Hamilton Beach 68050 Icy Treats Ice Shaver, White
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Hamilton BeachBrand: Hamilton Beach
Model: 68050
Color: White
Product features:
- Make your favorite icy treats in minutes
- Add ice cubes from your freezer
- Shave ice into your own dish or use included mixing bowl
- Fun recipes included
- All removable parts are dishwasher safe
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Hamilton Beach 68050 Icy Treats Ice Shaver, White
Customer Review: Great design and fairly quick results!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not sure why a few other reviewers had problems with this item. It works perfectly for me.
Great design;
- Large container for collecting the shaved ice (with auto-stir).
- Very few parts to clean, and they all go right into the dish-washer.
- Uses regular ice cubes right from the freezer.
- Two settings (slushies and snow cones).
Like most ice shavers, you're going to have the occasional "jam", but it's quickly and easily taken care of. Not a big problem AT ALL! You can make enough shaved ice for two to three snow-cones in just a couple minutes.
If there was anything at all that I could see someone complaining about, it would be the noise. It does make a loud grinding noise as it shaves the ice. But hey, you're GRINDING ICE... what do you expect?
The Hamilton Beach Icy Treats Maker has the appearance of a real kitchen appliance, while other ice shavers in the same price range seem more like "toys". Keep in mind, this is an inexpensive device and isn't perfect. However, I believe the overall operation, design and end result (great snow cones and slushies) make it MORE than worth the asking price!
A note about the type of ice cubes I have used. I simply make ice cubes in a standard tray in the freezer (regular old semi-square cubes). These work great! If your cubes don't seem to work, you can pick up ice cube trays at most 99 cent stores, which might give better results. If you have really bad luck, and your cubes don't seem to want to grind, try letting the cubes set in the machine for a few minutes before turning it on. Also, if it jams, try moving the "slushies" and "snow cones" knob back and forth while the machine is running. Sometimes that will free up any ice that has accumulated near the blade.
I'm thinking about creating a few cubes from soda, fruit drinks, etc. The shaved cubes will already be flavored (and I can mix different types together)!
Lots of fun to be had with this excellent product! Also, I'm sure it has to be a lot healthier to be eating snow-cones than ice cream!
JM
Description of Hamilton Beach 68050 Icy Treats Ice Shaver, White
This handy Ice Shaver makes snow cones, slushies, margaritas and other frozen treats quickly. Whether conquering the sweltering heat, hosting a party, or having fun with the kids, the Icy Treats Ice Shaver from Hamilton Beach will make frozen concoctions fast. Snow cones, slushies and icy drinks are all easy to make using soda, juice or fruit. This cool appliance uses ice directly from the freezer and will shave into either a bowl from home for snow cones, or into the included mixing bowl for other icy treats. Fun recipes are included for the whole family. Why not choose something refreshing like apple juice or strawberries to make a healthy treat for the kids? All removable parts are dishwasher safe and the bowl includes measurement markings so icy drinks will turn out great every time. Features Include: Make your favorite icy treats in minutes Make slushies, snow cones, margaritas, and more Add ice cubes from your freezer Shave ice into your own dish or use included mixing bowl Fun recipes included All removable parts are dishwasher safeSpecialty Appliances
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