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Come funziona Tefal / Moulinex Dolci.
Tefal Dolci and Moulinex Dolci are the same machine, made by Groupe SEB and sold under two different brands depending on market. They work in a unique way: they process pre-frozen mixtures, they don't do traditional churning.
The 1-Step Perfector mechanism
Unlike a traditional ice cream maker (which cools and churns liquid mixture at the same time), the Dolci operates in reverse: first you freeze the mixture for 24 hours, then the machine processes it.
⟳ The blade spins in a fixed position.
The dual-action blade is magnetically attached to the top lid. It stays fixed in position and rotates on itself from above. It does not move downward.
⇅ The bowl rises and lowers.
It's the 480ml Tritan bowl that lifts via an internal elevator mechanism. It rises progressively toward the blade that meets it from above, scraping the frozen block layer by layer. Then it lowers and rises again during the program.
⊛ Dual action: scrapes and incorporates air.
The Tefal Dolci blade has a dual-action geometry: it shreds the frozen block while simultaneously incorporating air into the mixture. The result is a creamy texture similar to Italian gelaterias.
The 10 Dolci programs
Each program is calibrated with different blade speeds and times, optimized for a specific preparation type. The machine has 6 scoopable programs and 4 drinkable programs.
Scoopable programs
| Programma | Tempo | Uso |
|---|
| SORBET | ~3:20 min | Fruit and water-based sorbets |
| ICE CREAM | ~4:00 min | Compact American-style ice cream |
| GELATO | ~3:00 min | Creamy Italian-style gelato |
| FROZEN YOGHURT | ~3:00 min | Healthy frozen yogurt |
| SMOOTHIE BOWL / LIGHT IC | ~4:00 min | Breakfast bowl or light ice cream (depending on model) |
Drinkable programs
| Programma | Tempo | Uso |
|---|
| COCKTAIL | ~3:00 min | Alcoholic frozen cocktails (max 12% alcohol) |
| SLUSHY / SLUSH | ~5:40 min | Granitas and slushes (Cola, Aperol Spritz, watermelon) |
| MILKSHAKE | ~4:00 min | Creamy milkshakes with ice cream base + milk |
| FRAPPÉ | ~3:00 min | Iced coffee with frozen base |
Special programs
| Programma | Funzione |
|---|
| RE-SPIN | Second pass. Mandatory for protein/low-fat recipes. Optional for smoother texture. |
| MIX-IN / EXTRAS | To add toppings (chocolate, cookies, nuts, fruit). The blade spins slowly to incorporate without shredding. |
| RINSING | Automatic cleaning program. Water + soap, blade spins to rinse. Dolci-exclusive, not on Ninja Creami. |
Differences from traditional ice cream makers
A traditional home ice cream maker (compressor or pre-frozen bowl) works during churning: cools and stirs the liquid mixture simultaneously. The Dolci works after: the mixture is already frozen, the machine turns it into cream. Two completely different technologies with different advantages.
⊜ What both do
Gelato, sorbet, frozen yogurt, ice cream, some frozen cocktails. The difference is in timing and practicality.
✓ What only the Dolci does
- SLUSHY / Structured granita (dedicated 5:40 min program)
- Professional MILKSHAKE (ice cream + milk processed together)
- Frozen-base FRAPPÉ (frozen coffee + cold milk)
- 4 dedicated DRINKABLE programs for frozen beverages
- Auto-rinse for cleaning
- 3 interchangeable bowls to make 3 different flavors
- Magnetic blade that detaches for quick cleaning
⊕ What only traditional ice cream makers do
- Ice cream ready in 20-40 min without pre-freezing
- Soft-serve consumable immediately, always
- Greater flexibility on quantity (up to 1L or more)
Technical specifications
| Motor power | 600W |
| Bowl capacity | 3 × 480 ml (Tritan, BPA-free) |
| Automatic programs | 10 + RE-SPIN + RINSING |
| Pre-freezing required | Minimum 24 hours at -18°C |
| Dimensions | 17.5 × 30.5 × 38.5 cm |
| Weight | 7 kg |
| Voltage | 220-240V, 50-60Hz |
| Repairability warranty | 15 years (6,200 service centers) |