Ninja NC701 CREAMi Swirl 13-in-1 Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine
- Ice Cream Machine
- 1
- Plastic, Stainless Steel
- Silver
A capable soft-serve machine at a lower price than new, but Renewed condition is inconsistent, so the bundled 2-year protection plan is the reason to choose this listing over a standard refurbished one.
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How it ranks among the 26 ice cream machines we track
4.3★ across 33 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
33 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
701+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
This listing is a manufacturer-refurbished Ninja CREAMi Swirl NC701, a 13-in-1 soft serve and ice cream machine, bundled with a 2-year CPS protection plan on top of the standard 90-day refurbished warranty.
Because this is a Renewed unit, condition on arrival varies more than a new purchase would; one reviewer received a unit with broken feet and a sticking pint-holder mechanism, while others report it arriving with no signs of prior use. The 2-year CPS plan bundled here is worth weighing against that variability, since it extends coverage well past the base 90-day refurbished warranty. Functionally it's the same machine as new units: you freeze a base in individual pint containers first, then process it, so it's a same-day plan rather than instant soft serve.
- 13 programs including soft serve and frozen yogurt
- Extruding lid and nozzle for soft-serve swirl
- Dishwasher-safe pints, lids and paddle
- 90-day refurbished warranty plus 2-year CPS plan
Who it's for
Suits buyers comfortable with refurbished appliances who want the extended CPS coverage as a hedge against inconsistent Renewed condition, and anyone replacing a bulkier commercial-style machine with a home-sized version. Not a fit for buyers who want a guaranteed unworn unit or who are put off by the extra step of pre-freezing pints before each use.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most reviewers say the refurbished unit arrived in condition indistinguishable from new and works reliably for soft serve and ice cream. One buyer received a unit with broken feet, a loose cap and a pint-holder mechanism that stuck badly, and had to pay return shipping despite the good-as-new description. Others note it's a bit loud but otherwise satisfied, and one felt the machine doesn't justify its price for what amounts to processing pre-frozen bases.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 2-year CPS protection layered on refurbished unit
- Most units arrive in like-new condition
- Versatile programs beyond basic scooped ice cream
- Easy to use with minimal assembly
- Renewed condition is inconsistent unit to unit
- Runs loud during processing
- Requires pre-freezing pints before each use
Performance notes
The machine processes pre-frozen pints rather than churning liquid mix in real time, so results depend on freezing the base fully beforehand and picking the right program, soft serve, frozen custard, CreamiFit and others, for the texture you want. The extruding lid and nozzle are what produce the soft-serve swirl specifically, separate from the standard scooped ice cream function. As a refurbished unit, mechanical wear like a sticking pint-holder mechanism is the main risk reviewers flag, rather than any issue with the program logic itself.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Renewed |
|---|---|
| Model | CRTE99NJNC701RB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 20.8 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 15.2 × 10 × 17.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic, Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | (2) CREAMi Swirl Pints with nozzles and storage lids, dispensing lid with swirl press, Creamerizer Paddle, pull-out drip tray and 30+ handcrafted recipes., Motor base, outer bowl and lid |
| Other details | |
| Other Special Features of the Product | 13 unique one-touch programs, 6 new Swirl programs, Create low-calorie, high-protein treats with CreamiFit™, Easy to clean, Soft serve Creamify technology |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Part Number | NC701 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice cream machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja NC701 CREAMi Swirl 13-in-1 Soft Serve Ice Cream MachineThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 33 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EIM949 Old Fashioned 6 Quart Vintage Walnut Wood BucketElite Gourmet | 4.4 / 5 | 3,485 | 4.4 / 5 |
| WMF CE Ice Cream Maker 3-in-1WMF | 4.2 / 5 | 1,900 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nostalgia Electric Bucket Ice Cream Maker With Easy-Carry HandleNostalgia | 4.6 / 5 | 118 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Whynter Ice Cream Maker Machine Automatic 2.1 Qt. with Built-In CompressorWhynter | 4.5 / 5 | 4,558 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amazon Renewed CRTE99NJNC701RB
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Ninja NC701 CREAMi Swirl in this listing new?
No, it's a manufacturer-refurbished (Renewed) unit backed by a 90-day warranty, bundled here with an additional 2-year CPS protection plan.
Do I need to freeze anything before using it?
Yes, you freeze your base mixture in the included pint containers first, then process it in the machine to get soft serve or ice cream.
What if the refurbished unit arrives damaged?
Reviewers report mixed condition on arrival; one had broken parts and had to return it at their own shipping cost, so inspect the unit promptly on arrival.