First and foremost Cuisinart is my favorite when it comes to my kitchen appliances!  From Coffee machines to this Awesome Ice Cream Maker!  My family loved my very first batch of soft cream Strawberries and Blueberries!  So true it all left and we had to refreeze the bowl to try a new recipe!  I soo recommend this product!  I knew it would be great but also purchased the 2-year protection plan!