Springlane Emma: advantages and disadvantages

This time we look at the Springlane Emma* an. The Springlane family currently comprises entire five different ice machines. These differ mainly in their Performance and capacity and associated with it the Price.

The Springlane Emma* is in this team in midfield. Six portions of ice cream jump out in one preparation. This is sufficient for a small to medium family. In terms of price, it usually ranges between 220 and 250 euros and thus in the middle price segment.

Technical details

The Springlane Emma* there is either is from brushed stainless steel and exists in the Color silver or anthracite. It has a high-quality finish in both cases.

The device has a LCD display and 4 control buttons (Power, Time+, Time-, Start/Stop). The digital display shows you the remaining runtime and the temperature.

With a capacity of 1.5 liters for maximum 1 liter of unfrozen ice cream mass will end up with about 14 scoops of ice cream (so about 6 portions). In just 30-45 minutes you can prepare creamy ice cream, refreshing sorbet, tempting parfait, delicious soft ice cream and even delicious frozen yogurt.

Thanks to its integrated compressor and impressive Cooling capacity of 150 watts can use the Springlane Emma* Prepare ice cream in the freezer range down to -35 degrees. This means you can enjoy your favorite flavors in a flash and without the hassle of pre-cooling.

At Scope of delivery are next to the Machine with ice cream container, stirring arm and lid, also a measuring cup, ice cream scoop and spatula contained.

The dimensions of the Springlane Emma* are with 40,5 x 28 x 24,5 cm and a weight of 10,7 kg in the normal range for an ice cream maker with compressor. So you should plan some space in your kitchen.

This ice cream maker has a few extras that will surely please you. It has a Post-cooling functionwhich your finished ice cream even after preparation for keeps cold for one hour. So you can enjoy your ice cream in peace without having to put it in the freezer right away.

It also has a automatic shutdown function, which protects the engine when the ice becomes too solid.

The Emma is not only powerful, but also user-friendly. The ice cream maker is equipped with a practical lid opening which allows you to add ingredients during the mixing process to give your ice cream a personal touch.

The Cleaning is also child's play: The stainless steel ice container and the stirring part can be removed and cleaned effortlessly. All removable parts can be conveniently stored in the Dishwasher be cleaned.

And to give you the best ice cream experience possible, Springlane is at your service with a personal customer service to the side. I myself have not yet had any experience with it. Feel free to write about your experiences in the comments.

As accessories the Stainless steel tank* be purchased separately.

Also interesting are the products made by Springlane Ice bin for the freezer*. These have a capacity of 1 liter, are BPA-free, thermally stable and airtight. For on the road can use the smaller thermal container with 500 ml* be used.

If you want to use the Ice cream machine in action experience, you can, for example, this Youtube video of ice cream machines tests look at.

Rating of Springlane Emma

Advantages

• Large capacity with 1.5 liters for approx. 1 liter of ice cream
• Easy operation and handling of the ice cream machine
• Making delicious and creamy ice cream
• Fast ice production (30-45 minutes) without pre-cooling
• High quality processing of the ice cream maker
• Easy cleaning with dishwasher safe parts
• Attractive design in silver or anthracite

Disadvantages

• The agitator arm used has a relatively large distance to the container wall. This leads to a less than optimal scraping of the ice or cold transfer. Unfortunately, many ice machines have this problem.
• The ice machine is relatively loud during operation (approx. 66 dB). However, this is a normal volume for an ice machine with a compressor.
• At almost 11 kg, the machine is heavy and needs a permanent place in the kitchen.
• A missing mark for the minimum and maximum fill quantity is annoying for some. This can make filling the container more difficult and lead to overfilling or underfilling.
• Due to the angled design of the stirring arm, you may have difficulty removing the ice.
• Rarely it is reported that the ice machine after the expiry of the warranty period had a defect.

Summary of advantages and disadvantages

The ice cream machine Emma from Springlane* is very popular with many ice cream fans. It is praised for its ease of use, fast ice cream production and delicious, creamy ice cream. The design of the machine is also rated positively, and some customers appreciate the easy cleaning. However, there are also points of criticism. Some customers find the machine loud during operation, which can be annoying. In addition, the ice bin lacks markings for the minimum and maximum fill levels, which makes it difficult to fill. Some customers also have difficulty removing the ice from the mixing arm. Overall, however, the positive features of the Springlane Emma* the few points of criticism.

Recommendation

The Springlane Emma* is a clear buy recommendation for an ice cream maker with compressor in the medium price range. The creaminess of the ice cream and cooling performance is excellent. Little extras like the overload protection and the post-cooling function make ice cream production easier. In addition, Springlane's customer service is highly appreciated by buyers.

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