3. Whisk yolks until creamy. 4. Add 1/2 of the warm cream mixture to the egg yolks. Then pour the warmed yolk mixture back into the saucepan and continue to cook/ stir until the custard mixture coats the back of a spoon. Do not boil the mixture. 5. Stir in the vanilla extract and allow to cool completely. 6. Spoon the mixture into the removable ice cream bucket of the Gourmet Ice Cream Maker and start the cycle. 7. Drain the cherries. 8. When the ice cream mixture begins to thicken as it freezes, add the cherries and freeze until the ice cream is the proper consistency. 9 Rum Raisin Ice Cream 3/4 c. Raisins 1/2 c. Rum 1 c. Milk 1/2 c. Sugar 2Eggs 2 c. Whipping Cream 1. Place the raisins in a bowl and cover with rum. Allow to soak for several hours or overnight. 2. Warm the milk in a pan. 3. Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a separate bowl. 4. Slowly add the warm milk while continuing to whisk. Pour mixtureback in the pan and heat slowly until thickened, stirring constantly. Do notboil. 5. Allow to cool to room temperature. 6. Add whipping cream to mixture and stir. 7. Spoon the mixture into the removable ice cream bucket of the Gourmet Ice Cream Maker and start the cycle. 8. Add the rum and raisins just before the end of the freezing process. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ELECTRONIC GOURMET ICE CREAM MAKER Operating Instructions Attention: Alow at least 2 minutes between the time the Chill function is turned off and restarted to keep from damaging the unit. Washeach part of the unit which touches the ingredients, such as the Stirring Paddle, Ice Cream Scoop, Lid, and the Removable Ice Cream bucket. Parts should be washed with hot water and a mild dish washing detergent and wiped completely dry. Do NOTuse abrasive cleaners to clean as these may damage your appliance. Note: Clock display is in the 24 hour time format (i.e 4:00pm will be displayed as 16:00. The clock does not display in AM/PM format. 1. Plug the unit into a properly grounded outlet. 12:00 will be displayed. 2. Press the Clock button and the " 12" will begin to flash. 3. Press the Setupbutton until the correct hour is displayed (i.e. " 20" for 8PM). 4. Press the Clockbutton again and the "00" will flash. 5. Press the Setupbutton to advance the minutes setting to the desired minutes. 6. Press Clockbutton again and your clock is set. 7. Repeat the above to set your clock in the case of a power failure, time change, etc. Before First Use Clock Set Up 1. The time it will take to make ice cream wil be different depending on the recipe, amount of ingredients and room air temperature. 2. To extend the life of the unit, do not allow the ice cream to freeze and jam the motor. If the motor jams, push the Chill/Off button. 3. The Lid, Stirring Paddle, and Ice Cream Scoop are TOP RACKdishwasher safe. The Removable Ice Cream Bucket may be placed in the LOWER RACKof the dishwasher. 4. To attain the best performance from the unit, always ensure that the Cooling Cylinder and Removable Ice Cream Bucket are completely dry before starting to chill. 5. For optimum performance, always make sure that the Removable Ice Cream Bucket is completely seated in the cooling cylinder. 6. To maintain optimum performance and to prevent damaging the unit, always store in a horizontal position, as it would during use 7. Make sure that there is at least 8 - 10 inches of free space on all sides of the ice cream maker to allow for adequate air circulation. User Tips 3 Recipes Cookie Dough Ice Cream 2 c. Milk 1 3/4 c. Sugar 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 Tbs. Vanilla Extract 4 c. Heavy Cream 1 c. Prepared Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 2 c. Light Cream 1. Heat milk in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat until bubbles form around the edge of the saucepan. Remove from heat. 2. Add sugar and salt. Stir until dissolved. 3. Stir in light cream, vanilla extract and heavy cream cream. 4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 5. Spoon the mixture into the removable ice cream bucket of the Gourmet Ice Cream Maker and start the cycle. 6. Add the prepared chocolate chip cookie dough. Break up the doughand drop it in small clusters into the ice cream. 7. Mix it around to ensure that the cookie dough is evenly distributed throughout the ice cream. 8. Put ice cream in the freezer for several hours if further hardening is needed. Buter Pecan Ice Cream 2 c. Light Cream 1 c. Brown Sugar 2 tbs. Butter 2 c. Heavy Cream 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract 1/2 c. Toasted Chopped Pecans 1. Combine the light cream, sugar and butter in a saucepan. 2. Cook, stirring constantly over low heat until bubbles form around the edges of the pan. 3. Let the mixture cool. 4. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. 5. Spoon the mixture into the removable ice cream bucket of the Gourmet Ice Cream Maker and start the cycle. 6. Add pecans after the ice cream has begun to harden, (last 10 minutes of the cycle). 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Making Ice Cream 1. Place unit on a flat level surface with no walls or objects within 8-10 inches of all ...