Features:

  • White Mountain ice cream maker creates up to 4 quarts of delicious, old-fashioned ice cream in 20 40 minutes
  • Electric ice cream maker has a cast iron triple action dasher that self adjusts to ensure uniform scraping and smooth, creamy results
  • 12,000 RPM and 3 gear heavy duty motor system provides powerful churning torque, for the taste and charm of a traditional, old fashioned ice cream maker with less effort
  • Inner canister is made from durable stainless steel
  • Traditional wood bucket design in New England white pine, with convenience of electric operation
  • 5 year limited warranty; ships in Certified Frustration Free Packaging; comes with recipe booklet of ice cream maker recipes
Love the recipe book that came along with it

Works well. Love the recipe book that came along with it. The motor is very loud. Not sure if they recommend ear protection when running but I would highly suggest it!

So far this metal to metal gear to canister is great. It is also super fast at freezing the ...

Wife had been going though the plastic geared makers from Wal-Mart. The gearing would start to slip after a few uses. So far this metal to metal gear to canister is great. It is also super fast at freezing the contents. First batch was done in around 15 minutes. Great ice cream.

My best summer purchase

I've had my share of ice cream makers and my previous ones don't compare to this one! I've only had it a few weeks but so far it has proven to be a gem. My best summer purchase. The ice cream turns out serious, real serious! Nicely churned and firm. I was originally hesitant to buy because of the price, but this ice cream maker is worth the price. It's been a rave with friends and family, and, even more, it beats my nostalgia for "the old days" when the adults would let us fight for the right to turn the old handle: the ice cream was amazing of course but the ice cream this machine makes (no fighting) is even better!

Great Ice Cream Maker

First, it's a beautiful machine. The wood is cut just right and has a beautiful grain. It's a simple machine that has a retro feel. Most importantly it can make great ice cream. Our first batch of ice cream was from one of the recipes that came with the machine. We were not 100% satisfied with it. However, we were not sure if it was the recipe or how long we let it turn. Reading the book there are some variables you have to play with in order to get the best result. For our next batch we moved on to the Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book as our guide. That is when this machine sang! Wow, the ice cream was incredible. We even tripled a recipe for a family reunion to make several batches, and it was all some of the best ice cream we have ever had. We got this machine just to have something to do and have fun at our family reunion. However, I think we'll be using it at least once or twice a month if not more. And, again...the Ben & Jerry's recipes made all the difference.

Worth every Penny. 6 Quarts of Heaven

We use a family recipe my dad and brother perfected so I may be biased but we followed all pre-mix directions and cooled the mix before icing. It took 1.5 salt boxes and mixed in about 15-20 min solid. We set the tub outside in a plastic sled on our deck to prevent salt leak. Perfect. A tad loud but the family tradition of ice cream making continues with White Mountain. Worth every penny.

Best Ice Cream EVER!

Amazing! I’ve been considering buying one of these for years but wasn’t sure the $200 was worth it. BUT IT IS! I’ve been making homemade ice cream for 25 years. Same recipe. Just went on vacation with the whole family. Everyone raved about how much better this ice cream was the the other machines. No comparison. I’ve had several other brands and they are all ok. But they were cheap and broke after 1-2 years. This makes rock star ice cream. Get it!

Built Like A Tank

This jewel is my pride and joy. When it arrived it was in a huge box and well packed. I was very pleased to see that the motor housing and dasher ARE made of iron and the paddles out of wood. I would take the prep instructions a step further though. First, put the canister in the freezer overnight....plan ahead. I made my first batch per the instructions and had a layer of crunchy ice milk on top of my finished product the next morning. We packed in an empty plastic ice cream container. We froze the canister for the second batch and it helped greatly. Second piece of advice-don't just refrigerate your mixture, put it in the freezer for at least a half hour to an hour before churning. Keep an eye on it to keep from freezing. I would strongly recommend this ice cream maker to anyone. Happy making! Absolutely well worth the money. Hoping this will be a hand me down in years to come.

Great Ice Cream Maker

I have used this countless times over about 3 years. It still works great. Makes excellent ice cream using the recipes included in the book that comes with it. It took several tries to find the appropriate amount of salt, ice, and water to add to the bucket so the ice cream freezes properly but once you figure it out it works great. The green paint didn't last long. The paint is all peeling off and the metal is corroded from the salt. It has met my expectations so far. The overall appearance goes downhill fast but the function stays. It is loud but I haven't considered that to be a problem.

Super high quality. Freezes the ice cream in 25 minutes. Worth the premium price.

I'm very happy with this ice cream maker. I wondered if I would be able to tell the difference between my cheap, $50 ice cream maker and this much more expensive one. I'm amazed at the difference. All of the parts are well made. The bucket is solid wood, and the instructions remind you to fill it with water every so often so the wood can absorb some water, swell, and stay tight. I did this, but haven't ever noted any leaking. Even the knob at the bottom of the bucket (on which the canister rests) is made out of metal rather than plastic. The canister is sturdy metal, including the lid (which is usually plastic on other makers). The dasher (the mixer part that goes inside the canister ) is made of metal and wood, while my other cheaper ice cream makers have plastic dashers. Also, the design of the dasher and canister allows for "triple motion." This is a bit hard to explain, but I'll give it a shot. Like almost all ice cream makers, the motor hooks on to both the dasher and the canister. It holds the dasher stationary and turns the canister in the bucket of salted ice. But the White Mountain ice cream maker is different. It has a square metal piece welded to the bottom of the inside of the canister. The inside rod of the dasher moves independently from the rest of the dasher and can even be removed for easier cleaning. (Don't worry, it is well designed not to fall our when mixing). The bottom of the rod inside the dasher connects to the square metal piece on the bottom of the canister. Long story short, the outside frame of the dasher stays stationary while the canister rotates, but the inside rod of the dasher moves with the canister. So instead of the contents being mixed only one direction, they are mixed in two directions (the outside dasher frame turns one way, and the inside dasher rod stays stationary, effectively turning the other way.) The biggest benefit I've noticed from this high-quality ice cream maker is the time it takes to freeze the ice cream. With my cheaper makers, it will often take over an hour to freeze the ice cream and I'm constantly adding more ice and salt. The instructions with this unit say it should take about 25 minutes from the time you have added the ice and salt. (You are not supposed to actually let the motor stall, probably because that's not good for the motor.) I have now made three batches, and they have all been ready after 25 minutes (including one that was completely full when it was done). Once when I waited about 30 minutes, it actually froze to the point where the motor stalled (whoops). Fortunately, the motor still works fine. I've asked myself why this maker is able to freeze the ice cream so much faster. I'm not sure. But I suspect is has to do with a few things. First, the powerful motor turns the canister faster than my other freezers. Second, the "triple motion action dasher" mixes in opposite directions. I believe the combination of these two features results in more air being churned into the ice cream. This hypothesis is supported by the fact that the instructions say not to fill the canister beyond one-half full prior to freezing to avoid overflowing. My other cheaper makers can be filled to about two-thirds without overflowing. I believe this extra mixing introduces more air and exposes more of the mixture to the icy outside of the canister faster. At least that's my theory. Anyway, I love that the batch of ice cream can be finished in less than half an hour and with only slightly more than one bucket full of salty ice. Any cons? Nothing significant in my book. The motor is quite loud, so if you are making the ice cream indoors, you may want to do it in a closet, pantry, or other room where you can close the door. I do mine out on my back porch, and simply set an alarm for 25 minutes. Also, it is relatively tall (which should be expected for a 6-quart ice cream maker). I'm sure the 4-quart is a bit shorter. The motor does not fit super snugly to the bucket, but that may be on purpose to allow the motor to shift slightly while the ice cream is churning. Bottom line, this unit is expensive, but it saves me a bunch of time, ice, and hassle. And the ice cream it makes is fabulous. I anticipate having this quality machine for the rest of my life. Who knows, maybe I'll even pass it down to my kids.

Do it!

I wanted a White Mountain for a long time. After my Brand X bit the dust I decided to go for it. Yes, I could have bought a couple of new Brand X for the price but I would also endure the same shortcomings. After using the new White Mountan, I was convinced that it was worth every penny. Over the years, using an assortment of the cheapo freezers, I never made a batch that was not frozen near the tub wall and mush in the center. The powerful drive, the dasher design, the stainless steel tub, the tub geometry, and the considerable ice cavity solves all of those problems. These machines are well designed and well executed in construction. With a 5 year warranty and every part replaceable, I wish I had bought one many years ago.

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