Why the popcorn is burning in this particular microwave?
630603
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.
751746
No. The popcorn cooks in the little metal part in the bottom. I think if you put butter in it it would burn.
414558
From the bottom. Metal plate is perforated to allow the hot air to rise, but the holes are small enough to keep the kernels from falling through. If you overfill it, the popcorn directly on the metal plate won't move around enough and can burn. Hope that helps.
429745
It's only to be used in the microwave and no matter how I tried it just did not work all the popcorn never popped so I went back to making popcorn the old-fashioned way in a pot on the stove
973192
It swirls around. Not to mention, when you first add popcorn, about a quarter of unpopped kernals come whizzing out as well.
2099036
Mine was also very bad popcorn kept burning as did the inserts.Gave to goodwill
1214662
microwave...mine blew up in the microwave heating for but a minute..I'd suggest an upgrade
1486973
You cook these in the microwave. Different microwaves have different power levels so you will need to experiment to find the right amount of time to get them just right. In my microwave, I cook them for 1 minute 35 seconds. Most of them "pop out" and are tender and delicious. This is my families favorite treat and has replaced popcorn and chips. They are best served warm and still crackling.
388393
I have no idea as I don't use a microwave to pop my popcorn. I use the old fashion cranky kind with 1/2 butter & 1/2 light olive oil.
429746
It is microwaveable. I used less than the recommended amount of popcorn kernels and all of the popcorn still didn't pop. Most of the ones that did pop scorched. I have not used it again. It is very small.
879816
I had sparking in the microwave the first time I used the tray. I think the chips were to thin. The tray melted a bit. Nothing happened to the microwave.
1735276
I agree with the others - the microwave is needed to heat the compress. And it is a wonderful product.
730547
In the instruction manual it says to run the popcorn machine for a minute or two before adding your kernels. It's like an oven per se, it needs to preheat first before adding the kernels. That's what I do and it pops just about all of my popcorn (amount of kernels left un-popped is about the same amount you get in a microwave popcorn bag brand). Hope this helps. I love my popcorn maker!
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.
1968740
There is a strip containing 3-3prong outlets located under the microwave shelf at the back. It is not easily seen.
809153
There is just a warming bulb inside. Otherwise, the "POPCORN" artwork is simply a yellow font over a red background.
781324
No, it's enameled over cast iron and would cause your microwave to arc and possibly be ruined, as far as I know.