The canister is included with the machine. Avoid trying to use a separate canister, since it likely won’t fit and could damage the machine. Give the canister plenty of time to chill before attempting to use it. If you’re planning on making slushies, freeze it in advance. You could keep it there long-term until you’re ready to use the machine.

The mixing ring has several tabs along its top. Push the tabs down over the canister to secure it. The other parts included are small ones, such as the container’s lid and the caps that fit over it. If you’re setting the machine up for the first time, you can put all of these parts in place to see where they go, but you will have to remove them again later.

The lid has 2 caps. The big, round cap is the ice inlet valve. The smaller cap fits on the opposite side of the lid and is used to add syrup to the machine.

The power button has a “mix” and “dispense” option, which are both labeled. Flip it to the left to set it to “mix” in order to test the machine.

You could also try making your own flavoring, such as by mixing 1 cup (201 g) of sugar in 4 cups (950 mL) of water. Add food coloring and a flavor extract afterward. To buy more syrup, shop online. You can get it from the manufacturer or other retailers.

Drop the ice cubes in while the machine is running. It’s perfectly safe and necessary for getting the Slush Puppie mix to the right consistency.

Although you may feel like you’re using way too much salt, it doesn’t end up in the finished Slush Puppie. It is used to prevent the mix from freezing. It gets separated out later. If you don’t wish to use the cap as a measuring tool, you could try doing it on your own. Start with about 34. 12 g, or 2 tablespoons (29. 6 ml), of salt, then make adjustments as needed to bring the slush to the right consistency.

Keep an eye on the consistency of the Slush Puppie mix. It won’t be done yet, but it will start forming into a semi-solid as the machine chips the ice.

You might feel like adding the ice all in one go instead of pouring salt in first. However, avoid doing this. It could affect the machine or throw off the consistency of the Slush Puppie.

If you’re measuring salt on your own, add about 51. 18 g, or 3 tablespoons (44. 4 ml). Use more if the slush starts to solidify or you notice the mixer having trouble moving through it.

Add more water, ice, or salt now to in order to bring the mix to the proper consistency. You can also add a little bit later if it is needed to incorporate the syrup.

The valve is identifiable because “Beverages high in sugar content only” is printed on the lid. The valve is right next to the words. If your Slush Puppie is too runny, add more ice to help it freeze. Add more syrup to the mixture to prevent it from becoming too solid.

The machine isn’t meant to operate for more than 40 minutes at a time. In addition to liquefying your frozen treat, the mixer could sustain permanent damage.

You could also shut off the machine for a couple of seconds and wait for the ice around the mixing blades to melt. Reactivate the mixer afterward and let it run again if it is able to spin freely.

To avoid any problems with the machine, keep the ice level about 3 cm (1. 2 in) below the top of the metal canister. You can wait until the end to add the salt and water. Unless you need more to change the slush’s consistency, you only have to add salt and water once.

Check the slush’s actual consistency as well. It’s supposed to consist of a lot of small ice chips. The ice chips will all have the same color because of the syrup you added.

You can leave the machine running until you finish the last of the slush. Afterward, be sure to clean out the mixing components thoroughly with soap and water.