Iceman Slushy Maker 1.5L Slush-Ease

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Remove all bags and packaging from appliance before use.
3. Never leave appliance unattended when in use.
4. Make sure the appliance is cleaned thoroughly before using.
5. Do NOT use appliance for other than its intended use. For household use only. Do not use outdoors.
6. To prevent electric shock, do not submerge the cord, plugs, motor unit, or any electrical parts in water or other liquids.
7. Do NOT operate this appliance with a damaged cord, damaged plug, after the appliance malfunctions, is dropped, or damaged in any manner.
8. Do NOT place appliance on or near a hot gas burner, hot electric burner, or in a heated oven.
9. Refrain from using attachments that are not recommended by Chefman, as this may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
10. Do NOT let the cord touch hot surfaces, or hang over the edges of tables or counters.
11. This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
12. Children should be supervised not to play with the appliance.
13. Avoid contact with moving parts.
14. Always be sure to unplug the appliance from the outlet prior to moving, cleaning, storage, and when not in use.
15. Always place the unit on a firm and stable surface prior to use.
16. Improper use of the appliance can result in property damage or even in personal injury.
17. Never use abrasive cleaning agents when cleaning this unit.
18. Unit should remain upright at all times. If unit is turned on its side or upside down, you will need to put it in upright position and wait 24 hours before using.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Get to Know Your Slushy Maker

Parts:

• 1. Dispenser handle
• 2. Fill hatch door
• 3. Tank with MIN and MAX markings
• 4. Auger
• 5. Tank drip tray
• 6. Cooling cylinder
• 7. Tank locking lever
• 8. Control Panel
• 9. Cup drip tray
• 10. Coaster
• 11. Dispenser nozzle

Control Panel:

• 1. Power Button
• 2. Ready Light ?
• 3. Progress Lights
• 4. Time/Temperature Display
• 5. Thickness Control Buttons (+/-)
• 6. Slushy Preset Lights (Soft Drink, Juice, Cocktail, Wine, Beer, Custom, Clean)
• 7. Preset Control Buttons
• 8. START/STOP Button

Note: Press and hold Thickness +/- buttons for 3 seconds to switch between °F and °C.

The actual descriptions of control panel and their locations may vary depending on the model.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction manual before using.

Accessory type and quantity may vary depending on the model.

Quick Start: How to Make a Slushy

1. Ensure the tank drip tray is in place and pushed all the way in. Install the auger, making sure the end is completely seated on the point of the cooling cylinder.
2. Slide the tank on over the auger, pushing it all the way in. Lock it in place with the tank locking lever.
3. Plug in the unit. Pour your slushy mixture into the tank through the tank fill hatch. Make sure the mixture is between the MIN and MAX markings on the tank. For the fastest processing, prechill the ingredients. CAUTION: DO NOT fill the tank with only water, which can damage the machine.
4. Use the preset selection buttons to choose your slushy type. The preset will automatically choose the typical thickness, although you can modify it with the Thickness +/- buttons - a lower temperature means a thicker drink. Alternatively, choose Custom, then use the Thickness +/- buttons to select the thickness manually.
5. Press START/STOP. The unit will begin chilling and mixing the slushy mixture. The time depends on your chosen presets and the temperature of your ingredients, but usually ranges between 19 and 25 minutes. NOTE: Occasionally you may notice that when the slushy maker is close to reaching its target temperature, it suddenly drops very low and then quickly climbs back up. This is normal.
6. When the slushy is ready, the unit will beep, and the Ready light will illuminate. Place a cup under the nozzle and gently pull down the dispenser to serve the slushy. NOTE: When dispensing, pull from the entire length of the lever. Pulling just from the end of the lever can damage it, especially with very thick slushies. If the slushy is so thick that it won't come out, run the unit on the cleaning cycle for a few minutes, which will raise the temperature just enough to let it dispense.
7. After the slushy is ready, the unit will hold the mixture in the tank at the final temperature for up to 4 hours (the timer will count up the time). The auger will continue to rotate to keep the slushy well mixed. You can continue to dispense slushies throughout this holding period, though the slushy will be at its thickest immediately after it's ready. NOTE: To preserve the life of the compressor, it is not recommended to run the unit beyond this 4-hour holding period.

Slushy Inspiration

As the presets suggest, you can make a fantastic slushy with just one ingredient: beer, wine, soft drinks, fruit juice, etc. But you can have even more fun by creating your own custom mixes to slush-ify.

Margarita

In a large measuring cup, combine 3 cups limeade, 1 cup tequila, ½ cup water, ½ cup orange juice, ½ cup simple syrup, and 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice. Add to the slushy maker tank. Process on the Cocktail setting. Dispense into a margarita glass with a salted rim, and garnish with a slice of lime.

Variation: For a spicy margarita, use a jalapeno-infused simple syrup, serve in a glass rimmed with tajin (chili-salt) and garnish with a slice of jalapeño.

Strawberry Frosé

In a large measuring cup, combine 4 cups rosé wine, 1 cup water, ½ cup strawberry purée and ¼ cup triple sec. Stir until well mixed, then add to the slushy maker tank. Process on the Wine setting. Serve in a wine glass, garnished with a strawberry.

Frozen Latte

In a large measuring cup, combine 3¾ cups cold-brew coffee, 1½ cups whole milk, ½ cup heavy cream and ½ cup sugar. (For a stronger coffee flavor, reduce the amount of cream and add more cold brew). Stir until well mixed, then add to the slushy maker tank. Process on the Custom setting at 29-29.8°F. Dispense into a glass and garnish with whipped cream, if desired.

Blue Raspberry Slushy

In a large measuring cup, combine 4 cups water, 1 cup raspberry simple syrup, and 12 drops blue food coloring. Stir until well mixed, then add to the slushy maker tank. Process on the Juice setting. Dispense into a tall glass and garnish with a cherry.

Slushy Science: Getting the Perfect Thickness

The three factors that affect the thickness of your slushy are temperature, sugar content, and alcohol content (if making an alcoholic slushy). Whether you choose a preset or use the Custom program, you can manually control your slushy's thickness, which lets you experiment with your ingredients.

Temperature

The lower the temperature, the thicker the slushy. This is why when you press the plus (+) thickness control button, the number on the display (the temperature) goes down. Slushies are at their thickest immediately after the cycle ends, so if a batch comes out too thick, let it hold for several minutes, then try dispensing again. If a batch is too thin, try increasing the thickness and run the cycle again. If adjusting the temperature doesn't give you the consistency you want, the next step is to play with your ingredients...

Sugar Content

Sugar is essential for making your mixture freeze into a slushy rather than a block of ice. Your mixture should be at least 4% sugar to make a successful slushy. As a general guideline for packaged ingredients, the "Total Sugars" listed on the nutrition facts label should be 1 g of sugar for every 1 oz of serving size. If it lists less than that, add granulated sugar (make sure it's fully dissolved), simple syrup, agave nectar, honey, maple syrup, soda, or fruit juice. Allulose can also be used as a sugar substitute; however, it is the ONLY sugar substitute that works. Diet sodas and flavored unsweetened waters will ALWAYS need sugar or allulose added to successfully freeze. (As an example, for 1½ L of diet soda, add 5 Tbsp of allulose). Keep in mind that freezing mutes flavors, so adding a bit of sweetness is also a good way to make the flavor pop, even if the thickness is fine.

Alcohol Content

Alcohol inhibits freezing, which means if your mixture has too much alcohol - more than 16% - the slushy will be too thin or won't freeze at all. Beers, hard seltzers, most wines, and cocktails made following the instructions of bottled mixes are all under this limit. Fortified wines (such as port) and very strong cocktails are not. To adjust the alcohol content, dilute the mixture with any non-alcoholic liquid: water, juice, cocktail mixer, soda, seltzer, etc.

Simple Cocktail Ratios

When making frozen cocktails with bottled mixers, use these amounts and process them on the Cocktail setting for the best results.

Will it Slush? 1-Ingredient Slushy Ideas

Keep It Clean

The automatic cleaning cycle makes it easy to keep your unit in top condition. Perform this cleaning cycle after each use of the slushy maker:

1. Remove the tank and empty any remaining slushy. Remove and rinse off the auger.
2. Reinstall the auger on the unit, then reinstall the tank, making sure to lock it in place with the locking lever.
3. Add water to the tank up to the MAX fill line. Add a few drops of dishwashing liquid.
4. On the control panel, select Clean, then press START/STOP.
5. The auger will swish soapy water around the tank while the timer counts down the time of the cleaning cycle. When the cycle is finished, the unit will beep and the Ready light will illuminate.
6. Unlock and remove the tank. Discard the soapy water and rinse the tank and auger thoroughly, then dry with a soft cloth.
7. Wash the tank drip tray, cup drip tray, and coaster with mild soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
8. All removable parts are also top-rack dishwasher safe.
9. Be sure the parts are completely dry before reassembling for storage.

Having Trouble?

Grounding Instructions

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in electric shock.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. To protect against electrical shock, this appliance is equipped with a cord having a 3-prong grounding-type plug for insertion into a proper grounding-type electrical outlet. DO NOT alter the plug for use in a 2-prong outlet. If the plug will not fit into an outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Short Cord Instructions

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power-supply extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord; and
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Power Cord Safety Tips

1. Never pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.
2. To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into the outlet.
3. To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.
4. Never use the product if the power cord shows signs of abrasion or excessive wear.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.

DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE IF THE POWER CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR IF THE APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.

California Proposition 65:

(Applicable for California Residents only)

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Do not place the appliance on a stovetop or any other heatable surface, even if stovetop is not on. Doing so is a fire hazard.

Before First Use

1. Remove all packaging materials and check to ensure that all parts and accessories are accounted for. Read and remove all stickers, except for the rating label, which should remain on the unit.
2. Remove and hand wash the tank, auger, tank drip tray, and cup drip tray/coaster.
3. Wipe down the unit housing with a soft, damp cloth. Do not immerse the unit in water or other liquids. Never use abrasive cleaning agents, which can damage the finish.
4. Assemble the handle: Slide the handle onto its stalk, then snap into place. Once assembled, the handle cannot be removed from the stalk.

Illustrations may differ from actual product. Iceman is constantly striving to improve its products; therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.