Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 28.5 x 19.8 x 18 inches |
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Package Weight | 46.5 Pounds |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14 x 16 x 24 inches |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
Brand Name | Paragon |
Country of Origin | United States |
Warranty Description | One year warranty |
Model Name | Arctic Blast |
Color | Blue |
Material | Stainless-Steel |
Suggested Users | Pending Review |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Paragon |
Part Number | 6133310 |
Included Components | Ice scoop, Snow Cone Machine |
Sport Type | Lawn Games |
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Paragon - Manufactured Fun Arctic Blast SNO Cone Machine for Professional Concessionaires Requiring Commercial Heavy Duty Snow Cone Equipment 1/3 Horse Power 792 Watts, Blue
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- The Paragon Arctic Blast is the go-to commercial ice shaver/snow cone machine for a variety of vending events including: markets, fairs, amusement parks, schools, camps, bars, sporting events and parties.
- Sturdy stainless steel and aluminum construction with tinted, blue glass panels that is assembled and ready for use. Labels are made of a thicker material which is waterproof and easy to clean
- Strong and sturdy cast aluminum horn, pusher and chopper with two high grade stainless steel blades that are adjustable for both fine shaved “snow-like” ice as well as bigger ice chunks typical of traditional snow cones
- Plug: NEMA 5-15p Watts: 792 Motor: 1/3 HP, 1725 RPM
- Included Accessories: Removable, food grade slated drain deck; 36" drain tube and Serving Scoop, and removable door.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 22" x 17" x 16" Assembled in the United States
- Easy and safe to operate with a momentary switch to prevent the blades from cutting when away from the machine.
- Snow cone machine with tough 1/3-horesepower, 1,725 rpm motor
- Shaves more than 500 pounds of cube or chunk ice per hour. Electrical : 635 Watts 5.3 Amps 120 Volt
- Top-of-the-line cast-aluminum horns, pushers, and shaver head assemblies
- Impact-resistant polycarbonate panels with attention-getting graphics
- Removable, food-grade plastic tray drains moisture away from the ice
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From the manufacturer
The Arctic Blast Snow Cone Machine
Commercial shaved Ice and Snow Cone Maker
High quality commercial concession equipment since 1992. Assembled in Iowa, USA.
The Arctic Blast Snow Cone Machine by Paragon
Everything you need for commercial ice shaving
The Arctic Blast Snow Cone machine features a 1/3 HP, 1725 RPM, 635 Watt motor that can shave 500 pounds of cubed or block ice per hour making this shaved Ice maker perfect for a variety of vending events including:
- Markets and Fairs
- Schools, Camps, and Religious Organizations
- Amusement Parks
- Bars and House Parties
- Sporting Events
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Pusher and HornStrong and sturdy cast aluminum horn, pusher and chopper allowing for easy ice passage through machine. |
The Perfect Snow ConeTwo high grade stainless steel blades that are adjustable for both fine shaved “snow-like” ice as well as bigger ice chunks typical of traditional snow cone. |
Safe and Easy to OperateEasy and safe to operate with a momentary switch to prevent the blades from cutting when away from the machine. |
Easy CleanupNobody wants a messy and wet work environment. The Arctic Blast comes with a 36" drainage tube allowing for melted snow to drain wherever you need it to. |
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Built StrongSturdy stainless steel and aluminum construction with acrylic, blue panels that is assembled in Iowa, USA and ready for use on arrival. Labels are now made of a thicker material which is waterproof and easy to clean. |
Compact FootprintDimensions (WxDxH): 22" x 17" x 16"; allowing for a compact footprint inside vending trucks and stands allowing you more room to do business. |
Avoids MeltingTinted Blue windows help to prevent melting from sun rays allowing users to store and prepare ice for upcoming customers. |
Included with Your MachineRemovable, food grade slated drain deck; 36" drain tube and Serving Scoop, and removable door. |
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Product Description
Product Description
The Arctic Blast snow cone machine #6133310 features a 1/3 hp motor which can produce an impressive 500 lb. of ice per hour. This commercial machine is constructed from stainless steel and aluminum to ensure long-lasting durability. The tinted high impact acrylic panels are tinted blue to shade the ice from melting. A slanted drain is removable, food grade plastic and drains moisture away from the ice to extend shelf life. Include: 36 inch drain tube, durable door and a servicing scoop. You can use block ice to produce sno-cones if you first break it down into pieces 3-4 inches in size. Ice will not fit the horn if the pieces are too large.
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Bring a little snow cone fun into your home or business with the Arctic Blast SnoCone machine. The hard-working Arctic Blast is equipped with a tough 1/3-horsepower, 1,725 rpm motor that can shave more than 500 pounds of cube or chunk ice per hour. Just add ice and syrup and you'll have all the snow cones you need to entertain a kids' party or make a tidy profit during the summertime months. The inside of the Arctic Blast is just as sturdy, with top-of-the-line horns, pushers, and shaver head assemblies all made of strong cast aluminum. The shave head assembly is particularly reliable, with two high-grade, adjustable, easy-to-replace stainless-steel blades that not only keep your snow cone machine looking great, but also help it last for years to come.
The Arctic Ice's best feature, however, may be its classic, retail-friendly look. The cabinet is made of impact-resistant polycarbonate panels, with attention-getting graphics strategically located on the side. Other features include a safety switch to prevent accidental startups, a powder-coated paint finish that resists chipping, and a removable, food-grade plastic tray that drains moisture away fro the ice and extends shelf life.
Features and Specifications:
- Dimensions: 16 x 14 x 24 inches
- Weight: 50 pounds
- Polycarbonate side panels and door
- Stainless steel and aluminum construction
- Easy to clean
- Powder-coat paint finish resists chipping
- Slanted drain deck
- Volts: 120
- Watts: 635
- Amps: 5.3
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ASIN | B000FMI9T2 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #84,326 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #65 in Shaved Ice Machines |
Date First Available | July 17, 2007 |
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Customers like how easy it is to use the snow cone machine. They say it is pretty self-explanatory and makes sno-cones with ease. They also appreciate the ice it makes, saying it shaves ice nicely and thin. Customers say it works well and runs great. They like the quality of the machine, saying that it is very sturdy and of high quality. However, some customers have reported issues with the water drainage.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the product. They mention that it works great, runs great, and serves them well. The machine is easy to use and maintain, and is a work horse. Some customers also say that the product is awesome and a great piece of machinery.
"...This machine is certainly well built and will serve you well. I can't recommend this machine highly enough...." Read more
"This machine is powerful, yet sleek. Great for any event." Read more
"Love this! It has worked great so far! We bought it for our ice cream shop so we could include snow cones as well...." Read more
"Solid snow cone machine. Runs great. Ive sent it out over 100 times" Read more
Customers like the shaved and softness of the ice. For example, they say it shatters ice nicely, thin, and quick. Some say it's easy to use and crushes ice in seconds. That said, most are happy with the product's ability to produce smooth, fluffy ice that's perfect for snow cones.
"...The motor is strong and it crushes ice quickly if left at the factory setting...." Read more
"...ice cubes from the freezer and the consistency was the same - nice fluffy shaved ice...." Read more
"...I would definitely recommend. I have had it for 4 years now. Great at birthday parts as well" Read more
"...It shaves the ice nicely. I was very dissapointed in how small the box was...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the snow cone machine. They say it's sturdy, high quality, and built right in Iowa. They also say it functions as well as when they first purchased it, has a strong motor, and is stable. Customers also mention that the snow machine arrived on time and without any damage.
"...This machine is certainly well built and will serve you well. I can't recommend this machine highly enough...." Read more
"...Other than these things this machine is solid, beautiful and clearly well made." Read more
"Solid snow cone machine. Runs great. Ive sent it out over 100 times" Read more
"...It is a great piece of machinery - sturdy enough to hold up to lots of guys constantly using it. Young and older guys - ALL love it...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the snow cone machine. They say it's easy to use, does the job with ease, and performs very well.
"...It is so easy to use and does it so fast...." Read more
"...version of this n it was garbage, but this one Omg it is a blast so quick n easy to use, I am enjoying it, it worth every penny...." Read more
"...skeptical because I thought the crowd would be too large, but it preforms very well!! It’s also been a hit at my children’s birthday parties." Read more
"Great snow cone machine! Works fast and is easy to use...." Read more
Customers find the product easy to use and setup. They say it makes sno-cones with ease, and is pretty self-explanatory. Customers also mention that making the syrups at home is very easy.
"...It is so easy to use and does it so fast...." Read more
"...of this n it was garbage, but this one Omg it is a blast so quick n easy to use, I am enjoying it, it worth every penny...." Read more
"Easy to use. Just wish the container was a cooler so the ice does not melt so fast." Read more
"...It's pretty self-explanatory. Just do yourself a favor and buy good syrups...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the sporting goods. Some mention it's not too heavy to move when necessary, while others say it'll take up storage space.
"...a collapsible cart to make it a little easier to transport - it is a bit heavy, but we knew that when we purchased it...." Read more
"...It takes a lot of ice to make the sno-cones. Not too heavy to move when necessary. Easy to clean up after use...." Read more
"...It's pretty heavy and rather top heavy which makes it a little awkward to move, but it wasn't unmanageable...." Read more
"Very heavy site machine! Worth the price" Read more
Customers have issues with the draining of the product. They mention that the ice tray does not drain very well, and water will pour out if you don't soak up water. Some customers also report that the product leaks black fluid and on top where the motor is.
"...Things to note:The ice tray does not drain very well, so you might want to prop up the end opposite the drain in order to help water..." Read more
"...the part where you stick ice into it gets sweaty and causes water to drip into the box where the shaved ice is. But that's not that big of an issue...." Read more
"...up date it need is the drainage, bc the ice get stuck in it n it won’t drain easily when the ice melts...." Read more
"...We can't insert the plastic drain hose to the drain, so no draining...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the condition of the sporting goods. They mention that it was dented, scratched, and had broken glass.
"Upon receiving my new machine, I noticed it had a large dent on the top corner." Read more
"Commercial product.. Came in with scratched and broken glass. Looks like during shipping...." Read more
"the product doesn't turn on and is dented. Just purchased and unboxed today. So disappointed cause returning this item is now going be a real hassle" Read more
"...It arrived with a nasty dent in it but all the styrofoam and packaging was in tact. It's like they dented it and boxed it up anyways...." Read more
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I bought this unit for a three-day trade event and it performed perfectly. I easily made back the purchase price of the unit without issue, so the price point on this item is wonderful.
The motor is strong and it crushes ice quickly if left at the factory setting. I found that the ice is a bit coarse for some people as calibrated at the factory, so I adjusted the blades to produce a VERY fine snow. The finer snow absorbs the flavorings much better than coarse ice and has a more "Italian Ice" look to it.
The instruction manual for the unit does not tell you how to adjust the blades, so I will tell you now:
1. MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED!
2. Lay the unit on its side, with the door facing up.
3. Use the hex wrench that came with the machine to loosen the blade assembly set screws. This is done be reaching into the hole that the ice falls from when grinding, rotating the assembly, then finding the set screws. You will need to rotate the assembly again when the screws are loose or they will make contact when you try to remove the cutter assembly.
4. Push the cutter assembly off the shaft and into the ice chute. Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades.
5. Use a flat-head screwdriver to loosen the two screws on each blade.
6. Move the blades IN to shave the ice finer or OUT for a course, crushed ice.
7. Tighten the screws and reassemble the unit.
You will need to experiment a bit to get the perfect shave/crush, but it is worth it.
Things to note:
The ice tray does not drain very well, so you might want to prop up the end opposite the drain in order to help water flow to the drain. I also backed the drain out until the plastic portion that goes into the pan was flush with the inside of the pan in order to help it drain better.
You WILL spill water all over the place when you try to clean the tray if you don't use some towels to dry it before attempting to remove it, as you have to lean the tray considerably to get the drain to come out of the case. Another suggestion is to put a plug in the drain when you are removing the tray, otherwise water will certainly pour out if you don't soak up water from it.
The motor seems to be very strong and I expect it to run for quite some time. I made hundreds of snow cones without any issues and the machine performed perfectly the whole time.
The product information doesn't mention it, but there is a decal on the front of the unit that says "Sno-Cones." The decal looks nice and helps advertise your product.
Overall, I would give this unit an 8.5 out of 10. Highly recommended.
The only concern that I see will be how to keep the ice cool when your using the machine outside. We're looking into keeping jell packs under the tray and maybe packing the packs around the outside. We're also looking into a collapsible cart to make it a little easier to transport - it is a bit heavy, but we knew that when we purchased it. We wanted something sturdy that made fluffy ice, so unfortunately that's the price to pay to get it.
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO INSTALLING ROTATING CUTTING HEAD:
As it was delivered to me, there were only two things to assemble. One: put the plastic door on the hinge. Two: install the circular cutting head (which has the two blades on it.) I noticed when I first fitted it in and tightened it down, it was touching the adjacent ice flume walls. Clearly, something was wrong. If I had run the motor in that state, undoubtedly, I would have produced metal shavings, owing to the misalignment of the cutting head - it would not have been seated properly on the drive shaft. What buyers need to know is that the drive shaft for the circular cutting head has ONE FLAT SIDE to it - the rest is circular, as you would expect a drive shaft to be. The key to not rubbing is making sure that the two screws on the circular cutting head are being screwed into the FLAT part of the drive shaft. I found it easiest to just rotate the drive shaft until the flat part was on the bottom, and then with my right hand, to slide the circular cutting head onto the drive shaft, with the screws at the bottom. Then, you ease your head into the big ice box, look up, and tighten the screws with the long hex key provided by the manufacturer. Unrelated note: I found that one Walmart bag of ice produces 30 cones.