Lello 4080 Musso Lussino 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker, Stainless - 110/120V 60 HZ

Just as an FYI for those reading, my point of reference this review when it comes to making ice cream is the Kitchen Aid ice cream attachment I currently have. I put the freezer bowl in my deep freeze which cools it to about -5F (about -21C ) based on my kitchen thermometer probe against the side of the bowl when I remove it. Its been a solid workhorse and I had no complaints with how the ice cream comes out once put into containers and frozen, but I wanted to up my game and go with a machine that had a built in compressor and was dedicated to making frozen treats like ice cream. This arrived last night and couldn't wait to put a batch of chocolate through it (I prepared my base in preparation for its arrival). That being said, here's my review. The packaging was absolutely excellent. There is a lot of form-fitting foam around the unit protecting it as I hoped there would be for an expensive, heavy unit like this. When I look at getting something I go right to the 1 star reviews to see what problems people had. One review said the unit made clunking sounds when it was running and another said the compressor didn't chill the bowl so I inspected it very carefully for damage. Fortunately my unit seemed damage free. I also inspected so carefully because even though the ad says sold and shipped by Amazon, it was sent by UPS instead of an amazon delivery driver and the UPS driver left the box on its side instead of following the "this end up" arrows on the box. I attribute it arriving damage free due to how much formed foam is guarding it as well as the construction (stainless steel and REAL SCREWS AND BOLTS as opposed to interlocking plastic). I set it on the counter and gave it some time for the refrigerant to settle (about an hour I guess? I'm not sure I was eager to get started) and turned on the chiller to ensure the chilling unit was working fine. Lets just say that the chiller worked REALLY well. So, now that my concerns from issues that some people had were put to rest, how did it work compared to my freezer bowl attachment? Two words: Next level. The minute the first batch was processing I knew this was going to be a night and day difference. I was only 6 minutes in and could tell a difference. At 12 minutes in the ice cream was looking smooth and absolutely luscious. At 21 minutes the ice cream was so thick it almost bogged down the motor to a complete halt so I shut the chiller off and let it run for another 2 minutes before removing the ice cream. The picture attached is a frame grab from a video I made at the 23 minute mark when I decided to scoop it out. It pulls out of the maker like firm soft serve. The taste test was incredible! Absolutely smooth, creamy and luscious! Even when put in a container and frozen down to deep freeze temperatures it scoops easier than ice cream from my KA attachment and you get that "ruffled" surface from the scoop. It doesn't lose that creaminess either. Now don't get me wrong, my KA attachment when frozen in my deep freezer made great ice cream and keep in mind its going to be your ingredient choices that largely dictate your end result, but when it comes to turning your base into ice cream this machine does everything better if not outright "crushing" my KA attachment. The ice cream really is "next level." It comes out of the machine firmer while whipping in a little more air to give it a creamier texture. And of course, since I don't have to freeze a bowl I have the liberty to make as much as I want when I want without having to wait for a bowl to freeze overnight. Two final comments about this unit. Since you're probably coming from a freezer bowl unit to this, watch your first batch carefully. My KA attachment was able to get my ice cream to soft serve but the compressor in this unit can get it your base so cold and frozen you can bog the motor down to a complete halt. Get to know the machine before you set the timer and walk away. If the motor bogs down turn off the compressor let it run for a minute and you're ready to scoop out. Second, being one piece construction the bowl doesn't come out, but it does clean up as easy as the instructions say with a warm wet sponge. Unscrew the nut and you can remove the beater to clean separately. Although the only freezer bowl version of an ice cream maker I have is the KA attachment, I feel pretty confident to say this maker will take your ice cream game to the next level. If you love ice cream enough that shelling out the cash for this machine is in your budget and you've been waffling over this purchase, I say go for it. I freely admit I'm still in the "initial purchase" romantic phase with this maker, but I have zero regrets. For me, it was absolutely worth it.

I purchased this machine about 4 weeks ago. My previous ice cream machine was one I purchased from Sur le Table. It appeared to have been a generic machine. Don't recall the manufacturer. It worked ok and stimulated my interest in making frozen deserts. One of my concerns regarding the Lello 4080 was cleaning the bowl since the stainless steel bowl is not removable. Apparently this enhances the freezing of it's contents. Actually it's not too bad to clean. Just wipe it out a few times and you are done. I have some concern about getting liguid down into the mechanism through the spindle so I leave the paddle on until the last. It's a bit harder to clean but seems safer to me. I have made 4 batches of ice cream and it works beautifully. The ice crystals must be smaller because the product is very smoothe . The maximum amount of custard is 900 ml. I don't know what the final volume is but I think it may be a little less than 1 1/2 quart. Surprised there is no temperature readout on the thing but I guess it is not to know the temperature but rather go by what the ice cream looks like. So far I am 100% pleased with the Lello 4080. I suggest adding about 3 tablespoons of vodka or liqueur to the recipe to keep the ice cream from hardening when you place it in the freezer. There is a difference! I am not sure what makes this machine so good. Maybe it's the rotation speed or the cooling element or possibly the paddle. I would recommend it. Expensive but hopefully you will not need more than 1! I did get the Assurian warranty offered on Amazon. The price on Amazon is good. An Italian supplier asked $799. on Ebay and would not budge. Enjoy our ice cream! Follow-up I have been using this machine for over a year with good results. After reading other reviews I guess you either get a good one or a bad one. Fortunately for me I received one that works perfectly. I still suggest care in cleaning so that contents don't get into the works through the spindle. A small balloon over the spindle might help! Another suggestion is that you completely clean out the contents or let it melt completely before starting another batch. I had some extra from a previous batch and thought I could just dump it in. The machine made some terrible noises from the gear box when it encountered the frozen part at the bottom. I thought I had killed it but is still working fine. Amazon sells Asurion warranty which I purchased. I had a warranty issue with a dishwasher and Asurion was very difficult to work with. Finally got it deemed unrepairable and received a refund but was without a dishwasher for 2 months. Up to you! Adding some Vodka or flavored liquor will help keep the ice cream soft in the freezer. Maximum of 3T vodka per quart. This machine works fast and makes fine ice cream. If you are serious about ice cream I think this machine is for you. Hope you get one of the good ones. See other reviewers problems. 5 year follow-up I have been using this machine for 5 years. Not heavy use but mabe1-2 times a month, So far I have had no problems. I had the warranty with Asurion but never used it. My experience with Asurion with other appliances is not positive. I am very satisfied with the Lello. If I had to make a complaint it might be that it has a large footprint and unless you are Mighty Joe Young it is impossible for one old guy to move around. Be careful not to get anything down the spindle.

Habe diese Maschine seit 1,5 Jahren. Ich kann sie nur empfehlen. Die Lautstärke ist für mich ok. Dachte sie sei lauter. Das beigefügte Rezepztheft ist ebenfalls gut. Ich empfehle hier das simple Joghurteis, welches man super z.B. mit gefrorenen Himbeeren aufpimpen kann. Die Reinigung geht auch gut von der Hand. Die Maschine ist ihren Preis wert.

Ho acquistato questa gelatiera nel 2017 e, da allora, non ho mai smesso di usarla, con grande soddisfazione. Semplice da usare, tradizionale, nulla di digitale, di grande solidità, si lava facilmente. Se si riesce a trovare la giusta combinazione di ingredienti, e si scelgono ingredienti di prima qualità, il prodotto che ne esce è davvero ottimo.

Es una maravilla. No soy un experto en la elaboración de helados como me rima fino que la mayoría de los que estén pensando en comprarse una heladera. Hasta ahora me arreglaba con el accesorio helador de la kitchen aid. Y no tengo queja. Aunque es cierto que tienes que disponer de espacio de sobra en tu congelador para que el accesorio esté en el punto óptimo de temperatura. Sin embargo con la musso no existe ese problema, la enchufad y la dejas enfriar unos 10 minutos antes de verter la base de helado en ella. Y en 20-30 minutos tienes un helado impresionante (fundamental una buena receta claro). Además puedes hacer varias tandas de helado seguidas ya que se limpia fácilmente con una esponja y un poco de agua tibia. No hace casi ruido. Y el helado sale súper cremoso. Para que quede perfecto debes dejarlo unas 4 horas una vez hecho en un recipiente en el congelador. Aunque se puede tomar recién elaborado, con una textura más tipo sundae. Pese al precio merece la pena

After two years of owning and using this machine (a LOT of use), I feel that I can write an honest review. I LOVE it! My ice cream comes out perfect each and every time, ready to be scooped into containers and firmed up in the freezer. Cleaning afterwards is sooooo easy once the chill has gone out of the bowl. It is a bit expensive, but I really feel that I have gotten more than enough bang for my buck already. Everybody loves my homemade ice cream. Looking for new recipes to try is part of the fun. No more store bought ice cream, ever!

This is the first ice cream maker I've owned (well actually I owned one probably 40 years ago). I was fed up with buying ice cream which gave me cold sores due to the high quantity of sugar in it. Finally my husband bit the bullet and bought this gorgeous piece of equipment for me. I felt a wee bit guilty because the price is rather (very) high. However once the machine arrived, I took it out of the box and placed it on our granite kitchen counter in a place of pride in the kitchen. I immediately got to work in making my first batch of ice cream. Oh my goodness, the sight of my own ice cream being churned was very exciting. Within 30 mins of it chilling and churning we had our first batch of delicious ice cream. The first 2 or 3 batches were not successful but only because I didn't realize (until after I looked at videos on YouTube) that I needed to put the chill on for about 5 mins before starting the churning and then pouring in the ingredients. By chilling the bowl first it gives us very creamy, delicious ice cream every time now. So far I've made frozen custard, vanilla, Masala Chai, strawberry, lemon and best of all, rum and raisin. I like to make the custard base in the evening, put it into the fridge to chill over night and then in the morning I get the chill going on the machine for a few minutes before pouring the ingredients into the Lello bowl, and voila, we have ice cream within 30 mins. It does need to go into the freezer to set well for an hour or so. Oh and scraping out the bowl makes me feel like a kid licking the bowl after my mum has made a cake. I would recommend buying............... Gig Collections Ice Cream Container - 1.5 Quart Insulated Homemade Gelato Tub with Stackable Non-Slip Silicone Base - Complete with Frozen Yogurt Sorbet Scoop (2 Containers and Free Scoop) .........for storing your ice cream in the freezer. We now have 6 containers (2 container come in one order). They are the perfect size for one bowl of ice cream. Extremely well made and then are a good shape for scooping your ice cream. The scoop which comes with the order is a good one too. Sorry, I've written a book but I am totally impressed with this machine. I'd give it 11 stars if I could. Oh yes, the clean up is a breeze. Oh gosh I forgot to say that the spoon which comes with the machine is not a good shape. I use a large plastic casserole spoon to scoop the ice cream out of the bowl and into the freezer container. Also the plexiglass lid of the Lello machine needs to be handled with care as the knob which you hold to lift the lid is a bit small. I've dropped the lid once but thank goodness it didn't break. I'm very very careful now when I lift it off. If you are on the fence about buying this machine, take a leap and buy it. You will be a very happy ice cream chef.