This is an excellent investment for kitchen. It's very easy to use with superb results with the most delicious ice creams, sorbets and gelatos. My family have had brilliant fun and enjoyment eating gorgeous home made ice cream together. I will never be buying shop bought ice cream again. It's simple to use, quick results and despite other negative reviews about cleaning and hygiene - it's very easy to clean. The issue about this on other reviews has not been a problem for me and I take food hygiene very seriously. Enjoy and have fun with this machine - I am!

I bought this as my granddaughter is dairy intolerant and I thought I could make her dairy-free ice cream with less sugar. This machine is the best. I can make small quantities in next to no time (forward planning required as best to chill mixture overnight) and the results have had the thumbs up from our little one. I've also made some splendid 'adult' versions too. Really easy to use and not too noisy. It is quite big though (and heavy) so make sure you have the space for it.

Was lucky enough to get one of these for my recent birthday. Have to date made vanilla ice cream, espresso gelato, mint choc chip gelato, white chocolate and raspberry ripple gelato and mango sorbet! Mostly from the supplied recipe book and all very easy and successful (only comment is that I add a bit less sugar than they say as a bit too sweet) The machine has excellently clear and simple controls and the results are ready in the time specified or even a bit less. Maybe a bit softer than you'd ideally want for eating straight away, but just a short time in the freezer and they are fine.

Brilliant - I love it! It's easy to use and no need to freeze a bowl overnight just switch it on and your ice cream is ready in 40 minutes. I bought this ice cream maker so that I could experiment with low fat versions of my favourite ice cream flavours.

My first ice-cream maker and wasn't quite sure what to expect. I hadn't considered was the size - you'll need to work out where you're going to store it. It sounds like a small mixer (which it is) - but I'd anticipated a soft whirr. Device and accessories feel sturdy and well made. It's incredibly simple to use - turn it on, set timer, and press start. Has made perfect ice cream from first attempt through all the varieties I didn't know existed. 2 minute job to clean down after use. Nobody *needs* an ice cream maker - but I thoroughly recommend one if you're looking for a new kitchen toy.