SILVERCREST® Ice Cream Maker SECM 12 F2

Technical overview
The SILVERCREST® Ice Cream Maker SECM 12 F2 is a domestic ice cream maker designed for preparing ice cream and sorbet at home. It uses a pre-frozen freezer bowl and a motor-driven beater to mix the chilled preparation until it reaches a soft, spoonable texture.

Key features
▸ Suitable for making ice cream and sorbet
▸ Freezer bowl to be pre-frozen before use
▸ Motor unit with rotating beater
▸ Filling opening for adding the mixture during operation
▸ Designed for indoor household use
▸ Food-safe parts in contact with ingredients
▸ Beater and lid without motor unit can be cleaned in the dishwasher

How it works and what it is for
The SILVERCREST® Ice Cream Maker SECM 12 F2 works with a freezer bowl that must be placed in the freezer for around 24 hours at no more than -18 °C. Once the appliance is assembled and switched on, the chilled ice cream mixture is poured through the filling opening. The beater mixes the preparation while the freezer bowl cools it, producing soft ice cream or sorbet.

Main technical specifications
▸ Model: SECM 12 F2
▸ Rated voltage: 220–240 V~, 50 Hz
▸ Power consumption: 12 W
▸ Power consumption in off mode: 0.01 W
▸ Protection class: II
▸ Freezer bowl useful volume: approx. 1 L
▸ Freezer bowl capacity: approx. 1.65 L
▸ Maximum mixture quantity: 700 ml
▸ Maximum preparation time: 40 minutes
▸ Recommended freezer bowl pre-cooling: approx. 24 hours at -18 °C or below

Included accessories / compatibility
▸ Ice cream maker
▸ Instructions for use
▸ Motor unit
▸ Lid
▸ Stirring shaft
▸ Beater
▸ Freezer bowl
▸ Plastic ring
▸ Outer container
▸ Use only with the accessories supplied

Who it is recommended for
This ice cream maker is recommended for users who want to prepare small batches of homemade ice cream or sorbet. It is suitable for household kitchens, simple recipes with fruit, milk, cream or plant-based alternatives, and users who have freezer space available for pre-cooling the bowl.

Pros and cons
Pros
▸ Compact format for home use
▸ Suitable for both ice cream and sorbet
▸ Approx. 1 L useful freezer bowl volume
▸ Low 12 W power consumption
Cons
▸ The bowl must be frozen well in advance
▸ Not designed for commercial use

Objective final opinion
The SILVERCREST® Ice Cream Maker SECM 12 F2 is a simple domestic appliance for making soft ice cream and sorbet without an integrated compressor. It requires preparation in advance, especially freezing the bowl, but its specifications are consistent with occasional home use.

FAQ
Does this ice cream maker have a built-in compressor?
No. It uses a freezer bowl that must be pre-frozen before use.
How much mixture can be added to the freezer bowl?
The maximum mixture quantity is 700 ml, because the volume increases during preparation.
How long does it take to make ice cream?
The preparation time can be up to 40 minutes, depending on the recipe and ingredient temperature.
Can the freezer bowl be cleaned in the dishwasher?
No. The freezer bowl should be washed by hand with water at a maximum temperature of 40 °C.