Krups GVS142 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice-Cream Maker

by Krups

Product Features

• Fully automatic 1-1/2-quart ice-cream maker with professional-grade motor
• Delicious results in just 20 to 30 minutes; no salt or ice required
• Specially designed mixing spatula; double-insulated quick-freezing bowl
• Ergonomic handles; transparent locking lid; detachable parts for quick cleanup
• Measures 10-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 9-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 11 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000LVHC7W
• Item model number: GVS142
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,657 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Produce up to 1-1/2 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, or sorbet with this large-capacity ice-cream maker. Equipped with a professional-grade motor, the fully automatic unit yields delicious results in just 20 to 30 minutes without the need of salt or ice or manual cranking. In addition, the appliance provides a specially designed mixing spatula that quickly combines ingredients, while its double-insulated quick-freezing bowl ensures a smooth and creamy consistency. Other highlights include ergonomic handles on each side for carrying, a transparent locking lid with a feeder bowl for adding ingredients without interrupting the freezing process, and detachable parts for quick cleanup. A recipe book comes included. The ice-cream maker measures 10-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 9-1/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description

New from Krups, the GVS1 Ice Cream Maker has a large capacity that makes up to 1.5 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet. This fully automatic operation yields delicious results in just 20-30 minutes without the need of salt or ice. The professional grade motor with specially designed mixing spatula quickly combines ingredients for delicious results. The double insulated quick freezing bowl ensures a smooth and creamy consistency, the detachable parts make clean up quick & easy and the transparent locking lid has a wide opening for easy addition of ingredients. A recipe book is also included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, April 4, 2007

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D. Burk - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Krups GVS142 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice-Cream Maker (Kitchen)

This is the first ice cream maker I've ever owned or used. It works great and the resulting ice cream has turned out fabulous.

The bowl freezes well and I've never had a problem with the ice cream never getting cold enough. The motor is very quiet so you can run the machine during dinner or when you have company. Clean up is a snap. There are no weird parts or super delicate pieces to worry about.

I've made ice cream several times. I've enjoyed recipes in the Williams Sonoma ice cream book, "How to Cook Everything" by Bittman and Gourmet's cookbook. One note: I have had to toss out a few attempts at making custard-style ice cream using eggs. I just needed to get the hang of it. I'm glad I hung in there until I got the recipe right because it's worth the effort!

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More fun than a barrel of monkeys!, May 20, 2007

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ginnyh (Arkansas Ozarks) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Krups GVS142 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice-Cream Maker (Kitchen)

This is also my first automatic ice cream freezer, and I am glad I chose this one. You do need to follow the directions and pre-freeze the container. In fact, after using, I immediately wash the freezer bowl, dry it well, and stick it back in the freezer so it is ready to go when I want to use it. I store any leftover ice cream in another container. That is, if I am lucky enough to have leftovers!

The unit is a snap to put together, use, and wash.It is reasonably quiet to use as well.

I found tons of recipes on the internet. So far, our favorite has been orange sherbet. Yes, it is cheaper to buy commericial and you do need to keep ingredients on hand and chilled, but well worth the effort!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not entirely happy, July 15, 2007

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C. R. Curvan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Krups GVS142 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice-Cream Maker (Kitchen)

I've made at least 6 different types of ice cream, sorbet and frozen yogurt since receiving this as a gift. Even though I've followed the directions carefully, chilled both the bowl and the mix as directed, the consistency of the end product tends to be a bit granular. I still haven't produced an ice cream with the smoothness that I was able to get from my old 1970s era Salton-put-it-in-the-freezer-while-it-mixes ice cream maker. I'll keep trying, but I'm disappointed. Plus, other than the metal lining for the freezer bowl, all the other pieces are plastic, so I have to wonder how long this thing will last.