Tried using the butter melting on top & didn't work. As the butter dripped, it cooled the oil, so popcorn wouldn't pop. Is there a secret?
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I never used oil instead I used smartbalance and put popcorn salt with that and it's delicious. You may want to put the butter on top just as it starts to pop. This popper doesn't get as hot as stir crazy. However because of that the popcorn isn't as hard. Good luck. Try using smartbalance and see if you like it. Use a lot.
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You may want to try waiting to place the butter in the butter melter until after the unit has started to pop. If using a very soft butter, you will experience this.If you have any questions or concerns, you may always reach out to our Customer Service Department. We are here to help. You may call us at 1-800-877-0441 or e-mail at contact1@gopresto.com. We are available M-F 8-4:15 Central Time.
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what kind of oil and popcorn? I use Orville popcorn and Orville Popping Oil. Really cold Parkay margarine on top.
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Any similar design hot air popcorn popper like this is not compatible with seasoned corn; you have to add your seasoning/butter after it pops. Some better machines may have a small tray that sits on top that uses the heat to pop the corn to also melt the butter. I had one of those when I was a kid but the butter tray was too small for a large popcorn bowl. If you have a microwave oven, melt the butter in there. It's extremely fast and if you do it in a Pyrex measuring cup, the pour spout makes it easy to drizzle the butter where you want.
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No, the secret is to follow the directions: Always plug it in, heat it up empty for about 30 seconds, THEN put the popcorn in, turn it back on. Every kernel pops, every time!
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I'm sorry to say that I have no idea where you could get the instructions. I can give you advise on how this item works though. Measure out your own desired amounts of oil and popcorn. I have learned anything more than 2/3 of a cup of kernels over fills the unit when popped and burns the bottom popcorns. I find it best to put in the desired amount of oil (we use a full table spoon of veg. oil) first, then a 1/3 of a cup of kernels on one side of the arm and another 1/3 on the other side of the arm. It takes less than 5 minutes to finish. Take popcorn off of burner right away or it will burn. Hope this helps! I'm sorry to say that I have no idea where you could get the instructions. I can give you advise on how this item works though. Measure out your own desired amounts of oil and popcorn. I have learned anything more than 2/3 of a cup of kernels over fills the unit when popped and burns the bottom popcorns. I find it best to put in the desired amount of oil (we use a full table spoon of veg. oil) first, then a 1/3 of a cup of kernels on one side of the arm and another 1/3 on the other side of the arm. It takes less than 5 minutes to finish. Take popcorn off of burner right away or it will... » Read More I'm sorry to say that I have no idea where you could get the instructions. I can give you advise on how this item works though. Measure out your own desired amounts of oil and popcorn. I have learned anything more than 2/3 of a cup of kernels over fills the unit when popped and burns the bottom popcorns. I find it best to put in the desired amount of oil (we use a full table spoon of veg. oil) first, then a 1/3 of a cup of kernels on one side of the arm and another 1/3 on the other side of the arm. It takes less than 5 minutes to finish. Take popcorn off of burner right away or it will burn. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Yes I have used it with out oil or butter, and it seems to work ok. I prefer to use some butter it seems to start popping sooner and more corn seems to pop for me.
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Yes.. But I find that melting the butter separately and then pouring it over the popcorn after its popped tastes better.
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Being stainless steel, there should be no problem as long as the bottom is flat. It will be slower than gas but just wait til the oil is hot before adding popcorn.
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Yes. I put the butter in first (with a little vegetable oil) then the popcorn and a little salt and it all pops together.
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per the instructions the seals will not hold with not oil. I wanted it for popcorn, but if I do the rubber seal will be no good. You might want to take out the gasket then try it.
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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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I've seen where people said they added butter, but the booklet on mine said don't. The heat is too hot for it and it will burn. Other people don't seem to have a problem though.I'll warn you. This one did not work at all for me and it hasn't for many others. It slowly roasted the kernels till they burned, but it never popped a single kernel. I tried three times and was using corn and oil made by Nostalgia Electrics. Thankfully, I had ordered from Walmart so I was able to return it easily and then ordered a Paramount brand one and it has been fantastic!
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Put a couple tablespoons in a microwave safe bowl. Heat to warm not boiling. Pour over your popcorn just like at the movies.
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I have found that any popcorn will do, but you have to follow the instructions in terms of the amount of oil you put in, or else it gets soggy.
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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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We have never added oil or butter or anything else, when using this popper. 1/3 (heaping is OK) cup of popping corn into the bowl of the popper with a condenser in the bottom, and let 'er rip in the microwave until you don't hear any more popping. Dump it into a bowl, then add melted butter and salt, or whatever you like. Be careful not to go too long on the popping time, because it will burn and blacken the kernels.
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It should feel like hard butter which you can dent by squeezing. After you exude it from the package into the heat of the popcorn maker it will melt, and within 15 seconds it will be all liquid and you can pour in the popcorn kernels and seasoning.
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Be sure that the butter holder part is dry. We had that happen once and my husband thought it might be because the room was hot.