Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker 1.5 Quart
- Capacity: 1.5 quarts
- Operation Mode: Automatic
- Material: Steel
- Item Weight: 27.2 pounds
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A self-refrigerating ice cream maker that lets you churn batch after batch without planning around a frozen bowl, worth the price if the running noise doesn't bother you.
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ASIN: B006UKLUFSModel: ICE-100Category: Ice Cream Machines
Overview
A 1.5-quart ice cream and gelato maker with a built-in compressor, so there's no bowl to pre-freeze before churning. It includes separate paddles for ice cream and gelato plus a 60-minute countdown timer.
The compressor is what sets this apart from cheaper ice cream makers that need a frozen bowl planned a day ahead; here you can churn back-to-back batches on demand. Owners who've had it for years describe it as still working like new, and Cuisinart's warranty support gets specific praise from one buyer whose unit needed a replacement.
- 1.5-quart capacity
- Built-in commercial-style compressor
- 60-minute countdown timer
- 3-year limited warranty
Who it's for
Households that make ice cream, gelato, or sorbet often enough to want back-to-back batches without pre-freezing a bowl. Less suited to anyone needing a near-silent kitchen appliance or a lower price point.
Pros and cons
- No bowl to pre-freeze before churning
- Separate paddles for ice cream and gelato
- Runs consecutive batches back-to-back
- Cuisinart honored the 3-year warranty for one owner
- Noise level compares to a dishwasher
- Costs more than bowl-freeze style makers
Where it stands among ice cream machines
- #9 most-searched brand and model of the 21 ice cream machines lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 50 ice cream machines we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | ICE-100 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 27.2 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 9.3 × 12 × 9.3 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.5 quartslower than 54% of 40 ice cream machines |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Steel |
| Color | Stainless |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Cream Maker |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Product Care Instructions | Wipe clean. |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Coffee Shop, Dessert Shops, Residential |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Programmable |
| Part Number | CZN-022 |
| Item Type Name | Soft Service Ice Cream Maker |
Closest rivals on specs
Whynter ICS-167 7-in-1 Soft Serve and Slushy Machine- Item Weight 27.2 vs 24.6 pounds (+11%)
GreenPan Frost Ice Cream Maker and Slushie Machine- Capacity 1.5 vs 2 quarts (-25%)
Whynter Ice Cream Maker 2.1 Qt- Capacity 1.5 vs 2.1 quarts (-29%)
- Item Weight 27.2 vs 24.3 pounds (+12%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Cuisinart ICE-100 need a bowl frozen overnight?
No, its built-in compressor chills the mixture on its own, so it's ready to churn without pre-freezing anything.