how hot is the bowl for handling after pop?
1463694
Bowls okay, but be careful with removing the lid. The steam can be pretty hot.
1463695
we Hold it by the rim and don't find it too hot We really like the way it pops! Advice re carefully taking off lid is good thought.
1463696
There is hot steam that comes out when you first take off the lid after popping but the bowl is not hot.
426774
I have done an 18 hour cook at 250 - 275 degrees and still have a decent amount of lump in the bowl afterwards. This cooker has an amazing user forum (receipes, tips, tricks, suggestions) and members have reported 24 hour cooks without running out of lump.
1293037
Once the popper has heated the popping takes 2-3 minutes. No longer than on a stove top and a lot more fun. The kids love to be involved with the popping. The heat up is relatively quick as well. We love it.
20127
The bottom of the bowl does get hot. You might put it on patio pavers or something like that for protection. It is worth the purchase.
1278346
You can place hot items such as soups in this bowl. I have put the bowl in the microwave with no problems.
1666931
Warm, yes, but not extremely hot. If it's too hot to eat, don't pour it in directly.
2191264
That's Normal. Just place squeeze it into the popper kettle and it will melt, or just let it sit out for a while. Either way it works.
1922766
Yes, it get's plenty warm. In a rush I've given dip a jump start in the microwave- love that you can take the crock out to do that if needed.
370813
It is not too bad. The motor drones away while it is getting heated up and of course, once it starts to pop you have that going on. It is certainly not bothersome when we make popcorn.
1919221
nice sized soup or cereal bowl. I have put it in micro, but it gets very hot so not more than a minute. I really wish they were micro safe. I cannot believe companies make things that aren't. even more so, I can't believe I bought something that wasn't micro safe.
2027361
Yes! The black area of the outer bowl gets warm but the metal rim gets extremely hot. Just use it with care.
1160689
It gets warm but not hot. I have pushed it back(out of the way) on the counter shortly after use and it was definitely not too hot to touch.
873247
I make one gallon of yogurt at least two times a week for the last 8 months. And I always use this bowl with two quarts of milk in each cycle. That is about 128 times with 21minutes on each heating. The bowl looks perfect. If it matters the milk is not allowed to boil. I go for 185 190deg each time. If you poured boiling water into this bowl it would get hotter than my microwave use. Until I just read these answers I never asked the question. I will certainly continue to use microwave as described.
635008
My guess is that the plastic tank might melt in heat or crack in cold and the bowl part although stainless steel might get hot or freeze in cold. I personally would buy something that's made for outdoor use and skip this.
428372
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... 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... » Read More 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... « Show Less
2141383
Not at all. I've used this for about 4 mos now without any issues. Food is hot and microwave is clean.
1824244
Not hot at all!! You can touch it and hardly feel any heat. Safe if kids around.