HI! Thanks for the review - I am in the process of returning the basic westbend stir crazy popper. I found that it left a lot of uncooked kernels in bowl as well as the lid cracked. Does this one pop all the popcorn? I am interested since it also roast...
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Yes it does a great job because it gets so hot. That is a cautionary note too cuz I have been burner moving it while its on. This factor is also important because it can start to burn the popped corn if you are not watching it.
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You're probably cooking it too long. Watch and listen as the corn pops. When the rate of popping slows down [see directions on bag], stop the microwave and note the time used to get to that point. Check your popcorn to see how much is still unpopped and whether it is burnt. With a little experimentation you can get a nice result. I've never been able to pop all the kernels without burning, but you can remove the popped corn and then tape up the bag and return the unpopped kernels for more heating.
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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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NO! Just bought the Presto Air popper and Snappy White Popcorn(GMO free) and more kernals flew out of the popper than popped. I came back to Amazon to see if I could find out what works with the Popper as it had really good reviews...Can anyone answer this...looking for (GMO free) popcorn.
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Last year I found a bag of Walmart popcorn in a drawer that was over six years old. I popped it and the popcorn was as good as ever. From a half cup unpopped corn, all kernels popped except two. Hint,.. keep it in the refrigerator and it will last forever.
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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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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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Yes. It does not automatically dump the popcorn. You have to stand by and dump yourself when the popping slows (like when you microwave it). With that said it only takes a fews minutes to pop when hot, and I have not burned it yet!
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I'm pretty sure it's a 6 quart capacity. We had a West Bend Stir Crazy popper for years but this is better.One full cup of popcorn makes a full container of nearly perfectly popped corn. I think you'll like it.
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Perhaps there are vendors whose organic popcorn kernels have bugs. I have yet to detect this here. When I received the order I vacuumed packed my order in separate containers. Bugs have been around since agriculture and farming. In point of fact, we are all exposed to germs and this provides immunity. Best wishes.
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Sounds like you might have some popcorn stuck under it so it won't turn. I clean my unit after every other use and I will frequently find popcorn pieces lodged under the center portion. Take a toothpick to clean it and then see if it will turn easily by hand. If it turns easily by hand, but won't turn when you have it on you should contact Great Northern Company.
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Sorry you are having trouble. I find my inserts last through several uses. Maybe you could lower the setting on your microwave to 80%? Some microwaves are more powerful than other. Also, I have been adding oil the way Presto recommends, dribbling about a tbsp. on the top not pouring it in the bottom like I used to. It sounds like you are cooking it too long? Directions say don't use the "popcorn" button on your microwave. When it it gets to the top or stops making popping sounds I stop the microwave and take it out.
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You are better off going to the store and buying a jar of Orville Redenbacher and regular oil. Otherwise the package is cut into 3rd or 4ths depending on how much you want to pop. When we tried to pop 1/3 alot of the kernels did not pop but 1/4 of the package worked fine but was very very messy so we managed through the popcorn and went and bought popcorn and measuring spoons/cup at the store and that worked best
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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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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 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.
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No, nothing wrong. All of mine are the same way if the ambiant temp is lower than about 80 degrees. I do suggest not using all of the salt packet tho. It makes the popcorn way to salty for my taste.