User manual DELONGHI ICK 8500

[. . . ] GB 7-08-2002 10:45 Pagina 4 GB IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read this instruction booklet carefully before installing and using the machine. Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the name plate agrees with your voltage. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse electric motor assembly of appliance in water or any other liquid. [. . . ] To turn off the acoustic signal, press the timer button (Q). 4) Remove the timer from its housing by inserting two fingers into the special recesses and pulling. Remove the protective cover by unscrewing the two screws. Replace the battery with one of the same type. In the event of replacement or when the appliance is disposed of, the battery must be removed and disposed of in conformity with current legislation as it is harmful to the environment. KEEPING THE ICE CREAM In the ice cream maker When the ice cream is ready, it can be kept covered in the ice cream maker itself for about 10 to 20 minutes with the motor off. Before serving, rework for several minutes until it reaches the right consistency and degree of whipping. In the freezer You can keep the ice cream for a limited period in the freezer, however keeping it for too long does not improve either the flavour or quality. After one or two weeks, the structure of the ice cream deteriorates and the fresh taste is lost. If you want to keep the ice cream in the freezer, follow these rules: · Keep the ice cream in a clean and well-sealed freezer container. · Keep at a minimum temperature of ­18°C. Indicate the date of preparation and type of ice cream on the container. IMPORTANT Ice cream is susceptible to bacteria. The ice cream maker and tools must therefore be kept scrupulously clean and dry. Never re-freeze unfrozen or semi-frozen ice cream. Remove the ice cream from the freezer about half an hour before serving and place it in the refrigerator. It can also be left for 10/15 minutes at room temperature to reach the most suitable temperature for consumption. 7 GB 7-08-2002 10:45 Pagina 8 KEEPING TIMES Ice cream made from raw ingredients: Sorbets: ±1 week 1-2 weeks Ice cream made from semi-cooked ingredients: 2 weeks CLEANING THE APPLIANCE When making ice cream, hygiene is of primary importance. Before cleaning the ice cream maker, make sure the appliance is unplugged from the mains socket. To release the cover from the dasher motor, use the cover release button (C) under the motor assembly (fig. The cylinder, dasher and cover can be washed in warm water with washing up liquid. To remove the cover, use the lid release button located under the motor assembly. The fixed cylinder must be washed pouring some water inside it and cleaning with a soft cloth. [. . . ] Beat the egg whites stiffly, then add the sugar syrup slowly, continuing to mix vigorously until a soft mixture is obtained. Blend this with the egg cream, mixing delicately from the bottom upwards to avoid it deflating. Drain the syrup from the cherries and cut them in half. Mix and thicken slightly in the ice cream maker, then pour into the ice tray, cooled by placing in the freezer for at least four hours. CHOCOLATE MOUSSE INGREDIENTS: 75 g plain chocolate, 185 g sugar, 4 cups of whipped cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, salt. [. . . ]