Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE Electric Ice Cream Maker 4 Qt
- 4 quart aluminum canister inside a plastic bucket
- Ice and salt freezing, electric motor on a locking mount
- 5.2 lb with an easy-carry handle
- See-through lid, plus lid and lid cap for freezer storage
- Hand wash only
- 90 day limited warranty
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An electric bucket churn for making a big batch of ice cream, frozen yogurt or gelato with ice and salt packed around the canister. Warranty cover is short and nothing can go in the dishwasher.
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ASIN: B003FA830GModel: ICMP400Category: Ice Cream Machines
Overview
Nostalgia builds this ice cream maker as a bucket churn: ingredients go into an aluminum canister set in the middle of a plastic bucket, ice and salt are layered around it, and a motor locked onto its mount turns the dasher until the mix sets. The lid and lid cap then store leftovers in the freezer.
A full family batch from one run is the reason to buy an electric bucket churn of this size, with the motor doing the turning. The limitation is the method: every batch needs ice and salt on hand, the canister and bucket are washed by hand, and the warranty covers only a short period.
Who it's for
Backyard parties, holiday dinners and households with several ice cream eaters are the use case, since one run fills the canister. The carry handle moves it from kitchen to porch. A small household that wants a pint at a time, or a cook who dislikes the ice and salt routine, should not buy it.
Pros and cons
- Electric motor does the churning
- Large single batch
- See-through lid to watch progress
- Lid and lid cap for freezer storage
- Needs ice and salt for every batch
- Hand wash only
- Short ninety day warranty
- Churn time not listed
Performance notes
Freezing happens from the outside in: the salted ice around the aluminum canister pulls heat out through the metal while the dasher scrapes the set mix off the walls and folds it back into the center. The result depends on how well the ice and salt are packed and how long the motor runs. Extras such as preserves, cookie dough and candy pieces can be added to customize a batch.
Specifications
| Brand | Nostalgia |
|---|---|
| Model | ICMP400 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 5.2 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic Bucket |
| Color | Blue |
| Canister material | Aluminum |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Canister, Dasher, Ice Cream Bucket, Lid, Lid Cap, Motor |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 90 days |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Automatic (electric Motor) |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand wash only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Freezing method | Ice and salt bucket |
| Item Type Name | Ice Cream Maker |
| Other Special Features Of The Product | See-Through Lid, Easy-Carry Handle |
Frequently asked questions
How do you clean the Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE?
Hand wash only is listed. The description calls the plastic bucket easy to clean, and the canister, dasher, lid and lid cap are the parts that touch the mix.
Can leftover ice cream stay in the Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE canister?
Yes. The included lid and lid cap are meant to cover the canister so leftovers can go in the freezer.
Does the ICMP400BLUE canister need to be pre-frozen?
No pre-freezing step is listed. The description says to fill the aluminum canister, set it in the bucket, layer ice and salt around it and let the motor run.
What can the Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE make besides ice cream?
Frozen yogurt and gelato are named, and the description suggests adding extras like strawberry preserves, cookie dough and candy pieces.
Is the Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE a compressor ice cream maker?
No. It is a bucket churn that relies on ice and salt around the canister; the motor only turns the dasher.