For anyone out there like myself who has used Stir Crazy poppers for a very long time: How does this one compare?
1052523
Not nearly as good as the original. The different heating mechanism does not pop the popcorn as well as the original. Stick with the original.
1052524
This model falls way short of the original Stir Crazy. This one sits in the garage whileI use an original brown popper.
1052525
I don't know, since this is my first electric popper. I wanted this because the high power microwaves tend to scorch the bags microwave popcorn come in.
1052526
I have loved the stir crazy for a long time and thought i would try this new one cuz it looked easy to clean. it is easy to clean, but other than that, it is the worse thing that I have ever purchased. I do not recommend it.
1052527
We loved our old one and had it for years, but the bowl got dropped and cracked, so we bought a new one about 6 months ago. They changed them and are now junk. Only about a third of the popcorn pops. They changed the burner and it shuts off too soon. Read the reviews. We took our new one and threw it in the garbage after about a month of trying different oil and popcorn with always the same result. We bought a different brand which work ok, but I still miss the old stir crazy.
2191743
No, you do not shake. You put 3 tablespoons of oil in it. I like to use canola or olive oil. Plus you put 1/2 cup of regular popcorn. I personally like to use organic when I can find it. Lady finger popcorn doesn't work that well. I use mine on a glass top & my camper gas stove. Made in the USA & good quality. The wood handles are even hand made. This popper was designed off a antique design that a teacher had. Let me know if you should have any other questions. This popper gets tons of use. My best friend also bought one for herself.
19699
I own the Soyapower Plus and love it! Obviously can't compare it to the other machine. Between the Soyapower Plus and the older version of it we have been using these Sanlinx machines daily for over a decade. Soak the beans, put water in the machine, add beans, push a button and voila' soy milk in about 15 minutes. Pour through handy filter screen into a wide mouth mason jar, then rinse the parts, give a quick once over with a sudsy scrubber and you're done. VERY EASY to use and to clean.Very durable. Motor is WAY quieter than blender or coffee grinder or any other comparable machine. The only downside is the blah appearance. I own the Soyapower Plus and love it! Obviously can't compare it to the other machine. Between the Soyapower Plus and the older version of it we have been using these Sanlinx machines daily for over a decade. Soak the beans, put water in the machine, add beans, push a button and voila' soy milk in about 15 minutes. Pour through handy filter screen into a wide mouth mason jar, then rinse the parts, give a quick once over with a sudsy scrubber and you're done. VERY EASY to use and to clean.Very durable. Motor is WAY quieter than blender or coffee grinder or any other comparable machine. The... » Read More I own the Soyapower Plus and love it! Obviously can't compare it to the other machine. Between the Soyapower Plus and the older version of it we have been using these Sanlinx machines daily for over a decade. Soak the beans, put water in the machine, add beans, push a button and voila' soy milk in about 15 minutes. Pour through handy filter screen into a wide mouth mason jar, then rinse the parts, give a quick once over with a sudsy scrubber and you're done. VERY EASY to use and to clean.Very durable. Motor is WAY quieter than blender or coffee grinder or any other comparable machine. The only downside is the blah appearance. « Show Less
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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.
1559945
I have used it about a dozen times. I feel like this is probably the best "stir style" popcorn make there is. I have hat the first generation stircrazy that failed after 5 uses. I have had 4 different Cuisinart ones and the little clips that hold the hot plate down crack off in 6 months. I would probably hand wash it rather than dishwasher. Even though it is dishwasher safe.good luck
594060
No I find melting my butter on the side works better. Other than that you can't beat a stir crazy.
229340
I believe your question is about the different gears and the stainless material. I don't know about the other poppers but the Cook N Home popper is stainless w/aluminum in the base. This makes the popper sturdy. The ones that are just aluminum are not as sturdy. I don't know if this helps or not.
1583539
I had one of these as well.Mine did the same thing, finally though it away.Bought a stir crazy popper, no problems......
1529233
It is finer. While some people do sprinkle it on after popping (especially with an air popper), if you have a kettle it is good to put some salt in with the oil and kernels and let it pop with the corn. As far as the "french sounding" flavoring someone mentioned, I'm wondering if they're thinking of "Butteral." The other one that comes to mind is Flavacol, not sure on spelling. I think it was a Gold Medal product. Not sure if it's discontinued.
519711
Don't waste your money. This popper breaks BY ITSELF! I had to return two replacements. The last one was just setting on my counter after I popped some corn, and the clasp that holds the heating plate on suddenly broke and shot across the room. It was the third time in a row the clasps broke through no fault of my own. I finally was able to return the whole thing, and get my money back. Also, the popper had a propensity to burn the popcorn. I have yet to find a oil popcorn popper that gives me the results I want. Years ago I had good luck with an air popper, but prefer the taste of oil popped corn. Don't waste your money. This popper breaks BY ITSELF! I had to return two replacements. The last one was just setting on my counter after I popped some corn, and the clasp that holds the heating plate on suddenly broke and shot across the room. It was the third time in a row the clasps broke through no fault of my own. I finally was able to return the whole thing, and get my money back. Also, the popper had a propensity to burn the popcorn. I have yet to find a oil popcorn popper that gives me the results I want. Years ago I had good luck with an air popper, but prefer the taste of oil... » Read More Don't waste your money. This popper breaks BY ITSELF! I had to return two replacements. The last one was just setting on my counter after I popped some corn, and the clasp that holds the heating plate on suddenly broke and shot across the room. It was the third time in a row the clasps broke through no fault of my own. I finally was able to return the whole thing, and get my money back. Also, the popper had a propensity to burn the popcorn. I have yet to find a oil popcorn popper that gives me the results I want. Years ago I had good luck with an air popper, but prefer the taste of oil popped corn. « Show Less
1794831
I haven't tried that. I really like the Stir Crazy popper! It has made the best popcorn. Then you can add 1/4 cup of Sugar to make Kettle Corn.
1839884
we haven't experienced a cracking problem. Our last one lasted for several years until I dropped it on a hardwood floor.I think it pops better corn then the stir crazy that we had before.
2191261
Mine was like that as well, Seems to be fine. Typically what I do because I have a kettle type "old fashioned popper" is CAREFULLY cut between the seams to separate each component. Takes me about a min to do. But then I kneed the butter packet and it becomes more liquid like before opening. It pretty much stays like a thick buttery consistency but separating them into sections makes them easier to squeeze into my kettle, first the butter, then the popcorn kernels, then the salt.
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.
975422
I've been working on mine for several months to TRY and get it black!!!! I'm using the seasoning instructions in STIR FRYING TO THE SKY'S EDGE (Grace Young) Basically it's cooking slices of ginger in really hot oil and mashing it into and up the sides of the pan. You can start over by giving it a scrub with baking soda and oil then never scrubbing the wok, just wipe clean. I'm popping popcorn 2-3 times a week trying to get mine seasoned to perfection and solid black (usually takes over a year) and it's recommended that you don't cook any recipes with a high water content for the first year- just lots of frying with oil, eventually it will become seasoned and take less and less oil to cook with as time goes by. Ultimate goal is 'WOK HEY"
1200911
I have used a different brand of buttery popping and topping soybean oil based oil in my MaxiMatic EPM Elite Classic popper without any problems.
1332796
This is my 3rd Stir Crazy. My 20yo Stir Crazy has never had the Teflon 'flake' off nor did the one I had the previous 10yr, whose lid finally broke in two. On my 1st 2 the wand 'used' to actually sit on the Teflon and scrape the ridge as it went around. That did wear off some of the Teflon but I don't consider that flaking. Only problem I've ever had with them is the lid cracks after 10+ years. This lid is a new shape, so we'll see.