Clean out the freezer and plan ahead. You need to have frozen the attachment for 15 hours before using. And, after you make it, freeze the result if you like ice cream more firm than soft serve. That being said, it's awesome. I've had this for about 10 months and make a batch every week or two. We're crazy for the lemon sorbet. Don't try to fake maple with Mrs. Butterworth's - use real syrup. And have a blast with the recipes in the book, more online and in cookbooks. It's fun and tasty...if you plan ahead. I store mine in the freezer now so I'm always ready.