Waring Commercial WCIC25 Ice Cream Maker User Guide

Quick guide from the manual

The Waring Commercial WCIC25 is a 2.5-quart compressor ice cream maker designed for commercial and household use. Important: Always place the unit upright on a flat, level surface for 24 hours before first use to ensure the compressor functions correctly. The unit does not require pre-freezing of the bowl as it features a built-in compressor.

Parts and accessories

• Stainless steel housing: The main body of the unit.
• Batch Bowl: Removable bowl for ingredients (handwash only).
• Batch Bowl Lid: Dishwasher safe.
• Mixing paddle: Dishwasher safe.
• LCD display and Touch controls: Used to select modes and adjust time.
• Housing Vents: Located on the front, side, and rear; must be kept clear.

Touch controls and operation modes

After plugging in the unit, it enters Standby mode (LCD displays 60:00). Touch POWER to enter programming mode.

• ICE CREAM MODE: Mixes and cools. Default time: 60 minutes.
• COOLING ONLY MODE: Keeps contents cold with intermittent mixing (2-3 times per minute). Default time: 30 minutes.
• MIXING ONLY MODE: Mixes ingredients without cooling. Default time: 10 minutes.

Use TIME+ or TIME- to adjust processing time (5 to 60 minutes). Touch START/PAUSE to begin.

Making ice cream

1. Prepare ingredients according to your recipe.
2. Place the batch bowl into the freezing chamber and press down firmly.
3. Insert the mixing paddle into the bowl, ensuring it engages with the motor axis.
4. Pour ingredients into the bowl, keeping them about 1/4 inch below the top of the mixing paddle to prevent overflow.
5. Secure the lid by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Select the desired mode and time, then touch START/PAUSE.
7. When processing is complete, turn off the unit, remove the lid, and lift out the batch bowl.
8. Use a plastic or wooden scoop to remove the ice cream. Do not use metal utensils, as they will scratch the bowl.

Cleaning and sanitizing

The batch bowl, paddle, and lid must be cleaned and sanitized before initial use and after each use. Caution: Always unplug the unit before cleaning.

• Wash: Use low-foaming powdered detergents. Hand-wash the batch bowl. The lid and paddle can be washed by hand or in a commercial dishwasher.
• Sanitize: Use a solution of regular, unscented bleach diluted with water (e.g., 3 teaspoons of 5.25% bleach per gallon of water). Wipe down parts, or fill the bowl with sanitizing solution and run in MIXING ONLY mode for 2 minutes.
• Housing: Wipe the exterior housing and freezing chamber with a damp cloth or sponge dampened with sanitizing solution. Do not immerse the housing in water or cleaning solution.

Safety and maintenance

• Motor Protection: The unit will stop mixing if the motor reaches 115°C (239°F). It will reset automatically once cooled.
• Compressor Protection: There is a 3-minute delay for the compressor to restart after being paused or turned off.
• Ventilation: Keep the unit at least 3 inches away from other objects. Do not operate in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.