i was surprised how easy this ice cream maker was to use. Just follow the directions and you will be ok....I placed maker in freezer late Saturday, made recipe on Sunday morning, chilled recipe..Then about 4pm put all together and we enjoyed a bowl of totally delicious ice cream....how easy can it be....We had leftovers for Monday and Tuesday.... the recipe for vanilla ice cream is as perfect as it gets.....I am so glad someone designed this ....THANK YOU VERY MUCH