This old workhorse I bought in June of 2004, for under $200. So when I (all by myself, I might add) hauled it out of the pantry yesterday for the first time since at least last summer, I was worried. And when I plugged it in and turned it on, there was a bit of wheezing. But it got nice and cold, so...
I spun some. And this is my first attempt at a "Sicilian-style" gelato - cornstarch as the thickener. Double Madagascar vanilla bourbon. Tastes (pre-hardening) great. Less filling!