This White Mountain Ice Cream Maker is something I grew up with, and still use to this day. I remember as a child my grandma would always use this machine to make homemade ice cream for our parties. After becoming an adult this was still something I used frequently for birthdays, and other parties. Its very easy to use, nearly anyone can make there own ice cream. It works great, and makes the ice cream rather quickly. It makes just over six quarts for me when I use it, which is more than what the instructions say it makes. The ice cream always comes out tasting great, and everyone seems to love it. I highly recommend using this brand and style of ice cream maker, if you have never done it before. Ease of Cleaning Very easy to clean, no problems at all during cleaning. Capacity For me it usually makes just over six quarts of ice cream per use. This is just a little more than what the instructions say it will make. Design I love the design. It has a great, rustic look to it.

wilkins0802

USA

I was skeptical at first wen we were given this White Mountain Electric Ice Cream maker as a gift, but I have to admit, the ice cream that it makes is really a very high quality for homemade ice cream. The biggest downside is that this thing is VERY noisy; you'll want this running outside for sure, but that also means that when the weather is warm, it's harder to get a good chill going to make the ice cream. It takes a while to do the job, but once you're done, you'll have a rich, creamy ice cream that is noticeably better than homemeade ice cream from other makers. Ease of Use Overall, a little more complicated than it should be. Design If it wasn't so noisy, it would be great...very attractive wooden exterior.

swd0010

Denton, TX

We went through several store brand electric ice cream freezers before we bought a White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer and we will never have any other kind. Our died after MANY years of faithful service (my family LOVES homemade ice cream). I have ordered a new one off of the internet and hope to get it in next week. They have the strongest motor of any brand we've ever owned and come in a 6 quart size which is great.

skippybelle

Memphis, TN

I LOVE the style of this ice-cream maker. I bought it for our bar area, and it matches PERFECTLY with everything in that area of my home. I also love how quickly it makes ice cream. And the amount it makes is perfect if you host a lot of parties, or have children. I have also discovered that this ice cream maker makes the MOST ice cream compared to any other that is sold in my town. I know of two commercial restaurants that own a few of these exact models, and love them as well. You can also make smoothies using this same product, with a little creativity ;) I have personally never tasted a better smoothie than one made by my new White Mountain 6 Quart Ice Cream Maker! I would recommend this to ANYONE!

maxwellmediatx

San Antonio, TX

This ice cream maker is one that you will want to have. We've had it for almost ten years and are happy with this good quality ice cream maker. We've found that it has kept very well and has stayed in good shape even when we haven't used for a while. It has a nice sized container and makes plenty of ice cream for a large group of ice cream. It makes great tasting ice cream and you can count on creamy but firm ice cream when the machine is finished making your ice cream. The paddle is of good quality and works well in making ice cream creamy. The machine is easy to clean and store. The noise level (while ice cream is being made) is not too bad and definitely tolerable. The container is easy to store in the freezer and is also easy to clean. A great appliance to have for those times when you want to have homemade ice cream!

farmerswifeMary

Atmore, AL

I grew up with my parents making home made ice cream and as I became an adult I wanted to share the experiance with my family as well. I received this as a gift from my parents for an anniversary gift and LOVE it. It is time consuming to make...however, it really makes the best ice cream ever! Its so creamy and smooth. Not only does it make ice cream, but you can also make sherburt as well. I love how when you use this you get the old school feel, and you actually FEEL like you are making the ice cream instead of putting it in a machine and letting it go. You get to watch it spin....you get to add the rock salt....you are part of the whole process. In the end, you get to enjoy either some wonderful soft serve, or put it in the freezer and enjoy it a little later. BEST EVER!

kevnsteph

Bristow, VA

I grew up with this ice cream maker, it's been around for a very long time. I have never been disappointed with the outcome of the ice cream from this ice cream maker. The only downfalls of this amazing machine is one that it's very loud, we normally put it outside and put a timer on so we don't forget about it. Two is that you know it's done because the motor starts going slower and if you don't watch it you can easily burn the motor up. It would be nice to have a timer on it. I personally love that it makes so much ice cream at a time. growing up with a family of 8, ice cream never sticks around for very long, and it always seems like you can't get enough of this yummy treat. If you want a very durable and quality, yet loud ice cream maker this is your best bet.

noellebilly

Portland, OR

Growing up, we made homemade ice cream for virtually every celebration..and it was always just so-so. It always turned out kinda runny and had ice crystals and the machine always stopped running before the ice cream was done. This was likely because my dad is a tight-wad and would never buy anything but the cheapest ice cream maker. When I grew up and got married and was making ice cream myself, I wanted it to be awesome. I was not really into putting in all the effort and only getting mediocre results.  My husband and I did the research and bought this ice cream freezer and we haven't regretted it for a moment. Our ice cream turns out like the stuff you get out of the carten at the grocery store.  The engine is HUGE and powerful. When you plug this thing in, it sounds like a jet engine.  It keeps cranking WAY beyond what a cheap ice cream freezer does and this is the secret to the great consistancy.  If you use an ice cream recipe that calls for heavy cream, get ready for a super fluffy ice cream. The agitator spins so fast and long, it will whip heavy cream into whipped cream and give you the most amazing constancy to your ice cream.  And be sure the read the instructions and observe the fill line. Your ice cream is going to grow a lot in the container.  If you over fill, you're gonna breach containment.

shannahsings

Plano, TX

We received this as a gift a few years ago. We have probably only used it less than a dozen times. I makes a lot of ice cream so we only use it when we are having a large gathering of people. It is pretty easy to use. I do wish it had an automatic shut off on it. Some people say they can hear the motor sound change and know it is done then but I have a difficult time hearing the change. I also have a difficult time getting the motor attached properly a lot of the time. It makes really good ice cream though! I makes a mess as the ice melts so it's best to use it outside or have a bucket it can sit in. I usually forget and end of making a huge mess! Everyone in our family owns one and we usually have to use two makers to get enough ice cream for our family get togethers but then when it's just our little immediate family it makes WAY to much! For the right setting it is a good ice cream maker. We did purchase a smaller ice cream maker that we actually use more often with the same recipe just for amount purposes.

newmom09

Wellington, KS

I grew up with my entire family making ice cream with a White Mountain freezer.  Grandparents, aunts and uncles - we all had one.  My grandparents bought me one as a wedding present.  We have used it for eleven years without any problems.  The metal can allows the ice cream to freeze firmer.  I let my ice cream mixture chill for several hours before churning, and it takes 20-25 minutes for it to freeze.  The ice cream comes out creamy every time.  The ice cream will be the consistency of soft serve when it is done.  For firmer ice cream, you have to pack the freezer in ice or place the ice cream in the freezer.  The wooden tub has never leaked.  The latch has rusted, but I live in a very humid climate, and it is still moveable.  I have never owned another brand of ice cream freezer (and never plan to), but I have friends who own freezers made of plastic.  My ice cream freezes creamier and firmer than their ice cream.  

okstate99

Montgomery, TX