Food processors mixers and blenders

Magimix Gelato Expert review

CHOICE Expert Rating

73%
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Good points

Good Points

u0026#149; Very good for lemon sorbet and vegan frozen yoghurt.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Large sealed press controls, mode button lights up when in use.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Control panel is angled slightly towards user.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Fairly comprehensive instructions with key diagrams.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Easy to remove mixture from around the paddle, paddle is very smooth with no obvious grip section. Easy to scrape out mixture from removable bowl – wide and small shaft.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Three auto settings, and manual mode.u003cbru003e u0026#149; Mostly smooth silver plastic, easy to wipe over.u003cbru003eu0026#149; All removable parts are dishwasher safe.u003cbru003e u0026#149; Relatively quiet.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Few parts to clean in domestic sink – bowl, paddle, lid.u003cbru003e u0026#149; Audible feedback, beeps when done.u003cbru003e u0026#149; Two bowls, can make two lots of ice cream in a row.u003cbru003e

Bad points

Bad Points

u0026#149; Only OK for ease of use.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Only OK to remove paddle if not overflowing.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Paddle needs to be screwed into place using a screw-on stainless steel cap (small part that may be misplaced).u003cbru003eu0026#149; Unscrewing bolt to release paddle is fiddly.u003cbru003eu0026#149; No mix-in chute – lid needs to be removed.u003cbru003eu0026#149; No recipes included in instructions.u003cbru003eu0026#149; No obvious start button. No timer/countdown display.u003cbru003eu0026#149; No written labelling on controls, need to refer to manual.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Need to refer to manual for mode guide. No time adjustment for auto programs.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Very expensive.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Tall, bulky and heavy unit – only OK to store.u003cbru003eu0026#149; Compressor unit – needs to sit upright at all times, doesn’t like being moved. u003cbru003e

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