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've had the Lello Musso 4080 for 3 months now and I absolutely love it. I can't tell you how many times I have used it since the postal worker delivered this beast of a machine to my door. I use it a few times a week to make Sorbet and Gelato, the quality is unbelievable, you won't find an ice cream machine made for the home that beats the quality of one. The flavor, the creaminess and the texture are unlike any ice cream or sorbet you have had, either from the grocery store or even some gelato / ice cream parlors. If you truly love a good Gelato, Sorbet or Ice Cream than this is the machine for you. I wouldn't recommend this for someone who is only going to make ice cream once a month or a few times a year, but if you are going to use this machine at least once a week, I have no doubt that you will find the value in this machine. Nothing beats homemade Gelato, with this machine just let your imagination go wild, find recipes for your favorite flavors or make healthier alternative options if you don't like all the fatty flavors. This machine is super easy to use, and even easier to clean. If you don't know where to start go ahead and get a book full of Gelato, Sorbet and frozen dessert recipes to try out. I highly recommend

I've wanted an ice cream maker for several years and flirted with the idea of buying one of the less expensive types that require the container to be frozen beforehand. A friend of mine had one years back (a Cuisinart I believe) and it seemed to work reasonably well - the ice cream was tasty enough - but the machine itself seemed shoddily made and only lasted a few years. I remember her complaining about having to replace the plastic paddle a few times! Plus, if the container wasn't absolutely frozen, we ended up with VERY softserve ice cream. I felt it might be worth the expense to invest in a higher quality machine so I researched several other ice cream makers before deciding on the Lello 4080. So, why this machine over any other? In a word: quality. Everything about it is top-notch. I've had it for about a month and it works beautifully. I've made about dozen ice cream and sorbet recipes so far and each one has come out perfectly. One benefit of having a unit with a built in freezer is that you don't have to chill the custard first; just pour it in, turn the machine on, and voila, delicious ice cream in 30 minutes or so. No worries about the container losing it's "chill" before finishing making the ice cream. One time, the sorbet was still a bit slushy (it contained alcohol) so I set the timer for an additional ten minutes and it was spot on! On top of it's stylish looks, the unit feels solid and works incredibly well. There is no concern about the paddle breaking because it's solid metal. Clean up is fairly easy. I know some people would prefer the bowl to be removable but once you take out the paddle, it's really not a problem to wipe up any mess. I don't think it's particularly noisy; it IS a machine with a motor after all so a bit of noise is to be expected. Also, it is a substantial appliance - about 40 lbs - so you should probably find a permanent spot on the kitchen counter if you can. Once you begin using though, you won't be putting it away anyway! ;-) If you're looking for a machine to make delicious frozen desserts with minimal fuss, I highly recommend the Lello! One last word and this is really about Amazon's customer service. Long story short: I missed the first UPS delivery attempt on a Friday and had to wait till Monday for the second attempt. I was ASSURED by UPS customer "service" that it would be delivered that day even though by the time I called, it was already past 7pm. At 9:30pm with still no package, they told me that the driver "ran out of time!" The next day, I called hoping I could just pick it up myself and I was informed that they had lost the package. In fact, they had no record of it in their system after the first delivery attempt! Honestly, I was dreading having to call Amazon but the customer service rep was very friendly, understanding, and helpful. They had another unit on it's way and delivered to me the NEXT day. So kudos to the people running the show at Amazon! UPS? Not so much!

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.