This popcorn machine gets a little wild spewing out unpopped kernels at the start and at the end of a popping cycle. Not a deal breaker. That said, It does seem to pop the corn quickly but I have yet to find a popcorn that tastes good after popping using this machine. The hulls are tough and the popcorn has no crunch. I know the popcorn is ok because I popped some using the old fashioned stovetop method using oil and it was delicious.
I used Franklins Popcorn, Wisconsin Birch and Jiffy Pop jumbo pop. The Jiffy pop was the worst, Wisconsin Birch was the best.
Based on my experience, I would say that for whatever reason, the average popcorn does not taste good or have the proper texture after popping in this machine. Perhaps one needs to use a special popcorn. Surprised at my experience when so many people raved about this machine. I am going to try Orvilles popcorn and if that is good, I will change this review. Sorry Presto
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From the manufacturer
- Base and cover simply wipe clean.
- One year limited warranty.
- Stock No. 04820. 120 Volts AC, 1475 Watts.
- Faster, healthier, and more economical than most microwave bag popcorn.
- Use regular or gourmet popcorn with terrific results — virtually no unpopped kernels.
- Pops up to 18 cups of gourmet popcorn in less than 2 1/2 minutes
- Hot air popped corn is all natural with no artificial flavors or added salt. Zero grams of saturated fat per serving.
- Butter melter doubles as a handy measuring cup.
- Chute directs popcorn right into your bowl.
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Butter melter doubles as a handy measuring cup. |
Chute directs popped corn right into your bowl. |
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| Customer Rating | (23495) | (9938) | (53) | (661) | (5024) |
| Price | $21.62 | $24.99 | $22.99 | $26.22 | $29.99 |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | BoomRaLaRi | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| Color | White | White | White | Red | Red |
| Item Dimensions | 6.62 x 9.5 x 12.31 inches | 6.94 x 9.77 x 11.71 inches | 10.2 x 5.47 x 9.37 inches | 9.25 x 5.81 x 13.75 inches | 9.53 x 6.14 x 14.06 inches |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum | — | Plastic | Plastic |
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Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2017
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Disappointed!
By L. McCullough on April 9, 2017
The popcorn machine worked well in the beginning. However, after a year it melted like the wicked Witch in the wizard of Oz. I couldn't believe it. Then I wrote a review warning parents to be safe and amazon denied the post. My son was using the machine and could have been burned. I've owned the ppopcorn machine for one year. Be careful!
By L. McCullough on April 9, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019
1. Popcorn kernels pop out all the time. I've tried angling it back but they still come out, at very hot temperatures. It's almost a game to catch and pop them back in without feeling the heat.
2. It takes longer to wait for them to pop than it does to make a pre-made bag in a microwave.
3. Since it takes such a long time for the kernels to pop, it actually melted the butter dispenser on the top.
We're still keeping it because of the few kernels that don't pop from the microwave but we probably won't use it as our main popcorn provider.
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Problems
By Jaymie on January 21, 2019
I usually wait a couple of months to review a product but this one needs to be reviewed now. I bought this because my boyfriend loves popcorn and normally buys the pre-made bags. I thought that this might be a better option. Couple of problems:By Jaymie on January 21, 2019
1. Popcorn kernels pop out all the time. I've tried angling it back but they still come out, at very hot temperatures. It's almost a game to catch and pop them back in without feeling the heat.
2. It takes longer to wait for them to pop than it does to make a pre-made bag in a microwave.
3. Since it takes such a long time for the kernels to pop, it actually melted the butter dispenser on the top.
We're still keeping it because of the few kernels that don't pop from the microwave but we probably won't use it as our main popcorn provider.
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Daniel Dahan
Didn't use it. Wife doesn't want a machine with this kind of label... obviously
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2020Verified Purchase
Didn't use it. Wife doesn't want a machine with this kind of label... obviously
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2020
Machine came with a warning about machine exposing to chemicals including styrene, blablablaReviewed in Canada on February 24, 2020
Yes, I am sure it's most lightly perfectly safe and such chemicals are so low it won't do anything at all.
Yes, I am sure other popcorn machines may also have the same issue, yet don't put a label.
But, with that said, wife does not want it and will be returning it.
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Jeff C.
The last popper you will buy.
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2020Verified Purchase
Amazon Customer
The perfect little popcorn maker.
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2019Verified Purchase
Howard Spencer
Makes great Popcorn fast
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2019Verified Purchase
Sarah
Contains BPA
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2019Verified Purchase
