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| Lello 4070 Gelato Junior |  | Brand: Lello
List Price: $300.00
Buy New: $175.83
as of 3/15/2010 17:20 EDT details
You Save: $124.17 (41%)
Rating:  139 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 33
Dimensions (in): 11 x 14 x 12.3
Model: 4070
UPC: 027208040706
EAN: 0027208040706
ASIN: B00009365G
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Makes frozen treats one quart at a time in about 30 minutes | | • | Built-in compressor freezer for continuous use; auto safety shut-off | | • | Electronic timer; removable bowl, transparent lid, slim ingredient window | | • | Recipe book and ice cream scoop included | | • | Measures 11 by 14 by 12-1/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
With a minimum freezing temperature of -4 degrees F, the Simac Gelato Junior takes only about 30 minutes to satisfy your craving for a frozen confection. Plus, the built-in compressor freezer operates continuously, so you can turn out multiple flavors of ice cream while your guests finish their dinner. A 60-minute electronic timer frees you up for other activities, and an automatic safety mechanism sounds a warning beep if the integrated spatula blade gets stuck. A removable 1-quart bowl, transparent lid, and slim ingredient window all simplify operation, and the unit is also useful for crafting frozen drinks and chilled soups. Though not lightweight at 31 pounds, the Gelato Junior is fairly sleek for its class, measuring 11 by 14 by 12-1/4 inches. Simac includes a booklet of tasty ice cream, sorbet, and dessert sauce recipes, as well as an ice cream scoop. --Emily Bedard
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 10
 HORRIBLE MACHINE January 22, 2010
George Flint Jr.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this machine because of its high star rating from so many other customers. The machine worked fine the first time I used it although it took an hour for the ice cream to get to a firmer consistency. The next night when I wanted to use my gelato maker again---it didn't work. I turned the machine on and the churn paddle would no longer turn! I called customer support listed in the manual, and they were of no help. Save your money and buy a different machine!! I wish I had!
 Lello 4070 Gelato Junior December 16, 2009
S. Whitworth (Texas)
I love this gelato maker! When I first pulled it out of the box, I made strawberry ice-cream with fresh berries and it was the bomb! As usual, anything from Lello is heaped in quality and reliability. You can not go wrong with this little gem. Whip up a frozen treat in less than 30 mins!
Shoddy product, non-existent customer service November 13, 2009
J. Walker
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Unit arrived broken (you could hear the screws rattling around on the inside). Took several days, several e-mails and several phone calls to actually get to someone from Lello customer service. They said send the broken part to them (which I did, at a cost of $15.00) and they would ship another one right out. Three weeks passed ... another round of calls to Lello (most of which go through to an answering machine). They said that they were out of stock and would send me another part when they arrived from Italy in a month. Eight weeks later, no part, no answer from Lello. I wouldn't ever buy one of their products again. This one is going back to Amazon. It might be great if it works, but who can tell if it's broken upon arrival and you can't get it fixed?
Not a great machine - a huge disappointment in fact November 9, 2009
tmp (Nashville, TN)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased the Lello 4070 in March 2009 in order to upgrade from a cheap ice cream machine that had a canister that had to be kept in the freezer at all times if I wanted to make ice cream on a whim. I wanted the convenience of this type of machine & the space back in my freezer. I have to say that I've never been happy with this ice cream maker's performance. I wish now that I'd paid more for a better quality product. I bought the machine based on the good reviews and am disappointed. The quality of the ice cream it produced was never better than my previous machine which was a $30 Deni machine! The other problem is that you can only put very small quantities of custard (2 cups to be exact) in the canister at a time and since most custard batches produce more than 2 cups - that would mean I would need to run each batch of ice cream in two parts. That's not very convenient nor timely. The biggest problem is that after only using the machine 4 times - it seems to have died! Every time I plug the machine in, it trips the fuse and will not turn on under any circumstances. I'm left with either sending the ice cream maker to Lello repair which doesn't appeal as I kind of hate the machine or getting a partial refund from Amazon. Save yourself the hassle and invest in a better machine. It's not very good and I can't really recommend it to anyone. It underwhelms in it's performance...
Great machine, use these tricks to make it better November 6, 2009
Sarah Mc Bride (Concord, MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great ice cream maker and produced superb results with a little planning and a bit of effort. Overall, it is a bit bulky, I was surprised by how heavy it was but given the built in compressor I guess that is to be expected. Its also a bit noisy so I move it out of the kitchen while it runs. I've made both traditional custard and American-style ice cream recipes with incredible results but you do have to add AT LEAST 10-20 minutes of extra freezing time in the machine over what it suggests if you don't want to let it rest in the freezer, especially if you're making ice cream in a warm summery kitchen.
A few tips, things to know:
-The opening in the lid to add your own "mix-ins" or melted chocolate is tiny and annoying. Just forgo using the lid altogether and drape a kitchen towel over it to keep the tiny splatters and your curious cat out.
-In order to keep the motor clean, I covered it with plastic wrap and then poked the paddle through it. I wished I had figured this out the first time I started using it, you can't exactly put the motor under water so now the top of the machine with the motor is a bit sticky even though I used a toothbrush to get my first messy attempts at melted chocolate off the machine.
-DON'T DON'T DON'T remove the paddle/motor until you are sure you are done making the ice cream. Trying to get it back together and lined up correctly is a pain. This is also why you should just forgo the lid altogether if you want to add stuff at the end of mixing.
Pros
-fast and easy, no having to plan ahead. I always get to make ice cream on a whim and the container and wand are super easy to clean
-multiple batches and no re-freezing
-easy to operate
-inexpensive
Cons
-a bit noisy
-mix-ins opening too small
-takes 35-45 minutes not 25 to make ready to eat ice cream
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