Hamilton Beach 76890 Softscrape Hand Mixer
- Item Weight: 1.42 pounds
- Number of Speeds: 6
- Wattage: 300 watts
- Control Type: Push Button
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A well-liked mixer for its case-storage design and nonstick-safe beaters, but the lack of a true low speed and its struggles with heavy batter are real limits.
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ASIN: B002V8TGVICategory: Hand Mixers
Overview
Hamilton Beach built the Softscrape line, model 76890, around rubber-tipped beaters designed to be safe on nonstick cookware. Its beaters store inside a snap-on case that doubles as a stand, so accessories do not go missing in a drawer.
- Rubber-tipped soft-scrape beaters
- Snap-on storage case doubles as a stand
- Multiple speeds plus burst of speed
- Safe for use in nonstick and coated cookware
Who it's for
Everyday bakers who cook in nonstick pans and want beaters that will not scratch them get the most from this mixer. It is not a fit for those who regularly work heavy dough, since sustained high-speed use has caused motor failures for some owners.
Pros and cons
- Rubber-tipped beaters are safe to use directly in nonstick cookware
- Beaters and accessories store in a snap-on case
- Multiple speeds plus a burst-of-speed option
- Easy to clean after use
- No true low speed, batter can splatter on start-up
- Can overheat or burn out under sustained high-speed use with heavy dough
- Not a substitute for a stand mixer on dense batters
Performance notes
The rubber-tipped soft-scrape beaters are gentle enough to run directly in nonstick and coated cookware, which owners use for mashing potatoes and light mixing. The motor handled normal baking without issue for most owners, but one reported it burning out after a minute on high with tough cookie batter, a failure Hamilton Beach replaced under warranty with the same model.
Specifications
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.42 poundslower than 77% of 23 hand mixers |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Speeds | 6 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 300 wattshigher than 89% of 29 hand mixers |
| Voltage | 110 voltslower than 85% of 40 hand mixers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Container Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 48 |
| Included Components | Hand Mixer |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push Button |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Part Number | 76890 |
| Item Type Name | Hand Mixer |
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Frequently asked questions
Can this hand mixer handle heavy cookie or bread dough?
It struggles there. At least one reviewer's unit burned out on high speed with tough cookie batter, so it works better as a light-duty or second mixer.