Hamilton Beach 68330N Electric Ice Cream Maker 4 Qt
- 4 quart capacity
- Automatic electric operation, no hand cranking
- Ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet, gelato, custard and sorbet
- Detachable freezer section, hand wash only
- Metal body, white
- 1 year limited warranty
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A large batch electric churner for families that make dessert often, with the motor doing the work once the mix is in. The listing does not say how the freezing is done, so check that before relying on it for spur of the moment batches.
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ASIN: B0009A0N4EModel: 68330NCategory: Ice Cream Machines
Overview
An electric motor turns the mix on its own once the ingredients are loaded, so there is no cranking by hand. The freezer section detaches from the body for emptying and washing, and the same machine covers the full range of churned desserts named on the page.
Capacity is the reason to buy: a single run fills a family sized tub instead of a few bowls. The limitation is care, since the parts are hand wash only and the listing is silent on whether it needs rock salt and ice or a pre frozen bowl.
Who it's for
Family kitchens and summer gatherings where one run has to feed a crowd, and beginners who want the machine to run itself. Cooks with little counter space or who dislike hand washing should choose a smaller or dishwasher safe design.
Pros and cons
- Four quart batches
- Runs automatically once loaded
- Makes six styles of frozen dessert
- Detachable freezer section
- Hand wash only
- Freezing method not listed
- Large footprint for a small kitchen
Performance notes
Churn quality comes from how cold the freezer section is when the motor starts and how steadily the mix is turned, so a well chilled start gives smaller ice crystals and a smoother result. Filling past the rated capacity leaves no room for the mix to expand as air is worked in.
Specifications
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Model | 68330N |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 5 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 12.5 × 11.1 × 15 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Metal |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Cream Maker |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand wash only |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Detachable Freezer |
| Item Type Name | Machine, Makes Custard, Sorbet, Gelato and Sherbet |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
Frequently asked questions
How much counter space does the Hamilton Beach 68330N take?
The listing gives 12.5 by 11.1 inches of footprint and 15 inches of height, at 5 pounds.
Can the Hamilton Beach 68330N parts go in the dishwasher?
No. The care instruction is hand wash only.
Is the Hamilton Beach 68330N hard to use for a first timer?
The listing describes it as add the ingredients and let it run, with automatic operation and design touches aimed at beginners.