Utangulizi
The Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE 4-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker provides a convenient method for preparing homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, or gelato. This unit is designed for ease of use, featuring an electric motor for churning and a durable aluminum canister. The plastic bucket includes an easy-carry handle for portability and a see-through lid for storage. This manual provides instructions for safe and effective operation, maintenance, and care of your ice cream maker.

Kielelezo 1: Kwa ujumla view of the Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE 4-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker with prepared ice cream.
Taarifa Muhimu za Usalama
Please read all instructions before operating this appliance to ensure safe use and prevent injury or damage. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Always exercise caution and follow proper handling procedures.
- Usitumbukize kitengo cha gari kwenye maji au vimiminiko vingine.
- Ensure the appliance is unplugged before assembly, disassembly, or cleaning.
- Keep hands and utensils out of the freezer bowl during operation to reduce the risk of injury.
- Usitumie kifaa chochote kilicho na waya au plagi iliyoharibika.
- Kusimamia watoto wakati kifaa kinatumika.
Vipengele vya Bidhaa
The Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE Ice Cream Maker includes the following components:
- Plastic Bucket: The outer container that holds ice and salt. Features an easy-carry handle.
- Aluminum Canister: The inner container where ice cream ingredients are churned.
- Kiashiria: The mixing paddle that churns the ingredients inside the canister.
- Kitengo cha magari: The electric motor that drives the dasher. It locks into place on the bucket.
- Kifuniko: A transparent lid for the aluminum canister, allowing for storage of leftover ice cream.
- Kifuniko cha kifuniko: A small cap for the lid.

Figure 2: Disassembled components of the ice cream maker.
Maagizo ya Kuweka
- Tayarisha chupa: Ensure the aluminum canister is clean and dry.
- Ongeza Viungo: Pour your desired ice cream, frozen yogurt, or gelato mixture into the aluminum canister. Do not fill more than 2/3 full to allow for expansion during freezing.
- Insert Dasher: Place the dasher (mixing paddle) into the canister, ensuring it is properly seated at the bottom.
- Position Canister: Place the filled canister into the center of the plastic bucket.
- Ongeza barafu na chumvi: Layer ice and rock salt around the aluminum canister within the plastic bucket. Alternate layers of ice and salt until the canister is surrounded. Ensure the ice and salt mixture reaches the top of the canister.
- Ambatanisha Kitengo cha Magari: Place the motor unit onto the top of the plastic bucket, ensuring it locks securely into place and the dasher shaft engages with the motor.

Figure 3: Adding ice and rock salt to the bucket around the canister.
Maagizo ya Uendeshaji
- Chomeka: Plug the electric motor unit into a standard electrical outlet. The motor will begin churning automatically.
- Churning Process: Allow the ice cream maker to churn. The duration will vary depending on the recipe and desired consistency, typically 20-40 minutes. The motor will slow down or stop when the ice cream reaches a thick consistency.
- Fuatilia Uthabiti: Periodically check the ice cream's consistency. For firmer ice cream, you may need to add more ice and salt during the process.
- Chomoa: Once the desired consistency is achieved, unplug the unit immediately to prevent motor strain.
- Remove Motor and Dasher: Carefully remove the motor unit and then lift out the dasher from the canister.
- Kuhudumia au Hifadhi: Serve the freshly made ice cream immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or transfer it to the included lid-covered canister and place it in the freezer for a firmer texture.
Video 1: Demonstration of the Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE Electric Ice Cream Maker in operation, showing the churning process.
Video 2: Zaidiview of the Nostalgia 4-QT Electric Ice Cream Maker, highlighting its ease of use for making sweet treats.

Figure 4: Freshly churned ice cream being scooped from the canister.
Mapishi
The instruction manual included with your Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE Ice Cream Maker contains several recipes to get you started. These recipes are designed for optimal results with your specific unit. Experiment with different ingredients and flavors to customize your homemade treats.
Matengenezo na Usafishaji
Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and performance of your ice cream maker.
- Kusafisha: All removable parts (canister, dasher, lid) should be hand washed with warm, soapy water. The plastic bucket can be wiped clean with a damp kitambaa.
- Kitengo cha magari: Kifaa cha injini hakipaswi kamwe kuzamishwa ndani ya maji. Kifute kwa tangazoamp nguo tu.
- Hifadhi: Store the ice cream maker in a cool, dry place when not in use. Ensure all components are completely dry before storing.
Kutatua matatizo
If you encounter issues with your ice cream maker, consider the following common solutions:
- Mota Haianzi: Ensure the unit is properly plugged into a working outlet and the motor unit is correctly seated and locked onto the bucket.
- Aiskrimu Isiyogandishwa: Verify that enough ice and rock salt are used and properly layered around the canister. The ice cream mixture should also be pre-chilled. Ensure the dasher is turning correctly.
- Motor Straining/Stopping: This typically indicates the ice cream has reached its optimal consistency. Unplug the unit immediately. If it strains prematurely, check for obstructions or ensure the mixture is not overfilled.
Vipimo
- Chapa: Nostalgia
- Jina la Mfano: Umeme
- Nambari ya Mfano wa Kipengee: ICMP400BLUE
- Uwezo: 4 robo
- Rangi: Bluu
- Nyenzo: Plastic (Bucket), Aluminum (Canister)
- Njia ya Uendeshaji: Otomatiki
- Uzito wa Kipengee: Pauni 5.15
- Vipimo vya Bidhaa: Inchi 15 x 17 x 16
- Vipengele Maalum: See-Through Lid, Easy-Carry Handle
Udhamini na Msaada
For warranty information or customer support, please refer to the documentation included with your product packaging or visit the official Nostalgia webtovuti. Hifadhi risiti yako ya ununuzi kwa madai ya udhamini.





