Last Updated: October 11, 2021 (Refresh Now)
Hamilton Beach 68330N Automatic Ice Cream Maker 4 Quart White
Last Updated: October 11, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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/10
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Cooling
113cream, ice cream maker, salt, freezer, homemade
+78%
-22%
" ... Not only did this more modern Ice cream freezer bring back memories, it makes the very best Ice cream. ... Ice cream that I can tailor to our tastes and dietary needs and it does it pretty quickly. ... "
" ... This machine never stopped even when the ice cream was ready, definitley a good machine . ... "
" ... I never buy 'store' ice cream anymore . ... "
" ... Excellent Ice Cream maker for the price! ... We have loved making ice cream in it. ... "
" ... I just started making ice cream and this was perfect for a family size container to make it in. ... "
" ... Best ice cream maker ever!!! ... "
" ... Very happy with this Ice Cream Machine. ... "
" ... We made fresh peach ice cream using the recipe in the manufacturer’s booklet…it was fabulous. ... "
Usage
55easy, room, gift, easy to clean, family
+89%
-11%
" ... We have a house far away from the grocery store. ... "
" ... This machine is so easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and to clean, works great. ... "
" ... Follow directions exactly as written and you will have great tasty results. ... "
" ... Works very well-was a gift for a family member who likes it ... "
" ... Easy to use good recipes ... "
" ... Easy to use and perfect for the home! ... "
" ... Liked easy to use ... "
Body
35motor, ice, metal, bucket, beach
+51%
-49%
" ... It makes a full gallon with ease. ... "
" ... Perfect size for a couple. ... "
" ... Easy to use, but takes about an entire bag of ice to fill the inside of the maker. ... "
" ... Love this freezer!!! ... "
" ... The locking mechanism for the motor is a tiny hassle the first time you put it together but it’s easy to work out. ... I really like the metal insert for the dasher. ... Tips for fellow makers** ... Go to your local hardware store and buy a big bag of salt crystals. ... "
" ... It seems sturdy and built well. ... "
" ... You will need containers for the homemade ice cream to place in the freezer. ... "
" ... I always add double the salt and put my container in the freezer for 15 minutes after I finish a batch (while I clean up the maker and get out the spoons and bowl or cones) and it turns out perfect every time. ... "
Usage / Ease
30easy, easy to clean, use and clean, use and easy, operate
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to use good recipes ... "
" ... This is easy all the way around. ... The maker is as great and easy as any I have ever used. ... "
" ... easy to assemble to use ... "
" ... It's larger than i expected and very easy to use. ... "
" ... I’ve tried other machines in the past and they were always complicated to operate but this one comes with easy instructions and it’s built very well and within and boxing it I was able to make my first ice cream batch with one of the recipes listed in the booklet that came with the machine. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... This machine is so easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Marketplace
23amazon, returned, returnable, item, eligible
+17%
-83%
" ... Then Amazon said it couldn’t be returned. ... I’ve NEVER had an issue returning something and I have no idea how to get my money back now. ... "
" ... Now amazon says it’s not eligible for return? ... "
" ... Tried to get a refund and I’m not eligible for refund and it hasn’t even been a month since I bought. ... "
" ... So i go to return, and item is non returnable. ... "
" ... Since I bought this in April but didn’t unbox it until today I can’t return it. ... "
" ... DO NOT BUY PACKAGE ARRIVED DAMAGED PRODUCT NOT AVALABLE FOR RETURN. ... "
" ... It's being returned. ... "
" ... I tried to return it but Amazon says it’s “not returnable”. ... "
Food
23recipe, delicious, vanilla, milk, cookies
+100%
" ... Started with a batch of plain old vanilla (using the recipe included) and I was taken back to my childhood with the AWESOME flavor!!! ... "
" ... Our favorite flavor so far was Butter Pecan. ... its large enough that we can double the recipe with is great! ... "
" ... Kinda like if you forget the popcorn in the microwave . ... "
" ... This new freezer once and everything went well and tasted delicious. ... "
" ... Make different flavors by adding your own (cookies, candies, fruits, etc). ... "
" ... It comes with great recipes! ... "
" ... Works as expected and includes lots of recipes. ... "
" ... We are trying a variety of recipes. ... "
Cleaning
22easy to clean, clean, use and clean, use and easy, canister
+82%
-18%
" ... It's easy to use, and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Just don’t let the paddle sit to where it dries it’s way easier to clean right after it’s done. ... "
" ... Easy to use and to clean, works great. ... "
" ... Takes about an hour to do everything maybe a bit more with clean up! ... "
" ... It is so easy to use, and easy to clean. ... "
" ... It was easy to clean after each use and I absolutely love how reasonable the price was for such a large icecream maker too. ... "
" ... I always add double the salt and put my container in the freezer for 15 minutes after I finish a batch (while I clean up the maker and get out the spoons and bowl or cones) and it turns out perfect every time. ... "
" ... It is easy to use, and cleaning it takes no time. ... "
Body / Storage
18ice, bucket, container, salt, ice cream
+61%
-39%
" ... You will need containers for the homemade ice cream to place in the freezer. ... "
" ... Go to your local hardware store and buy a big bag of salt crystals. ... "
" ... Love this freezer!!! ... "
" ... This is the freezer I remember from childhood. ... "
" ... It got old, wasting that kind of space. ... Now we just have to find room in our freezer for the leftovers since it makes more than our old machine ... "
" ... It makes a full gallon with ease. ... "
" ... Easy to use, but takes about an entire bag of ice to fill the inside of the maker. ... "
" ... The main container itself can be sealed and put in the freezer (it has a rubber plug for the hole at the top for the mixer) though I do recommend moving it to other containers for longer storage ... "
Sound
16noisy, noise, room, motor, laundry
+19%
-81%
" ... The motor is so loud you can hear it running outside but the paddle doesn’t seem to spin. ... "
" ... Works but is sooo loud! ... "
" ... This machine makes a grinding noise that is SO LOUD that one of my neighbors came by to check up on me, see if there was something wrong. ... "
" ... Engine slow, super loud and very big. ... "
" ... The motor breaks because yiu don't listen to it. ... "
" ... The only downside we see with this Hamilton Beach is that it is VERY loud and you probably need to go buy an 8-10 pound bag ice each time you make ice cream because most refrigerators don’t make that amount of ice or you need to gather a couple days worth of ice from your refrigerator icemaker so you have enough as you start the process. ... "
" ... But geeze is it loud. ... It's so loud you don't want to be in the same room, and you have to run it for 20-40 minutes depending on what you're making. ... Any review that ever gave this thing more than 1 star for noise level is flat wrong. ... Maybe less with how ungodly loud it is. ... "
" ... It is noisy but I have heard louder ones. ... "
Reliability
16junk, stopped working, batch, worked great, weekly
+44%
-56%
" ... Smelled like fire and stopped working after 1 use. ... "
" ... Not so good it broke in less then week ... "
" ... I made the mistake of purchasing a "refurbished" machine, so I can't return it even though it wasn't in working condition when I got it and it's on me to track down and buy a replacement part or just give up on it and choose a different machine. ... "
" ... The pin broke after the second time we used it. ... "
" ... Doesn't last long ... "
" ... Don't waste your money for a broken product that doesn't allow refunds/returns even within 5 days ... "
" ... Bc they know they are selling junk!! ... "
" ... Just stopped running. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
16amazon, returned, returnable, item, eligible
-100%
" ... It hasn't even been opened and I am unable to return it. ... "
" ... And now we cant return it. ... "
" ... My mistake because this isnt returnable. ... "
" ... Since I bought this in April but didn’t unbox it until today I can’t return it. ... "
" ... I returned it immediately. ... "
" ... Then Amazon said it couldn’t be returned. ... I’ve NEVER had an issue returning something and I have no idea how to get my money back now. ... "
" ... MADE OF ALUMINUN WHICH IS HARMFUL FOR YOU AND THEY TAKE RETURNS. ... "
" ... Now amazon says it’s not eligible for return? ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
11noisy, noise, motor, size, process
+18%
-82%
" ... The motor breaks because yiu don't listen to it. ... "
" ... The only downside we see with this Hamilton Beach is that it is VERY loud and you probably need to go buy an 8-10 pound bag ice each time you make ice cream because most refrigerators don’t make that amount of ice or you need to gather a couple days worth of ice from your refrigerator icemaker so you have enough as you start the process. ... "
" ... This machine makes a grinding noise that is SO LOUD that one of my neighbors came by to check up on me, see if there was something wrong. ... "
" ... Just a bit noisy for my taste. ... "
" ... Any review that ever gave this thing more than 1 star for noise level is flat wrong. ... "
" ... Only drawback for me --- it is kinda noisy when it's "churning" but isn't it fun!? ... "
" ... The motor is so loud you can hear it running outside but the paddle doesn’t seem to spin. ... "
" ... It is noisy but I have heard louder ones. ... "
Usage / Capacity
10family, kitchen, run, next, loud
+80%
-20%
" ... Makes enough for a family. ... "
" ... I cannot even communicate to anyone in the next room without yelling let alone in the kitchen. ... "
" ... It has really been great for me and my family. ... "
" ... Awesome machine, great size for my family. ... "
" ... We have a house far away from the grocery store. ... "
" ... Just a perfect item for the kitchen. ... "
Sound / Volume
9room, laundry, use and clean, run, process
+11%
-89%
" ... Works but is sooo loud! ... "
" ... Engine slow, super loud and very big. ... "
" ... The only downside we see with this Hamilton Beach is that it is VERY loud and you probably need to go buy an 8-10 pound bag ice each time you make ice cream because most refrigerators don’t make that amount of ice or you need to gather a couple days worth of ice from your refrigerator icemaker so you have enough as you start the process. ... "
" ... This machine makes a grinding noise that is SO LOUD that one of my neighbors came by to check up on me, see if there was something wrong. ... "
" ... But geeze is it loud. ... It's so loud you don't want to be in the same room, and you have to run it for 20-40 minutes depending on what you're making. ... Maybe less with how ungodly loud it is. ... "
" ... It is noisy but I have heard louder ones. ... "
Body / Build Quality
9shaft, paddle, motor, ice, easy
+33%
-67%
" ... The pin broke after the second time we used it. ... "
" ... Built very cheaply ... "
" ... The metal shaft that is meant to turn the paddle and churn the mixture was completely rounded off, not square, and so would not engage in the motor and turn. ... "
" ... As a matter of fact, it barely seemed any thicker. ... "
" ... Second time using this we noticed metal shavings on the top. ... "
Price
8price, worth, waste, total, spend
+63%
-38%
" ... For the price it is a great buy. ... "
" ... The good thing about it is Amazon, they refunded me my money. ... "
" ... Love it for the price! ... "
" ... Works great for a nice price. ... "
" ... Good price too. ... "
Usage / Setup
7follow, directions, followed, easy to use, simple
+71%
-29%
" ... Set up is a breeze and it’s really easy to use. ... "
" ... Follow directions exactly as written and you will have great tasty results. ... "
" ... Just follow the directions. ... "
" ... I’ve tried other machines in the past and they were always complicated to operate but this one comes with easy instructions and it’s built very well and within and boxing it I was able to make my first ice cream batch with one of the recipes listed in the booklet that came with the machine. ... "
Usage / For Kids
7used, since, got, gift, fun
+86%
-14%
" ... Haven't used one since I was a kid. ... "
" ... Bought for sons birthday and it has been used a couple of times since. ... "
" ... I got this as a gift for the kids I used to nanny for. ... "
" ... Sent to my parents for my nieces/nephews. ... "
" ... It's easy and so fun for the kids. ... "
Usage / As Gift
7used, got, birthday, much, kids
+100%
" ... Bought it as a birthday gift for my son who was hosting a BBQ. ... "
" ... I received this as a birthday gift December 2020 and I have used it four times now. ... "
" ... Works very well-was a gift for a family member who likes it ... "
" ... I got this as a gift for the kids I used to nanny for. ... "
" ... The gift was very much appreciated. ... "
" ... I got this for Christmas and loved it. ... "
" ... It was gift for my daughter but she love it. ... "
Body / Fit
7paddle, shaft, metal, size, easy
+29%
-71%
" ... The metal shaft that is meant to turn the paddle and churn the mixture was completely rounded off, not square, and so would not engage in the motor and turn. ... "
" ... The first time we used it the metal components where the paddle fits into the motor malfunctioned. ... "
" ... The motor would not fit. ... Bucket cracked try to fit the motor on. ... "
" ... Complete garbage consisting of ill-fitting parts that produce and inedible product. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
6return, response, money, manufacturer, contact
+50%
-50%
" ... I'm very disappointed and annoyed with both the product and Amazon's refusal to return to the manufacturer. ... "
" ... Tried to contact seller no response . ... "
" ... Website says they off no returns for websites other than their own. ... "
Body / Size
4perfect, noise, best, bag
+75%
-25%
" ... Perfect size for a couple. ... "
" ... Best thing is it's so portable plug it in and let it do it's job. ... "
" ... Perfect size effective and very low on the noise ... "
Usage / For Fun
3use, noisy, family, churning
+67%
-33%
" ... It’s fun to use. ... "
Performance
3gets, fast, done
+67%
-33%
" ... It works great and fast. ... "
" ... The performance of the machine is fine. ... "
Body / Design
3design
+67%
-33%
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