Hi John,
Thank you for your feedback on your ice cream maker. At Whynter, we constantly aim to provide superior products and a better customer experience. Our support team sends troubleshooting to try to resolve issues but if you are not comfortable trying them, let us know so we can help you with warranty services. Please contact our Customer Support Team, available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) or your support case so we can further assist you. We are here to provide support and ensure you will be satisfied with your Whynter product.