does the hot air shoot just from the bottom center or are their also vents around the edge causing the popcorn to swirl inside the machine?
1119539
The hot air shoots from the bottom center, there are no side vents nor does it spin. If doing smaller batches the air blows the kernels out before they pop. Works best with full batch of corn.
1119540
It comes from a single hole in the bottom. But it has no problem circulating the kernel's
1839883
I have had NO problems and I use a tiny coating of oil which I put in before I turn it on maybe a minute before adding the popcorn. We have used this every night since we got it and love it. I have been very pleased to have no problems at all. Hope this helps.
1483166
Wire mesh on the bottom-There are no air vents on any Hot air poppers I have seen being sold.
1397481
I have two and I have had no problems with mine. I burned my small popcorn machine by over heating the kettle. I recommend this product. The handling process could have been ruff and caused by the carrier. Good product.
973193
the air inside comes up through a screen at the bottom of the popping chamber.
398254
There is only one way to have air flow... In from the front, out through the top.The sad part is no matter how to aim the fans, once they are not static pressure fans and you dont tape the 3 large rectangle holes under the lid cover, the fans will be circulating the hot air inside since air flow is restricted horribly.
177639
Yes, there is a coil that goes around the bottom perimeter. It doesn't run through the whole middle, but warms up the bottom tray. I know . . . I've burned myself on it when I've taken it apart to clean out all the little pieces that fall through the holes.
574170
Great question! There are no holes in the bottom but it does take a while for the heat to transfer to your chips.
370813
It is not too bad. The motor drones away while it is getting heated up and of course, once it starts to pop you have that going on. It is certainly not bothersome when we make popcorn.
1147126
The kernels are small and light. A good number of them blow out of the popper before the first kernel pops. Those that popped were very good though.
973192
It swirls around. Not to mention, when you first add popcorn, about a quarter of unpopped kernals come whizzing out as well.
1696977
Hi. The unit has to stay vertical as shown in the picture, as there is an inner piece that will automatically raise (float) to let the hot air flow through. When the dryer stops, the inner piece comes down to block the opening (with the help of gravity). If I understand your description about rotating it 90 degrees correctly, so the lid of the unit is (pointing to the right), this will defeat the purpose (as the inner piece will not come back down to close the opening). I know it's hard to explain, without having a diagram to show you. You might get away with a 45 degree angle, but a definite maybe. Do a search on google for these words "heartland 21000 dryer vent closure" then click images, you'll see a diagram that shows the inner workings of the unit (you'll see words Air Flow in black box at top of picture).
809151
The glass enclosed cabinet has a bright light inside (Top Rear Left) that brightly lights up the popcorn. We used this machine a lot. Every batch I made was to the top of the kettle :-). There is a warming heat element under the removable bottom. I kinda wished there was a separate on/off switch for the light and heating element. I had to make some initial minor mechanical adjustments. Otherwise, I did not have any problems.
888456
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. 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.
816517
Ours is used with a lightly textured ceiling and is very solid. Agree with previous response that it may depress the popcorn-finish.
695905
Hi Clifford, yes the pan has a slight dome in the middle. Don't know if it is on purpose or just a result of the way it is manufactured. It doesn't seem to cause any temperature variations across the bottom the way I use it.
2199534
My guess is during the cooking process, the heat was set higher then the lid was placed on and the temp reduced. That will create a vacuum (same thing happens with other 360 cookware if you leave the lid on and turn heat off). Simple fix! Turn the heat up a bit and in a minute the lid comes right off - no probs!