has anyone popped microwave pop corn? i had to hit the pop corn button twice not like my old one. hit it once and it was done
375481
The microwave popcorn maker says not to use the popcorn button. I just set it for 2 mins then listen for when it stops popping.
375482
I just hit it once but it burns it up. I've had to just figure out the time and put in 1 minute 25 seconds manually. Brand and type could be the problem, but it's not auto.
181048
Worked fine for me as well. I did seem to notice some variance in how quickly it would roast from batch to batch, but that may have been due to outside temp more than the popper.
165603
i've popped large & small kernals and it popped both equally as good . might depend on the power of your microwave . jay
1447967
Certainly! I love my popper and I always cook corn for a crowd. Clearly the portion will be appropriate to children so 2 batches should work :)
1341190
a piece of it already broke off and I have been using the stove and a big pan and it is probably better. I did call for a new piece and still have not received it. then they want me to send the broken piece back to them. So I kinda wish i had saved my 50 dollars and will just use the stove or go back to wave popcorn. Teresa
126173
I have not tried to pop popcorn, but mine has the popcorn option on it. But I'm going to try it to see if it works. Sorry, I don't have to answer you wanted.
2129231
I never popped two "loads" in a row, but I don't see why you couldn't do a second load once the first load was emptied from the plastic container and immediately popped once new oil and un-popped popcorn were added. You do have to let the rotating heater (attached to the base in use) coll for 20 (or maybe 30 ) minutes to let it cool before putting it in dishwasher as it stays hot for awhile.
2141472
Probably, I know there is one at a motor service center where I live and it goes over very well, doesn't take long to pop the corn and is delicious. Good luck.
1406565
Put in microwave oven on HIGH until you hear sound coming from the inside. It'll be a loud pop at 1st, that's normal. 1 minute per speaker & it's done!
428377
That's exactly why I quit using mine....never popped even 1/2 the kernals. My popcorn was never hard though
94413
My popcorn maker has been used only once for our Halloween party. I was not the one popping the popcorn and was not present during popping. However, I was the one who cleaned the machine and was amazed at the amount of unpopped kernels. The next time it is used, I will do it and see if the same thing happens. We use the 8 oz. size.
2066900
I used mine twice. On the second use it died. I can't get it to work at all. I put some almonds in with the white rice. About a small handful. My husband took it apart and cleaned it but it still won't work. And yes, we pushed the breaker button on the bottom.
930514
I've done one bag of popcorn, which popped as well as in other microwaves, though I usually pop 'loose' popcorn in a special popcorn popper (bought from Amazon), which does a better job, and takes about as long and does as well in this one.
428374
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.
1955173
Yes I add a couple of tablespoons of water to each side with the corn on the cob, then close the lid and microwave.It is soooo handy, sometimes I put leftovers in it for my husband to take to work so he can microwave in the container.
730547
In the instruction manual it says to run the popcorn machine for a minute or two before adding your kernels. It's like an oven per se, it needs to preheat first before adding the kernels. That's what I do and it pops just about all of my popcorn (amount of kernels left un-popped is about the same amount you get in a microwave popcorn bag brand). Hope this helps. I love my popcorn maker!
428373
I use 1/4-1/3 cup of white popcorn on high for about 4 minutes. I have a few unpopped kernels. It has never been tough.