{"product_id":"musso-l4-consul-ice-cream-machine-imm0004","title":"Musso L4 Consul IMM0004 Ice Cream Machine 3.5kg Batch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Musso L4 Consul (IMM0004) is a \u003cstrong\u003eself-contained\u003c\/strong\u003e batch ice cream machine: the compressor is built in, so it freezes the mix as it churns and there is no pre-frozen bowl to plan around. It runs \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 kg per batch\u003c\/strong\u003e at up to \u003cstrong\u003e12 kg\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003e76 rpm\u003c\/strong\u003e stirrer, and it is a floor-standing machine on a standard \u003cstrong\u003e240 V\u003c\/strong\u003e outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"why-operators-choose\"\u003eWhy operators choose the IMM0004\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-contained - no pre-frozen bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e — the built-in compressor freezes as it churns, so batches run back to back. A machine that needs its bowl pre-frozen gives you one batch and then a wait; this does not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5 kg per batch, up to 12 kg\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e — batch size is what decides how many flavours you can hold, and hourly output is what decides whether you can keep up on a hot Saturday. Both are worth checking against your own service rather than against the machine above or below it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e76 rpm stirrer\u003c\/strong\u003e — stirrer speed drives how much air goes into the mix and therefore the texture. It is recorded per model across this range and is not the same on every machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns from a standard 240 V outlet at 1.1 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly 4.6 A. No three-phase supply, no hard wiring and no switchboard work — which on a dessert counter or in a small gelateria is often the deciding practicality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloor-standing on castors, 440 (W) x 850 (H) x 600 (D)\u003c\/strong\u003e — stands at bench height and rolls, so it does not consume any of your prep bench. At 105 kg it is not something you lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity corrected from the supplier record\u003c\/strong\u003e — the supplier lists capacity as \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 kg\/hr\u003c\/strong\u003e on the same line as an hourly production figure of 12 kg\/h. Those cannot both be hourly, and every other machine in this range records capacity per batch, so we publish \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 kg per batch\u003c\/strong\u003e and have flagged the record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMusso\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL4 Consul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel \/ MPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIMM0004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-contained batch ice cream machine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 kg per batch - corrected from the supplier record, explained below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHourly production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 12 kg\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStirrer speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigeration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-contained (built-in compressor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor-standing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440 (W) x 850 (H) x 600 (D) mm - recorded as W x H x D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 V; 1.1 kW (approx. 4.6 A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacked dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540 x 680 x 1030 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e105 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 months Gold Star - 2 years parts, 1 year labour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"venue-suitability\"\u003eVenue suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to gelaterias, dessert bars, patisseries, cafes and restaurants making their own gelato, sorbet and ice cream in-house. The two figures to match against your own service are \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 kg per batch\u003c\/strong\u003e — how much of one flavour you get in one run — and \u003cstrong\u003e12 kg\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is what you can actually replace during trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the range in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/collections\/ice-cream-frozen-yoghurt-machines\"\u003eice cream and frozen yoghurt machines\u003c\/a\u003e, see the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/collections\/musso\"\u003eMusso\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/collections\/dessert-equipment\"\u003eice cream, gelato and dessert equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"installation-delivery\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow floor space of \u003cstrong\u003e440 (W) x 850 (H) x 600 (D) mm\u003c\/strong\u003e plus working clearance above the lid. Power is a standard \u003cstrong\u003e240 V single-phase outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e at 1.1 kW, about 4.6 A — no plumbing, no three-phase supply and no hard wiring. Packed it measures 540 x 680 x 1030 mm and the machine weighs \u003cstrong\u003e105 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, so plan the delivery path and the lift. Dispatched Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the range: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/products\/musso-l1-mini-ice-cream-machine-imm0001\"\u003eL1 Mini\u003c\/a\u003e at 0.7 kg per batch and up to 2 kg\/h, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/products\/musso-stella-ice-cream-machine-imm0002\"\u003eStella (L2)\u003c\/a\u003e at 1.5 L (approx. 1.5 kg) per batch and up to 4.5 kg\/h, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/products\/musso-l3-giardino-ice-cream-machine-imm0003\"\u003eL3 Giardino\u003c\/a\u003e at 2.5 kg per batch and up to 8 kg\/h, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/products\/musso-l3r-club-ice-cream-machine-imm0003r\"\u003eL3R Club\u003c\/a\u003e at 2.5 kg per batch and up to 8 kg\/h.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarranty terms are per product — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/pages\/warranty-information\"\u003ewarranty information\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need a pre-frozen bowl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The compressor is built in and the machine is fully self-contained, so it freezes the mix while it churns and you can run consecutive batches without waiting for anything to re-freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the capacity 3.5 kg per batch or per hour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePer batch. The supplier record reads 3.5 kg\/hr, but the same record puts production at up to 12 kg\/h, and the other four machines in this range all state capacity per batch. A 3.5 kg\/hr capacity on a 12 kg\/h machine is not possible, so we read it as a unit error, publish 3.5 kg per batch, and have asked the supplier to correct the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How much does it make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.5 kg per batch, and up to 12 kg\/h of continuous production. Batch size and hourly output are different questions - batch size limits how much of one flavour you get in a run, hourly output is what you can replace across a service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What power supply does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standard 240 V single-phase outlet. It draws 1.1 kW, roughly 4.6 A, so it needs no three-phase supply and no hard wiring. As with any refrigeration we would not have it sharing a circuit with other heavy loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which model should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork from batch size and hourly output. Across this range they run 0.7 kg and 2 kg\/h, 1.5 kg and 4.5 kg\/h, 2.5 kg and 8 kg\/h on two different builds, and 3.5 kg and 12 kg\/h. The L3 Giardino and L3R Club are the same machine in benchtop and floor-standing form, so between those two the choice is about where it lives, not what it makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it a benchtop or a floor machine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFloor-standing. It measures 440 (W) x 850 (H) x 600 (D) mm and weighs 105 kg. It stands on the floor at working height, so it does not use up prep bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What warranty does it come with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e24 months under the Gold Star term - 2 years parts and 1 year labour. That split matters: in the second year the part is covered and the technician's time is not. 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