[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really wish I could give this a fully stellar review. I’ll start with the positives and what I genuinely loved about it. First, the design is beautiful. The sleek, office-white creamy color is very aesthetic for such a large countertop appliance. It doesn’t feel bulky or unattractive, which is a big plus. I also love the ability to make a wide variety of drinks and even soft-serve ice cream. While it was a little intimidating at first, the video tutorials were very helpful and made me feel confident that I was using and cleaning it properly. My 4-year-old son was especially excited to have ice cream at home, which made the experience even more fun. It definitely feels like a special treat. I also appreciate that the manual includes plenty of recipes—it’s a great starting point while you build confidence to experiment and create your own. One small issue I noticed was with the simple vanilla ice cream recipe. It calls for 1 teaspoon of salt, which ended up being far too salty for our taste. When I tried it again with just a small sprinkle of salt, everyone enjoyed it much more. As for storage, this machine does take up a lot of space. I’m still trying to figure out where to keep it, as it’s too tall for most of my shelves. Many standard shelves are around 15 inches high, while this unit is over 17 inches. The biggest downside, however, is the design of the plastic canister. I assume it’s double-walled for insulation, but it’s open throughout, which allows water to get trapped between the layers and makes it very difficult to dry. After soaking mine in the sink, some of the greasy ingredients ended up inside the canister, leaving it with a hazy appearance. We don’t have a dishwasher, so I can’t place it on the top rack as recommended. Even with the provided brushes, I haven’t found a way to clean the interior of the canister properly. The top opening also has a grated hole, which is tricky to clean thoroughly. I’ve watched all the instructional videos but haven’t found any guidance on dismantling the canister for deeper cleaning. I even resorted to using a hair dryer to help dry the trapped water. Overall, this has still been a fun experience, and I do plan to continue making ice cream at home with it. That said, there are definitely some design aspects that could be improved to make it more practical and user-friendly.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have been using this machine for over a month now and I would say it takes some time to adjust to the right recipes and consistency. The ice cream recipe in the book has too much salt and it needs to be adjusted. We have been loving the soft serve option and so far it's our favorite setting after the slushie. Slushies are pretty much the easiest of all. You can use any soda or juice to make a slushie. Comes our perfect every time. Cleaning the machine is probably the hardest task. It takes some time to get rid of the grease. You need to run a few cycles to get it cleaned. It's important that you dry everyone well before putting it together. The machine works perfectly everytime. It take 15 to 30 minutes to get the recipe done but it's worth the wait.

Great versatile machine. This ice cream maker is quiet and works quickly to provide the treat you desire. I love the compact nature of the machine in that it doesn’t take up too much space. Assembly was quick and easy and the bonus cookbook with all the recipes was a great addition.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] All I used was a boxed vanilla custard eggnog sold in stores. I literally dumped it in it and turned it on. It got ready in about 30 to 40 minutes, it was very easy to control what I wanted and how I wanted, it seems very well made, easy to put apart and clean and it can hold ice-cream for a whole party! I kept it on during lunch and we could not even hear it. Once we were done eating the ice-cream was ready to serve for desert. I have been looking for a good ice cream machine that I didn't have to keep freezing anything before when I wanted ice cream and I could not find one. This one is just perfect.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product in exchange for an honest review. This makes making frozen drinks and ice cream so simple. You just mix your ingredients and add them in the top and the machine does the rest. This vanilla ice cream came out the perfect texture and had amazing flavor. It was actually a recipe that comes with in the book. The guide simplifies how to make your own recipes but has plenty of different things to start with and once its done the machine beeps to let you know and keeps it cold. Assembly was easy as was taking it apart for cleaning everything locks together easily and materials wise it seems well made.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This appliance is a super fun non-essential appliance. It's perfect for the person that already has everything they need. It is able to make all different types of frozen treats with minimal effort. The machine itself is sleek and relatively easy to clean. I love that it has a self-cleaning feature and is dishwasher safe! It also has a really cute side pocket for holding ice cream cones. It is not loud and makes for a really cool addition to any party. I felt safe using it. It is somewhat large, so you do need the storage space for it. This is definitely a piece worth showing off!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very easy to set up and easy to take apart and clean, not heavy at all not very noisy. We really enjoy making slushy’s with all different kinds of fruit juices and we even bought Boba to make Boba drinks.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This machine is basically a high-end, 6-in-1 frozen treat maker. Unlike the cheap "freeze-the-cup" versions, this has a built-in compressor, so you don't have to pre-freeze anything—it chills itself. It’s got a solid, countertop-friendly design and features six specific modes: Soft Ice Cream, Slushie, Spiked Slushie, Sorbet, Milkshake, and Extrude/Clean. It also has 7 different texture levels depending on how thick you want your drink. I used it to make a spiked Coke Zero slushie and was impressed it actually held up. Usually, alcohol lowers the freezing point so much that these machines just produce a cold liquid, but the "Spiked Slushie" mode handles it perfectly by adjusting the temperature. Quick tips for this specific drink: * Because Coke Zero is sugar-free, it can get a bit "icy" rather than creamy, so I recommend setting the texture dial a bit higher (level 5 or 6). • Mix your spirit with the soda before pouring it in. • The manual says to stir or shake the soda first to get some of the carbonation out so it freezes more evenly. It’s way better than just putting a soda in the freezer and forgetting about it until it explodes. Easy to clean, too, especially with the dedicated clean mode.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product comes almost ready to go. Needs to remain upright for 2 hours prior to use which isn’t a problem when stored properly. The recipe book it comes with is super helpful and included a great dole whip recipe. Super easy to clean after use. Would recommend!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this Ice Cream and Frozen drink maker. It has become a staple on weekends. We have been making protein frozen yogurt and ice cream with it and then topping it with fruit, nuts, sprinkles, or colored granulated sugar. The texture is amazing and you can change it by selecting a different mode. This machine has 6 modes and 7 different textures. It is easy to clear.