This is not the manual operated ice shaver where you turn a handle. But this appliance does make perfectly textured shaved ice. You put regular cubed ice into the shaver and turn on the switch and presto you get finely shaved snow ice! Just add your favorite syrup flavor, and enjoy the refreshing taste of shaved ice. We have 4 flavors listed below, but we do have 200 flavors available including no sugar syrups. Call us for additional info concerning the shaved ice flavors. This machine on sale for a limited time.