This refurbished machine is a machine returned to either Caffè Italia or the manufacturer after original purchase and have passed a thorough inspection by trained technicians. Every ice cream aficionado would agree that the best ice cream is home-made ice cream. With the Gaggia GELATIERA, home-made ice cream is now easier than ever. In just a few minutes the Gaggia GELATIERA prepares exquisite ice cream of any flavor, perfectly balancing a creamy consistency of texture with the unmistakable classic taste of the finest Italian hand-made gelato. Interchangeable bowls make the Gaggia GELATIERA extremely simple to maintain, as well as helping to save on electrical energy consumption. And most importantly, the rapidity and ease of preparation guarantees that you don't waste your own energy..