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Freezing time (in bowl)
How long the mixture took to freeze in the machine's bowl, ranging from 0 minutes to more than an hour for models with a one-star rating

Freezing time (in freezer)
How long the mixture required in the freezer before it was ready to serve, ranging from 2.5 hours to more than five hours for models with a poor rating

Freezing capability
How well the maker is able to cope with different types of ingredients to achieve a consistent ice cream.

Quality of ice cream
How good ice cream tasted, felt, looked and smelt. Ice cream with a five-star rating had a consistent, firm, velvety, smooth quality. Ice cream with a three-star rating was less appetising for reasons including it being lighter, softer, crunchier and less evenly mixed.

Considerate design
We rated 24 separate aspects of the machine’s design, to ensure that thought has been given to helping you use it as easily as possible. We looked for well-marked controls and guidance that helps everyone, especially people with visual impairments, set up and operate the machine correctly

Ease of assembly
How easy it was to assemble and take apart the maker including the bowls, paddles and lid

Ease of cleaning
How easy it is to clean the exterior surface and components of the ice cream maker including looking for dirt traps

Noise
Makers with a lower star rating made a loud or iritating noise during operation

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