| | |  | Ice-Cream Machines | Home » » » » » HELMAN SNOW CONE MAKER RETRO | | | | | | | Description: | | The countertop appliance uses regular-size ice cubes, and its durable stainless-steel blades quickly transform ice into fluffy snow. Add any flavored syrup for a snow cone, or any other combinations--a soda pop for a slushy drink, yogurt or fruit for snow smoothies, and more. Because of its snowy fine consistency, the shaved ice absorbs flavors instead of them running to the bottom. Two reusable plastic cones are included. Other thoughtful details include a side tray to hold the snow cones, a built-in safety on/off switch, and a removable ice-cube compartment for quick cleaning. With its sleek retro-style design, the ETL-approved 40-watt snow-cone machine measures 12-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 15-1/2 inches and carries a 90-day limited warranty. | | | Features: | |
• Countertop snow-cone machine with stainless-steel ice-shaving blades
• Uses regular-size ice cubes; add any favorite syrup or other flavoring
• 2 reusable plastic cones included; side tray to hold the snow cones
• Built-in safety on/off switch; removable ice-cube compartment; retro styling
• Measures 12-1/2 by 10-1/2 by 15-1/2 inches; 90-day limited warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 12.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 10.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 15.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 13.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 15.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 12.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 10.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 6.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 26 reviews |
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34 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 Snow Cone AwesomenessJul 04, 2009
By Aaron R. Tucker
"Aaron Tucker"
I was worried after reading the reviews after my purchase instead of beforehand, but I was glad I bought this snow cone machine anyway. It's extremely cute, just the right size for the family, easy to clean, and it shaves ice quickly. We've had no problems after several uses.
Someone mentioned warping blades, but that's probably due to overstuffing or something. Just drop in ice cubes and let it go. I tried putting in too much ice and even that didn't stop it from working.
Most other ice shavers require you to freeze cylinders of water, and they make extra-smooth shaved ice, but not enough to handle two kids or more.
25 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 Didn't regret this purchase.Jul 17, 2009
By Lynne M. Ogershok
I too was skeptical about buying this snow cone maker after reading some of the reviews but I'm glad I chose this one. It works great. It is a little loud but that is the only negative thing I would say. It grinds the ice just right for snow cones. I purchased a back to basics snow cone maker and it shaved the ice too fine (even on coarse). It was almost like snow and most of it melted right after I poured the syrup on it.
73 of 86 found the following review helpful:
 it looks pretty but it's a piece of junkJul 04, 2008
By M. Ventura
"melena1962"
I purchased this and it did'nt even last 1 week, I followed the 5 minute instructions, related to use, at first the rotating blades warped, then the door fell off. I attempted to contact NOSTALGIA ELECTRONICS FOR replacement parts, no luck, no email, no response. SO PEOPLE DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE I MADE. I went and purchased another snowcone machine from Rival, actually I purchased two and both models were great.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Snow Cone Machine...only orked once...UGH!!!Aug 12, 2009
By A. Beane
"Momof4"
Bought it for my daughter's birthday...praciced a few days ahead and made snow cones. Worked alright, but did often get "stuck" on ice pieces...WHen I tried to use it for the party a week later, did not work at all...it would run but would make a grinding noise and not shave the ice at all...needless to say, I had very disappointed children! I have a friend who was at the party and said she had exactly the same thing happen with that machine!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
looks good onlyJul 20, 2009
By C. Calabio
"mimi labs"
bought one from target and it's a disappointment. priced way too high for the quality of this product. took too long to shave the ice and the shaved ice is almost just like the crushed ice from our fridge. the blade also rusted after one time use. i returned it the next day to target and bought hamilton and rival brand. hamilton is cheaper than this one but the quality/performance is exactly the same. rival is the cheapest ...$18.00 but by far the best. it's faster and the shaved ice are finer. it's very easy to use too.....esp for the kids. i have had it for 2 months now and still no rusty blade.
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