POICE1211 - Ice Maker Point - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Ice Maker
Brand	Point
Model	POICE1211
Dimensions (approx)	30 x 25 x 30 cm
Weight	8.5 kg
Power Supply	220-240V ~ 50Hz, 150W
Ice Production Capacity	12 kg per 24 hours
Ice Shape	Bullet ice
Water Tank Capacity	2.2 L
Control Type	Push button with indicator lights
Refrigerant	R600a
Noise Level	≤ 45 dB
Safety Features	Overheat protection, anti-splash lid
Maintenance	Self-cleaning function
Material	Stainless steel and plastic
Color	White
Energy Efficiency Class	A
Ice Cycle Duration	6-15 minutes
Included Accessories	Ice scoop, drip tray
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - POICE1211 Point

How often should I clean the ice maker?

It is recommended to clean the ice maker every 3-6 months or after every 50 batches of ice. Use a mixture of water and mild soap, and run a cleaning cycle. The self-cleaning function simplifies this process.

Why is the ice maker not producing ice?

Common causes include insufficient water in the tank, the water temperature being too warm (above 30°C), or the room temperature being too high. Ensure the unit is level and the condenser is dust-free. Refer to the error indicator lights on the control panel.

Can I use other liquids besides water to make ice?

No, this ice maker is designed for drinkable water only. Using juices, sodas, or other liquids can damage the unit and void the warranty.

How long does it take to make the first batch of ice?

The first batch typically takes 6-15 minutes, depending on the ambient temperature and water temperature. The first batch may be smaller as the system stabilizes.

What should I do if the ice tastes odd?

Odd taste can result from stale water or mineral buildup. Clean the machine thoroughly and replace the water with fresh, filtered water. Regular cleaning prevents mineral deposits.

Does the ice maker need to be installed by a professional?

No, it is a countertop appliance that requires no installation. Simply plug it into a standard outlet, add water, and turn it on. Ensure proper ventilation around the unit.

What is the warranty period for the Point POICE1211?

The Point POICE1211 comes with a 2-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects. Register your product online to activate the warranty.

Can I leave the ice maker on overnight?

Yes, the ice maker is designed for continuous operation. However, monitor the water level and ensure the ice bin is not overfilled. The unit will automatically stop when the bin is full.

How do I store the ice maker when not in use?

Drain all water and dry the interior thoroughly. Wipe down the exterior with a soft cloth. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Do not expose to freezing temperatures.

What is the ideal water temperature for optimal ice production?

The optimal water temperature is between 5°C and 20°C. Warmer water will slow down ice production and may cause smaller or irregular ice cubes. Use cold water for best results.

USER MANUAL POICE1211 Point

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Model: POICE1211

Thank you for purchasing your new POINT ice cream maker.

These operating instructions will help you use it properly and safely.

We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers.

Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Please read all the instructions and familiarise yourself with the features and operation of your unit before using the appliance. Make sure you read all the safety notes carefully and retain for future reference.

1. Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.
2. If the mains cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

3. Use the appliance only on heat resistant surfaces. If the work surface is excessively smooth the appliance should be placed on a non-slip mat.

4. Do not immerse the appliance or the mains cable or plug in water or other liquids.

5. Always disconnect the unit from the power supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning
6. Do not cover the ventilations holes of the appliance and keep the appliance at least a distance of 8cm away from other heat-releasing objects.
7. Do not use attachments or accessories that did not come with this appliance, or that are not recommended by the manufacturer
8. Ensure that the mains cable does not touch any hot surface and that it does not overhang a table edge
9. To avoid damages of compressor, allow the appliance to cool down down for at least 5 min before switching the appliance on again.
10. Metal sheet or other electrical objects are not allowed to be inserted into the appliance to avoid fire and short circuit.
11. When taking out the ice cream, do not knock the barrel or edge

of barrel to protect the barrel from damage.

1. Do not operate the appliance when the barrel or the blender blade is not installed completely.

2. The initial temperature of the ingredients is 25 ± 5^ . Do not put the ingredients into freezer for pre-freeze, as it will easily block the blender blade.

3. Do not remove the blender blade when the appliance is operating.

4. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

5. Never clean with scouring powders or hard implements.

6. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

7. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

8. This appliance is for normal household use only. Do not use it for professional catering.

Warning: Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

Warning: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction

Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer

Warning: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

Warning: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer

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Product Overview

2) Function buttons Overview

Power button: After plugging in, the appliance will enter into standby mode. Touch the power button to enter into the setting mode. Touch the power button at any time during operation to power off the appliance.

Cooking time control: Once the pre-prepared materials have been put into the removable bowl, turn this control to select the working time.

Start/Pause button: After setting the menu and time, press this button to start the working mode. Press this button during operation, to pause the mixing (the time countdown will pause as well).

MAKING ICE CREAM

Cleanness: Before use, thoroughly wash all parts that will be in contact with the ice cream (including the fixed bowl, removable bowl, mixing blade, transparent lid, refill lid, measuring cup and spoon).

Warning: Please be sure the power cable is unplugged.

Important: Always place the appliance upright on a flat surface in order that the built-in COMPRESSOR can provide the best performance

Step 1. Prepare ingredients:

Prepare ingredients from your own recipe or from the recipes in this manual.. Note: You do not need to freeze the bowl in advance for hours in a freezer, as this appliance has a BUILT-IN COMPRESSOR that freezes the ingredients during operation to make the ice cream.

Step 2. Pour the prepared ingredients and warm water into the removable bowl, then have a uniform mixing (See picture).

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Pour into recipe ingredients and mix it

Step 3. Put the removable bowl into the appliance and slightly turn to make the bowl fit into place. (See picture).

Step 4. Place the mixing blade into the removable bowl and keep the mixing blade bottom hole fitted well with the motor axis. Then put the transparent lid onto the appliance and lock it anticlockwise (See picture).

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Step 5. Touch the Power button.

Step 6. Turn the Cooking time control to choose the working time

Step 7. Touch the Start/Pause button to start working

Step 8. You can add your favorite ingredients by opening the refill cover during ICE cream making (See below picture).

Step 9. After the operation is over, turn off the appliance first, then pull the removable bowl out.

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①Turn off the appliance

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②pull out the removable bowl

FUNCTION

Keep cool function

When the ice cream is ready, the appliance will automatically start up the keep cool function, which can keep the ice cream cool for 1 hour. After 1 hour the appliance will enter standby mode.

Motor self-protection function

As the ice cream becomes harder, the mixing motor might get blocked. The motor protection device makes the mixing motor stop working by detecting its temperature to ensure the life of the motor.

Controlling the Volume of the Ingredients

To avoid overflow and waste, please make sure that the ingredients do not exceed 60% the capacity of the removable bowl (Ice cream expands when being formed)

Cleaning

Caution: The plug must be removed before cleaning to avoid an electric shock.

(1) Take out the mixing blade and wipe it with a dampened cloth.
(2) Take out the removable bowl and clean it with a dampened soft cloth.
(3) Wipe the transparent lid and refill lid with a dampened cloth.

(4) Remove any dirty on the body or other places with a dampened cloth. Do not pour water on the mains cable, plug or air vent. Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids.

(5) Use a dry cloth to dry the appliance thoroughly before storage.

ICE CREAM RECIPE

VANILLA ICE CREAM

Makes eight 1/2-cup servings.

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1.5 cups heavy cream, well chilled

1 – 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or to taste

In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or whisk to combine the milk and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolves, about 1 – 2 minutes on a low speed. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla to taste. Turn the appliance on, and pour the mixture into a freezer bowl through the ingredient spout and let the mix set until thickened, about 30 – 40 minutes.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 239 (68% from fat) . carbo. 17g . pro 2g . fat 18g . sat. fat 11g . chol. 69mg .

VARIATIONS:

Mint Chip:

Omit the vanilla and replace with 1 to 1.5 teaspoons pure peppermint extract (to taste). Chop your favorite 4-ounce bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate bar into tiny uneven pieces. Add the chopped chocolate during the last 5 minutes of mixing.

Butter Pecan:

Melt 1 stick unsalted butter in a 10-inch skillet. Add 1 cup of roughly chopped pecans and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook over a medium to low heat, stirring frequently until the pecans are lightly browned. Remove from the heat then, strain (the butter will have a pecan flavor and may be used for another dish). Allow the pecans to cool completely. Add the toasted buttered pecans during the

last 5 minutes of mixing.

Cookies & Cream:

Add a 3/4 cup of coarsely chopped cookies or your favorite candy (chocolate chip, Oreos Mint Oreos., etc.) during the last 5 minutes of mixing.

BASIC CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

Makes eight 1/2-cup servings.

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup granulated sugar

240g or 8 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate

broken into 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup heavy cream, well chilled

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Heat the whole milk until it is just bubbling around the edges (this may be done on the stovetop or in a microwave). In a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade, pulse the sugar with the chocolate until the chocolate is very finely chopped. Add the hot milk, process until well blended and smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl and let the chocolate mixture cool down completely. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla to taste.

Turn the appliance on and pour the mixture into freezer bowl through ingredient spout and let the mix set until thickened, about 30 – 40 minutes.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 370 (60% from fat) . carbo. 34g . pro 3g . fat 25g . chol. 65mg .

VARIATIONS:

Chocolate Almond:

Add a 1/2 teaspoon of pure almond extract along with the vanilla. Add 1/2 - 3/4 cup of chopped toasted almonds or chopped chocolate-coated almonds during the last 5 – 10 minutes of mixing

Chocolate Cookie:

Add 1/2 - 1 cup chopped cookies during the last 5 minutes of mixing.

Chocolate Fudge Brownie:

Add 1/2 - 1 cup chopped day old brownies during the last 5 minutes of mixing.

Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl:

When removing the ice cream to a container for freezing, layer it with dollops of your favorite chocolate sauce and scoops of marshmallow crème (fluff).

FRESH STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM

Makes eight 1/2-cup servings.

250g or 1 pint fresh ripe strawberries, stemmed and sliced

1.5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar,
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

In a small bowl, combine the strawberries and the lemon juice with 1/2 a cup of sugar; stir gently and allow to the strawberries to macerate in the juices for 2 hours.

In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or a whisk to combine the milk, and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 – 2 minutes on a low speed. Stir in the heavy cream plus any accumulated juices from the strawberries and vanilla. Turn the appliance on, pour the mixture into freezer bowl through ingredient spout and let the mix set until thickened, about 30 – 40 minutes. Add the sliced strawberries during the last 5 minutes of mxing.

Note: this ice cream will have a “natural” appearance of very pale pink; if a deeper pink is desired, sparingly add drops of red food coloring until the desired colour is achieved.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 222 (61% from fat) . carbo. 17g . pro 3g . fat 15g . chol.57mg .

FRESH LEMON SORBET

Makes eight 1/2-cup servings.

1.5 cups sugar
1.5 cups water
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest *

Combine the sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over a medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer without stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3 – 5 minutes. Cool completely. This is called a simple syrup, and may be made ahead in larger quantities to have on hand for making fresh lemon sorbet. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

When cool, add the lemon juice and zest; then stir to combine. Turn the appliance on, pour the lemon mixture into freezer bowl through ingredient spout and mix until thickened, about 30 – 40 minutes.

When zesting a lemon or lime use a vegetable peeler to remove the colored part of the citrus rind.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 204 (0% from fat) . carbo. 52g . pro .19g . fat 0g . chol. 0mg .

VARIATION:

Fresh Pink Grapefruit Sorbet:

Substitute 1-1/2 cups freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice for the lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped grapefruit zest for the lemon zest. Add a1/4 cup orgeat syrup to the mixture (Orgeat Syrup is used for cocktails such as a Mai Tai or Scorpion and can be found with the drink mixers or get it in most grocery stores).

CHOCOLATE FROZEN YOGURT

Makes eight 1/2-cup servings.

1 cup whole milk

180g or 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt

1/4 cup sugar

Combine the milk and chocolate in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and process until well blended and smooth, about 20 – 30 seconds. Add the yogurt and sugar; then process until smooth, about 15 seconds. Turn the appliance ON, pour the mixture into freezer bowl through ingredient spout and let the mix set until thickened, about 50 – 60 minutes.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 222 (31% from fat) . carbo. 36g . pro 3g . fat 8g . chol. 4mg

SPECIFICATIONS:

Model: POICE1211

Capacity: 1.2L

Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz

Power Consumption: 135W

Unit Dimensions: 400 (L) X260 (W) X223 (H) mm

Packing Dimensions: 462 (L) X322 (W) X275 (H) mm

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Imported and Exclusively marketed by:

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N-1483 Hagan

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FUNKTION

Chocolate Marshmallow Swirl:

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Blir åtta portioner á1/2 kopp (á 0,75 dl).