Great northern popcorn company - Great Northern Popcorn Red Popcorn Time 6oz Antique Popcorn Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)I am a jeweler with Premier Designs Jewelry. Once a month, I have a training at my home for ladies that are in my downline. They absolutely love the popcorn I make for them. I really think it is a feature to my training that draws my jewelers to training. Getting people to come to a volunteer training is not easy. Anyway, the popcorn is delicious and its easy to make...and easy to clean afterward. My children enjoy it as well in our home theatre room. It serves many purposes. I am very pleased with this product.
Tina Brunsman
Odessa, FL

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Nostalgia CCP509 Full-Size Popper Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been looking for a popcorn machine for quite a while. The lowest price (without a cart) that I could find was over $600. With a cart it can be more than $1100. Then add the shipping $65 - $100. That's why I was amazed to see this item for $349.99 - WITH FREE SHIPPING. This item was delivered in two Huge boxes. Assembly was simple... about 20 minutes. I did not expect to be a top of the line model and was surprised at the quality. The red top is metal, not plastic. The three side walls are glass, not plastic. I has a kernal catcher, some don't. I was also concerned about the wattage of this machine. It has about half the wattage of other machines I was looking at. But after cooking a batch of popcorn I found that this unit cooked the popcorn as fast as units I had rented in the past. I am extremely happy with this machine.

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Sunbeam FPSBPP7310-000 Theatre-Style Popcorn Maker, Red Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the real deal. It's small and will look great on any countertop/bar top. We used Orville Redenbacher popping oil along with their kernels and within 3 minutes, our house was filled with the wonderful scent of movie style popcorn. The steam hits the glass and scent is carried away throughout your house.
It only accepts 1/4 cup of kernels at a time, so it does take a few sessions to really fill up the box...if that is what you are looking for.
The only downside we've noticed is that a lot of kernels come flying out of the kettle. Not sure why but we lose a very good portion of them when we pop.

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Great northern popcorn company - Great Northern Popcorn Black Popcorn Time 6oz Antique Popcorn Machi Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used this popcorn machine 5 times and all ready the gears are not working and the the kennel sticks so it is difficult to dump the popcorn out. I would definitely not recommend this one! Keep on looking!

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Maxi-Matic EPM-250 Elite Tabletop Retro-Style 2-1/2-Ounce Kettle Popcorn Popper Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)The Maxi-Matic EPM-250, i had found this popcorn popper very easy to use. It comes with measure tools to get the right amount of oil and popcorn. I am on a diet, that allows me to have a snack of 6 cups of popcorn after popping. This makes the right amount (small bag of movie size popcorn). After the unit cool down, just add 6 oz. of water and turn back on for a couple minutes to boil water. Let it cool down again and you can empty the water and wipe it clean. The tray, i wash with soap and water after each use. It was worth the money.

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Pop up to a gallon of hot, fresh, delicious popcorn at a time with this retro-style popcorn popper. The unit features a large 2-1/2-ounce stainless-steel kettle with a built-in stirring mechanism for even distribution and perfect hot-oil popping. Two separate on/off toggle switches control the kettle and the warming light, which keeps popcorn warm for hours. The thoughtfully designed machine also provides a pull-out kernel crumb tray, plexi-glass windows and door for safe viewing, and an easy-to-clean design. Whether popping corn for a fundraiser, birthday party, or movie night with friends, the appliance offers a festive addition to any social gathering. Reminiscent of the old-fashioned theatre-style popcorn carts, but in a smaller size that can fit on a countertop or table, the hot-oil popcorn popper measures 12-4/5 by 12 by 20-2/7 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Paragon 1911 Originals 4-Ounce Antique Popper Popcorn Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)...I can almost hear somebody exclaim whenever I look at this heavy, well-constructed, state-of-the-art machine. I bought mine from a non-Amazon dot-com store, distinguished with another banner, but it's the same model and color scheme, fire-engine red frame with a deep blue bonnet. The metal bric-a-brac helps hold your full snack cartons on top. It's a simple, classic design that grows on you with each passing day.
The Original 1911 is producedby Paragon, makers of the best theatre-style popcorn machines around. You have to be somewhat of an afficionado to fully appreciate it. These machines are designed to make popcorn quickly and efficiently, the crispest and fluffiest possible, with no toughness or excess unpopped kernels, at the same time providing an attractive display. They are very durable and made to withstand commercial use, justifying their high price.
Being hotter than most home popcorn makers, you must use a fat or oil with a saturated and/or monosaturated structure, such as refined lard, coconut, peanut, or soybean oil (Wesson is a decent brand), so it won't break down under the heat and BURN. A high "smoke point" is not enough. We tried extra-virgin Olive oil, the only remotely suitable thing we had in the apartment. Just ordinary store-brand yellow popcorn. With 1/4 cup oil, the maximum amount (you can use as little as 3 scant tablespoons) there was some smoking after popping, when the oil residue began to burn off. Even so, the popcorn was as promised: light, completely popped, easy on the teeth. Canola oil is highly recommended, as well (must be a glut in the U.S.), but we find it too fishy for our taste.
Our only complaints were a couple areas of scratched paint inside from improper packing; also, some small parts were thrown in loosely and hard to find. The kettle lid was scuffed in the middle. The kettle lever was very stiff and hard to turn for about the first thirty batches, but is gradually getting looser.The 1911 4-oz model doesn't feature a warming deck or "old maid" drawer to catch unpopped kernels as most other Paragon models do. However, you can buy perforated popcorn scoops that help serve the function of the old maids' drawer. Plastic is probably best to prevent scratching the lovely glass case and stainless steel food deck. A set of long-handled metal measuring cups would be handy, too.
Otherwise, the Original 1911 makes the grade. In fact, better than advertised, as it also pops WITHOUT ANY OIL, a wonderful surprise. I've had 2 inexpensive air poppers burn out, and they took FOREVER to fill the bowl; the appliance literally spit the kernels out two or three at time. Dry-popping is only half as slow in this machine. (With oil, the kettle just about ExPLODeS.) I heard you can use up to 6-ounces raw kernels (about 7/8 cup) and not overload the shallow kettle--the popcorn overflows anyway--but can't find this in any product literature. The main hazard is using too much or the wrong type of oil. Though this method, which eliminates the smoke problem, can dirty the kettle with carbonized bits of fluff, an occassional oil batch helps keep it smooth and nonstick.
We suspect popcorn hawkers, who pushed a machine nearly identical to this along the streets at the turn of the 19th century, used no oil originally. Rather, the still-hot kettle was employeD to melt fresh butter, which was then dumped over the bin of popcorn below. There's nothing like lightly toasted, natural popcorn tossed with real butter and just a little salt. Make sure you wipe off the kettle and stirrer thoroughly if you try this, though, as regular unclarified butter, which contains milk solids, will burn when you pop the next batch.
Of course, you must use a special popping oil for genuine movie popcorn. Dyed yellow and usually coupled with a butter-flavored salt like Flavocol, it was probably developed to save time and money, enhance appearance, and avoid unnecessary messes at the show. Concession stand operators traditionally prefer coconut oil (really coconut FAT) for the best flavor. Without some oil or butter, salt and other seasonings won't stick; oil-popping also produces the largest buds, yielding a bigger volume. If the popcorn's too chewy, and you did leave the door slightly ajar as instructed to let the steam escape while making it, try adding salt AFTER popping, rather than during.
As I said, this does pop very quickly. However, if I had the money, I would purchase a Paragon with a bigger-capacity kettle--6, 8, or even 12 ounces--so it's not necessary to keep reloading and cleaning it for a large quantity. For a concession stand, you need a 12-ounce single or double kettle. The 6- to 12-ounce Jukebox is BEAUTIFUL and a popcorn lover's dream. At home, where we tend to eat more, you can expect one 4-ounce batch to satisfy only two to four people; this works out to one kettle ounce per person, maximum.
Professional poppers are especially nice if you have a family or rec room or long snack bar, as even the smallest model takes up considerable space and, 24-inches high, won't fit under most wall cabinets.
I also recommend you purchase the matching cart. It's not only a touch of nostalgia and class, showing off your fine machine, but lends extra storage and sturdy wheels withwhich to move the 50-lb appliance around.

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Paragon TF-4 Thrifty Pop 4-Ounce Popper Popcorn Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)We grew up with my father making popcorn for us in the evening. He has a friend who had gotten a popcorn machine and always talked about it. I started looking at restaurant suppliers in my area and found them to be cost prohibitive. I looked online assuming the same would be true, especially with shipping for such a heavy item. Not the case with this! It arrived quickly, in excellent condition, and for a price my sisters and I could afford to spend on him for Christmas. He loves it and the rest of the family gets to enjoy his gift as well.

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Nostalgia Electrics RKP-630 Retro DIner Style Hot Oil Popcorn Popper Review

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(More customer reviews)Two stars because it's cute and when it works I love the popcorn. Wouldn't buy it again though (bought as a Christmas gift- THANKFULLY I DIDN'T GIVE IT TO ANYONE!). Poorly made. The bottom half of the door cracked and fell off the 3rd time I used it (seemingly for no reason other than heat???). Is constantly jamming as the first reviewer said. In my case it's because the lids get stuck and the pressure of the popping corn makes it stop (can you imagine popping popcorn inside a sealed tin can- you're getting the picture). Makes very little popcorn at a time but it's SMALL so that was to be expected. There is a similar popper sold here with different styling (red & yellow- more of a "carnival" style??) that I also ordered and ended up giving as the gift. It had gotten good reviews. The popping mechanism was the same but the quality of the case was better. I was suprised that they were made by the same company. I haven't heard yet how it worked out for them. This one won't last long but I've gotten addicted to it. I'll replace it with a comercial quality one (I found them when I ordered this one for it about $100 more if I remember right). Absolutely worth the upgrade if you're planning to use this more than once. By the way, the pre-measured pouches of popcorn from Wabash Farms (yum!!!) were suggested by Amazon to go with this popper- big mistake. This is a 2oz popper and they are for 6oz poppers. I had to pry the wedged popcorn out with a screwdriver!

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Great northern popcorn company - Great Northern Popcorn Red Matinee Movie 8oz Antique Popcorn Machin Review

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(More customer reviews)Any true popcorn lover knows the Holy Grail of Popcorn is getting that fresh Movie Theatre taste. Home theatre enthusiasts have created a market for inexpensive "professional" style poppers that can be placed in the living rooom or "theatre room" to add that certain ambience and the taste of movie theatre at home.
Great Northern Popcorn is the supplier of a great many Popcorn supplies and relatively low cost movie theatre style poppers.
There's quite a few bonus features that set this particular popcorn popper from other popcorn poppers at it's price point.
First of all, let me go out and say this is probably the least expensive 8oz kettle you will find. It's price point is right at what Great Northern Popcorn offers for it's 4oz models. I like to consider this the 8oz kettle for the home market.
1. It has a an 8oz kettle which will pop more popcorn per batch than a comparable 4oz machine at nearly the same price.
2. It has a smaller footprint than some of the others which means it can fit in tighter places or smaller counters.
3. It has has a warming element in the floor of the popcorn popper which helps keep the popcorn warm and crunchy. Most other 4 oz machines don't have a heater element in the floor.
4. It is full glass construction. Other units of this price point have a plexi-glass door.
5. It has an Old Maid tray to collect unpopped kernels.
All these features make it worth the investment (The actual popper without the cart costs about 145.00 which is very reasonable.
However I question some of the commercial quality claims.
1. It seems the stirrer is a bit loose in fit which allows kernels to lodge under the stirring bar and cause the stirring bar to jam. This causes an awful noise and I can't imagine it's good for the stirring motor. I definitely recommend pre-heating the oil. This will minimize the time the kernels are in the pot. If you just put the popcorn, salt and oil in at the same time, the stirrer has to move the kernels longer thus increasing the possibility of a jam.
2. It's small foot print makes loading the kettle a bit tricky.
3. I am not sure if this 8oz kettle is the same size as other "8oz" kettles in the market place. It seems a little shallow to me since it seems a number of old maids get spit out during the popping process.
Overall I give this 4 stars. It's clearly not intended for commercial use, and is designed really for the home user. Those users who are looking for true commercial grade poppers should look at the ones made by Paragon. However, expect to pay nearly $260.00 for their entry level 4oz machines and over 500.00 for their 8oz machines. That's for the machine alone.
I am docking a star to the stirring bar jamming I've had so far. Heating the oil definitely helps.
Oh, and By the way, this popcorn tastes best about 1 hour after it's popped. By that time the heater element has dried out the moisture from the popping process and you are left with nice crunchy popcorn.
I highly recommend buying the Great Northern Popcorn 4 oz or 8 oz packs with this machine. If you are a small family the 4oz packs will work just fine. If you like to have some extra popcorn sitting in the popper, or a larger family, go with the 8oz.
You'll never go back to Microwave corn again.

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Nostalgia KPM-508 Old-Fashioned Kettle Popcorn Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)The biggest issue of this popper is that unpopped kernels tend to fly out of the container, like hot air poppers which blow many of the good kernels out. You should monitor it and shake the handle when popping starts to minimize waste. Quality gourmet popcorn like Orville Redenbacher's is a larger kernel and will yield bigger, fluffier popcorn per batch.
Naturally, you will have to wipe out the inside before the first use to get any dust and loose styrofoam out. Then rinse and dry the kettle, plug the kettle in, slip on the mount, and screw in the handle counterclockwise.
Instructions say to run the kettle empty 3-5 mintues just to heat up BEFORE you add 2 teaspsoons of oil and popcorn. The instructions get fuzzy at this point. It says, "... add _ cup of popcorn..." Cup of what? I called and found out just one scoop - equal to 1/4 cup. Don't double it or you risk burning and stuck kernels. It yields 2 quarts which is pretty good. Measuring spoons are provided for oil and popcorn, but no scoop. But the door and opening tray should make popcorn retrieval easy enough.
The sound of the motor spinning is much quieter than hot air poppers which sound like rattling blow dryers. This should let you make more popcorn mid movie with less distraction. This unit is more work for popcorn. However, we live with the trouble because we want theater quality popcorn, right?
As I understand, theater's use coconut oil. I use peanut oil because of the high burn temperature, it will never smoke and hydrogonate. You can make batch, after batch, of delicious popcorn, but sooner or later, you have to turn it off and clean the kettle. Unplug the unit, wait for it to cool, unscrew the handle, unplug the kettle and remove it. Then a nice soak in hot soapy water. Again, done for the love of popcorn.
There is even an overhead light to help you see the popcorn, but this appears to be an ordinary lamp. It is decorative and in no way keeps the popcorn warm. Just like the wheels which are decorative and do not spin.
The unit is fairly large, and takes up under 9 x 12 inches of counter space. Roughly 18.5" tall. Easily, twice the size of a hot air popper. Home theater owners won't mind the space, otherwise, you may need to make room.
It normally comes in the nostalgic classic red, but I have seen green available, and I bought mine in a pleasant black. Certainly, more trouble than normal for popcorn, but the quality is great.
Health conscious people may bally hoo the oil aspect, but that depends on how healthful an oil you use. Healthful fat in your diet, like olive and peanut oils, are better than no fat at all.
In short, if you are a popcorn lover who tires of the over salted bag popcorn, the dry hot air popcorn, or the burned microwave popcorn, this is for you. But, it's a lot more mess. Just remember to clean it regularly to keep it from smoking. Otherwise, start stocking up on Jiffy Pop.
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Make hot, fresh, delicious popcorn just like at the movie theaters with this easy-to-use carnival-style popcorn cart. The unit features a large 2-ounce stainless-steel kettle with a built-in stirring mechanism for even distribution and perfect hot-oil popping. It can produce up to a gallon of popcorn at a time, making it a fun accessory for fundraisers, birthday parties, and other social gatherings. For foolproof batches, a measuring spoon for oil and a measuring cup for popcorn kernels come included. The machine also provides separate switches for the motor and the interior light, a kernel catcher to keep out unpopped kernels, a 44-inch power cord, and a tempered window for safe viewing. To clean, hand wash with hot, soapy water and dry thoroughly. Reminiscent of the old-fashioned theatre-style popcorn carts, but in a smaller size that can fit on a countertop or table, the 350-watt hot-oil popcorn maker measures 19 by 10-1/2 by 12-1/2 inches and carries a 90-day limited warranty.

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Waring Pro WPM25 Professional Popcorn Maker, Red Review

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(More customer reviews)This 300w popper is working well and will deliver ready to eat popcorn within minutes after it's been warmed up the time it takes you to get your supplies ready to use.
Looks nice and is a fun item, but if your desire is the finished popcorn and not in owning an unusual popper, you can pop more and spend less money at the same time with another machine in my opinion.
Taste of the popped corn can vary depending on the type of corn, oil and salt you use, if you don't like it, try another combination. I buy larger sized concession stand oil and flavored salt, but buy my white popcorn in smaller bags so I can keep it fresher.
I love white popcorn, you might like yellow, but don't forget you can also mix batches to get something in between.
No matter which you like, it must be fresh to have the proper moisture content to pop properly.
Don't blame your popper all the time when it can be the corn thats at fault.
The clear sides plus top and bottom that you see are all ABS plastic, For the MSRP ~Manufactures Suggested Retail Price~ (LIST price, not talking about the discounted price), it should really have tempered glass in my opinion... they do use glass in the next models up it seems.
Even the hinges for the front door are plastic and IMO should be metal even with plastic sides.
Note this popper has a pretty large footprint so make sure you have a place to put it before you buy.. it's 11 x 11 x 17inches.
It has a pretty small popping pot (6" x 3.5"), you use 1 tablespoon oil and 1/3 cup corn per batch.
In my opinion, that's not much popcorn per cycle, it would take several batches to fill the tray in the bottom as shown in the promotional photo from Waring.
I measured the popped corn from each batch and for me, it's 4-5 cups, but can vary depending on how many kernels pop with the corn you use.
I uploaded a photo of the popping pan to show size and design.
Perhaps it's just ME,but I can eat 8 cups of popped corn without stopping 8-) Count on running many batches if there's more than one person eating corn.I really feel they could have put a cook unit in this about 50% larger without increasing the outer case size. (or the price)
The lid on the stainless steel pot that you open to pour in the oil and corn is pretty small, kind of tough to hold the metal flap open and dump in the oil and corn.
The smaller size also makes cleaning a bit of a pain since the 2 lid flaps, stiring paddle with drive shaft and all attachment points do not come off and require you to get your cleaning wand or hand in half of the pot at a time since the lids are split into 2 and each is less than half the diameter of the pot. instructions suggest you pour some water in and run it to "steam" clean, but I'd still want to wipe it out after.
Be sure and clean the inside of the top, it really gets a lot of oil spatter up there.
Again just to help you picture it...Even on the kitchen counter I have to bend down to see what I'm doing in there (I'm 6ft).
One additional tip... pull the plastic tray out a couple of inches before you dump the corn from the pot... will save picking it up off the floor.
Now the biggest problem I have with it... where do I keep it when not in use? Would love to let it set out as it looks okay and would be easier to use when the mood strikes, but don't have that kind of counter space.
UPDATE Nov 2010;
Two years later, I wanted everyone to know this is still working just fine and nothing has broken, even the light inside still has the same bulb... has popped many a bowl of corn at this point.
I do note the clear plastic sides and door are showing some wash and dry scratches(dull)from being cleaned of oil spatter after each use.
Be sure to read the comments attached for more details of using this popper.

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Make hot, fresh, delicious popcorn in just a few minutes with this classic kettle-style corn popper. The unit features a pivoting kettle with a built-in stirring mechanism for even distribution and perfect popping. It can produce up to 8 cups at a time, making it a fun accessory for birthday parties, movie night, and other social gatherings. The appliance also provides a 40-inch power cord, a see-through window for safe viewing, and a detachable kettle and magnetized door for easy cleanup. A removable serving tray comes included. Reminiscent of the old-fashioned theatre-style popcorn makers, but in a size that can fit on a countertop or table, the 300-watt ETL-approved popcorn maker measures 11 by 11-1/2 by 17 inches and carries a five-year limited motor warranty.

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Great northern popcorn company - Great Northern Popcorn Red 6oz Foundation Popcorn Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)This popper is great. Good size for countertop and looks good. The 6 oz is a good size for 4 people. Fantastic popcorn.

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Waring Pro WPM30 Professional Kettle-Style Popcorn Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)The machine is good and makes excellent, theater-style popcorn...the kind you can't stop eating no matter how you try!
The unit is small enough to fit comfortably on a counter or tabletop. The internal kettle, lower tray, and "unpopped kernel drawer" all remove for easy cleaning, and I find that rinsing with hot water is enough to give them a quick clean.
My only complaint is that the kettle is a bit on the small side. As such, when the corn starts popping, the kettle fills with popped corn very quickly and starts spilling out both sides into the lower chamber, and takes a lot of the unpopped kernels with it. I bought a box of the 6 oz. pre-packaged oil/popcorn kits, and these clearly have too much corn for this machine. Next time, I will buy the 4 oz kits.
Overall, great product!

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Make fresh, hot, delicious popcorn quickly and easily with this classic kettle-style corn popper. Its pivoting kettle comes with a built-in stirring mechanism for even distribution and perfect popping--with very few un-popped kernels left behind. The machine produces up to 10 cups in less than three minutes, while its heat lamp keeps freshly popped popcorn warm and ready to serve. Other thoughtful design details include onboard instructions, a stay-cool kettle handle, separate on/off switches for the popper and the light, and see-through windows for safe viewing. Reminiscent of the old-fashioned theatre-style popcorn makers, but in a size that can fit on a countertop or table, the unit makes a fun accessory for birthday parties, movie or game nights, and other social gatherings. A removable serving tray comes included, and the pivoting kettle and door can be detached for simple cleanup. Housed in brushed stainless steel with red accents, the 600-watt popcorn maker measures 11-1/2 by 13-1/2 by 20 inches.

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Deluxe 4oz Red Popcorn Maker Machine by Paramount - New Full Size 4 oz Popper Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this item for my parents as a Christmas gift. They pop popcorn every night, they love their new popper. Personally I like using the pre-packaged popcorn,oil and seasoning with the popper. If you use regular popcorn oil just make sure you put seasoning in the kettle with the oil and corn. It is a great item and I am very happy I purchased it. Overall, this item is a great producer of theatre style popcorn.

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Maxi-Matic EPM-450 Elite Tabletop Old-Fashioned 4-Ounce Kettle Popcorn Popper Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)We've owned this machine for 3 months and consistently use it one or two times a week for our home theater. It's been a great machine - the stirring rod has never jammed, it's easy to clean and makes popcorn fast.
I did a bit of research before buying. Here's the key features on this machine that aren't on the others in its price range:
-- Really easy to clean kettle. It rotates down and the stirring rod stays affixed to the underside of the top of the machine. This makes it really easy to wipe out the kettle since there isn't a stirring mechanism in the way.
-- When you lift the lid on the kettle it sticks to a magnet on the underside of the top. This keeps it out of the way for adding popcorn or cleaning.
-- A heater beneath the popcorn to keep it warm. Most machines just have a lamp, which really doesn't do much. A dedicated heating element does a much better job. Also a bright lamp is distracting when watching a movie. I replaced my with a much lower wattage bulb, but since it has a separate heater the popcorn still stays warm.
-- Tempered glass walls. A nice touch and easier to clean, although the door is plexiglass.
-- 4 oz kettle. I've found this to be the perfect size for 2 adults and 2 kids. It will four small bags that are about 3" wide by 6" tall (labeled as 1 oz bags of course). Once you have a popcorn machine you love to have fresh popcorn but you also don't need a big huge bag. I'd wouldn't recommend a 2 oz kettle for anybody, it's just not enough for anything other than one person. A 6 oz kettle would be better for parties or more than 4 people, but I just pop two batches when we have guests.
Other machines have these features (such as the Paragon units) but they cost around $300. This is a great deal and I'd buy it again.

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Pop up to 1-1/2 gallons of hot, fresh, delicious popcorn at a time with this carnival-style popcorn popper. The unit features a large 4-ounce stainless-steel kettle with a built-in stirring mechanism for even distribution and perfect hot-oil popping. Two separate on/off toggle switches control the kettle and the warming light, which keeps popcorn warm for hours. The thoughtfully designed machine also provides a pull-out kernel crumb tray, plexi-glass windows and door for safe viewing, and a detachable kettle for easy cleaning. Whether popping corn for a fundraiser, birthday party, or movie night with friends, the appliance offers a festive addition to any social gathering. Accessories include a measuring spoon, a measuring cup, and a handy scooping trough. Reminiscent of the old-fashioned theatre-style popcorn carts, but in a smaller size that can fit on a countertop or table, the hot-oil popcorn popper measures approximately 17-2/7 by 20 by 23-3/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Nostalgia Circus-Cart Popcorn Makers Review

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(More customer reviews)Most popcorn makers of the 4 oz. kettle size and up are much more expensive than this model manufactured for the Helman Group (aka Nostalgia Electrics). Consequently, I would say that it is a good value ---- but that's not to say it doesn't have its flaws. Unlike many of its more expensive competitors, this model carries a commercial rating, but that doesn't translate into a bulletproof appliance that your kids can knock around without denting or damaging it (or worse, burning themselves on the hot kettle). The storage shelf built into the stand is covered by a metal door with rather fragile looking hinges, and the plexiglass panel that provides access to the hopper ought to be framed in metal to keep it from flexing flimsily. Fortunately, though the metal housing is rather thin, we noticed no major dents or flaws in the paint job. Nevertheless, even with gentle use the wheel cover nut came off after one week and we can't get Helman Group to return phone calls. Their customer service line is either busy or routes to an answering machine. This lends a very unprofessional impression, to say the least. In this respect, I have to dock it a star. There's only a 90-day warranty and no real support to back it. The manufacturer had better hope that nobody calls their state attorney general's office. In any event, when paying more than $200, an extended warranty isn't a bad idea whether it's a piece of fitness equipment or a novelty appliance.
The key to using this popper with success is to use FRESH POPCORN KERNELS in combination with the CORRECT MEASUREMENTS. Fresh doesn't necessarily mean the kernels at your grocery store that you purchased last week. Who knows how long they sat there while the average customer bypassed them for the microwave variety? Case-in-point: We had some gourmet popcorn left over from a gift set a year or so back and it popped great, whereas the "new" bag of popcorn kernels didn't pop well at all. So when there are complaints on Internet reviews about too many kernels left unpopped, it could be a bad heating element but more likely stale popcorn kernels are to blame. I have no idea if this explains it, but most corn is genetically modified by splicing genes of unrelated plants and animals to create disease resistant, higher yield crops (aka "frankenfood"). It could be that much of the so-called popcorn kernels sold today are inferior for popping because they are no longer natural. Try switching to organic, non-GMO and/or another brand and you will be pleased with the results.
Commercial popcorn rental units have a technique not mentioned in the user manual that ships with the CPP510. After pre-heating the kettle by flipping on the switch for 3 minutes add in the oil and THREE kernels. If all three pop, add the remainder to the kettle. Secondly, when popping, never use more than a half cup (level, not heaping). This is key if you don't want the mechanism that stirs the corn to jam. Same goes for oil and seasoning. For this reason there are tools included for accurate measurements. And lastly, that handy light bulb in the top looks cool but unless you pop multiple back-to-back batches to fill the hopper, it's just too far removed from the bottom of the hopper to keep the popcorn piping hot (a batch, incidentally, is about 8-10 cups of popped corn). The warming light is better than nothing, though. (And since it is an ordinary light bulb, no costly or exotic lighting replacements are in store.)
As stated before, this unit is not a toy. It looks nice but the sheet metal is very sharp inside and it is easy to cut yourself while cleaning the unit ---- speaking from firsthand experience, I might add. In addition, it is up to the user to time the popping. Once the corn pops more slowly it is vitally important to shut off the heat to the kettle so that the warming element will not burn out prematurely. Generally, it takes only 3-5 minutes to warm the kettle. Once the ingredients are added it generally takes another 3 minutes or so to pop the contents. There is no need to wait for a cool-down time between batches. (Just be careful when refilling the kettle to turn off the heating element first and to wear gloves to prevent burns.)
When turning the handle to dump the popcorn into the hopper be careful not to hit the mechanism too hard. The kettle's motor assembly is held to the underside of the metal roof by a plastic bracket. Moreover, giving it a hard swing from side to side may damage the gear alignment. In fact, the trickiest part about using the popper is getting the kettle seated properly. At a height of 4'11, this task requires either a chair or a lot of awkward bending/reaching. The user manual warns that if the popper jams or doesn't operate correctly, it could be a result of misaligned gears due to failing to seat the kettle properly.
The instructions don't give any advice on seasoning. Because of that, it requires a bit of experimentation to obtain the desired flavor. If you want the artery clogging variety traditionally served in theaters, use coconut oil with butter flavoring. If you prefer your popcorn a bit healthier, the good news is that this is entirely doable because just about any oil can be used to pop corn. We prefer popping oil that is unsaturated, non-hydrogenated and trans-fat free. To that we add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Flavacol butter flavored salt manufactured by Gold Medal. The result is popcorn flavor that no microwave or air popper can approach -- and not the least bit greasy, either (thanks to the fact that the popper only requires 1 tablespoon of oil and distributes it evenly). For the latter, our preference is Orville Redenbacher Popping & Topping Oil.
The instructions don't give much advice on cleaning except to say that the kettle is supposed to become "seasoned" as a result of normal use. After reading reviews in which people complain that after a year or so of use their stirring mechanism begins to jam, I can't help but wonder if this is due to an excessive buildup of this so-called seasoning. Since none of the parts are dishwasher safe and cannot be immersed in water, an excessively dirty kettle just might be an explanation. Thankfully, there are concession supply websites that offer popcorn kettle cleaners. Because we haven't been using our popper for long, our approach thus far is to simply to wipe the interior down with a mixture of water and vinegar. (But don't use anything but a damp cloth on the painted surfaces!)
The assembly instructions aren't the best, but our box shipped complete with no missing parts. It took about 40 minutes to assemble using the included diagram/instructions. Assembly tools are included but for a Phillips screwdriver.
Bottom line? This popcorn machine does what it claims to do. It fills the air with the smell of popcorn in a way no microwave popcorn can. It produces tastier results than any other popper we have used. What's not to love?

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At just under 5 feet, this tall, circus-style popcorn cart will be the hit of every party. The full-sized cart quickly pops up to 1-1/2 gallons of movie-house-quality popcorn per batch. It features a large 4-ounce stainless-steel kettle with a built-in stirring system and a kernel catcher to keep out unpopped kernels. A compartment in the base of the unit allows for storing supplies and keeping the cart well stocked and looking tidy. Other highlights include a tempered glass window, a warming light, and an easy-to-clean design. Despite its old-fashioned, street-corner look, the popcorn maker's meant to be used in the home, producing hot, fresh popcorn for friends and family anytime. Approved for commercial use, the 670-watt circus-cart popcorn maker measures 21 by 16-1/2 by 53 inches and carries a 90-day warranty.

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Nostalgia Electrics CCP-200 Vintage Collection 48-Inch Popcorn Cart, Red Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife and I bought this popper last winter to add to our basement home theater and movie nights have never been better since we ditched the microwave popcorn! It's simple to use and makes great movie theater-tasting popcorn in no time if you follow the directions. It also looks pretty cool on or off the cart adding a nice touch to our home theater and bar area. After reading other reviews and comments, I have to agree that the limited space inside the popper makes it a little tricky when adding popcorn and oil, but not impossible. The more you use it, the more you get used to it. A warmer to keep the popcorn warm and a vent to release the steam during popping would have been nice. I admit I was surprised by how small the kettle was, but making about 3 or 4 batches ends up being plenty of popcorn for the 2 of us and our 2 children. Again, these are small gripes and yes, there are more professional quality poppers out there with more features, but for the money we paid and ease of use, we're very happy with it! Certainly beats microwave corn! I recommend using coconut oil and adding Flavacol or some sort of commercial popcorn seasoning to the kettle when popping. Enjoy the show in the comfort of your own home!

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