Hamilton Beach 730C Classic DrinkMaster Drink Mixer, Chrome
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Product Description
Classic design with chromed housing 28 ounce stainless steel mixing cup Two speeds Tiltable mixing head Easy-clean detachable spindle Weighted base provides extra stability Includes recipes 70 watts 120V/AC only
Feature
- Retro, drugstore-soda-fountain style with 70-watt motor
- Ideal for milkshakes, malted milks, fruit smoothies, and health drinks
- Professional-style, stainless-steel cup holds 28 ounces
- Tilting head for easy access; 2 speeds; spindle detaches for easy cleaning
- Measures 14-1/2 by 5-1/4 by 6-3/4 inches; 2-year warranty
Looks Can Be Deceiving
My mixer arrived in one piece. I immediately noticed that it was more chrome-look plastic than actual steel, like a professional model. The mixing stem is removable for easy cleaning, but during operation it seems to need a lot of help to mix ice cream (maneuvering the cup up and down to "jiggle" the contents). I think this may be due to the fact that the end of the stem is just a small rippled plastic paddle, not a steel, winged blade like a professional model. The steel cup is smaller than I expected, but it holds plenty of liquid. The tilt head feature is nice, and the motor has two speeds.
Pros and Cons, it can do the job if done a certain way...
I was expecting a metal unit, but it seems to be chrome on plastic. I guess I got what I paid for, but it's ok. Hopefully, it will last if we don't drop it or bang it around. Regardless, hubby was happy to see it on the counter.
I found that I couldn't put too much in at a time or it wouldn't mix well. I made a mess on the first try. It did better when I put the milk in first, then some ice cream, started mixing and then added some more ice cream. I did have to turn the cup some (if you've ever watched them at the malt shop, they turn the cup several times as it's mixing). That works better than pumping the cup up and down.
It comes with the metal cup. Hubby likes to drink out of that (if you've ever been to a malt shop, that's what they serve it in), so it's nice to have another cup to use for someone else.
There is a little ridge the cup sits on. I was afraid the cup would fall off while mixing, but it didn't. I like that feature because you don't have to constantly hold the cup (a feature I made sure it had before buying).
I also found that although the cup is an ok size, there wasn't enough room between the cup rim and unit to easily add ice cream without getting some on the unit (I guess they expect you to put everything in first?). But that aside, the overall performance was ok.
Just remember not to fill it up too much at first. Add milk first so the little mixer blade will have something liquid to start with, then several scoops of ice cream. Place cup on ridge and start mixing until you see it start to swirl around. Add more ice cream along the side while it's mixing until it's thick enough. I found a spoon works better than a scoop because the ice cream will be thinner and not make (as much of) a mess going in. Turn the cup a little at a time and you'll see it swirl around more as it grabs and mixes up the ice cream
It would be nice to have a push button or something to make the blade shaft pop out. You have to give it a good yank to pull it out. It's easy to clean, though. When you push it in, make sure you hear it snap into place.
The Malt Shop
The DrinkMaster is simple to use and to clean up. I was disappointed with the size. I thought it was larger. Overall I am satisfied with the item.
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