Hamilton Beach Softscrape Hand Mixer
- Hand Mixer
- 300 watts
- Push button
- 6
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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How it ranks among the 31 hand mixers we track
4.2★ across 162 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
162 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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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. Reviewers use it for everything from mashed potatoes to cookie dough, though heavy batter is where it struggles.
- 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.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners like the case storage, the nonstick-safe rubber beaters and the option to burst to a higher speed. The most repeated complaint is that the lowest speed setting is still too fast, causing splatter, and at least two reviewers experienced the motor overheating or burning out under heavy mixing on high.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 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. Reviewers consistently note the lowest speed setting still runs fast enough to splatter batter, so there is no true gentle setting. 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 |
|---|---|
| Model | 76890 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.42 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Speeds | 6 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 300 watts |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| 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 |
| Special Features | Disposable lattice-designed paper plates, more durable than typical disposable plates |
| Part Number | 76890 |
| Item Type Name | Hand Mixer |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in hand mixers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Beach Softscrape Hand MixerThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 162 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Proctor Silex Easy Mix 5-Speed Electric Hand Mixer with Bowl RestProctor Silex | 4.3 / 5 | 4,500 | 4.4 / 5 |
| CIRCLE JOY Rechargeable Milk Frother Handheld with StandCircle JOY | 4.4 / 5 | 6,700 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Gourmia GHM2530 Illuminating Electric Hand Mixer with 6 Speeds + Turbo ModeGourmia | 4.5 / 5 | 579 | 4.3 / 5 |
| OVENTE 5-Speed Corded Electric Hand Mixer with Stainless Steel WhisksOvente | 4.5 / 5 | 13,000 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hamilton Beach 76890
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Are the Hamilton Beach Softscrape beaters safe for nonstick pans?
Yes, the rubber-tipped beaters are specifically designed to mix directly in nonstick and coated cookware without scratching, which multiple reviewers confirmed.
Does the 76890 hand mixer have a slow speed?
Reviewers say the lowest setting still runs fast, so there is no gentle low speed and batter can splatter when starting the mixer.
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.