This kitchen appliance is a machine to make ice cream, frozen yogurt, fruit sorbet, etc. You freeze the 1.5 quart inner canister and make your concoction without the use of ice cubes, as in older units. This is really a nice device because it is a lot less messy. It makes excellent ice cream and it doesn't take up very much counter space. No need to make your ice cream outside, like the old units used to do. It works very well. When Summer arrives, we will be ready this year. #Amazon #Aicok