Once you plug it in, turn it on, put the ice in, what do you have to do to get it to shave ice. Is there a hand plunger or does it do it automaticall
1550723
The blades turn automatically. You just fill up the ice compartment and watch to make sure it doesnt get jammed.
1550724
Yes it is automatic. Once it is turned on with ice in it it starts to spin the ice ,as it goes by the cutters it shaves the ice and you have the beginning of a pile of shaved ice. Grandchilden used it quite a bit last summer.
1550725
Once you turn the lid to lock it automatically shaves the ice. The only down fall is eventually the plastic nub that locks the lid will wear down then the lid doesn't lock and the machine won't shave the ice unless the lid is locked. Otherwise, I love my machine works great
1550726
You add the ice in the top. Once you twist the lid on top closed, it starts to produce the shaved ice. My daughter is 8 years old, Her and her friends make them by themselves with no problems. Great item to have, kids use it year round!
1550727
it does it automatically but dont put too much ice becuz sometimes it jams but its the fastest machine ive ever used
1550728
It didn't work straight out of the box, I returned it immediately. I should've listened to the poor reviews.
1550729
Yep, it just starts spinning as soon as there's power! Make sure the cover's on and turned clockwise so the slots and tabs lock in to place! It shouldn't start grinding away until the cover is sealed.
1550730
Once turned on the ice holder starts spinning which put the ice towards the cutter blades which gives you the start of a pile of shaved ice for the snow cone
2066645
It is possible that the blade is not all the way in. Mine had to be turned a little and carefully pushed in to the appropriate position. But once I got it on and tried to start it IT froze up on me. I could 't get it appear and ended up sending it back dirty. I DIDN't get another. I got a different brand. I hope you have a better experience than I did. Good luck.
1286604
May be a stupid question but did you connect to water line? Check the lever inside, it should be positioned down for ice
1279606
I would be curious to know that answer as well. The machine meets every expectation that i had for a shaved ice machine. Hope you are enjoying your ice machine as well.
1415986
Yes, it does. Not only that, but the blades spin around and chop stuff up, when the assembled container and ice shaver blade is placed in the plugged in power unit.
731837
Yes, waiting until the ice loses its frosty appearance helps. Also if the ice cubes are small to start with I have trouble getting them to shave correctly. I'm talking about the approximately 1/4" yhick cubes you get from some ice machines. Barry
192203
after you plug it in, hit on....then select what you are cooking, then hit ok....put food in....if you open it or turn it off after you start cooking it defaults to manual until it cools
68625
Hi Is this the one that doesnt come with the power cord and is abouut 35.00? THis is a good product and if it looks like yours it probably does work. My maker makes a lot of ice consistantly. Ask the seller to double check your model. Good luck
668275
i think it takes about 5 seconds or less to shave a pound of ice. it's pretty quick though.
2229395
Just plug it in, add water to water line. Select the size of ice you want push the start button. When the ice fills up to a level it will turn it self off. enjoy your ice maker.
29734
If the prongs that hold the ice in place are not stuck in the ice that can happen. Also if you use a foot pedal the machine goes faster. You are supposed to use block ice with this machine and from experience if the ice have shaved to the point the prongs in the ice have reached a low level the machine will stop shaving the ice.Adjusting the blade is only for how fluffy you would like the ice to be.
1124185
To operate, place cubes in top hole, position cup in front, push button on top, bam, shaved ice. It isn't vintage Snoopy bs.
1220159
It definitely doesn't shave the ice. They are more like ice chips. But, the machine works really well. We bought it as a birthday present for my daughter and it has been worth every penny. We use it often because it is so quick and easy to use.
412093
I only let my 5 yr old help me turn the top to start the ice shaving and drop ice cubes in the shoot. The blade turns on when the top is securely in place and you twist it it correctly. I also let my child scoop the shaved ice after I've unplugged the machine. Hope that helps.
1634680
This is a piece of junk, don't wasteal your money....it won't shave ice at all
1021088
We don't really use the timer, but if you want to turn it on or off you hit the timer button twice to turn it off when the ice maker is on, or to turn it on hit the timer button one when the maker is off. You can also unplug it and when you plug it back in the timer is working.
1100966
It could be a few things, first try cleaning the surface where the bisquettes sit on. Also do the pucks advance manually when you push the button? If so it might be the switch . That's a 3 dollar part from bradly. And it just plugs in. ( inside the box. If it's not advancing at all it might be the motor which. Is a 10 dollar part. Anyway call 866-508-7514 bradley customer service