Is it easy to burn the popcorn?
47969
It is rather difficult to burn with a little care. Once popping slows down to once every three or four seconds simp,y dump the kettle and turn the heat and stirring motors off. This is a wonderful machine.
47970
I have yet to burn popcorn, because once it starts popping, most of the popcorn falls out of the bowl on its own. Once you hear it start popping just watch and empty the rest of the bowl when it is no longer popping. Great buy.
47971
Yes. It does not automatically dump the popcorn. You have to stand by and dump yourself when the popping slows (like when you microwave it). With that said it only takes a fews minutes to pop when hot, and I have not burned it yet!
47972
I've never burned a batch. It pops so quickly, there's really no reason to leave it unattended. The popcorn is simply delicious !!!
1612681
Yes, you mix it in with the oil and popcorn while its heating up. As far as quantity, a little bit goes a long way. You use a teaspoon for every 6-8 oz of kernels.
2226446
I think it is easy to clean using a vacuum hose and paper towels. My margarita machine is more of a pain to maintain and clean so this popcorn machine is much easier in comparison.
2244869
Yes you can. The corn is slightly dryer without but oil is not required. It's also easier to burn the popcorn. I have successfully done it twice; both times I really really wanted popcorn and was hard up for oil. You really only need a small amount of oil. If no oil is going to be your norm, I'd recommend an air popper.
1532973
Yes. I make popcorn in it abt 2x weekly. The bottom of the pan distributes heat well. After dumping corn, put water in the pan, and empty. It'll prevent oil residue from building up. Oil gear occasionally. Much better than whirly-pop.
428372
There is an art to this! I reduced my temp from high to reheat... turned the timer to 5 min and LISTENED to the intensity of the popping. Light and fluffy happens and the lid will even 'float' as the popcorn expands.It is a science thing... with the low temp just increase time --- and its all good. Your setting may vary. Fine tune to suit your microwave. It isn't perfect! but 98.5% popped is good enough. Caution.. bowl will be super hot! so will lid handle with mitts... I also use Orville yellow... that made a difference too. This from a person who picks theaters based on the quality of the popcorn... There is an art to this! I reduced my temp from high to reheat... turned the timer to 5 min and LISTENED to the intensity of the popping. Light and fluffy happens and the lid will even 'float' as the popcorn expands.It is a science thing... with the low temp just increase time --- and its all good. Your setting may vary. Fine tune to suit your microwave. It isn't perfect! but 98.5% popped is good enough. Caution.. bowl will be super hot! so will lid handle with mitts... I also use Orville yellow... that made a difference too. This from a person who picks theaters based on the quality... » Read More There is an art to this! I reduced my temp from high to reheat... turned the timer to 5 min and LISTENED to the intensity of the popping. Light and fluffy happens and the lid will even 'float' as the popcorn expands.It is a science thing... with the low temp just increase time --- and its all good. Your setting may vary. Fine tune to suit your microwave. It isn't perfect! but 98.5% popped is good enough. Caution.. bowl will be super hot! so will lid handle with mitts... I also use Orville yellow... that made a difference too. This from a person who picks theaters based on the quality of the popcorn... « Show Less
713653
Put a couple tablespoons in a microwave safe bowl. Heat to warm not boiling. Pour over your popcorn just like at the movies.
2054774
No, you treat them just like microwave popcorn. Just be sure to stay with the oven as they do not make a popping sound and you could burn them if you leave them in too long. My oven does great at a little under 2 minutes, but yours may need a little more or less.
874889
I do not care for this popper the pop corn is tough and will burn. I have quit using it and instead use the microwave -- use a pyrex bowl with a microwave proof plate on top and cook for 2.5 minutes popcorn much better and no oil.
630603
You're probably cooking it too long. Watch and listen as the corn pops. When the rate of popping slows down [see directions on bag], stop the microwave and note the time used to get to that point. Check your popcorn to see how much is still unpopped and whether it is burnt. With a little experimentation you can get a nice result. I've never been able to pop all the kernels without burning, but you can remove the popped corn and then tape up the bag and return the unpopped kernels for more heating.
1208369
great, I have never had a problem - it makes the popcorn pretty quick I would say less than 10 minutes.
40856
No, I didn't - I thought the popcorn would be burnt but it turned out great.
475269
It is. However, popcorn is something we are still having an issue with. Using the preset results in a bagof burned corn almost every time.
2191259
It should feel like hard butter which you can dent by squeezing. After you exude it from the package into the heat of the popcorn maker it will melt, and within 15 seconds it will be all liquid and you can pour in the popcorn kernels and seasoning.
571779
I feel heavier is better. I have the Lindy popcorn make and I don't worry about the popcorn burning. The heat is spread more evenly.
1538570
I'm sorry to say that I have no idea where you could get the instructions. I can give you advise on how this item works though. Measure out your own desired amounts of oil and popcorn. I have learned anything more than 2/3 of a cup of kernels over fills the unit when popped and burns the bottom popcorns. I find it best to put in the desired amount of oil (we use a full table spoon of veg. oil) first, then a 1/3 of a cup of kernels on one side of the arm and another 1/3 on the other side of the arm. It takes less than 5 minutes to finish. Take popcorn off of burner right away or it will burn. Hope this helps!
428376
There is an art to this! I reduced my temp from high to reheat... turned the timer to 5 min and LISTENED to the intensity of the popping. Light and fluffy happens and the lid will even 'float' as the popcorn expands. It is a science thing... with the low temp just increase time --- and its all good. Your setting may vary. Fine tune to suit your microwave. It isn't perfect! but 98.5% popped is good enough. Caution.. bowl will be super hot! so will lid handle with mitts... I also use Orville yellow... that made a difference too. This from a person who picks theaters based on the quality of the popcorn...