I want to know about the warrantee. Does the popper have a warrantee? Is the popper's cooking base made of Teflon?
2071787
It has a 1 year warranty. The manual does not say what it is made of. I would assume it is some kind of Teflon (non-stick) type coating. It is made by west bend so you can google them and call them for more info.
1728260
I've been using my set since December 2011. It's June 2015 now and I haven't had any problems using them with my gas cook top. This has been my primary cook set so I've spent a lot of time cooking in them. I did get a little food burned into my big pot trying to make popcorn over a super hot camping stove but it's slowly going away. I plan to make a video review with scrambled eggs and popcorn demonstration sometime.
1766366
My popper has been used daily for months now without real issue. The clips that hold the popping plate into the base broke off seamingly on thier own. However, the plate fits snugly into the base and has not effected performance at all. Yes it is worth the purchase.
575804
The ad says limited lifetime warranty. I am not sure what that is. A call to Farberware may be in order and their response may depend on how long you have had it, etc. Mine has some small evidence of Teflon loss on the edges due to the lid I use (My bad not theirs). I use my pan on my induction cook top and I take extra care on the interior though, absolutely no metal tools (I now have complete silicone utensils) and I hand wash the pan. This is one of the best pans I have ever had.
281772
No Teflon that I can see but I would think twice when buying this product, makes a limited amount of popcorn and when it is in the middle of popping the popcorn in the bowl shoots out everywhere and many up popped kernels at the bottom of the bowl. Think twice.
1051083
Why would you say "Yes, absolutely" ??? I can find nothing on the Ecolution website saying what exactly their "Hydrolon" nonstick surface material is made of,only that it is made without PFOA. In fact, everything I've found on the web suggests that it *is* PTFE only processed without using PFOA. Either way, it's a good griddle. Ours is 3 years old, is used about once a week, and the surface is still as good as new. And PTFE is the most inert substance imaginable - keep it below 500F and there are no health risks.
1639744
I can't remember what the warranty said, so I'm can't answer that question. However, I use plastic utensils and have not had any damage so far. I've only had it about six months, but use it regularly. I use it to brown food, also, to catch the splatters. Love the 'witches' caldron' shape!
1622791
This is not normal. However, the popper will still work without it. It is your call.
530841
The gears are hard plastic. I received my first popper with a broken gear tooth but the company replaced it quickly and at no extra cost to me. I've had mine a couple of years now and use it often. It still works great.
148804
It's heavy, meant to last. The pot is strong enough to not bend or warp from use. It's amazingly better than my old, cheap one. It also makes great popcorn. The pot retains heat, so remove from the burner when the popping is done.
1538568
I bought 3 of this popper. 2 from the Chefs catalog and one from Amazon. All of the ones I brought came with Waring Pro professional Popcorn Maker. You may try checking the internet will keep a copy a copy on hand.
2099041
On the older models I used oil with no problem. On the newer models I have not used oil and they still burn. Used two inserts last night. They have changed something with the popcorn maker. I have time to return one, and will. Now I have to find a new one. I had really liked this one for years, but there is something wrong. I even reduced the time of cooking to under 2 minutes to 1 minute 38 seconds, Still had a burned cup and popcorn. Also I take the tab and pull the cup out to cool and it is melted into the plastic on the bottom.
371875
Sorry but I don't really have the answer to your question, you would need to check with the company maker of the product. I can only say that this West Bend Stir Crazy popcorn popper has been working very well and living up to its product description. Hope my answer is helpful too you.
80686
I'm not sure about a warranty. Initially I was not very pleased with these pans, as they didn't seem to be as non-stick as you would expect -- especially with eggs. I don't know what happened, but over time, they have improved and are now very satisfactory. I've had mine for over a year now and there are no signs of peeling or deterioration of the coating. I think there might have been a "coating" on the non-stick coating when new, and maybe that interferred with the non-stick feature. After many washings, it still looks like new and works just fine. I would recommend this product. Just remember not to use really high heat, although I admit I have done so from time to time.
564430
I love the griddle, I can't say anything about its PTFE-free or PFOA free. All I can tell you is I am really enjoying the griddle, its great for a lot of uses, Its easy to clean, and I like that! But all in all I am a very satisfied customer.
800162
I can't locate any warranty information for this product. I checked the Chef's Choice website but this item doesn't seem to be listed there. I do agree that it is the best waffle maker I have ever used.
100266
I do not know about the warranty, I had the same problem and I noticed if there is oil between the gasket (seal) and the glass you will not get a tight seal for adequate pressure to build. So far it's been months and I'm still loving mine! It saves me oil on my non-stick cookware & salads (cause I'm a messy girl at times)