I just used my popper for the first time. I noticed the rod is somewhat higher on one side than the other. Are others like this?
274697
Just bend the rod so that it sits as close to bottom as possible without scraping. If an end is too high, kernels will get stuck under it rather than being stirred.This is my third one and I've adjusted each one of them. We use it several times a week.
274698
Hmm, shouldn't be. Is it significantly higher? This is the popper where you can't remove it from the removable pan as I wasn't able to remove the rod on this model. Only the lower end model has a removeable stir rod. I'm sure you've already checked the seating of the pan. I'd suggest calling 800 # as they may send you a replacement pan. They should be responsive. Best I can offer unless I see the look.
274699
I have used my popper several times and I love it. The rod is the same level on both sides.
274700
I don't know if you are still looking for an answer to your question but if you are - we have been using this model of the Stir Crazy popper for probably 30 years & we have had this problem when we have not seated the stirring rod on the unit correctly. If you unscrew the black knob that holds the rod in place & check to make sure you have the rod not only in the grooves correctly but the right side up you should see that the stirring rod is even in height on both sides. I happened to be looking at the poppers because after about 15 years of weekly uses we've worn ours out & will be replacing it with this same model we've had such good luck with in the past. I don't know if you are still looking for an answer to your question but if you are - we have been using this model of the Stir Crazy popper for probably 30 years & we have had this problem when we have not seated the stirring rod on the unit correctly. If you unscrew the black knob that holds the rod in place & check to make sure you have the rod not only in the grooves correctly but the right side up you should see that the stirring rod is even in height on both sides. I happened to be looking at the poppers because after about 15 years of weekly uses we've worn ours out & will be... » Read More I don't know if you are still looking for an answer to your question but if you are - we have been using this model of the Stir Crazy popper for probably 30 years & we have had this problem when we have not seated the stirring rod on the unit correctly. If you unscrew the black knob that holds the rod in place & check to make sure you have the rod not only in the grooves correctly but the right side up you should see that the stirring rod is even in height on both sides. I happened to be looking at the poppers because after about 15 years of weekly uses we've worn ours out & will be replacing it with this same model we've had such good luck with in the past. « Show Less
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I don't know the answer to either part of your question. I just discovered that my NEW popper is cracked. I emailed the company to see what they will do about it.
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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.
387903
It could be two reasons: the wick that can never be 100% on level and second the kerosene tank may be giving slight pressure to one side. Re-adjust your wick manually because it could be slightly too high.
115326
I'm a little confused as you say you already have one that broke, however, if yours is old and this model is new, the supports seem flush on the right side with a small gap on the left side of each slot. i haven't had anything catch in mine. I haven't tried poptarts but have tried toaster struddle with no issues.
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No, and not all have that gap. It is merely a matter of the rod sticking out a bit further from some housings than from others. If you saw a schematic of the parts, it would make more sense. Think of it as a guillotine (that's what it is, by the way, a guillotine gate valve). All it takes is a bit of design variance in the height of the housing, length of the rod, or height of the gate to cause this. The actual 'seal' occurs because of two rubber o-rings inside each gate-block face. In fact, the valve is actually closed BEFORE you have pushed it completely to the closed-position, anyway.
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The one I got was vented (the cap has a screw type vent), but the fuel line did not swivel as advertised. Additionally, it does leak out of the fuel line during storage when going through temperature changes...I seem to have this problem with a completely different metal tank, so I'm not sure if it's something I'm doing (or not doing correctly).
1132882
sounds like your shooting a left handed bow right handed. your arrow should be on the left side of the riser.
162029
I never received the deluxe, i was shipped the wrong popper but i decided to keep it rather that go to all the trouble of returning it. Sorry i cant help.
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Wow, You've got legs that aren't straight and sturdy huh? Mine are very sturdy and very straight. The griddle is also perfectly level which I was not expecting. Do you have the lower tray put in correctly?
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Hi Patrick Not at all. As a matter of fact it actually gospel truth took my son 45-1 hr at the most to assemble it. It's an awsome popper! Hope my answer helpedHave a great day :)
1799970
Hello and thank you for your inquiry. We have two different stove top poppers. Our aluminium popper has plastic gears whereas our stainless steel popper has metal gears. That's what will determine the difference. Thank you.
623798
Maybe your not assembling it correctly, or need to tighten the rods more. The pieces are even, but do connect properly on the one I purchased. I did notice the small topper seemed loose but then I unscrewed it from the base and when I turned it upside down to screw the opposite end the topper then fit more securely. I don't know why that worked because like you mentioned the three pieces seem to be equal in size.
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Mine is the same. I ordered this from Amazon. It looks O.K. Don't think company would ever notice that there is a little overlap on the sides. Doesn't bother me most of the time either. Good product for the cost! If you were real brave, you could try trimming it, but I figured I'd end up with a crooked line!
1866913
i have the whirly pop. the cook n home popper is heavier and is made better across the top center of the lid. cook n home is just a better popper I got the cook n home for my daughter, she got the best.
888456
I do not know of a 'fix' but do not have a problem with it not touching the bottom. Once the corn starts to pop, the spinner will keep it moving. I have not had any problems with sticking or burning, even while making kettle corn ( which requires sugar while popping.) I cannot say the same for my aluminum Whirly Pop (which is a good popper.) I switched to the Cook N Home to get away from aluminum and have not regretted it one bit. If you use high heat (not medium as to the instructions) and continually spin at a quick pace, you should not have any issues. Hope this explanation is helpful. I do not know of a 'fix' but do not have a problem with it not touching the bottom. Once the corn starts to pop, the spinner will keep it moving. I have not had any problems with sticking or burning, even while making kettle corn ( which requires sugar while popping.) I cannot say the same for my aluminum Whirly Pop (which is a good popper.) I switched to the Cook N Home to get away from aluminum and have not regretted it one bit. If you use high heat (not medium as to the instructions) and continually spin at a quick pace, you should not have any issues. Hope this explanation is helpful.
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I make mine in a 1qt. mason jar. Have done probably, 10 or 12 times. Really see no change in the rods, perhaps a very slight change if at all. Hope that helps