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Pop up to 1-1/2 gallons of hot, fresh, delicious popcorn at a time with this carnival-style popcorn popper. The unit features a large 4-ounce stainless-steel kettle with a built-in stirring mechanism for even distribution and perfect hot-oil popping. Two separate on/off toggle switches control the kettle and the warming light, which keeps popcorn warm for hours. The thoughtfully designed machine also provides a pull-out kernel crumb tray, plexi-glass windows and door for safe viewing, and a detachable kettle for easy cleaning. Whether popping corn for a fundraiser, birthday party, or movie night with friends, the appliance offers a festive addition to any social gathering. Accessories include a measuring spoon, a measuring cup, and a handy scooping trough. Reminiscent of the old-fashioned theatre-style popcorn carts, but in a smaller size that can fit on a countertop or table, the hot-oil popcorn popper measures approximately 17-2/7 by 20 by 23-3/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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Family and friends can enjoy traditional hot oil kettle popcorn with elite's classic style tabletop popcorn popper. Features include a 4-ounce stainless steel kettle with built in stirring system, plexi-glass windows and door and warming light to keep popcorn hot. Makes up to 1-1/2-gallon of popcorn per batch.
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199 of 201 people found the following review helpful
We've owned this machine for 3 months and consistently use it one or two times a week for our home theater. It's been a great machine - the stirring rod has never jammed, it's easy to clean and makes popcorn fast.
I did a bit of research before buying. Here's the key features on this machine that aren't on the others in its price range:
-- Really easy to clean kettle. It rotates down and the stirring rod stays affixed to the underside of the top of the machine. This makes it really easy to wipe out the kettle since there isn't a stirring mechanism in the way.
-- When you lift the lid on the kettle it sticks to a magnet on the underside of the top. This keeps it out of the way for adding popcorn or cleaning.
-- A heater beneath the popcorn to keep it warm. Most machines just have a lamp, which really doesn't do much. A dedicated heating element does a much better job. Also a bright lamp is distracting when watching a movie. I replaced my with a much lower wattage bulb, but since it has a separate heater the popcorn still stays warm.
-- Tempered glass walls. A nice touch and easier to clean, although the door is plexiglass.
-- 4 oz kettle. I've found this to be the perfect size for 2 adults and 2 kids. It will four small bags that are about 3" wide by 6" tall (labeled as 1 oz bags of course). Once you have a popcorn machine you love to have fresh popcorn but you also don't need a big huge bag. I'd wouldn't recommend a 2 oz kettle for anybody, it's just not enough for anything other than one person. A 6 oz kettle would be better for parties or more than 4 people, but I just pop two batches when we have guests.
Other machines have these features (such as the Paragon units) but they cost around $300. This is a great deal and I'd buy it again.
I did a bit of research before buying. Here's the key features on this machine that aren't on the others in its price range:
-- Really easy to clean kettle. It rotates down and the stirring rod stays affixed to the underside of the top of the machine. This makes it really easy to wipe out the kettle since there isn't a stirring mechanism in the way.
-- When you lift the lid on the kettle it sticks to a magnet on the underside of the top. This keeps it out of the way for adding popcorn or cleaning.
-- A heater beneath the popcorn to keep it warm. Most machines just have a lamp, which really doesn't do much. A dedicated heating element does a much better job. Also a bright lamp is distracting when watching a movie. I replaced my with a much lower wattage bulb, but since it has a separate heater the popcorn still stays warm.
-- Tempered glass walls. A nice touch and easier to clean, although the door is plexiglass.
-- 4 oz kettle. I've found this to be the perfect size for 2 adults and 2 kids. It will four small bags that are about 3" wide by 6" tall (labeled as 1 oz bags of course). Once you have a popcorn machine you love to have fresh popcorn but you also don't need a big huge bag. I'd wouldn't recommend a 2 oz kettle for anybody, it's just not enough for anything other than one person. A 6 oz kettle would be better for parties or more than 4 people, but I just pop two batches when we have guests.
Other machines have these features (such as the Paragon units) but they cost around $300. This is a great deal and I'd buy it again.
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
This was a wonderful addition to our home! From young to old enjoyed watching this old time looking popper make our favorite movie snack. It will fit just fine on the end of a counter or vanity/sofa size table.
Everything works as expected. One tip however, if you purchase the premixed bags of oil, kernels and seasoning; cut the end with the oil only and squeeze it into the hopper then cut the kernel and seasoning portion of the bag. This will allow the oil to get to the bottom of the hopper. Our first batch clumped together as the bag instructions didn't include this tip. 2 bag fulls will furnish a family of 6 and some may have seconds. There are all types of corn available, I think we will try kettle corn next. Well worth the extra money. The manufacturing is solid with glass and steel structure with steel hinges, easy cleanup design and comes with kernel measuring cup and oil spoon, salt shaker and popcorn scooper for the mix it yourselfers out there. The warming light keeps the popcorn fresh and warm for hours too. We thank the designers on this one!
Everything works as expected. One tip however, if you purchase the premixed bags of oil, kernels and seasoning; cut the end with the oil only and squeeze it into the hopper then cut the kernel and seasoning portion of the bag. This will allow the oil to get to the bottom of the hopper. Our first batch clumped together as the bag instructions didn't include this tip. 2 bag fulls will furnish a family of 6 and some may have seconds. There are all types of corn available, I think we will try kettle corn next. Well worth the extra money. The manufacturing is solid with glass and steel structure with steel hinges, easy cleanup design and comes with kernel measuring cup and oil spoon, salt shaker and popcorn scooper for the mix it yourselfers out there. The warming light keeps the popcorn fresh and warm for hours too. We thank the designers on this one!
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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The EPM-450 is just what the popcorn maniac needs for his serious home theater popcorn taste. It is a 4oz. popper and for two to four people it is ideal. I purchased the 8oz pre-measured popcorn packets with oil, salt and kernels and split them. That way if I need more I can make more (in about 4 -5 minutes)... if not I don't waste half the popcorn. The cost for the 4oz and 8oz is the same where I shop so twice the amount for the same price.
The popper makes a nice addition to my theater experience. I have had no problems with it and it works as advertised. The vendor shipped on time and it arrived the exact day I needed it without having to expedite it with air freight.
The popper makes a nice addition to my theater experience. I have had no problems with it and it works as advertised. The vendor shipped on time and it arrived the exact day I needed it without having to expedite it with air freight.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great machine!!
I bought this for my daughter (our popcorn lover) and she absolutely loves it! After making once my wife got into it and so did my parents. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Satya D. Patel
best idea for a gift yet
Love it, love it, love it. My husband thought I was crazy when he first unwrapped it, but we have SO enjoyed the convenience and the great tasting popcorn. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Presbyterian Church CF
piece of junk
When we first looked into buying a popcorn machine we read all the reviews on Amazon and decided on this one. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A snyder
Very Pleased!
Bought this Christmas 2011. Spent a ton of time researching and reading reviews, and finally settled on this machine per my son's recommendation. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rahtoys
So far so good
Purchased this for Xmas for my wife and 14 year old daughter that love microwave popcorn and they are extremely happy with it as am I. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rzrectd
Great Popcorn Popper with caveats.
This popcorn popper makes excellent popcorn. I am not a expert in popcorn, but the machines performs great. Clean up is easy, although several parts to be cleaned after use. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andy
love this!
We got this machine for our son for Christmas, and so far, we really love it. It comes apart for cleaning, which was one of main considerations when deciding which machine to buy. Read more
Published 4 months ago by K. Shoup
In love with this popcorn machine!
I bought this for my husband and children for Christmas. It's an awesome little machine. It makes enough popcorn for us to each have our own bag and a little left over. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Happy Mom of 2
Highly recommend!
Works GREAT!! My kids love watching it pop! Cleanup is a breeze! I take the popping bowl off after each use and wipe out with a damp cloth, then the lid. Read more
Published 6 months ago by BKMB
Wonderful Popcorn Machine!
I read the many good reviews of this machine before I bought it and I'm happy to say that I absolutely love my machine! Read more
Published 7 months ago by James Clark
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