Does it leave a lot unpopped kernel?
1992290
Yes it does, however I dont have a problem with that,the kernels just go to the bottom.
1992291
No, It is actually a really good purchase...... most machines leave some un popped kernels, but when you use the correct amount of oil, it works great! A lot better than our old one! We use it for a business and pop about 5-6 batches per day and we are more than pleased with this purchase. From my experience, any un happy results are more than likely Operator Error.
1992292
All poocorn machines leave a certain amount. This is as good as any we have used. Our local Home Depot uses this machine for its customers.
1992293
My experience is that most umpopped kernels are caused by using products other than the manufacturers Recommended products. Ie: Oil and popcorn. Good Luck!!
543672
We keep ours in a salt shaker, but add it to the butter/oil. It spreads evenly as the kernels pop.
1104161
I have done so, though I have to put something in the chute to keep the unpopped kernals in until they start popping, but I think that's my popper. It's really good popcorn.
971326
Not at all. From the very first time we have used a clean cloth to wipe everything down and cleaned the few not popped corn from the bottom tray.
165602
I have two of these poppers -- one for home and one for work. I get the best results when I use premium popcorn (Orville Redenbacher). Cheaper popcorn with smaller kernels results in a smaller yield, with more unpopped kernels. I am very satisfied with the Presto popper, and use it all the time.
1622791
This is not normal. However, the popper will still work without it. It is your call.
1202425
yes, it needs to be cleaned after every use. If you don't the popcorn has a terrible aftertaste.
438468
It pops about 2 to 3 cups per use. The key is letting it heat up for longer than it says to reduce the amount of unpopped kernels. Hope this helps, happy holidays
842707
On Ubuntu 12.04 it seems to work once. As soon as you unplug it, though, the kernel log spams and it doesn't work again until you reboot.
424474
The warranty is for 3 years. I don't have any trouble with it blowing kernels on the counter top. I raise my own popping corn. The kernel is lighter and smaller than Orville Redenbacher's popping corn. The person that the kernels came out. Must had it tilted toward the counter. It have to be level for it to work.
881950
I had a similar experience on my first popping then I realized that I was allowing it to remain in the popper far too long. Its like w/microwave popcorn - never leave it while it popping, and when popped kernels slow to between 1-2 second it should be dumped from the popper. Another thing I realized is that even though I have the larger popper, this bag w/oil salt, etc. is quite large for this popper so I no longer added the entire bag of kernels (removed about 1/3 cup) and its been great ever since. I even filled the smaller popcorn bags and passed those out w/mini candies for Halloween in 2012. Hope this helps.
428367
I followed the directions and put 1/3 cup of corn into it. I also put a tad of oil. It popped perfectly on high in about 2 minutes. You may have purchased old popcorn. Kernels which are stale don't have enough moisture content to pop. Also, if you put too much corn into it the heat can't work properly to explode the kernels. Just like adding too much pasta to too little boiling water.
1604402
I am on my fourth one. I have bought a new one after the plastics have gotten a bit discolored from burning my popcorn every now and then in them ,I tend to actually like a few slightly burned kernels . They work great for both popcorn and rice , also I have cooked rolled oats in it with out overflow :) I have not ever used if for steam vegetables since I usually just cook my frozen vegetables on the plate I am to be eating my whole meal on.
1746894
I LOVE IT! I don't put butter on top of it, I have it melted in the bowl that I dump the popcorn into. Remember, just like any microwave popcorn, make sure you stop it when the corn stops popping. There will always be some unpopped kernels. Oh, I do have to tip it slightly to get it in the oven on top of the turntable. Then I obviously have to tip it when I take it out too. That's the ONLY bad thing. It is tall.
1385593
I have never tried, but my thought would be yes and no. I am sure that you could do it. However, I don't know how well it would clean up or if it would cause other "gunky" issues. Plus if you use a full 1/2 cup of kernels, the popper fills up completely. So I don't think it would be a good idea. But it wouldn't hurt to try it once.
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 .
594057
I find this a great machine for popping corn with very little kernals left or none at all, I use corn oil as an oil, The Butter I will soften it up a bit in the microwave and only apply it to the top of the popper only after the corn starts popping, I find that if the butter is installed to early before the karnals start popping the butter tends to give off smoke and it gives the pop corn a burnt taste the machine is a good investment