Question 1

how do you use it

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Put the mixture in the metal container and close it. Be sure the dasher/beater is in it. Hook up the motor. Start machine. Pack in layers with ice, then rock salt (1st layer goes up approx. 1/3 the height of the container), then more ice and more rock salt and continue on until you have layered up to the top.  The machine should be running while you are doing this.  Keep adding more ice and rock salt as it melts until the churning slows down and stops due to the thickness of the ice cream.  The ice cream will be soft and should sit for a few minutes before the dasher is removed from the container.  Remove the container from the ice and salt surrounding it.  Freeze overnight if possible as the ice cream will harden as it freezes. Adding rennet to your ice cream mixture will insure a more solid texture but this depends on the recipe, and it is optional.  Enjoy your machine.  Hint:  If you are using Vanilla, Mexican Vanilla will add a slightly coconut taste to some recipes....we love it and prefer the Mexican Vanilla.

Question 2

Can you make sherbets and sorbets with this ice cream maker?

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Hello Catherine, Yes, the recipe book that came with the ice cream maker has recipes for sherbet and sorbet.  I have used other recipes other than the ones in the book that it came with and they worked fine.  I would think that any ice cream maker would be able to make any frozen desserts.  There are also recipes for frozen yogurt.

Question 3

Is it easy to use?

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Very easy. Your hardest thing to learn will be how much salt to use in ratio with ice. There is a book available that I bought at the same time, old fashioned homemade ice cream with 58 original recipes by Thomas R. Quinn. The book is available here on Amazon...  It will help. It is only four bucks. My first batch turned out awesome, just remember, you must be patient!

Question 4

DOes it come with a cap to cover the container while its in the freezer?

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I find it best to put the leftovers in 16oz plastic containers or what size you want. It keeps for a few weeks that way.

ASIN	B0009A0N4E
Best Sellers Rank	#9,001 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #17 in Ice Cream Machines
Brand Name	Hamilton Beach
Capacity	4 quarts
Color	White
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (6,695)
Global Trade Identification Number	00040094683307
Included Components	Ice Cream Maker
Item Dimensions L x W x H	12.5"L x 11.1"W x 15"H
Item Type Name	Machine, Makes Custard, Sorbet, Gelato and Sherbet
Item Weight	5 pounds
Manufacturer	Hamilton Beach
Material	Metal
Model Name	Electric Automatic Ice Cream Maker & Frozen Yogurt
Model Number	68330N
Operation Mode	Automatic
Other Special Features of the Product	Detachable Freezer
Part Number	68330N
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only
Recommended Uses For Product	Residential
UPC	040094683307
Warranty Description	1 Year limited warranty

Hamilton Beach Automatic Electric Ice Cream Maker & Frozen Yogurt Machine

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