Nostalgia RSM602 Retro Snow Cone Machine
- 20 icy treats, made from regular ice cubes
- 2 reusable plastic cups and ice scoop included
- Stainless steel cutting blades, safety switch in the shaver
- 10.75 x 10.25 x 13.5 inches, 6 lb, retro red
- Works with Nostalgia snow cone kits, syrups and cups
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A countertop ice shaver for parties that turns ordinary ice cubes into fluffy snow with a safety switch guarding the blades. Wattage and ice capacity are not on the listing, and syrups are sold separately.
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ASIN: B00197WV7IModel: RSM602Category: Shaved Ice Machines
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Overview
A kitchen countertop or a side table at a backyard party is where this shaver belongs. Ice cubes go in the top, the lid is secured and stainless steel blades shave them into snow that drops into a cup below. A safety switch in the shaving mechanism guards hands.
Simplicity is the reason to buy it: fill, cover, shave, and syrup. What the listing leaves out is the motor rating and how much ice the hopper takes, so plan on small loads.
Who it's for
Households that throw a few parties a year and want a novelty machine the kids can watch will enjoy it. Vendors, or anyone who needs a stated wattage and a syrup set in the box, should choose a unit whose listing covers those.
Pros and cons
- Stainless steel cutting blades
- Safety switch in shaving mechanism
- Two cups and scoop included
- Uses ordinary ice cubes
- Wattage not listed
- No syrups included
- Only two cups in the box
Performance notes
Shaving quality comes from the blade edge passing over the ice cube, so cube size and how hard the ice is frozen decide whether you get fine snow or coarse chips. The safety switch built into the shaving mechanism interrupts the blades to protect hands. Because the motor rating is not listed, continuous output for a crowd cannot be judged from the page.
Specifications
| Brand | Nostalgia |
|---|---|
| Model | RSM602 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 6 pounds |
| Product dimensions | 10.8 × 10.2 × 13.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade material | Stainless steel |
| Color | Retro Red |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible kits | Nostalgia snow cone kits |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 2 reusable plastic cups, ice scoop |
| Other details | |
| Ice type | Regular ice cubes |
| Safety switch | Yes |
| Yield | 20 icy treats |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nostalgia RSM602 a slushie or blender machine?
No. It shaves ice cubes into snow with stainless steel blades. The title calls it a slushie machine, but the listing describes shaved ice for snow cones; it does not blend or freeze drinks.
Does the Nostalgia snow cone machine come with syrup?
No. The box includes 2 reusable plastic cups and an ice scoop. Syrups, straws and cups are sold as separate Nostalgia snow cone kits.
Does the RSM602 need special ice?
No. The description says to fill the top with regular ice cubes.