I have been looking for a corn popper. Thought this was the model I wanted. However, I am now NOT sure I want to buy it. Suggestions????
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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
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I purchased the older model which I had for years. My older model wore out. I purchased the newer model CPM-950. I had more problems with this model. This model is not worth the extra money. It does not mix well at all. Do not buy.Plus the warming plate did not get hot. The clips fell off. Return to company three times. Was informed the next time I have a problem I would have to purchase a new one. This model is a piece of junk. Buy the the old model.
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I found that the warming plate did not hot enough for the popcorn kernels to fully pop. I eventually purchased a Whirley Popper.
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I have the warming plate replaced 3 times because of a cheap metral clip that keeps breaking
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Best popcorn popper I've ever owned. Seriously- rarely leaves any kernels unpopped, adding seasonings/flavors is a breeze, and easy clean up!
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It claims that it is dishwasher safe, but after washing it, it no longer heated.
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It depends on why you are not sure if you would buy it. I can tell you that I have owned this popper for several years, I replaced it with a newer model last year and it works great. Every time! I make a lot of popcorn, and I love how this popper works, easy to use and super easy to clean. I hope that this helps you.
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Robert, the popcorn is delicious. Moist but not soggy while still being crunchy. The vented top is great to add seasonings through when the corn starts popping. Remember to leave the cover cap open and you will have a great time with this popper.
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I suggest going on YouTube and watching some vids. There is a great one, which is how I found out about the Popo from "TooTooAmy". Hope it helps!
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Have never tried to pop corn in it. Have to give it a try and see if mine does or not.
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I have used mine about a dozen times. I use 1/3 cup of organic popcorn from an Amish farm in PA. and a little butter or coconut oil. I have never been able to get more than 1/3 to 1/2 of the kernels to pop. I use my microwave 1100 at 3 min I stop because the popping has dramatically slowed. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.
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I do not care for this popper the pop corn is tough and will burn. I have quit using it and instead use the microwave -- use a pyrex bowl with a microwave proof plate on top and cook for 2.5 minutes popcorn much better and no oil.
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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.
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Honestly, we've only tried Shop Rite brand popcorn in ours....It works just fine with our popper and is relatively inexpensive...We bought another one for a family member as a Christmas gift and the love theirs as well using Orville Redenbacher popping corn. The key is to not overload the unit...we use about 1/4 cup at a time and you have to adjust the cooking time for your microwave...enjoy if you decide to purchase one.
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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.
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Well my wife really enjoy popcorn so I just keep looking for a good popcorn popper for her. I shop on amazon to find the information.
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If you still have the scoop... that came with the popper... we always use 2 scoops of popcorn... to 2 oz. pack of naks popping oil.. with a 1/2 teaspoon of (Gold medal premier flavacal) popcorn salt... if you lost your scoop...its about 1/2 a cup size... Put in the oil first and let melt then add your popcorn scoops with the 1/2 teaspoon of salt... and there you go let it pop your house with a smell that is awsome. frome all the stuff we tried this is the best way and taste. we get the best stuff from a site on the web... we get the best oil..like the oldfation popcorn the movies used to have... it's aswome here is the site for you you can get all your suplies for the best popcorn hands down! (www.ht-express.com.).. we get the big box of popping oil packs 98 2oz. packs a box... already ready to go into your popper.. the salt is there too... and big bags of popping corn too enjoy!!! :)
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It's the same principle that's behind coupons. If a company can entice you to try their product they've got a chance on much "repeat business". It's worth it to them to subsidize the price. If you didn't already like popcorn you wouldn't be buying this popper. They're hoping you'll like their popcorn.
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I use a silular model on my gas cooktop all the time.. I find that a higher heat setting works better.. The more heat, there is, the quicker the corn pops and less time for the time there is for first corns poped to get burned. I use it to make kettle corn, I just use 2 teasoons of oil, 1/2cup of suger, a little salt, heat that up and put in a 1/2cup of corn.
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You: "bought a bag of popcorn at walmart, put it in the bowl"??? Well, how big was the bag? Did you OPEN the bag? You have to use a MEASURED amount. ...and; "popcorn was hard"??? Coming from Walmart, maybe it was OLD, Chinese Pop corn, better give it to the ducks.
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When I was looking for mine, it stated that none of the individual poppers would fit the cart. I would contact the company and see if they have someone that would repair it for you or be able to buy replacement parts.
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Sorry, but I re-sold it before I really used it. Ever since I saw it I was lusting for one. When I did buy one, I found it too slow for my taste, so I re-sold it before using it for more than an hour or so.
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That's a good idea for a product...sorry though, don't know of any.In response to James Gegner, not everyone thinks the improvement in taste is worth the extra hassle of a stove top popper to make popcorn, then cleaning it and storing it for next time. Also, many people don't have access to a stove, but can get to a microwave (offices, dorms, hotels).