simac il gelataio the ice cream man--help, please!

13 years ago

I posted this over on Cooking, and someone suggested I post here, too, so here I am :)

My hubby and I just picked up a used Simac Il Gelataio "The Ice Cream Man" at the thrift store for $10. It gets cold (very quickly), the blades turn, all looks promising.

Our version does not have numbers associated with the name--not Il Gelataio 4000 or Il Gelataio 800 or anything like that, just the name and the words "The ice cream man."

But I have searched the internet now for instructions to no avail, so I'm hoping some of you can help.

I have two specific questions:

First, does anyone know if the stainless steel bowl is removable? I know many, if not all, of the versions with numbers have removable bowls, but if ours is, I don't know how to get it out. Any ideas?

Second, are there any tricks we need to know to use it? Or do we just mix up some ice cream, pour it in and turn on the machine?

Any information would be appreciated :)

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chesters_house_gw

13 years ago

I have an older Simac,without "ice cream man" or any of the current designations, but if the design is similar, the bowl is removable. Remove the knob at the top of the stem, remove the paddle, pull the latch at the bottom of the unit, and lift up the bowl.
Send the bowl, paddle, and knob through the dishwasher, mix up a batch, pour it in, and go. Takes about a half hour, less if the ice cream mix is cold.

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13 years ago
maybe you are missing the bowl ?
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I have one, but the bowl is NOT removeable. I inherited it from DH's grandfather. I love it except having to wash the bowl in place. I make ice cream a lot. It's packed away in the garage at my house while we live in the temporary house during reno though so I can't tell you what markings are on it.
breezygirl
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I went to the house and looked at mine. It's the 1600. I don't know what it means, but it's at least 15 years old. The sucker is heavy and large, but it does a good job churning and freezing ice cream. If it didn't I wouldn't keep it around as it's hard to store. That reminds me of something to be aware of. Mine says on the machine and on the instruction booklet that it must never be carried or stored on its side or back. It must always be horizontal. If yours came from a thrift store, it may have handled improperly.

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Your DH got a deal, btw, if it works. My MIL kept saying that her Dad paid several hundred dollars for the one I have.

Hope that helped. Let me know if you have any questions! Enjoy your yummy ice cream!
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Here is a link that might be useful: Gelataio Instruction Manual
laranodari
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http://www.iloveicecream.net/tools/ice-cream-and-gelato-maker-manuals/ Here the Simac Ice cream man Manual and others manuals too

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