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 enlarge | Brand: Hamilton Beach
Buy New: $39.46
Rating:  19 reviews
Color: White
Batteries Included: No
Size: Medium
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.1
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 11.9 x 11.9
MPN: 68050
Model: 68050
UPC: 040094680504
EAN: 0040094680504
ASIN: B000JCGUDK
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Showing reviews 6-10 of 10
 I use this daily and love it August 7, 2008
M. Fisher (Weston WV)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I must eat 10 cups of shaved ice a day. I have already burned up 3 other ice shavers . This one is much more quiet and works wonderful. I just hope it last longer than the other brands I've bought. I'm very happy with it so far!
Great design and fairly quick results! June 27, 2008
J. McDonald
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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
 We be jammin' mon! June 3, 2008
C. Little (Mobile, AL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am on my second Icy treats machine. The bowl on the first was damaged but the the machine is working.
The quality of the ice is not as fine as that of the Hamilton Beach Snowman Shaver but it is okay. I have found that the larger cubes make finer ice. However, ice cubes frozen in a regular sized Rubbermaid ice tray JAM after each cube is shaved. You pretty much have to stand there and stop the machine after each cube. I also have 2 trays that came with my refig that produce very small cubes, almost like the ones my stand alone ice maker produces. The shaved ice from the smaller cubes is not as fine as the ones from the larger cubes. I like mine fine.
I own a Snowman also, but the reason I bought this one is because I can use ice cubes rather than only ice frozen in a special container. I made snow cones for my child's birthday party in April. I used the cubes from the ice machine and it was a breeze. For my treats, I buy low carb beverages and flavored water. I freeze it in the trays and then shave it. Sometimes I pour a little of the beverage in to give more flavor. I have found that if you use a beverage with a small amount of fruit juice in it, or if you add a litte juice, the texture is more creamy. It is a great, healthy snack!
Finaly, the Icy Treats machine is very loud. My family complains when I turn it on (we have an open floor plan). They cannot hear the TV or have telephone conversations when the machine is in use. I often take it into the laundry room and close the door to avoid bothering them!
I Love This Thing May 12, 2008
C.Farnham
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I couldn't be happier with this little machine. I haven't bought ice cream in months. Sweet and cold was all I needed. No more fat. I make my own flavored syrup so I know what is in it.
The little machine has to be watched. It can jam but that is rare. It takes my ordinary ice cubes, no problem. I don't know what shaved ice is like but I LOVE what this machine makes. The two settings make a delicious textured treat. I wouldn't change a thing about the Icy Treats maker, it is fine just as it is.
I can hardly wait to enjoy icy treats this summer.
Great little ice shaver May 11, 2008
J. Knopp (Maryland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I recently bought this ice shaver. I have been very pleased overall with this product since I use it almost every day. The slushy ice isn't as fine as I had hoped but the ice does hold soda flavor at the bottom of a freezy mug for some time. The Icy Treats Maker is compact and that is great when counter space is limited. I use covered ice cube trays because my ice maker is lame and the cubes have a funny taste. I have not had a problem with ice cubes jamming the mechanism. I like it so much I am going to get one for my mother in law. She loves icy drinks too.
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