Hamilton Beach 68010 Snowman Ice Shaver

by Hamilton Beach

Product Features

• Ice Shaver makes sno-cones and frozen beverages
• 2 molds included for freezing water or juices
• Also uses regular ice cubes
• Sharp blade safely out of harm's way when operating
• Recipes included

Product Details

Product Manual [69kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.5 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008IH9N
• Item model number: 68010
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (135 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,092 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #14 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Specialty Appliances > Shaved Ice Machines
  • #33 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Ice Cream Machines

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

On hot summer days nothing beats a scoop of snow--to eat! This delightful Snowman churns out bowlfuls of shaved ice in just seconds. Kids can slurp flavored sno-cones for a birthday party and adults can sip frozen daiquiris for evenings on the deck. Two 4-inch round plastic molds with lids are included for freezing water, syrup-flavored water, or fruit juices. Simply place the frozen round (regular ice cubes will work, too, but not as well) in the blade unit, cover with the motorized top, and press down on the palm-size operating button. A bowl placed underneath (not included) catches the instant snow. For safety the sharp blade is completely internal and not accessible to fingers when the Snowman is operating. The machine measures 13 inches high when assembled, with an 8-inch-square base. A one-year warranty covers the Snowman against defects. --Ann Bieri

Product Description

Make frozen treats for adults or kids with an ice shaver that uses ice cubes or special molds

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

96 of 101 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Snowman Ice Shaver, May 16, 2003

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blueangel (usa) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hamilton Beach 68010 Snowman Ice Shaver (Kitchen)

I bought this machine before any description or reviews were posted and hoped for the best. I was pleasantly surprised in what this machine can do. One trick to this machine though, is to definately freeze the liquid that you want to use in the machine first. Conveniently, this shaver comes with two round freezing containers which fit the shaver compartment exactly. I have tried shaving just plain ice first and then adding liquids, but because this machine generates snow, the snow tends to melt before you get a chance to enjoy it. If you freeze it first, the snow cones last a long time and are much better. All that you have to do is put ice into the shaving compartment and push down on the top. You do not have to push for very long or very hard and the entire ice block will be shaved. If you are looking for a manual snow cone machine, I would highly recommend this one as an inexpensive, reliable candidate.

48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Affordable Shave Ice Fun, July 21, 2006

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JWil (Ashland, OR) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hamilton Beach 68010 Snowman Ice Shaver (Kitchen)

My family has been using the Hamilton Beach Snowman Ice Shaver for a couple weeks now and we love it. I think it's one of the best things to get kids for the summer. When kids are hot, it's a great way to cool them off with something fun and healthy. Just freeze some grape juice or other yummy, healthy drink, and turn it into a shave ice!

Pros:
--Great price
--Easy operation and cleaning
--Works with both ice molds (included) and any ice cubes
--Compact, vertical, space-saving design
--Comes with a good recipe suggestion booklet

Cons (these are all very minor):
--Sharp blade exposed on underside, so do not let kids operate or clean without close supervision
--The manual needs to be updated to reflect the newer design, which actually has fewer pieces that need to be cleaned; this model no longer has a "nut" holding the metal wheel in place, although the manual refers to it.
--When I called Hamilton Toll-free support about the "nut", they were clueless about the product in general and had a very old model to refer to

63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little ice shaver!, March 20, 2003

By A Customer

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This review is from: Hamilton Beach 68010 Snowman Ice Shaver (Kitchen)

It's very quick and easy to use! Just plug it in, put the ice in the holder (which has one sharp blade), set the top on it, and press down. It takes less than a minute to make a bowl full of fine-textured ice. The texture is closer to snow than the little ice balls you get with a lot of snow shavers. The molds have lids, so you can stack them in the freezer. It's easy to clean the ice holder and molds, but to clean the top part (which holds the motor) you must remove a bolt and wash the bolt and a metal disc by hand. It's quieter than your average blender crushing ice. I love cold treats, and this is perfect for that-- a bowl of shaved ice with a little fruit juice poured over it is VERY refreshing!