Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper come with Metal Gears
64426
I've had two, one for years. Now a replacement because the gears stripped. Both mine have/had plastic gears
64427
You can buy metal gears separately for $10. We had one with the regular hard (plastic?) gears they come with, lasted a few years
64428
You can buy metal gears separately for $10. We had one with the regular hard (plastic?)gears they come with, lasted a few years
64429
The gears on top of the two I have owned do not appear to be metal. I've only owned them a few months, but have had no issues so far. However, and the instructions do state this clearly: you should never force the handle. The key is not to overfill the popper. ½ cup of unpopped corn at most will fill the popper and provide plenty of popcorn.
2030654
It does use oil and makes delicious popcorn, but please don't buy this product. It is made of cheap plastic and won't last more than a few times. I had it replaced twice in four months and finally just sent it back for my mone back. My last Cuisinart Popcorn Maker lasted me four years, with almost daily use. They now use plastic clips for the heating plate, instead of the metal ones they used before, and they are absolute JUNK.
274698
Hmm, shouldn't be. Is it significantly higher? This is the popper where you can't remove it from the removable pan as I wasn't able to remove the rod on this model. Only the lower end model has a removeable stir rod. I'm sure you've already checked the seating of the pan. I'd suggest calling 800 # as they may send you a replacement pan. They should be responsive. Best I can offer unless I see the look.
788089
None. But I do make sure and never use metal on it. This a great skillet. I have a smooth top electric range where I set this to cook in the house even though we bought it for our motor home. My bacon never came out so good! Love it.
1761139
the gears are made of high density plastic. it is clearly illustrated and described in the picture details
1381434
This is a high grade cooking aluminum. It is so easy to use and makes great popcorn!
848296
This is a solid machine, there are a couple plastic knobs, but the base and rest of the machine is metal
1470461
The tines/blades of the tiller are metal. As for the actual gears, the casing is made of plastic and you could not see the gears inside. The bolts that held the motor housing/casing and held the tines in place didn't have a problems with stripping, they just flat out snapped off for us. We were able to replace the ones that held the tines together, but when the ones that went into the housing snapped off, we were unable to replace those and the whole device ended up failing.
162031
You can order replacement parts for your popcorn popper at Westbend.com at a very reseasonalble price.
2226054
Comes with one stainless steel, wire whip, and dough hook plus glass bowl and lid.
1922172
It is made out of plastic. The only metal parts are the crank and the disks. All of the gears are also made of plastic. The one I purchased worked fine for a few times, but then one of my children cranked too hard and stripped the plastic gears.
1866910
stainless steel. Whirley Pop isn't. you can use stainless steel on an induction cooktop.
1155113
Thank you for your inquiry. The Lindy's stainless steel popcorn popper is good for making kettle corn popcorn.
1816758
I have used mine more than 12 times and there is no sign of wear. In fact, the gears look the same as the day I got the popper. My gears are metal--plastic maybe different.
1337882
If you are refering to the plastic gear that drives the blades, I can say with certainty that is has not. I love this machine and when mine went on the fritz we called the mfg and ask about a replacement part and was told no when ask about metal. I now have a new one (that cost less than repairs would have). I also have written and suggested they make every effort to devise a metal one, especially for people like me who uses the system every day. My sugggestion if it no longer works and it is the little gear in the base, pitch it, get a new one. My last one lasted over 5 years and for the amount of use and the cost, well worth the investment. Oh yes, I tried other systems before repurchasing the Black and Decker Food system and sent them back as they fall very short of convienent to use.
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I think they used to be metal. Every one Ive seen are now plastic. But really... It doesnt matter. People who are having issues with the plastic gears deserve the problems they are having. Instructions say 3/4 cup popcorn. If you're using any more then its your problem. 3/4 makes a LOT... And plenty for two people. Once resistence is felt, STOP spimming tge thing and let it pop like crazy then slowly lift it off the burner. I just made some last night... Probably 10 maybe 15 unpopped kernals... Nothing burnt. I use about three caps of veg oil... Let it heat up till you see small whisps of heat, drop in 1/4 stick of butter and 3/4 cup kernals, stir it slowly then a tbl spoon of kosher salt and yer gtg... I think they used to be metal. Every one Ive seen are now plastic. But really... It doesnt matter. People who are having issues with the plastic gears deserve the problems they are having. Instructions say 3/4 cup popcorn. If you're using any more then its your problem. 3/4 makes a LOT... And plenty for two people. Once resistence is felt, STOP spimming tge thing and let it pop like crazy then slowly lift it off the burner. I just made some last night... Probably 10 maybe 15 unpopped kernals... Nothing burnt. I use about three caps of veg oil... Let it heat up till you see small whisps of... » Read More I think they used to be metal. Every one Ive seen are now plastic. But really... It doesnt matter. People who are having issues with the plastic gears deserve the problems they are having. Instructions say 3/4 cup popcorn. If you're using any more then its your problem. 3/4 makes a LOT... And plenty for two people. Once resistence is felt, STOP spimming tge thing and let it pop like crazy then slowly lift it off the burner. I just made some last night... Probably 10 maybe 15 unpopped kernals... Nothing burnt. I use about three caps of veg oil... Let it heat up till you see small whisps of heat, drop in 1/4 stick of butter and 3/4 cup kernals, stir it slowly then a tbl spoon of kosher salt and yer gtg... « Show Less
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We love this popcorn maker! It is heavy and high quality. Our old whirley pop did not work on our new induction cooktop, but this one works great. I would highly recommend it, it is worth every penny!