Everytime I turn on the kettle to make popcorn, it throws the electrical breaker. I have moved the machine to a different outlet (different breaker) and same thing happened. Any suggestions?
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I would say it is an issue with your electrical because we have used ours many times and we have never had it thrown a breaker.
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If you were using it when it happened chances are it overheated. Blow in the side of it until you hear another, softer pop and you'll be good to go. If it's anything else, I haven't a clue on how to fix it. I've never had a problem with this hair dryer. Good luck!
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I have never had that happen. I wonder if it might be the popcorn or the microwave. I would suggest popping the corn on your stove and see if it pops then. I can't imagine the Nordic Ware is the problem. The popcorn should pop just as easily in a brown paper bag.
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Make sure the kettle is snapped in correctly...or Perhaps it's faulty...mine turns fine.
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I have a roseavelt popcorn popper. It did stick to the kettle but the main thing for me was it woild get black in a matter of seconds.
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In reading the last few posts, there must be something wrong with the presto pop...alert the company if yours is fairly new and is burning everything. Mine is 4-5 years old. Works perfectly.
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It's not the lid that breaks. It's the little latches on the sides of the bottom (hot plate). When they break you can't make the electrical connection so it won't work. I now make popcorn in a saucepan on the stove. Much better!
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Turn it off when popcorn stops coming out. The top is solid black and gets very hot.
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No, the secret is to follow the directions: Always plug it in, heat it up empty for about 30 seconds, THEN put the popcorn in, turn it back on. Every kernel pops, every time!
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The popcorn comes out on it's own...after it's all done popping u just have to turn the kettle downward to release the remainder...it's very easy to use and it's fantastic...
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The glass enclosed cabinet has a bright light inside (Top Rear Left) that brightly lights up the popcorn. We used this machine a lot. Every batch I made was to the top of the kettle :-). There is a warming heat element under the removable bottom. I kinda wished there was a separate on/off switch for the light and heating element. I had to make some initial minor mechanical adjustments. Otherwise, I did not have any problems.
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I don't know, since this is my first electric popper. I wanted this because the high power microwaves tend to scorch the bags microwave popcorn come in.
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I've only used it twice. The "popping" should stop after about 20 secs., and before it is used. It is a steam processor, so it does sound like a toy train engine. If it's stronger than that, there could be a problem.
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im trying to find out the same thing. lol. feel kinda dumb i dont know how to make popcorn with this
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I just made kettle corn with my Great Northern popper last week using the following recipe and it turned out fantastic; without the burning that many people complain about. 2 Tablespoons regular olive oil or vegetable oil, 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/2 cup corn kernels, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/3 cup sugar. Heat the oil, butter, salt and sugar over medium heat till hot then add the corn. When the kernels start to pop start turning the handle and continue until the popping stops. Pour into a large bowl and break up any large clumps. Be careful because the corn will remain very hot because of the sugar. Enjoy! I just made kettle corn with my Great Northern popper last week using the following recipe and it turned out fantastic; without the burning that many people complain about. 2 Tablespoons regular olive oil or vegetable oil, 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/2 cup corn kernels, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/3 cup sugar. Heat the oil, butter, salt and sugar over medium heat till hot then add the corn. When the kernels start to pop start turning the handle and continue until the popping stops. Pour into a large bowl and break up any large clumps. Be careful because the corn will remain very hot... » Read More I just made kettle corn with my Great Northern popper last week using the following recipe and it turned out fantastic; without the burning that many people complain about. 2 Tablespoons regular olive oil or vegetable oil, 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/2 cup corn kernels, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/3 cup sugar. Heat the oil, butter, salt and sugar over medium heat till hot then add the corn. When the kernels start to pop start turning the handle and continue until the popping stops. Pour into a large bowl and break up any large clumps. Be careful because the corn will remain very hot because of the sugar. Enjoy! « Show Less
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The kettle doesn't roast nuts very well, in shell or out. The sweep arm only moves the nuts around the cookiing surface but doesn't turn them over, so the nuts burn on one side and remain uncooked on the other. It makes great popcorn, though.
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hi Lindsey, although I have a few Cuisinart kitchen appliances, I DO NOT recommend this one. It has two side latches that break pretty easy. Got the first one replaced after it broke after two uses and it happened again. Called Cuisinart and they were supposed to mail the parts about six months ago- never did. I would try another popcorn maker.