it quickly pops tasty popcorn and is actually fun for me and my dogs to watch.
i don't usually use the butter feature and i saw someone thought that the popcorn popped too quickly for the butter to melt (which is true since it does pop fast).
i know a lot of people seem to like this unit but it didn't work for me and i returned it.
i thought the metal arm was probably doing it, and it is, along with popcorn that gets wedged beneath it.
the quality of the non-stick coating is much lower than it used to be; and the metal stiring bar has degraded in that it tends to bend more readily which allows kernels to slide beneath it.
i purchased the 8oz pre-measured popcorn packets with oil, salt and kernels and split them.
if that doesn't work, they'd send me out a new "kettle".
i've also called customer service once because of a part that was damaged in shipping and they sent me a replacement part really quick.
this makes it really easy to wipe out the kettle since there isn't a stirring mechanism in the way.
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
i also ordered the popcorn portion packs from discount tommys (several times now) as i didn't want to mess with measuring oil, popcorn etc.
trust me, you can look a long time and not find anything close to this value at this price point or even one much, much higher.
let me say first, the popcorn is excellent.
i called amazon, and thankfully with no problems, they mailed me another one that i received within 3 days.
it reminds me of the old 'tv time' popcorn packets that my mom used with a sausepan on the stove when we were kids.
my grandkids tell me i make the greatest popcorn in the world.
they have a wonderful product that needs some manufacturing changes (metal gears) and improved packaging for shipping.
my husband is a pop corn holic, he could eat popcorn for a meal.
i haven't had any mechanical trouble, only great popcorn to eat and serve.
it seems to me that anybody putting a product out in the wild should be proud of what they put out there.
8 months ago from discount tommy to make a long story short the kettle stopped heating.the kettle comes with a warranty so i contacted the great american popcorn company.i told them what was wrong
but if you are like me, you always get a little "smarter" after the purchase.
i was a little surprised by how small the machine is, however, that does mean it will take up less space.
the storage shelf built into the stand is covered by a metal door with rather fragile looking hinges, and the plexiglass panel that provides access to the hopper ought to be framed in metal to keep
the top or maker itself was better but the stand portion gave me great cause for concern about the entire products quality.
use medium, medium high as if you don't you will end up with a burned mess.
ironically, my daughter bought that same corn popper for me for christmas a long time ago, maybe 20 yrs and it's been an exellent product.
i called the manufacturer and they sent me a new one right away.
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