Whynter Ice Cream Maker 2.1 Qt
- Capacity: 2.1 quarts
- Operation Mode: Automatic
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Item Weight: 24.3 pounds
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compressor ice cream maker that delivers smooth results within the hour and lets you churn multiple batches, provided you have the counter space for it.
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ASIN: B01FXMW4ASModel: ICM-201SBCategory: Ice Cream Machines
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Overview
The Whynter ICM-201SB is a 2.1-quart upright ice cream maker with a built-in compressor, so there's no bowl to pre-freeze before churning. It targets households that make ice cream often enough to want back-to-back batches on demand.
- 2.1-quart capacity, upright compressor design
- No pre-freezing required, self-cooling
- LCD digital display with timer
- Motor overheat protection for back-to-back batches
Who it's for
Fits frequent ice cream makers who want to skip pre-freezing and have dedicated counter or storage space for a heavier unit. Less suited to occasional users or tight kitchens where the footprint and weight are a problem.
Pros and cons
- No pre-freezing bowl, ready for a batch anytime
- Finishes a batch in under an hour
- Handles multiple consecutive batches with overheat protection
- Heavy and takes up a larger counter footprint
- Quality control issues reported by at least one buyer
Performance notes
The built-in compressor chills the mixture directly, producing smooth ice cream, gelato or sorbet in under an hour per batch. Motor protection pauses the unit if it runs too long across consecutive batches, then resumes once it cools.
Specifications
| Brand | Whynter |
|---|---|
| Model | ICM-201SB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 24.3 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 14.2 × 12.5 × 14.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2.1 quartshigher than 62% of 40 ice cream machines |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Ice Cream Maker |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Built-In Timer, Motor Protection Function |
| Part Number | ICM-201SB |
Closest rivals on specs
Waring WCIC25 Compressor Ice Cream Maker 2.5 Qt- Capacity 2.1 vs 2.5 quarts (-16%)
- Item Weight 24.3 vs 30 pounds (-19%)
Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker 1.5 Quart- Capacity 2.1 vs 1.5 quarts (+40%)
- Item Weight 24.3 vs 27.2 pounds (-11%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Whynter ICM-201SB need a pre-frozen bowl?
No, its built-in compressor cools the mixture directly, so there's no bowl to freeze ahead of time.
Can the Whynter ICM-201SB make multiple batches back to back?
Yes, though motor protection will pause it if it runs too long consecutively, then it resumes once it cools down.