Garanties importants
Quan utilitzeu aparells elèctrics, sempre s'han de seguir les precaucions bàsiques de seguretat per reduir el risc d'incendi, descàrrega elèctrica i/o lesions a les persones, incloses les següents:
- Llegeix totes les instruccions.
- No toqueu les parts mòbils.
- Per protegir-vos del risc de descàrrega elèctrica, no submergiu el cable, els endolls ni l'aparell en aigua ni en altres líquids.
- És necessària una supervisió estreta quan qualsevol aparell és utilitzat per o a prop dels nens.
- Desendolleu la presa de corrent quan no estigui en ús, abans de posar o treure peces i abans de netejar.
- Eviteu el contacte amb les peces mòbils.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Hamilton Beach Customer Service for examination, repair, or adjustment.
- The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Hamilton Beach may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
- No utilitzar a l'aire lliure.
- No deixeu que el cable pengi de la vora de la taula o del taulell, ni toqui superfícies calentes.
- No col·loqueu-lo sobre o prop d'un cremador de gas o elèctric calent, ni en un forn calent.
- No utilitzeu l'aparell per a un altre ús que el previst.
- Les fulles són afilades. Manejar amb cura.
Parts i característiques
Familiarize yourself with the components of your Hamilton Beach Ice Shaver:
- Lid with Plunger: Secures ice and applies pressure during shaving.
- Ice Chute: Where ice is fed into the shaving mechanism.
- Shaving Blade: Stainless steel blade for creating shaved ice.
- Shaving Mechanism: The internal components that shave the ice.
- Marcatge de control: Allows selection between 'Slushie' (finer ice) and 'Snow Cone' (coarser ice) settings.
- Collection Bowl: Included container to collect shaved ice.
- Unitat base: Houses the motor and provides stability.

Image: Hamilton Beach Ice Shaver 68506. This image displays the complete ice shaver unit in black, with a clear lid and a collection bowl filled with green slushie, alongside two filled margarita glasses.
Configuració
- Desempaquetar i netejar: Carefully remove all packaging materials. Wash the lid, collection bowl, and any other removable parts in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. The removable parts are dishwasher safe.
- Muntar: Place the collection bowl securely under the ice chute on the base unit.
- Preparació del gel: Ensure you have solid ice cubes ready. For best results, use ice cubes that are not too large to fit comfortably into the ice chute.
Instruccions de funcionament
Follow these steps to create delicious shaved ice:
- Place Collection Bowl: Ensure the included mixing bowl or your own suitable dish is positioned correctly beneath the ice shaver's output.
- Afegir gel: Open the lid and place ice cubes into the ice chute. Do not overfill.
- Tapa segura: Close the lid firmly. The unit will not operate unless the lid is properly secured.
- Select Ice Consistency: Use the control dial to choose your desired ice consistency: 'Slushie' for finer ice, or 'Snow Cone' for slightly coarser ice.
- Activate Shaver: Plug the unit into a standard electrical outlet. Press down on the lid/plunger to activate the shaving mechanism. Apply gentle, consistent pressure.
- Recollir gel picat: The shaved ice will dispense into the collection bowl. Continue until you have the desired amount.
- Add Flavor: Once shaved, add your favorite syrups, juices, or other ingredients to create snow cones, slushies, margaritas, or other frozen cocktails. Recipes are included with the product for inspiration.

Image: Hamilton Beach Ice Shaver preparing snow cones. The image shows the ice shaver with a bowl of shaved ice and several colorful snow cones in paper cups.

Image: Hamilton Beach Ice Shaver preparing slushies. The image features the ice shaver with its mixing bowl filled with green slushie, ready for serving.
Neteja i Manteniment
Regular cleaning ensures optimal performance and longevity of your ice shaver:
- Desconnectar: Desconnecteu sempre l'aparell de la presa de corrent abans de netejar-lo.
- Desmuntar: Remove the lid and collection bowl.
- Rentar les peces desmuntables: The lid, plunger, and collection bowl are dishwasher safe. Alternatively, wash them in warm, soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
- Unitat base neta: Netegeu l'exterior de la unitat base amb anunciamp drap. No submergiu la unitat base en aigua ni en cap altre líquid.
- Emmagatzematge: Assegureu-vos que totes les peces estiguin completament seques abans de tornar a muntar i emmagatzemar l'aparell.
Resolució de problemes
If your ice shaver is not operating as expected, refer to these common issues and solutions:
- La unitat no s'encén:
- Assegureu-vos que el cable d'alimentació estigui ben connectat a una presa de corrent que funcioni.
- Check that the lid is properly secured and the plunger is pressed down to activate the safety switch.
- Ice is not shaving properly or is too coarse/fine:
- Verify that the control dial is set to the desired consistency (Slushie for finer, Snow Cone for coarser).
- Ensure ice cubes are not too large or too small for the chute.
- Apply consistent pressure on the plunger.
- Unit is excessively loud or vibrates:
- This is normal during ice shaving. Ensure the unit is on a stable, flat surface.
- Check that the lid and collection bowl are correctly assembled.
Especificacions
| Marca: | Hamilton Beach |
| Nom del model: | Hamilton Beach 68506 Ice Shaver |
| Número de model: | 68506 |
| Fabricant: | Hamilton-Beach |
| Material: | Plàstic |
| Pes de l'article: | 2.34 kg |
| Components inclosos: | Bol de mescla |
Garantia i Suport
This Hamilton Beach Ice Shaver includes a Garantia limitada d'5 any from Hamilton Beach.
For warranty claims, technical support, or replacement parts, please contact Hamilton Beach Customer Service directly. Refer to the contact information provided in your product packaging or visit the official Hamilton Beach weblloc.