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West Bend 82386 Kettle Krazy Popcorn Popper and Nut Roaster

by West Bend
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (169 customer reviews)

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  • Electric 6-quart (24-cup) popcorn popper and 3-cup nut roaster
  • Motorized stir rod keeps kernels or nuts in constant motion
  • Simple control knob; see-through lid doubles as a popcorn bowl
  • Stay-cool handles; nonstick heating plate
  • Measures approximately 12 by 15 by 9-1/2 inches
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 12 x 15 x 9.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
  • ASIN: B002JM100Q
  • Item model number: 82386
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (169 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,712 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
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Product Description

Ideal for anyone who loves to curl up with a bowl of popcorn and watch movies, this electric popper quickly pops up to 6-quarts of fresh, hot popcorn in minutes. The versatile appliance can also be used to make up to 3 cups of mall-kiosk-style glazed nuts or roasted nuts to serve to friends on poker night or when watching the big game. Simply turn the control knob from "off" to "popcorn" or "nuts", depending on the task at hand. The unit's motorized stir rod and nonstick temperature-controlled heating plate work together to keep the kernels or nuts in constant motion and evenly heated for thoroughly roasted nuts or perfectly popped popcorn (with very few unpopped kernels). Even more, the machine's see-through lid doubles as a 6-quart (24-cup) popcorn bowl. Simply pop, flip, and serve. Extended stay-cool handles assist with flipping the base and lid when emptying popcorn into the bowl. With its sleek, curvy design, the popcorn popper and nut roaster measures approximately 12 by 15 by 9-1/2 inches.


Customer Reviews

When it came to washing the "stirring rod," one of the arms broke off. Baruse  |  23 reviewers made a similar statement
Easy to clean up! Hydrants56  |  33 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
489 of 492 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this popper! January 9, 2010
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I shopped around quite a bit for a popcorn popper. I was tired of microwave stuff, and don't like the results from a hot-air popper.

There are several like this, with a motorized stirring rod and a cooking surface, but either they get poor reviews for reliability (Cuisinart), or were too expensive, difficult to maintain, scratched the Teflon cooking surface, etc.

This model is very similar to the West Bend Stir Crazy, but has two heat settings (nuts or popcorn) and - most importantly - a much thicker stirring rod. With the more basic Stir Crazy, the rod is thin and easily flexed (think coat-hanger) and diverted by the weight of the popcorn itself, causing it to be pressed into the Teflon surface while rotating, thus scratching the Teflon. This model has a MUCH thicker stirring rod (I took a few pictures and added them above to demonstrate) that never makes contact with the surface.

The popper pretty much performs like it's supposed to. I was curious to see if the lid stayed in place while popping a full batch, because is simply sits on top and is only held in place by the weight of the cover. It does in deed stay put.

It doesn't seem to matter what brand of popping corn you use. Name brand or generic seem to perform the same - very well. I have never used the butter well, because I don't like how you wind up with a few soggy bits of corn rather than all of it having a consistent flavor and texture. I've experimented some and found that simply adding several pats of butter to the oil and corn does a great job of giving you a nice mild butter flavor. I thought maybe the butter would burn, but that did not happen.
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61 of 65 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple "FIX" Gave It 5 Stars * * * * * February 18, 2010
By Mrs. F.
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OK.. I could not wait to get this popper. I checked the reviews..and decided that this was the one. Amazon got it here super fast...and that was a Plus (+)
First batch I did...was a 4 Quart, and did the butter in the tower thing, and followed the instructions to a "T".

Flipped the batch over after unplugging the machine, and in doing so, Half the batch spilled when I was startled from my thumbs being burned (not seriously) as I started to flip. No Big Deal, and I was able to quickly salvage the popped corn that didn't fall on the floor. Ha Ha Ha

My husband cooled and cleaned the machine and did a batch by using 2 of the microwave buttered pop C. Just broke it up a bit after cutting open the bag..and I'm saying to myself,"Why not just micro pop it?" Well there is a good answer.
Everytime we Microwave pop, IT "BURNS". Hubby will not eat it.

NOW! With the WB Krazy Popper....the Popcorn came out beautifully popped, and white, and not a bit burned.

Also...on all the popping, there were only few unpopped kernels. Great in my books.
As for the Lid sliding off, and the little thumb burn from the handle where the screw mount is installed.....Dear Hubby just picked up two of those Binder Clips from the office supply....The big super ones, I guess 2" (inch) size, and now I just clip one on each handle to clip the Bowl and keep it in place so it doesn't fall off when inverting the machine and the corn. Also By not having to worry about the bowl slipping while inverting, I have better control over getting burned.

I know I should use common sense while working with hot items and such, but a little extra engineering from the manufacturer on the handle design would help a lot.
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55 of 60 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Kettle Krazy - great product February 8, 2010
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3 suggestions for improvements: (1) the power cord is too short - should be twice as long; (2) would be nice to have a cover for the clear plastic bowl in which the popping is done, to temporarily store the popped popcorn; (3) the top of the retaining nut, which holds the stir rod to the heating base, should be convex, not concave. The concave top of this part catches unpopped kernels, preventing them from falling back onto the heating base, and preventing them from popping.

The time required for popping, and the instructions for the amounts of popcorn & oil to use are very accurate. The unit is easy to clean & maintain.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars yes, GET THIS ONE March 7, 2010
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I was a bit worried about any popcorn popper of this kind after seeing all the bad reviews of other brands from weak and too thin stirrers, to Teflon coming off. But I tried this one with its good reviews.

So I'd like to add mine. I would recommend this one definitely.

It is easy to use, easy to clean, and pops most of the corn even without using so-called `premium' brands. And no burnt kernels! No burnt anything. If there is any negative at all, I am just a bit worried about the clear plastic bowl/lid. I would have liked to have a thicker one. But so far so good. The rest of the popper is quite ruggedly made. Nice heavy base, and well constructed stirrer.

One thing I also like is that I can add what `flavors' I like right to the oil. Something I did not like about the much harder to use hot air poppers.

April 07, 2012
Two years later and still working very well. I still recommend it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great popper!
We have popcorn every week, and this popper works like a charm! My 9 year old an even use it! Once in awhile hot oil flies through the gaps at the bottom, but you just have to be... Read more
Published 4 days ago by me
5.0 out of 5 stars Multi-function kitchen gadget
I've always used Alton Brown's advice and not bought a kitchen gadget that only has one function. So when I saw this popcorn maker I was intrigued. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Debbie
3.0 out of 5 stars Not good for nuts, popcorn excellent
This rig makes terrific popcorn, though I wouldn't recommend using the butter melter on the top. The sweep arm isn't low enough to turn nuts over while roasting them - they burn on... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Claudia Auer
5.0 out of 5 stars The best ever!
I did not have high hopes for this or any popper but I love it! My whole family is thrilled when I get it out. It's easy to clean and has never burnt a kernel. Read more
Published 17 days ago by carol hutchison
4.0 out of 5 stars Good popper
Pops nicely, heats fast, but seems to only fill halfway or pop half a batch regardless of what is put in....but top plastic is tough and durable... Read more
Published 29 days ago by G
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Performance
Only found this on Amazon! It works far better than any we have ever used. It pops nearly every kernel. REALLY! Read more
Published 29 days ago by Peter Naylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Almost every kernel pops. I use Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and sea salt (per Dee McCaffrey's "The Science of Skinny", and it is just about the best popcorn I've ever eaten.
Published 1 month ago by Kim Goodell
4.0 out of 5 stars love the popcorn
this has been a great way to pop my favorite popcorn... I hate microwave popcorn and the air pop never really had the best flavor... this beats them all... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lynam's
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Popcorn I've had in years
It took me a long time to decide which popcorn popper to buy. There's so many different choices plus I'm on a budget. I'm very happy I bought this popcorn popper. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Darlene Miserez
5.0 out of 5 stars Be careful bending the stirring arm!
Like others reported, the stirring arm needed gentle bending to be most effective. Unfortunately my 15 yr old son does not know hiw own strength and easily snapped it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by schnauzerlvr
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