kernels pops out before they are popped I lose quite a few kernels flying out before they heated enough to pop. IS that normal??? I lose lots of kernels ... very annoying.
719966
You are probably not using enough popcorn for each batch. Try using at least 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup and you shouldn't have any problem.
890925
I had that challenge. Started using the built in measure slightly rounded and need to use fairly fresh popcorn. White popcorn is slightly smaller and a few still come out.
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...
1759731
Hi Lisa, Yes, it pops almost all kernels but you can't put a huge amount of popcorn in it otherwise, the stirring wand has trouble pushing a lot of popcorn once it's popped. I love it for roasting nuts. I usually buy raw nuts at Costco or Trader Joes and then roast them just a little. I love cashew nuts but the ones in the can are made with oil so I buy the raw ones at Trader Joes and roast them myself. This popper works for roasting; however, the nuts are not uniformly roasted. Anyway, as far as popcorn kernels, it leaves very few unpopped, unlike the microwave poppers and the air poppers, both of which I've thrown out. Hi Lisa, Yes, it pops almost all kernels but you can't put a huge amount of popcorn in it otherwise, the stirring wand has trouble pushing a lot of popcorn once it's popped. I love it for roasting nuts. I usually buy raw nuts at Costco or Trader Joes and then roast them just a little. I love cashew nuts but the ones in the can are made with oil so I buy the raw ones at Trader Joes and roast them myself. This popper works for roasting; however, the nuts are not uniformly roasted. Anyway, as far as popcorn kernels, it leaves very few unpopped, unlike the microwave poppers and the air poppers,... » Read More Hi Lisa, Yes, it pops almost all kernels but you can't put a huge amount of popcorn in it otherwise, the stirring wand has trouble pushing a lot of popcorn once it's popped. I love it for roasting nuts. I usually buy raw nuts at Costco or Trader Joes and then roast them just a little. I love cashew nuts but the ones in the can are made with oil so I buy the raw ones at Trader Joes and roast them myself. This popper works for roasting; however, the nuts are not uniformly roasted. Anyway, as far as popcorn kernels, it leaves very few unpopped, unlike the microwave poppers and the air poppers, both of which I've thrown out. « Show Less
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!
1935754
The popcorn falls out from a vent in the clear plastic part of it. It is pushed out during popping so have some bowls ready!
1332795
I've had mine a couple of years now. I have not had any Teflon flake off. Keep in mind, you do not want to add salt or any other seasoning during the popping process. I suspect that is why people had issues with the teflon. The only thing that goes in during the popping process is popcorn and oil. Season it after it is popped.
1767685
They seem to come out better if you run them under hot water for a little bit. I've also found that more watery the pops the better they come out. I make some smoothie ones and they are much harder to get out then the water based ones I make.
1809297
Hey Brett , I don't soak them at all I eat them raw every day 3 or 4 kernels . Hope this helped .
626105
I usually have a few that fly out (6-8 avg) not a large amount. Might try a different popcorn that appears to have a larger kernel thus having a little more moisture and a little more weight. Trial and error might be my only real suggestion.
1832272
Most of the time but there are occasions pop corn will get stuck. I've greatly enjoyed mine. Hope this helps.
1759729
Yes, this one pops all the kernels. It makes good popcorn. You just have to hold the lid down while its popping, and the cord is very short.
1807850
No, in fact I put a plastic directly below where the popcorn comes out after popping and it was no problem. There was only 3-4 kernels that did not pop it does what it's supposed to do no problems .
1147128
NO! Just bought the Presto Air popper and Snappy White Popcorn(GMO free) and more kernals flew out of the popper than popped. I came back to Amazon to see if I could find out what works with the Popper as it had really good reviews...Can anyone answer this...looking for (GMO free) popcorn.
730545
I found that if you start with more popcorn this is not such a problem. There has to be enough in the bowl to keep the machine from spitting it out early. I found if I used Orville's and filled up the top to the line it works fairly well, though it does shoot the popped corn all over the place. In general I am very disappointed in this product.
1459574
I don't see a problem with that. I used 12oz packs in an 8oz machine. You will just have a number of unpopped kernels left when popping is done.
438812
Don't give up. We started with smaller batches and just kept increasing the size. now we have full bowls of popcorn. Good luck
1147126
The kernels are small and light. A good number of them blow out of the popper before the first kernel pops. Those that popped were very good though.