Comments on: Gaggia Gelatiera

By: jmgasper

jmgasper — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:23:57 +0000

When I use the measure, the liquid just about covers the base where the bowl goes in, but any extra will be forced out the center hole into the bowl when you set the bowl in and tighten up the paddle. You can then just clean that up with a paper towel before you put your mix in for freezing. The main goal of the mixture is to provide good cooling transfer from the base to the bowl. If the liquid freezes up completely, then more alcohol will be needed. I think if it’s a little “mushy” when the ice cream is done and the bowl is removed it should be fine – just not frozen solid.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:18:10 +0000

Hello, I now have one of these. I have the manuals, only it says to use a measure, that is no longer with the machine, to make the alcohol water mixture. It appears to be, from the picture, a 2 to 1 mix of alcohol to water. My question is: Is 1 tablespoon total liquid all that is needed in the interior bowl? Thank you so much.

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:03:22 +0000

I have one, but my drive belt is broken. If you find a location for parts, please let me know.
Thanks

By: jmgasper

jmgasper — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 03:07:46 +0000

Operation is pretty simple:

In the main bowl (without the interior bowl inserted), put a table spoon of cheap liquor. We just use cheap tequila. It’s just so the freezing temperature gets transferred properly. Then, put the interior bowl in place, put the paddle on, and screw it into the post with the plastic screw-top. Next, turn on just the freezer for 5 minutes (green switch), or until the bottom of the interior bowl is really cold, then pour in the mixture, turn the timer all the way (black plastic), and flip the switch for the paddle mechanism (red switch) and sit back and watch it go to work.

By: Please Help

Please Help — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 02:50:24 +0000

Hi You did a really good job showing how to use this ice cream maker. I’m Please Help or JB. I went back to were I bought this machine and they still had the bowl for it . Because of your good work showing us how to use it, I found out it should have a takeout bowl and a paddle for it. Thank You. In Fact it had 2 bowls and 2 more paddles. This was a Estates sale and they didn’t know what the bowels went too. They still didn’t have a Manual and I can’t find it in english on the net. Thank You again .

By: Please Help

Please Help — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:30:34 +0000

I Bought one Today at a sale and it looks just like yours but it didn’t have the extra bowl you you are talking about. Can you make ice cream in without the removable bowl. I did not get one. Also I Didn’t get a manual. How can I get instructions.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:46:50 +0000

I hope it’s not asking too much, but would it be possible to somehow get a copy of your manual? I’ve been searching and contacting places with no luck. Even just the basic instructions for how to use it would be super nice. Please let me know if it’s at all possible. Thank you.

By: jbgasper

jbgasper — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:14:56 +0000

Not sure. Ours came with a manual – it’s OK, but kind of hard to understand as the translation from Italian isn’t all that great

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:31:08 +0000

Thank you for the response. I was actually looking for a used Gaggia and yes, getting it for under $200 is very decent. I finally found a listing for it and I believe it’s the same model as yours but they have failed to supply the manual as well. Happen to know where I could access it? I’ve tried the company’s website but can’t find it.

By: jbgasper

jbgasper — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:59:47 +0000

They are pretty pricey. I got this one off Craigslist for less than $200 though.