Gelateria Pro Touch 8502 - Ice machine Solis - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Gelateria Pro Touch 8502 Solis

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Please read through this user manual thoroughly before using your Solis ice cream machine "Gelateria Pro Touch", so that you become familiar with your appliance and can use it safely. We thoroughly recommend that you keep these instructions and, if you pass the appliance on, that you also hand these instructions to the new owner.

For your own safety, please observe the following safety measures when using electrical appliances:

1. To prevent electric shock, neither the appliance nor the power cord and the power plug must come into contact with water or other liquids. Water might get into the casing and damage the appliance. Danger of electric shock! Should the appliance respond, the power cord or the power plug come into contact with liquid, use dry rubber gloves to immediately pull the power plug out of the socket. Do not use the appliance again until you have had it's ability to function safely checked by Solis or a Solis approved service centre.
2. Do not operate the appliance resp. pull or connect the plug with wet or moist hands or feet.
3. Before using the appliance, check that the voltage stated on the type plate of the appliance matches your mains voltage. Do not connect the power plug to a plug board to which other appliances are connected.
4. Only use the appliance as described in this manual for making ice cream or yogurt. Do not use the appliance outdoors and protect it from moisture and wetness.

5. Do not leave the power cable hanging over table edges so that it can be pulled. Make sure that it does not come into contact with hot surfaces, such as hotplates or a radiator, or that it comes into contact with the appliance.

6. Place the power cord so that it does not pose a tripping hazard. Keep the power cord away from sharp objects.

7. Keep the appliance away from hot gas, hot ovens and other heat-emitting appliances or heat sources. Never use the appliance on a hot or wet surface. Never place the appliance near moisture, heat and naked flames. Keep the appliance away from moving parts or appliances.
8. Always keep a minimum safety distance to walls or heat sensitive materials like fabrics, blinds or curtains. The area above and around the appliance must always be free and the ice cream machine must not be covered. The ice cream machine must never be unattended during use.
9. Never carry the appliance by the power cord and do not place anything on the power cord. Never pull on the power cord to disconnect the appliance from the power mains. Only pull on the plug.
10. We recommend that you do not use an extension cable with this appliance. Do not place the appliance directly underneath a power socket.
11. Before disconnecting the power plug of the appliance from the power socket, please make sure that the appliance is not in use.
12. During use, the appliance has to be placed on an even, clean, stable, moisture and heat resistant as well as dry surface like a table or a worktop. The appliance might vibrate and shift during use. Therefore, never place the appliance near the edge of a table. Keep a safety distance of at least 10cm to the next wall to prevent your appliance from overheating and to allow free air circulation around the appliance. The ventilation slots of the appliance must remain unobstructed and not be covered under any circumstances.

1. Do not use the appliance outdoors or in moving vehicles or boats.
2. Your Solis ice cream machine is equipped with a compressor that always has to be in an upright position. Therefore, the appliance must not be tilted to a degree exceeding 45^ . Never separate the appliance from its feet and always place it on the feet with the filler opening facing up. If the appliance is tilted by accident or during use or if it has been turned upside down, leave it standing on its feet for at least 3 hours before switching it on again.
3. You should not operate the POWER button at short intervals to save the compressor. Always keep a break of 5 minutes before switching the appliance back on.
4. Always unplug the appliance if it is not in use or left unattended, and before cleaning. This also applies if you move, assemble, disassemble or store the appliance. We recommend the use of a residual current device (RCD safety switch) to provide additional protection during the use of electrical appliances. It is advisable to use a safety switch with a rated residual operating current of 30mA maximum. For professional advice consult an electrician.
5. Do not make any adjustments to the appliance, cable, plug or accessories.
6. Improper use creates the risk of injury! No liability is assumed in the case of potential damages or injuries.

7. Never take hold of an appliance that has fallen into water or another liquid. Always use dry rubber gloves to pull the power plug before taking it out. Do not use the appliance again until you have had it's ability to function safely checked by Solis or a Solis approved service centre.

8. Never place the appliance in such a way that it might fall into water or come into contact with water or another liquid (e.g. in or next to a sink).

9. Never submerge the appliance, power cable or plug in water, or bring it into contact with water or other liquids.
10. Place the appliance so that it is never exposed to direct sunlight.
11. Never insert sharp or pointed objects or tools into the appliance openings or reach into them with your hand. The appliance might be damaged resp. risk of electric shock and injury!
12. Never shake, move or lift the ice cream machine while it is in use.
13. Only use the appliance as described in this manual. Only use with the provided accessories or accessories recommended by Solis, incorrect accessories or misuse can lead to damage of the appliance, to fire, electric shock or personal damage.
14. Never start the appliance using a remote control or external timer.
15. This appliance is only for household use and is not suitable for commercial use.
16. Remove and discard all packaging materials and potential stickers or labels (except for the type plate) before using the appliance for the first time.
17. Check the appliance before each use and ensure that the appliance, power cord and plug are not damaged and no parts have come loose.
18. In order to avoid electric shock, do not use the appliance if the power cord or plug are damaged or the appliance is otherwise faulty, dropped or damaged or if parts have come loose. Never attempt repairs yourself, but take your appliance to Solis or

a Solis approved service centre in order to get it inspected or mechanically and electrically repaired, in order to avoid a hazard.

1. People with limited physical, sensorial or mental capabilities as well as unknowing or inexperienced people and children must not use the appliance except when supervised or thoroughly instructed on how to use the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Additionally, they must be aware of the dangers arising from the appliance and know how to operate it safely. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance must not be done by unsupervised children. Under no circumstances must the appliance be used or cleaned by children under the age of 8.
2. Always keep the appliance and power cord out of the reach of children.
3. Children must be supervised, so that they do not play with the appliance. Keep the packaging material incl. plastic bags out of the reach of children. Suffocation hazard!
4. Never cover the ice cream machine resp. the ventilation openings while the power plug is connected to the power outlet or if the appliance is in use.
5. Make sure that the Solis ice cream machine is properly assembled before starting to use it. You can learn how exactly this is done in this manual.
6. Only use the included stirring tool and the ice cream container with this appliance.
7. Always make sure that the appliance is switched off and the power plug is disconnected before attaching the stirring tool.
8. Before plugging the ice cream machine in and starting it, always make sure that the ice cream container is attached to the appliance and the stirring tool is firmly connected to the shaft when making ice cream.

1. Never use the ice cream machine without any foods or liquid in the ice cream container.
2. Never put the ingredients directly into the ice cream container chamber. The ingredients must only be placed in the ice cream container.
3. Always check if the ice cream container chamber and the outsides of the ice cream container are absolutely clean and dry before starting to use the appliance.
4. Do not process any hot or boiling ingredients. When making ice cream, the ingredients have to be cooled down to approx. 25^ (+/- 5^) before being poured into the ice cream container. Colder ingredients, too, should not be placed in the ice cream container when making ice cream, as they might block up the stirring tool before the ice cream has been stirred to completion. When making yogurt, the milk should have a temperature of 38 - 40^ .
5. Do not insert any items into the appliance while it is in use. Keep long hair, jewellery, kitchen tools as well as dresses away from the moving parts.
6. When taking ice cream out of the ice cream container, make sure that the ice cream container is handled carefully and does not sustain any blows to prevent it from being damaged.
7. Only work with kitchen tools made from plastic resp. with the included plastic spatula when taking ice cream or yogurt out of the ice cream container. Never use kitchen utensils with sharp or pointed edges or ones made of metal. Do not even bring them near the appliance!
8. Always keep the appliance and the accessories clean. Please refer to the notes given in the manual. The parts that are to be cleaned should only be cleaned by hand with water and dishwashing soap, they are generally not dishwasher-safe.

1. Never clean the ice cream machine with metal sponges. The metal particles in the sponge could come loose and touch the electrical components in the appliance, causing electric shock. For the same reason, no other electric devices must come into contact with the ice cream machine.
2. Do not place any objects on the appliance.
3. Always unwind the power cord fully before plugging the plug into the socket.
4. Always turn off the machine by pressing the POWER button before resetting, disassembling or cleaning the machine. Then, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and wait until the motor, the compressor and the stirring tool have come to a stop. This also applies when the machine is not in use.
5. Use the ice cream machine and stirring tool with caution. Never reach into the ice cream container or touch the stirring tool while the machine is in use. While machine is in use, no body part, hair, clothing or kitchen tool must come in proximity of the rotating stirring tool.
6. Should any objects (e.g. scraper or kitchen tools) fall into the ice cream container during use, press the POWER button, unplug the machine and remove the object only after motor and stirring tool have come to a stop.
7. When removing the ice cream and the yogurt from the ice cream container, turn off the machine with the POWER button, unplug it and wait until motor, compressor and stirring tool have come to a stop.
8. Always remove stirring tool before cleaning.

9. Pull the plug after every use. Only then, the appliance is fully switched off.

10. Even when the machine is not in use, the lid should only be removed for short periods of time.

11. Never store explosive or flammable substances like aerosol containers (deodorant sprays, hair sprays etc.) in the ice cream machine.

Important notice concerning the freezing agent

The freezing agent of your ice cream machine consists of Isobutane R600a, a natural gas that is environmentally safe even though it is flammable. Make especially sure that no components of the freezing agent circuit are damaged during the transport and use of the appliance. Fire hazard!

Should the freezing agent circuit be damaged:

• avoid open flames and sources of ignition,
• ventilate the room sufficiently in which the appliance is placed,
• do not start using the appliance again before having it checked by Solis or a service centre authorised by Solis.

APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

A Anodized ice cream container, removable, with a handle for easy handling. Caution: This container is not dishwasher-safe and must not be placed in the freezer.
B Stirring tool for making ice cream. Reaches the ice cream stuck to the inside walls. Caution: Must not be placed in the freezer. When making yogurt, the stirring tool is not placed in the ice cream container.
C Lid, can be fully removed and partially folded away with the handle so that ingredients can be filled into the filler opening.
D Stainless steel casing with ventilation openings
E Control panel with LCD screen and touch-sensitive function buttons
F Ice cream container chamber
G Moulded grips for easy transport

THE FUNCTION BUTTONS AND THE LCD SCREEN

a POWER button for switching the machine on and off

After you have connected the power plug to the power outlet, the appliance switches to standby mode, the POWER button flashes faintly. If you touch the POWER button for approx. 1 second, you enter into settings mode, "60:00" lights up in the display, representing the time setting. All button symbols light up as well, you can now select a program.

If you do not touch any other buttons within 15 seconds, all displays in the screen are dimmed down. Pressing any button (except the POWER button) makes them light up again at full brightness.

If you touch the POWER button again during use for approx. 1 second, you switch the appliance back to standby mode.

b START/PAUSE button for starting and stopping the preparation process

After having set the program and the operation time, you have to touch the START/PAUSE button to start the operation resp. the program. If you press the button again during use, the program and the time are stopped, the timer

stops counting down. Touch the button again to resume the program, the timer continues counting down.

Caution:

• After you have touched the START/PAUSE button and started the preparation, the control panel can not be operated any longer, the buttons are locked (except the POWER and the START/PAUSE button). Only if you touch the START/PAUSE button again do the buttons on the control panel unlock, allowing you to change the settings.
• If you have not touched the START/PAUSE for 10 minutes after pausing, a signal sounds and the settings you made are deleted. The appliance switches to standby mode.

c TIMER adjustment buttons

Using the and buttons, you can manually adjust the standard time setting displayed in the screen.

Each touch of the button reduces the operation time of the ice cream function by 1 minute, the button increases operation time by 1 minute. If you touch and hold the buttons for more than 2 seconds, the minutes are quickly counted down or up. In the yogurt function, each touch of the button increases resp. decreases operation time by 1 hour.

d Mixing program button

With the mixing program, you can mix the contents of the ice cream container without freezing it. Like that, you can mix and stir ice cream ingredients e.g. before starting the ice cream program.

When you touch the mixing program button, the standard setting is 10 minutes. "10:00" is displayed in the screen. However, you can manually adjust mixing time with the and buttons. Settings between 5 minutes and 60 minutes are possible.

The mixing program works similarly to the ice cream program, however, the mixture is only mixed, not frozen. The mixing program requires the stirring tool to be inserted.

e Refrigeration program button

With the refrigeration program, you can cool resp. freeze the contents of the ice cream container (or water) without stirring it. You can keep the ice cream frozen after preparation has finished with the refrigeration program if you want its consistency to harden.

If you touch the refrigeration program button, the standard time setting is 30 minutes, "30:00" is displayed in the screen. You can manually adjust the refrigeration time with the and buttons. Settings between 5 minutes and 60 minutes are possible.

The refrigeration program works similarly to the ice cream program, however, it does not blend or stir the mixture. The stirring tool does not have to be inserted for the refrigeration program.

f Ice cream program button

When you touch the ice cream program button, the standard setting is 60 minutes, the ingredients are mixed and frozen simultaneously. However, you can manually set an operation time at 1 minute intervals between 5 minutes and 60 minutes.

The ice cream program requires the stirring tool to be inserted.

g Yogurt program button

When you touch the yogurt program button, the standard setting is 8 hours, the ingredients are being processed to yogurt. However, you can manually set an operation time at 1 hour intervals between 4 hours and 24 hours.

The yogurt program does not require the stirring tool to be inserted.

The end of the program is indicated by a triple acoustic signal sound.

ACCESSIONS FOR THE ICE CREAM MACHINE

Anodized ice cream container

Scaper

Stirring tool
For the mixing program and for making ice cream.

Measuring cup
With the practical measuring cup, you can measure all ingredients quoted in the recipes in cups.

YOUR GELATERIA PRO TOUCH IS Fitted With THESE EXTRAS

To keep the ice cream resp. yogurt cold for a while after preparation, the automatic refrigeration function switches on after the respective program has elapsed (in the ice cream function only for approx. 20 minutes).

In the ice cream function: After the ice cream preparation has ended and if no other function has been activated, the appliance switches to automatic refrigeration function. After 10 minutes, the cooling unit and the fan switch on, "COOL" lights up in the screen. After another 10 minutes, the appliance switches to standby mode, the refrigeration function stops, the appliance emits 3 sound signals.

In the yogurt function: After the yogurt preparation has ended and if no other function has been activated, the appliance switches to automatic refrigeration function, "COOL" lights up in the screen. The cooling unit and the fan switch on for 15 minutes and cool the yogurt mixture down to approx. 9^ . After that, both the cooling unit and the fan switch off. Thanks to a temperature sensor, the temperature of the yogurt is being monitored. If it rises above 9^ , the cooling unit and the fan switch back on for another 4 minutes. The machine continues cooling in this 4-minute rhythm until the appliance is switched off.

MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTION

Once the ice cream mixture starts to solidify and the preparation is finished, the mixing motor stops, meaning that the stirring tool stops rotating. This is a safety precaution to prevent the motor from overloading. However, the time keeps counting down in the display, the ice cream is kept cool until you switch the appliance off with the POWER button resp. until the time setting reaches "00:00". You can switch the appliance off with the POWER button and take the ice cream out once the stirring tool stops.

• Attention: Your Solis Gelateria Pro Touch is fitted with a compressor that always requires an upright position. Never separate appliance from feet and always place on feet with the opening facing upwards. Always use and store appliance standing on feet.
• Only tilt the appliance to a maximum degree of 45^ . Should the appliance be tilted by accident during transport or be turned upside down, leave it standing on its feet for at least 3 hours before switching it on again.
• Before using your ice cream machine for the first time, remove all labels and stickers (excl. the type plate). Make sure to take all accessories and appliance parts out of the packaging before disposing it.
• Take the lid, the ice cream container and the stirring tool, the plastic spatula and the measuring cup out of the machine. Clean these parts with some mild detergent and warm water and rinse all parts carefully. Dry all parts.
• Caution: Always make sure that all parts are clean and dry before starting to use the appliance.

STARTING UP: MAKING ICE CREAM

1. Make sure that the power plug is disconnected. Place the appliance in an upright position on a clean, stable, dry, level as well as moisture and heat resistant work top. Fully unwind the power cord.
2. Turn the lid in a clockwise direction. Lift it off the ice cream container and take the ice cream container out of the appliance. Attach the stirring tool to the shaft in the ice cream container.

Caution: It is very important that the stirring tool is firmly and exactly placed on the shaft, otherwise, the ingredients can not be stirred! Always insert the stirring tool into the ice cream container before putting the ingredients into the container.

1. Put the prepared ice cream mixture (at room temperature, approx. 25^ , +/- 5^ ) into the ice cream container. Wipe potential residues off the sides of the ice cream container.

Caution: Do not overfill the ice cream container! The mixture gains in volume when it is processed to ice cream, therefore the ice cream container must only be filled to a maximum of 60% . Otherwise, the mixture could spill over the side of the ice cream container during preparation!

Note: The ice cream container should always be outside of the ice cream container chamber while being filled. Like this, you can prevent ingredients from splashing into the ice cream container chamber.

1. Make sure that the ice cream container chamber and the outside of the ice cream container are absolutely dry before lowering the ice cream container into the chamber.
2. Place the ice cream container in the ice cream container chamber.
3. There are two recesses in the ice cream container chamber. When lowering it in, position the ice cream container so that the joints of the two handle-grips glide into these recesses.

Caution: Your Solis ice cream machine is equipped with a built-in cooling unit (compressor), therefore the ice cream container does not have to be placed in the freezer before it is filled.

1. Place the lid on the ice cream container and turn it in a counter clockwise direction to firmly shut it.

Caution: Please do not open the lid during the preparation unless it is explicitly mentioned in the recipe. Should you need to add ingredients during use, open the smaller folding lid, using the handle.

1. Plug the power plug into a suitable power outlet, the POWER button flashes faintly in the display and the appliance is in standby mode.
2. Touch the POWER button for approx. 1 second to switch the appliance to settings mode. "60:00", representing the time setting, and all button symbols light up in the screen.
3. Touch the ice cream program button to switch the appliance to ice cream preparation mode.
4. If required, change the standard operation time by pressing the or buttons. In ice cream mode, the time changes at 1 minute intervals, if you press and hold the buttons for more than 2 seconds, the operation time is changed at a higher rate. Settings between 5 minutes and 60 minutes are possible.
5. Touch the START/PAUSE button to start ice cream preparation. The time is counted down in the display. All programs that are active at this time start flashing. Additionally, the symbol is shown in a frame to indicate that this program has been set.

Tips:

• You can add ingredients through the small folding lid in the lid, but don't forget to close it after.
• If you wish to interrupt the ice cream preparation for a short period of time, touch the START/PAUSE button, the time in the screen stops counting down. If you want to resume ice cream preparation, touch the START/PAUSE button again, the timer continues to count down the time.

TERMINATING ICE CREAM PREPARATION

• If the time in the display has reached "00:00", switch the appliance off by touching the POWER button for approx. 1 second (the screen goes dark, excluding the POWER button, which continues to flash faintly), then pull the plug. Open the lid by turning it in a clockwise direction, take it off and use the handle to pull the ice cream container out of the appliance. If the ice cream container is frozen in place, wait for a few minutes, then you should be able to lift it up easily.

Note: When making ice cream, it can happen that the mixture solidifies before the set time has fully elapsed. In such a case, the motor overload protection stops the stirring tool and it stops rotating. However, the time in the display keeps counting down and the ice cream is cooled until you switch the appliance off with the POWER button resp. until the time has reached "00:00". You can switch the appliance off with the POWER button and take the ice cream out once the stirring tool stops.

• If you do not switch the appliance off right after the screen has reached "00:00", the appliance switches to automatic refrigeration function. After 10 minutes, the cooling unit and the fan switch on, "COOL" is displayed in the screen and the appliance keeps the ice cream mixture cool for up to 10 minutes. After that, the appliance switches to standby mode with 3 signal sounds, the refrigeration function stops, the screen goes dark and only the POWER button is lit up.
• If you want to keep the ice cream cool even longer, you can use the button to select the refrigeration function and the START/PAUSE button to start the program. However, this only cools the ice cream mixture and does not mix it. Therefore, it is possible for the ice cream mixture to freeze up with the ice cream container getting stuck in the machine. In such a case, switch the appliance off and wait for a few minutes before removing the ice cream container.
  Important: If you do not want to eat the ice cream right away, we recommend transferring it to another, air tight container and placing it in the freezer.
• Under all circumstances, use the included plastic scraper or another plastic spatula to take the ice cream out of the container. Never handle a metal kitchen tool inside the ice cream container!
• Never place the ice cream container itself in the freezer!

STARTING UP: MAKING YOGURT

1. Make sure that the power plug is disconnected. Place the appliance in an upright position on a clean, stable, dry, level as well as moisture and heat resistant work top. Fully unwind the power cord.
2. Turn the lid in a clockwise direction. Lift it off the ice cream container and take the ice cream container out of the appliance. Caution: The stirring tool is not attached when the appliance is used to make yogurt!
3. Put the well blended yogurt ingredients (temperature approx. 38 - 40^ ) into the ice cream container (please see the "yogurt recipe"). Wipe potential residues off the sides of the ice cream container.

Caution: Do not overfill the ice cream container! Pour a maximum of 1 litre of milk and 50ml of yogurt into the ice cream container to put on the yogurt!

1. Make sure that the ice cream container chamber and the outside of the ice cream container are absolutely dry before lowering the ice cream container into the chamber.
2. Place the ice cream container in the ice cream container chamber.
3. There are two recesses in the ice cream container chamber. When lowering it in, position the ice cream container so that the joints of the two handle-grips glide into these recesses.
4. Place the lid on the ice cream container and turn it in a counter clockwise direction to firmly shut it.

Caution: Please do not open the lid during the preparation unless it is explicitly mentioned in the recipe. Should you need to add ingredients during use, open the smaller folding lid, using the handle.

1. Plug the power plug into a suitable power outlet, the POWER button flashes faintly in the display and the appliance is in standby mode.
2. Touch the POWER button for approx. 1 second to switch the appliance to settings mode. "60:00", representing the time setting, and all button symbols light up in the screen.
3. Touch the yogurt program button to switch the appliance to yogurt preparation mode. The standard setting "08H" lights up in the screen.

4. If required, change the standard operation time by pressing the or buttons. In yogurt mode, the time changes at 1 hour intervals, if you press and hold the buttons for more than 2 seconds, the operation time is changed at a higher rate. Settings between 4 hours and a maximum of 24 hours are possible.

5. Touch the START/PAUSE button to start yogurt preparation. The time display as well as the yogurt button start flashing. Additionally, the symbol is shown in a frame to indicate that this program has been set. The time is counted down by the hour.

Tips:

• You can add ingredients through the small folding lid in the lid, but don't forget to close it after.
• If you wish to interrupt the yogurt preparation for a short period of time, touch the START/PAUSE button, the time in the screen stops counting down. If you want to resume yogurt preparation, touch the START/PAUSE button again, the timer continues to count down the time.

TERMINATING YOGURT PREPARATION

• If the time in the display has reached "00:00", switch the appliance off by touching the POWER button for approx. 1 second (the screen goes dark, excluding the POWER button, which continues to flash faintly), then pull the plug. Open the lid by turning it in a clockwise direction, take it off and use the handle to pull the ice cream container out of the appliance.
• If you do not switch the appliance off right after the screen has reached "00:00", the appliance starts the automatic refrigeration function. "COOL" is displayed in the screen. The cooling unit and the fan switch on for 15 minutes and cool the yogurt mixture down to approx. 9^ . After that, both the cooling unit and the fan switch off. Thanks to a temperature sensor, the temperature of the yogurt is being monitored. If it rises above 9^ , the cooling unit and the fan switch back on for another 4 minutes. The machine continues cooling in this 4-minute rhythm until the appliance is switched off. The yogurt mixture might freeze during that time.
• Important: If you do not want to eat the yogurt right away, we recommend transferring it to a number of other containers, closing them with lids and placing them in the refrigerator.
• Under all circumstances, use the included plastic scraper or another plastic spatula to take the yogurt out of the container. Never handle a metal kitchen tool inside the ice cream container!
• Never place the ice cream container itself in the refrigerator!

YOGURT RECIPE

• Use 1 litre of UHT milk, either cow's milk, soy milk or goat's milk (oat milk and lactose free milk are possible as well) and either 50ml of natural yogurt with living yogurt cultures or yogurt powder (e.g. from the health food shop).
• Use only products of which the expiry date is not exceeded.
• When using UHT milk, you do not need to boil it, as it already has been heated up to ultra high temperatures.
• When using fresh milk or raw milk, it has to be heated up to at least 90^ to destroy the bacteria and germs in the milk.
• Heat UHT milk to 38 - 40^ C resp. let the fresh milk or raw milk that you heated up cool down to this temperature. Then, add the natural yogurt or the yogurt powder.
• When using yogurt powder, please stick to the information given on the packaging of the powder to prepare the yogurt culture according the information of the manufacturer.
• When adding ready-made natural yogurt, please make sure that it contains living yogurt cultures.
• Stir the milk with the prepared yogurt powder or the yogurt with living yogurt cultures thoroughly with a whisk to evenly mix in the yogurt cultures.
• Pour the milk with the cultures into the ice cream container and prepare the yogurt as described in the "Making Yogurt" section.
  If you want to add fruit, fruit puree, honey, chocolate or other ingredients, only do so when the yogurt is finished.
  After the yogurt preparation has ended, stir the yogurt in the ice cream container thoroughly with a plastic spatula before filling it into smaller glasses.
• Close the glasses with lids and place the yogurt glasses in the refrigerator.
• You can eat the yogurt right away or store it in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Please note that the yogurt becomes a bit more sour every day, this is due to the natural acidification.

Tips:

• The higher the fat content of the milk that you use, the creamier the yogurt will be.
• You can use some of the yogurt you made for making the next yogurt.
• If the yogurt has lumps in it, the yogurt cultures were not sufficiently mixed into the milk before the appliance was switched on.

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CLEANING AND CARE OF YOUR SOLIS GELATERIA PRO TOUCH

• Before you start cleaning, please check if the ice cream machine is turned off and unplugged. Please wait for the compressor to completely cool out before cleaning the appliance.

CLEANING THE STAINLESS STEEL HOUSING

1. Wipe the casing and the screen clean with a soft, only slightly moist towel. Do not use dry paper towels or dry pieces of cloth for the screen and do not use any aggressive or scouring detergents or scouring pads to clean the casing or accessories of the appliance, as they might scratch the surfaces.

Note: Never immerse the machine in water and never place it in dishwasher. Make sure that liquids or detergents do not come into contact with the display.

1. To clean the ice cream container chamber, the machine needs to be at room temperature. Wipe clean the container chamber with a damp cloth, eventually using some washing-up liquid. Carefully remove possible remains of cream, milk, chocolate etc. with a soft cloth.
2. All surfaces must be completely dry before inserting the plug back into the power outlet.

CLEANING THE ICE CREAM CONTAINER

• Outside of the container chamber, fill half the ice cream container with warm water and add mild washing-up liquid. Leave the water in the ice cream container for approx. 10–20 minutes before cleaning it with a soft sponge and rinsing it with clear water. Only reinsert the ice cream container into the machine when it is completely dry.

Attention: The ice cream container must not be cleaned in the dishwasher!

CLEANING THE LID

• The lid can be cleaned in warm water with mild washing-up liquid and a soft sponge. Do not use aggressive, abrasive cleaners or scrubbing sponges as they might scratch the surface of the lid. Only put the lid back on the ice cream container when it is completely dry.

CLEANING THE STIRRING TOOL

• Rinse the stirring tool with warm water and mild washing-up liquid. You can clean the middle section of the stirring tool and remove any ice cream remains with a bottle brush. Let the stirring tool dry completely before putting it into the ice cream container.

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STORAGE

1. Check if the machine is turned off and unplugged.
2. Check if the housing and all appliance parts are absolutely clean and completely dry.
3. Put the stirring tool into the ice cream container which in turn you should place in the container chamber.
4. Place the lid on the ice cream container.
5. Store the appliance in an upright position (the appliance must not be tilted) in a dry, dark place. Optimally, use the original packaging. Do not place anything on top of the appliance.

TIPS FOR PERFECT ICE CREAM

• The ice cream mixture should be at room temperature when it is filled into the ice cream container (25^ / + / - 5^) . Making ice cream usually takes approx. 40-60 minutes.
• When preparing a recipe that uses warm ingredients, you should let the ice cream mixture cool down for at least 4 hours before filling it into the ice cream machine.
• Always take the ice cream container out of the machine when putting the ice cream mixture into the ice cream container. Make sure that the outsides of the container are clean before placing the container back in the machine. Small ingredients that are added just before the preparation time is over can be added through the folding lid.

• The ingredients mentioned in the recipes could be replaced by similar foods for the sake of one's health or because of allergies or a nutritional regimen. Please keep in mind, however, that this will change the taste and the consistency of the ice cream.

• Most ice cream preparations gain in volume while being stirred and cooled. All ice cream recipes in the recipe book make approx. 1 litre of frozen ice cream once the preparation is finished. If you wish to prepare other ice cream recipes, use a maximum of 1000ml of food, so that the mixture has enough space even when it is frozen.

• Alcohol inhibits the mixture from freezing. Thus, it is advisable to add alcohol to the mixture just at the end of the preparation process.
• At the end of preparation, the consistency of the ice cream will usually be so soft that you can easily poke a spoon into it. If you want to serve the ice cream as scoops or on waffles or cones, putting it into the freezer for another two hours before serving is recommended.
  If you want to serve ice cream directly from the freezer, you should let it stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
• If you want to store the ice cream in the freezer, an air-tight container should be used. This will prevent ice crystals from forming. Covering the ice cream with baking paper will also counteract ice crystals.

Note: Never place the ice cream container in the freezer!

• Homemade ice cream will taste best when consumed fresh, meaning within one week after preparation. However, it may be stored for up to two weeks in the freezer.

TIPS FOR MAKING ICE CREAM WITH MILK / CREAM / EGGS

Many of our recipes use warm milk / cream / egg mixture in order to produce creamy ice cream.

With these tips, this variation will be particularly successful:

All ingredients have to be absolutely fresh.
- Process eggs that are at room temperature. The recipes use medium-sized eggs, approx. weighing 59g.
Measure all ingredients before starting preparation and have them ready.
- Either use an egg whisk or an electric mixer. Whisk the egg yolks and the sugar until you have a lightly coloured, fluffy, thick mixture.
- You should start whisking up the egg-sugar-mixture while the cream resp. milk is being heated up. If you only start blending when the cream resp. milk

is already heated up, this might lead to the cream resp. milk overheating or separating later on.

• For heating, use a saucepan with a heavy bottom. When heating cream/milk, do not let it boil! Take the cream / milk off the stove once little bubbles form at the side of the saucepan.
• Ensure that the mixture is permanently stirred with a wooden spoon (best with an even edge) until it thickens. To check if the mixture has reached the right consistency, dip the spoon into the mixture. When you take the spoon out of the mixture, run your finger down the back of spoon. If you can see a finger mark, the mixture is thick enough. In this case, remove the saucepan from the stove.
  If the mixture separates or congeals, the heat was too high. In this case, you will need to start again.
• The egg mixture will take approx. 5 - 15 minutes to thicken, depending on the quantity.
  Always stay present during the preparation and supervise the cooking process.
• Let the egg mixture cool out at room temperature and stir it occasionally to release heat until no steam is visible. The egg mixture can be used once it has cooled down to room temperature.
• Cover the surface of the ice cream mixture with a cling film to avoid skin forming on top.
• To make the egg mixture cool down faster, you can transfer it to a metal bowl, place it in cold water and permanently stir until it has cooled down to room temperature.

VITAL INGREDIENTS FOR DELICIOUS ICE CREAM

Making delicious ice cream yourself from fresh, tasty ingredients that you can enjoy whenever you want becomes easy with the Solis Gelateria Pro Touch ice cream machine. These are the basic ingredients:

EGGS

• The recipes use medium sized eggs, weighing approx. 59g. The eggs give the mixture volume, stabilize and emulsify it.
• Attention: Avoid using older eggs, especially if not cooking the egg mixture.

Pregnant women are advised not to consume ice cream made with raw eggs.

SUGAR

• The recipes use raffinated sugar which easily dissolves and prevents forming of ice crystals.
• As a general rule: The more sugar you add, the lower the freezing point of the water in the mixture will be. This prevents the mixture from becoming a hard, large clump that is difficult to portion.

MILK

• The recipes use whole milk. You can use skimmed milk as well, but this will result in the ice cream being less creamy; you will not be able to achieve the same results. Also, skimmed milk should only be used in recipes that do not require the mixture to be boiled. Please also note that using skimmed milk increases the risk of the mixture separating when it is heated up.

CREAM

• The recipes use liquid cream. Cream will make the mixture softer and more creamy.
• Reduced fat cream can only be used in recipes where heating the mixture is not required, as the risk of the mixture separating is high.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTION ANSWER
The ice cream does not freeze.	You did not touch the START/PAUSE buttonDoes the mixture contain alcohol? Too much was added, or too early.Be careful to ensure air circulation around the machine. We recommend a minimum distance of 10 cm between appliance and adjacent items/the wall.
The stirring tool does not move.	Check if the stirring tool is properly fitted onto the shaft. If the shaft doesn’t move either, please contact a Solis service center.
The lid does not lock.	The stirring tool and ice cream container are not properly positioned - ensure the handles of the container are inserted into the grooves in the container chamber and the stirring tool is fixed to the shaft.
The ice cream dessert is not frozen in stated time.	The mixture was too warm when added into the ice cream container. Different ingredients and quantities affect freezing time. Ingredients such as eggs or alcohol require a little more time.
The ice cream container can not be removed after preparation.	Ingredients may have spilt over the container’s side into the container chamber. Turn off the machine and let the ice cream melt for 10 to 20 minutes. Remove container and clean the inside of the container chamber.
The ice cream should be harder.	Remove finished ice cream from the container, place in an air-tight container and put in freezer for 1 to 2 hours or as long as it takes for ice cream to reach desired hardness.
Can I not add hard ingredients directly to the ice cream mixture?	·We recommend adding hard ingredients at the end of the preparation. Note: Often ingredients like fruits won't be integrated when added too early.
My ice cream machine seems to vibrate briefly.	·The built-in compressor is mounted on special rubber feet to minimize noise and vibration during use. When no cooling is necessary, the compressor will automatically turn off and small vibrations could occur for 1–2 seconds. This is absolutely normal.
The control panel does not work.	·The child safety lock is activated as soon as you touch the START/PAUSE button. Touching the START/PAUSE button again deactivates the child safety lock.
Ice cream is not cooled although compressor is on.	·To increase compressor life, a self timer is built in. Please allow 5 minutes for the compressor to reactivate.
My ice cream has many ice crystals in it. Why?	·Some desserts have a higher water content which will make the mixture more icy.
When I get my ice cream from the freezer it is very hard. Why?	·Homemade ice cream always is harder than bought ice cream, as it contains less air. We recommend taking the ice cream out of the freezer 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Can I put the ice cream container into the freezer?	·We do not recommend placing the ice cream container in the freezer. The ice cream will freeze solid in the container and be very difficult to remove. Please never use any sharp or metal tools to remove ice cream from the container, as this might scratch the surface.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model-no. ICE-2038, Type 8502

Product description Ice cream machine

Voltage/frequency 220 - 240V /50Hz

Output 170-200 Watt

Dimensions approx. 43 × 25 × 29 cm (W x H x D)

Weight approx. 12,0kg

Technical changes reserved.

DISPOSAL

EU 2012/19/EU

Information for correct disposal of the product in accordance with the European Directive EU 2012/19/EU.

At the end of its working life this equipment must not be disposed of as an household waste. It must be taken to special local community waste collection centres or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of electrical and electronic equipment separately avoids possible negative effects on the environment and human health deriving from an inappropriate disposal and enables its components to be recovered and recycled to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. In order to underline the duty to dispose of this equipment separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out dustbin.

Solis of Switzerland Ltd reserves the right to carry out technical and visual changes and modifications to improve the product at any time.

SOLIS HELPLINE

This item stands out due to its long-life cycle and reliability. Despite this though, if a malfunction ever occurs, simply give us a call. Often a breakdown can be easily and quickly remedied with the right tip or technique without having to straight away send off the device for repair. We will give you all the advice and practical support you require. The contact addresses can be found at the end of this manual.

Keep the original packaging in a safe place so that you may use it in the event that transportation or shipping of the product becomes necessary.

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APPARAATBESCHRIJVING

Solis customer service

Please contact us in advance of sending in products for return or repair. We will gladly give you the respective address. Alternatively, you can simply visit www.solis.com.

Solis Klantendienst Helpline