have a few negatives. First, the motor just sits on top of the spindle but alignment seems a bit tricky since it doesn't "lock" in place tightly. The motor slides into a slot and is easy to install once you stop "over-thinking it". However, even after installing it seems to have a lot of wiggle room remaining...more than I anticipated for sure. Try as I might, there was no way to secure it in a way that felt more stable...apparently that is just the way it's made. Next, it is loud. Of course, that is in proportion to the power of the machine but the noise level combined with the wiggle is a bit disconcerting. Finally, this will require a slight bit more maintenance than a plastic unit but of course, that is also to be expected and more than fair trade-off for the lack of bph and other health hazards associated with plastic.
Bottom line - an impressive unit that FAR exceeds most any other on the market. Strong motor that outperforms others by at least 3x's, wonderful quality materials. Negatives include a disconcerting "wiggle" and fairly high noise level. This would make a beautiful gift idea and/or perfect item for those that really enjoy ice cream and want an ice cream maker that will last a lifetime while reminding of old-fashioned churns.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Best Ice Cream Maker on the MarketJun 01, 2011
By TheProf
White Mountain did a superb job on this little piece of machinery! We were so thrilled with how well it worked.
Everything about it is cute but functional. My husband and I mixed up the ice cream batter and poured it in with no problems. We had a little bit of a struggle to line up the canister with the motor but that was just because we hadn't used this ice cream maker before. It was simple to assemble and easy to use. It only took 30 minutes to churn out a gallon and a half of delicious peach ice cream!
Two observations:
-The noise level is pretty high. We used it indoors due to the heat outside and it was hard to hear conversation. But then again, it only took 30 minutes!
-The canister holding the ice cream is tall and narrow. I would recommend removing the ice cream from it before transferring it to the freezer. We didn't and it made it very difficult to remove it after the fact.
My main concern, however, was how this ice cream maker would wash up. We rarely use appliances that require a great deal of assembly, disassembly, and washing. For this to be worthwhile, it had to perform high in the cleaning. And it did! It was so easy. I just ran it under hot water, swished it with a cloth and dried it. It came out beautifully. Even the wood bucket, which had been sitting outside drying with all the rock salt, cleaned up easily and well. The finish on the inside of the bucket shines up very nicely with just a little water and dry cloth afterwards.
Overall, I would highly recommend this product! It's ease of use, functionality, and ease of clean up sold me!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 No Previous ExperienceJul 25, 2011
By 365andMe
Call me a newbie, but I've never made ice cream before and was hoping for a detailed instructional guide with lots of pictures. There wasn't one. What came in the box was a user manual that wasn't exactly idiot proof. It will take a bit of common sense if you've never used one. We got through it and the results were way better than expected.
What I loved best was the pine wood bucket and heavy-duty motor. Also, the user manual has recipes that are easy to follow. Once the mixture is chilled, it takes less than thirty minutes to make six quarts of soft-serve ice cream.
The recipes are broken down where you can make two quarts, four quarts, or six quarts. Our first batch was the maximum and we had too much leftover. I was surprised at how well the remainder tasted throughout the week. The texture held firm too.
Lastly, I'd like to mention the pine wood bucket leaked after the third use. The inside of the bucket has a coating to protect the wood. I'm not sure if this leakage is normal, but wanted to mention it. When using outside, this isn't a big deal. Still, it's something I'd like to be aware of prior to purchase.
11 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 crappy product!Jul 13, 2011
By jennyb
Although this ice cream maker seems to be top-of-the-line, it breaks after only a few uses. Although the box boasts a "5 Year Warranty!" the cheap, POS motor has a 1 year warranty. So when my husband bought this for me for Christmas 2009, the warranty started ticking then. I think we made ice cream once or twice Summer 2010, and then when I went to use it this summer (2011), it made a horrible screeching noise. I called customer service for a replacement (based on the stated 5 year warranty), and was told sorry, but I could take 15% off a new $100 motor today! Screw you. It's frustrating to think that I could have spent half as much for a cheap ice cream maker that would either still be working, or I wouldn't care about when it broke. Too bad, this is otherwise a seemingly-nice ice cream maker - the other parts work well. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
There is nothing better than homemade ice cream!May 31, 2011
By D. Hardaway
"dhardawa"
If you're looking for an ice cream maker that will stand the test of time, this is the one for you. It was 95 degrees this Memorial Day weekend and a perfect time to give the machine a try. I just made vanilla for about 10 people, but it was amazing. I will definitely be trying different flavors throughout the summer!
Pros:
-Overall high quality. You can tell you're getting what you paid for. The construction is solid and I see this lasting a lifetime.
-The motor is very powerful. I worried that it wouldn't be enough to actually keep turning toward the end because I remember being a kid and how hard it was to crank then, but no fears, the White Mountain didn't seem to have any issues.
-The instructions are clear and easy to follow. There is even an online video if you're confused.
-The included recipes are easy to make and don't require a lot of off the wall ingredients.
-The machine makes a ton of ice cream compared to some smaller units I have tried over the years. There is plenty to eat now and store for later and it seems to store well because it tasted exactly the same the following day.
There really weren't a lot of cons, but if I had to pick a few...
Cons:
-There are a lot of units available that use a frozen drum (for lack of a better word) which is easier because you don't have to mess with ice and salt.
-There is a bit of maintenance to keep this one nice and the cleanup of the bucket, the actual container that holds the ice cream, the motor, and the stirrer is somewhat tedious.
-For families that don't eat a lot of ice cream or a single person, the quantity might be a bit of overkill
Overall, the pros definitely outweigh the cons and, if you're shopping for this type of product, I'm sure you are already prepared for them. I rate this 5 stars. It does what it says it will do and does it well. Who could ask for more?
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