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Davis & Waddell Essentials Electric Ice Cream Maker DES0318 review

CHOICE Expert Rating

67%
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Good points

Good Points

u0026#149; Very compact unit, easy to store.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Very good controls, very easy to use, basic.u003cbru003e u0026#149; Mostly smooth plastic exterior – lid only. No vents. Very easy to wipe over.u003cbru003e u0026#149; Few parts to clean in domestic sink – bowl, paddle, lid.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Relatively quiet.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Relatively cheap. u003cbru003e

Bad points

Bad Points

u0026#149; Only OK overall.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Only OK performance.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Only OK for vegan frozen yoghurt.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Borderline for lemon sorbet.u003cbru003eu0026#149; No handle on freezer bowl, large and awkward to grip when frozen.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Ice cream bowl needs to be frozen prior to use.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Difficult to remove load due to iciness of freezer bowl, hand protection may be needed.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Will need to refer to manual for time guides.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Small mix-in chute in the lid – open hole, no cover. OK to pour in mixtures – need a jug for pouring accuracy.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Basic instructions, limited recipes.u003cbru003eu0026#149; No audible feedback when ice cream is ready, need to monitor ice cream throughout processing time.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Messy – may push contents up over the rim for volumes great than 500mL.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Only a 1-year warranty, which suggests low manufacturer confidence in the product.u003cbru003e

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