After much research, this hot-air popcorn popper was the obvious top choice. It arrived quickly and, despite some outer damage to the box, was in perfect condition. It pops like a champ, is super easy to clean, and delivers crisp popped kernels.
I'd like to address a few issues from other reviews:
1. "The top melts" - No, the top does not melt. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS before you use the machine. They clearly state that the popper does NOT need to be preheated. If you plug it in to 'preheat' as some other poppers recommend, you will eventually melt the top. If you leave it running after the popcorn has finished popping, you will eventually melt the top. If you attempt to pop five large bowls in a row, you will eventually melt the top. It takes some effort to melt the top.
2. "Prop 65 Warning" - From the Presto website for this popper, "WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including styrene, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and bisphenol A (BPA), which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm." OK, that sounds scary - try checking the Prop 65 website if you really want to be scared. Anyway, the two chemicals mentioned are Styrene and Bisphenol A (BPA). Both could be present in the cord. The BPA could be a coating on the inner popping chamber. The Styrene could be part of the cover, which is "... made of a costly material which absorbs heat without melting." Look, our environment is contaminated with microplastics, forever chemicals, and residual radioactive material from various reactor meltdowns over the years. Just do the best you can.
3. "No on/off switch" - This is not a design flaw. If you are used to switches, then it can take a few uses to get used to unplugging it when finished. If your electrical outlet 'arcs' while you are using this popper, I suggest getting a qualified electrician to check your wiring.
A few suggestions/warnings:
1. Some gourmet popcorn (smaller kernel) can go into attack mode when you reach the end of the popping cycle. They will fly out of the cover like little jets, knocking a few pieces of popcorn onto the counter or floor. Our dog looks forward to this every time we make popcorn.
2. Don't melt butter in the measuring scoop. I know it says you can but resist the temptation. Melt your butter in the microwave while the popper is heating up. Then you can pour it over the popcorn as it comes out of the machine. It's also easier to clean if you don't melt butter in the scoop.
3. Use a LARGE bowl. I fill the scoop to the top with regular yellow popping corn and use a five-quart mixing bowl. It fills it to the top with a little mound in the center.
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It only lasted eight months. But did get a lot of use. I cannot for the life of me figure out why all of the air poppers have clear plastic tops that melt it, makes me want to go into the business of making ceramic tops for these things since the manufactures can’t figure it out. my biggest concern is that it’s probably a carcinogenic enhancement to the movie treat. But it also changes the behavior of the air popper overtime as the two part top melts together into one and starts to sag down so that the popcorn gets jammed, which if left unattended will burn.I was quite impressed with this unit when I first got it as the noise was easier to take then the Cuisinart I had before it not to mention the five or six units I’ve had over the yearsAll in all bang for the buck is quite good.Again, it really bothers me that every air popper on the market as far as I can tell, suffers from the same problem in design, using soft plastic as if it is necessary to see it popping.The plastic gets so hot that it melts, which means you can’t touch it. Which I imagine is why they don’t make it out of metal, but so wet put handles on the metal or better yet make it out of ceramic or perhaps someone would care to create aftermarket tops for these things.I will probably buy this unit again even though I’m disgusted by the melting bubbling plastic, they all have that but this one works better than the others I’ve tried and the price is right at $29. Last time I purchased it.Reluctant three stars
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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, 2020Color: YellowVerified 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 19, 2020Color: YellowVerified Purchase
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The perfect little popcorn maker.
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 5, 2019Color: YellowVerified Purchase
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Makes great Popcorn fast
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 7, 2019Color: YellowVerified Purchase
