1) plug in the popper before first use to see if the rotating arm grinds against the edges. If it does, as mine did, do two things. First, loosen the centre bold holding down the arm, it is on too tight. Second, bend the arms until they no longer rub/grind the surface. Problem solved. Once I bent the arms, the popper worked terrific, and never once did it get stuck and need to turn the opposite way while cooking the popcorn.
2) Reduce the amount of oil used; I found that 2 tablespoons was more than sufficient for 4 quarts...three tablespoons is overkill. 3) Do not put butter in the top of the lid to melt on the popcorn while it is cooking; it creates WAY TOO MUCH moisture inside the cooker and ruins the popcorn by making it soggy. Instead, melt a few tablespoons of butter on the hot surface with the oil. The butter flavour will cook directly into the popcorn and you then only need to add salt, or a salt substitute.
3) Don't leave the cooker unattended; the moment the last kernel pops, unplug the popper and flip the popcorn into the lid or you will burn/scorch your popcorn.
If the three steps above are followed, you will have terrific results and this popper will last you for a long time.
Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper Pros and Cons
Pros:1) This Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper heats up faster and pops faster than any of our 3-4 previous machines.
2) The clear cover is sturdier and should outlast the base it would seem. The old cover/bowl, would crack at multiple places along the edge and it would seriously crack around the handles, so we were always looking for bowls at garage sales. On this unit the edge has been beefed up and the handles have been re-enforced.
3) The cooking surface has been modified to better contain cooking oil. In the past, oil (even using the prescribed quantity) would seep down into the base causing two problems:
a) Oil residue was left wherever it was stored
b) Eventually the base would smoke during use and even catch fire if more than one batch was made.
Cons:
1) The lid on the butter dispenser could fit a little tighter.
2) Careful when flipping - not for a child to use...the base is hot and you can easily burn yourself if not careful.
Here are some of the great features of Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper:
* Produces up to 6 quarts in about 5 minutes
* Built-in butter well
* Stops automatically when done
* Nonstick-coated popping surface
* Heat-resistant handles and base
* Plastic cover doubles as serving bowl
* Measures 12 by 8-1/2 by 10 inches
* 1-year limited warranty
Here’s what one of the owners had to say about the Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper
Worth the Hype!
By T. Veith (Toronto, Canada)
I came to Amazon and read over 300 reviews (I am a glutton for punishment) and it was so interesting reading what everybody said about this popper. First, 80% of the reviews are extremely positive, which was a good sign. Second, those who were not positive generally had the same complaints: turning arm grinds against the non-stick ridge and chips off the non-stick coating.
Today I bought one of these devices and must say I am very impressed, and I also learned a few things after reading 300 reviews that saved me lots of wasted time and gave me terrific results. Review Paraphrased for size – view original review here
Stir crazy is great, April 24, 2010
By Sandra Coggins
We really love our stir crazy pop corn popper. We have used one for years.
we don't like pop corn any other way.
Conclusion Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper Review
Just take a paper towel and wipe out the non-stick popping surface. Then was the lid/bowl in dish soap and water. Clean up takes less than 5 minutes.
All-in-all, this is the perfect popper for perfectly popped popcorn!
How much should you expect to pay?
Watch this awesome video for Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper
The amazing Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper!! just add oil and popcorn. plug it in and watch the fun. Even has a butter melting top to drizzle butter on the popping corn. Its amazing! Popcorn has never been this easy!
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a very nice popcorn machine
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