Technical Description of Ninja CREAMi® Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker

Mahfuza Alam

ENGL 21007: Writing for Engineering

Prof. Julianne Davidow

2023 May 18

Figure 1: Ninja CREAMi® Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker (ninjakitchen.com)

Table Of Contents

Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………3,4

Components of a Ninja CREAMi® Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker…..4,5,6,7 

How to use the Ninja CREAMi® Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker…………7,8

Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………8

References…………………………………………………………………………………………9
Reflection………….…………………………………………………………………………10, 11

Introduction

Nothing goes more hand in hand than summertime and ice cream. However, when ice cream first came out, it was only accessible to the wealthy because of its labor. That was until July 1843, when Nancy Johnson invented the first hand-cranked ice cream machine. In her Specification of Letters Patent, Nancy differentiates what makes her machine different, “Instead of causing the freezer, which contains the substance to be frozen, to revolve by the hands of the operator, I place within it a vertical shaft…on the shaft below the lid of the freezer are two or more wings, F, extending to the bottom and reaching horizontally nearly to the sides of the same, these Wings are generally perforated with a number of holes about half an inch or more in diameter; when but two wings are used they form together a curved figure by their horizontal cross section resembling the letter S reversed…the vertical edges of the beater tend constantly to carry the liquid or semi-fluid mass from the center to the circumference of the containing cylinder or freezer” (Johnson, 1843). Johnson’s invention contained a new kind of churn that she described, making it easier to freeze the ice cream. The vertical shaft combined with her wings creates a churn that effectively prevents the liquid that has already frozen from getting stuck in the middle. Her invention allows the mixture to keep moving, which results in a smooth, evenly frozen product. Johnson also added insulation: “I make use of a tub or box whose diameter exceeds that of the freezer only by three or four inches and by closely wrapping this in several folds of thick Woolen blanket, or blanket padded with wool, fur or some similar material having a low conducting power for heat“, which helped her keep the salt and ice from melting quickly (Johnson, 1843). This insulation idea was important since salt and ice, depending on the season, were not always within the population’s means. Nancy’s idea was affordable and allowed many people to enjoy the frozen treat. Although ice cream machines have evolved and have removed all manual labor from the churning process, the concept of Nancy’s design is still essential today.

One of the newer ice cream machines today is Ninja’s CREAMi® Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker. Ninja, owned by SharkNinja, promises speed, performance, quality, and value. Many people buy Ninja’s blenders and air fryers, but its new ice cream machine has gained popularity. The IDFA (International Dairy Foods Association) says that “the average American eats roughly 20 pounds of ice cream each year” (IDFA, 2022). This shows how popular ice cream is, which makes buying an ice cream machine not an unusual thing to do. Additionally, the NIH states that, “in the United States, about 36% of people have lactose malabsorption” (NIH, 2018). For those who can’t enjoy ice cream that contains lactose, they can use whichever plant milk or substitute they want in their ice cream machine instead of having to skip out or eat something they can’t digest well. Overall, with their own ice cream machine, people will know what exactly is in their ice cream and can make any flavor they want. 

Components of a Ninja CREAMi® Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker

The Ninja CREAMi® Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker is made up of many essential parts.

Motor Base 

Starting from the bottom, the ice cream machine has a motor base (shown in Figure 2) with Dual-Drive motors (shown in Figure 3). The Dual-Drive Motors work by applying downward pressure on the Creamerizer Paddle.

Creamerizer Paddle 

The Creamerizer Paddle (shown in figure 3 at the bottom) shaves the ice particles and churns them into a creamy frozen mixture. The creamerizer paddle spins inside the deluxe pint.

Deluxe Pint and Deluxe Lid

The Deluxe Pint (shown in Figure 2 E) holds the ice cream mixture. It is 24 oz. The deluxe pint also comes with a lid (shown in Figure 2 D). The storage lid helps contain the ice cream and make sure no outside materials pass through when stored. The CREAMi® comes with two deluxe pints. The deluxe pint is placed in the outer bowl.

Outer Bowl and Lid

The outer bowl and lid (shown in Figure 2 B and F) house the deluxe pint. It connects to the motor base. You need to twist and lock the outer lid to begin processing your ice cream.

One-Touch Programs

The one-touch programs (shown in Figure 4) are on the top of the machine. It has a dial to select from ten options: ice cream, CREAMi®ccino™, lite ice cream, frozen drink, sorbet, slushi, gelato, milkshake, frozen yogurt, and Italian ice. This allows you to choose what you want to make. It also has the power, re-spin, and mix-in buttons. Additionally, the one-touch program includes processing buttons:

Countdown Display

The countdown display (shown in Figure 5) is at the very top, and it shows how much more time there is left until your product is ready.

Figure 2: Ninja CREAMi® Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker parts (ninjakitchen.com)

Figure 3: Creamify Technology (culturedfoodlife.com) 

Figure 4: CREAMi® one-touch programs (ninjakitchen.com)

Figure 5: CREAMi® Countdown Display (ninjakitchen.com)

How to use the Ninja CREAMi® Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker

The Ninja CREAMi® is simple; you can create a treat in three steps. The three steps to delicious ice cream are to prepare your base, freeze overnight, and process. To prepare your base, whisk your ice cream mixture until everything is homogenous. Here, you can add anything from cream cheese to heavy cream to sugar. Then pour the mixture into the CREAMi® Deluxe pint. Now, place the lid on the deluxe pint and freeze for 24 hours. After freezing the mixture, remove the lid from the pint. The next step is to process the ice cream. Start by plugging the unit in first. This is an important step because the unit will not run if the outer bowl is installed before the unit is plugged in. Then make sure that the ingredients did not freeze at an angle. Now, place the pint with the frozen base in the outer bowl. It’s time to install the Creamerizer Paddle. Press and hold the paddle latch on top of the outer bowl lid, then insert the paddle into the bottom of the lid. Release the latch to secure the paddle. Then, install the lid. To install the lid, position the lid tab to the right of the outer bowl so the lid lines and the handle lines align together. Rotate the lid clockwise to lock it in. Without this step, your mixture will not process. Now, install the outer bowl. Plug in the unit and place the outer bowl on the base with the handle centered on the unit. Twist the handle to the right to raise the platform and lock the bowl in place. This is signaled by a click. Then select a program. Press the power button and set the processing mode (top, full, or bottom). Then turn the dial to select a program and press the dial to begin the processing. When the program is finished, hold the release button on the left of the motor base and twist the bowl handle clockwise, then pull away from the unit to remove it. Lastly, remove the lid by pressing the unlock button and twisting it. Your product is now ready to enjoy. 

Conclusion

The CREAMi® Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker is definitely a versatile product to buy. It works exceptionally well for ice cream because of its Dual-Drive motors and the Creamerizer Paddle. They both work together to create a creamy product that otherwise can become icey or crumbly. Not only that, but the CREAMi® allows consumers who have lactose intolerance or other diet needs to add certain ingredients and still have a perfectly delicious treat at the end of the day. Overall, with this new technology, many more people can enjoy ice cream on their own terms. 

References

Aliano, Kelly. “Ice cream Maker Patent.” Women & the American Story, 3 Apr. 2023, 

https://wams.nyhistory.org/expansions-and-inequalities/industry-and-immigration/ice-cream-maker-patent/.

(No Author) “Ice Cream Sales & Trends.” IDFA, 23 May 2023, 

www.idfa.org/ice-cream-sales-trends. 

(No Author) “Definition & Facts for Lactose Intolerance – Niddk.” National Institute of Diabetes 

and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, (n.d.) www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/lactose-intolerance/definition-facts. Accessed 25 May 2023. 

(No Author) “NC500 Series NinjaTM Creami® Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat …” Ninja Kitchen, (n.d) support.ninjakitchen.com/hc/en-us/articles/5783309283356-NC500-Series-Ninja-CREAMi-Deluxe-11-in-1-Ice-Cream-and-Frozen-Treat-Maker-Owner-s-Guide. Accessed 25 May 2023.

Reflection

The course learning outcomes that I have achieved are “develop strategies for reading, drafting, collaborating, revising, and editing”, “locate research sources (including academic journal articles, magazine articles, and newspaper articles) in the library’s databases or archives and on the Internet and evaluate them for credibility, accuracy, timeliness, and bias”, and “practice systematic application of citation conventions”. I achieved the learning outcome “Develop strategies for reading, drafting, collaborating, revising, and editing” by writing my first technical description draft and editing each individual paragraph by checking for grammatical errors and cohesion. I completed “Locate research sources (including academic journal articles, magazine articles, and newspaper articles) in the library’s databases or archives and on the Internet and evaluate them for credibility, accuracy, timeliness, and bias” by finding reliable sources about my topic. One of the first sources I found was Women & the American Story, which included a primary document written by Nancy Johnson. I avoided articles with bias to the best of my ability. I also used the NIH, which is a credible source for scientific knowledge. I also made sure to check when the articles were written to make sure they were up to date. I met the last course learning outcome, “Practice systematic application of citation conventions,” by learning how to in-text cite and complete an APA references page.

For this assignment, I wanted to choose a product I was interested in, not something I thought somebody else would find cool. I wanted to write about something that I genuinely thought was an interesting innovation. The CREAMi is a machine I have been wanting for a while now, so I decided to write about it. I approached this writing assignment by first creating an outline. I found that when I make an outline, it helps me structure my thoughts and create a more cohesive essay. After I wrote my outline, I began finding my sources and writing my quotes. From there, I wrote my draft. After I completed my draft, I edited it for grammar and read through it once to make sure my essay flowed. This process worked well for me. I have used this method before, and it allows me to write a structured essay.