Is there anything that can be done to stop the heated but unpopped kernels from going all over the kitchen?? They are escaping out the wide shute.
626098
Ha!! No.. But if I am in the kitchen w/the popper I just unplug it before that happens!?
626099
I save brown paper grocery bags. When we make popcorn, I just slip the end over the nozzle, no mess, they all go into the bag.
626100
I put a large wooden spoon underneath the front of the popper, leaning it slightly backwards. Anything to prop the front up would work. The wooden spoon just seems to be the right height needed to still allow the popped popcorn to build up and flow out. I remove the spoon once the popped popcorn starts to flow. At the end there's a few unpopped kernels that fly if I don't turn off the machine, hold the bowl up blocking the opening or putting the spoon underneath the backside. I prefer to just turn it off.
626101
Well, first I use a really big bowl and secondly towards the end of the popping cycle, I tilt it forward to direct everything downwards. A little work....but it works for me.
626102
I don't have alot of unpopped kernels ..use a better larger kernel popcorn. But I do put a dishcloth over the *top of the popper and bowl...when almost done popping ....use a large bowl! * only when not melting butter. And the popcorn that escapes my dog runs and eats before I can get to!
626103
Make sure you always have the butter melting cup in place regardless if you are not warming butter. The odd air currents when that is not in place does make for a messy counter top.
626104
You have to stand there and hold a large mixing bowl tipped towards the machine, if you walk away it gets all over if you stand there, no problems.
626105
I usually have a few that fly out (6-8 avg) not a large amount. Might try a different popcorn that appears to have a larger kernel thus having a little more moisture and a little more weight. Trial and error might be my only real suggestion.
428373
I use 1/4-1/3 cup of white popcorn on high for about 4 minutes. I have a few unpopped kernels. It has never been tough.
890925
I had that challenge. Started using the built in measure slightly rounded and need to use fairly fresh popcorn. White popcorn is slightly smaller and a few still come out.
945473
I`m sorry but I have never had that problem. I use my products nearly every day.I think they are fantastic. Are you perhaps over cooking in them, we sometimes can`t believe how quick they do work.If you have a high temp. microwave.
1972447
This happens with ours sometimes too. I just unscrew the lid and retighten it, seems to help.
1538551
The vacuum on the top when you first get them can be really strong. Try using a butter knife and wiggling it between the top and the rubber seal. After you wash it and replace the seal, you won't have the problem again.
217396
I Don't have a solution for you. I wish they were removable, as you said. We clean it everyday with water in a sponge, inside and outside, and we keep it warm to be able to perform the cleaning
519713
I found that the warming plate did not hot enough for the popcorn kernels to fully pop. I eventually purchased a Whirley Popper.
1272531
You are better off going to the store and buying a jar of Orville Redenbacher and regular oil. Otherwise the package is cut into 3rd or 4ths depending on how much you want to pop. When we tried to pop 1/3 alot of the kernels did not pop but 1/4 of the package worked fine but was very very messy so we managed through the popcorn and went and bought popcorn and measuring spoons/cup at the store and that worked best
1190990
The same thing has happened to me as well. I have used wooden skewers to do the job. Just be careful not to prick your finger.
618963
This should not be occurring; it should pop back out. You're creating a vacuum somehow. Check the lines to make sure they are not kinked or plugged.
1419837
I have never had any problem with ours, it gets hot and pops popcorn all the time. Great Grandchildren pop popcorn when they come. We love ours. If yours don't get hot then you need to get you another one and send that one back.
926295
Perhaps there are vendors whose organic popcorn kernels have bugs. I have yet to detect this here. When I received the order I vacuumed packed my order in separate containers. Bugs have been around since agriculture and farming. In point of fact, we are all exposed to germs and this provides immunity. Best wishes.
428370
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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Sounds like you might have some popcorn stuck under it so it won't turn. I clean my unit after every other use and I will frequently find popcorn pieces lodged under the center portion. Take a toothpick to clean it and then see if it will turn easily by hand. If it turns easily by hand, but won't turn when you have it on you should contact Great Northern Company.
96178
Make sure your lid is seatedThat will help with the sputtering. The steam will have to come out the center hole.
1189212
Use Windex on the inside and outside, and take the tray that the popcorn baked in and use oven cleaner. That's all there is to it.