If I were to do it all over again, I'd look for a model with a built in freezer. This model requires that you freeze a huge bowl for several days (although the instructions indicate at least 24 hours), I have a good freezer, so it wasn't that. I followed the recipe and the directions closely and the ice cream did not turn out well (in fact, I threw it away!) All is not lost though as I am donating it to a charitie's resale shop.