Love the popcorn machine, here's my review....
Took a minute to get it set up, all the Stainless Steel parts have a plastic laminate on it from the factory that has to be peeled away. Wasn't the end of the world, just took a few minutes and a little patience. Please don't open it up and expect to use it right that second.
Popper works great so far. I read a ton of horror stories of people buying the cheap-O ones from Great Northern and regretting it. This particular machine was defiantly the best deal for one of this size, feature set and quality brand (Paragon makes good poppers).
I bought it for our PTA and it pops about 9-12 of those little 1oz popcorn bags with each 8oz popcorn packet (also something you shouldn't skimp on as the cheap brands don't pop as well and taste awful) and takes all of about 2-1/2 minutes from the time you dump the kernels in until its done popping so I consider it fast enough.
What they don't tell you is how much you'll be burning your hands trying to put the popcorn and oil in these things because the edge of the kettle is wrapped in a hot surface and you don't have a ton of room between the kettle and the ceiling of the machine to get in there and dump in the popcorn. A cheap pair of leather work gloves took care of that problem and now we keep a pair with the machine and just put them on every time we add the popcorn kernels.
It comes with a plastic scooper and it works fine, don't bother spending money on an aftermarket one.
Cleaning is easy enough. Everything comes apart so we just wipe the surfaces down with a spray bottle full of vinegar (don't use ammonia detergents with the machine, it tells you so in the hand book) and some paper towels and that's that.
Great popper. I did a ton of research on them before buying it and I'm completely satisfied with it.
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Paragon Theater 8 Popcorn Machine
Commercial quality performance for the home or business
Paragon International remains committed to providing the highest quality, fun food equipment and supplies in the market. Since 1978, Paragon has continuously sought to be the best in the business through quality manufacturing.
The Theater Pop 8 by Paragon, 1108110
perfect for any medium sized commercial events, including concession stands, schools, camps, places of worship, parties, banks and storefronts
Our 8 ounce popcorn poppers are perfect for light commercial settings including schools, bars, small theaters, places of worship, camps, and rental purposes. Each full-featured popcorn machine pops delicious, theater quality popcorn in 3-5 minutes.
- Kettle Size: 8 ounce
- Dimensions WxDxH: 19.75” x 14.25” x 29.5"
- AMPS: 12
- Watts: 1420
Key Features of the Theater Pop 8 Ounce Popcorn Popper
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1. Commercial Unit - the Choice of Professional ConcessionairesEach full-featured machine pops delicious, theater-quality popcorn in 3-5 minutes, is easy to use and easy to maintain. This popcorn machine creates 147 one ounce servings per hour for maximum output. |
2. Commercial Quality and ConstructionSturdy cabinet construction. Stainless steel foodzone and tempered glass panels. Plexiglass, high impact doors. |
3. Aluminum Kettle with Stainless Steel ShellHigh-output, hard-coat anodized aluminum, side-hinged kettle. 1420 Watts. |
4. Easy and Safe to UseFour-switch operation lets you effortlessly set this popcorn popper up, and the kettle 'ready' lights let you know when you can add ingredients for cooking. Dpring-assisted kettle makes it easy to unload popcorn when it's done cooking. |
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5. Presentation LampTop grade commercial quality materials in all touch points from the presentation lamp to the wiring harness coil. |
6. Warming Deck and Old Maid DrawerAerated warming deck will keep your food warm while catching kernels and smaller bits accessed by a slide out old maid drawer for easy cleaning. |
7. Optional Popcorn Cart AvailableParagon's matching medium Popcorn Cart is also available for sale on Amazon. |
8. Built to LastA 120V motor turns the stirrer in the popper's kettle, ensuring even heating to prevent scorched kernels. It also has a fan attached to prevent the motor from overheating during use. Commercial quality at all touch points! |
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This Item  Paragon Theater Pop 8 Ounce Popcorn Machine for Professional Concessionaires Requiring Commercial Quality High Output Popcorn Equipment, Red |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $637.27 | $194.71 | -13% $699.00 List: $799.00 | $161.99 | $349.99 | $239.99 |
| Delivery | Get it Feb 5 - 8 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Feb 6 | Get it Feb 5 - 8 | Get it Feb 5 - 7 | — | Get it as soon as Monday, Feb 5 |
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| Sold By | Chariot Popcorn Company | Amazon.com | Chariot Popcorn Company | Mix Wholesale | Mix Wholesale | Amazon.com |
| capacity | 8 ounces | 8 ounces | 8 ounces | 6 ounces | 16 ounces | 6 ounces |
| electric | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| material | Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Tempered Glass | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel | Metal | Metal | Stainless Steel |
| weight | 0.01 ounces | 26 pounds | 63 pounds | 29 pounds | 64 pounds | 39.2 pounds |
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Easy to learn to operate!
This is a fantastic machine! It is so easy to use. It’s built really good and sturdy. I had to take a chance on it, didn’t know much about popcorn machines. It tastes just like movie theatre popcorn! You won’t be sorry!
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