Product Description

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 safe

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18849 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: Medium
• Color: Black
• Brand: Hamilton Beach
• Model: 68055
• Dimensions: 11.90" h x 11.90" w x 9.10" l,

Features

• Make your favorite icy drinks in minutes
• Add ice cubes from your own freezer
• Use the included mixing bowl for icy drinks or shave ice into your own dish for snow cones
• Recipes included
• All removable parts are dishwasher safe

Customer Reviews

Doesn't work for me
My fridge's ice maker turns out crescent shaped ice cubes and they don't work well with this machine. The ice went round and round in the shaving chamber but rarely engaged the shaving blade. There just isn't enough downward pressure to force the ice onto the blade.

Update: I went out and bought some ice cube trays hoping that the size or shape of the ice cube was a factor. No luck, this thing still doesn't work so I'll be returning it.

Ice Shaver works well
Unit works very well. Ice is held against the cutting blade by spiral wedges in the top ice bin. Ice pieces sometimes get into a position where they are not being shaved and one has to remove the ice bin and rearrange the cubes. Everything is plastic except for the cutting blade itself and, presumably, the motor. I would prefer more durable construction around the cutting area, but at least is is HEAVY plastic. Receiving cup should have a pouring spout but it does not. No experience with other models.

Not Impressed
I normally use the Back to Basics ice shavers, the one where you have to press the ice cylinders down by yourself while pressing the button on top to get the shaved ice. And even THAT was easier than this machine was. My old one's motor was wearing out so we bought this one thinking it'd work better and/or last longer. I couldnt believe how horribly it performed and after nearly 5 minutes we didnt even end up with enough "snow" to make a decent snow cone for my four year old. I would much rather have to hold a button down for less than a minute and get a full snow cone than wait 20 minutes for a mostly melted tub of ice chips.