Is this like every other Nostalgia product and breaks after a couple of uses? Popcorn popper sister got me for christmas broke after 3 uses.
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so far so good. i bought this at christmas time also. no problems yet. use it frequently. it is convenient. husband liikes it. he is a hot dog lover and it's quick and easy. fun for the money.
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even the best products will occasionally have a defect. you get lucky once in a while. simply get a replacement.
1641835
I bought two of these. I've used it At least 10 times now, so far it's still working...
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I have only used it once and then decided to sell it. It has not broken so far.
1641837
it works we used it several times. i also have there toaster its been working for two years now. hope that helps you?
848128
I have used it about 10 times now and have never noticed this problem. The only thing is it is heavy but you only need to lift it to pour popcorn out when done. I am getting used to it and like it.
375481
The microwave popcorn maker says not to use the popcorn button. I just set it for 2 mins then listen for when it stops popping.
64429
The gears on top of the two I have owned do not appear to be metal. I've only owned them a few months, but have had no issues so far. However, and the instructions do state this clearly: you should never force the handle. The key is not to overfill the popper. ½ cup of unpopped corn at most will fill the popper and provide plenty of popcorn.
498772
Hello answering your question I have a metal one and 2 plastic poppers they allwork just find I forgot sometimes i use the microwave around here we eat a lot of pop corn.But the metal popper works just fine for the price i payed for it.
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My popper has been used daily for months now without real issue. The clips that hold the popping plate into the base broke off seamingly on thier own. However, the plate fits snugly into the base and has not effected performance at all. Yes it is worth the purchase.
175247
Yes you need to keep turning it manually the entire time it pops. It's fun though and only takes a few minutes once it starts popping. Their movie kit is worth it. Best popcorn I've ever had.
1484091
I have not tried to use it in this manner. Nordic makes a microwave popcorn popper that I have used and like.
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Is the door actually broken or is it the plastic retainer? I had 3 of 4 plastic retainers break on my popper. It is the heat, I think. I replaced all the plastic hardware with metal hardware. It took a little effort to find/modify screws and retainers but I haven't had issues since. Also, buy some threadlocker and put it on the 7 screws that are in the kettle. I've lost a couple of nuts and washers over the years and wonder who ate them... They were never found. Anyway, a little threadlocker (Blue won't harden and allows removing hardware later. Red becomes hard and requires a lot of heat to remove hardware. I use blue) goes a long way for piece of mind. Is the door actually broken or is it the plastic retainer? I had 3 of 4 plastic retainers break on my popper. It is the heat, I think. I replaced all the plastic hardware with metal hardware. It took a little effort to find/modify screws and retainers but I haven't had issues since. Also, buy some threadlocker and put it on the 7 screws that are in the kettle. I've lost a couple of nuts and washers over the years and wonder who ate them... They were never found. Anyway, a little threadlocker (Blue won't harden and allows removing hardware later. Red becomes hard and requires a lot of heat... » Read More Is the door actually broken or is it the plastic retainer? I had 3 of 4 plastic retainers break on my popper. It is the heat, I think. I replaced all the plastic hardware with metal hardware. It took a little effort to find/modify screws and retainers but I haven't had issues since. Also, buy some threadlocker and put it on the 7 screws that are in the kettle. I've lost a couple of nuts and washers over the years and wonder who ate them... They were never found. Anyway, a little threadlocker (Blue won't harden and allows removing hardware later. Red becomes hard and requires a lot of heat to remove hardware. I use blue) goes a long way for piece of mind. « Show Less
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The popcorn was delicious. Unfortunately, the very firsttime we used it, afterwards, while washing it by hand, the handle just fell off the cooker taking a large chunk with it. My husband will return it soon, but he is so mad, he has not gotten near it yet.The cooker was not hot; my husband simply hand washed it and then toweled it dry and the handle broke off!!!
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.
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It is very durable EXCEPT for the bottom plate side locks which have broken off twice within a couple months. But the company does replace the whole heat plate when you write and complain. I am about to get another one.The quickness and quality of popcorn makes it worth the inconvenience of constantly replacing this design flaw Hope this helps
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I never popped two "loads" in a row, but I don't see why you couldn't do a second load once the first load was emptied from the plastic container and immediately popped once new oil and un-popped popcorn were added. You do have to let the rotating heater (attached to the base in use) coll for 20 (or maybe 30 ) minutes to let it cool before putting it in dishwasher as it stays hot for awhile.
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I have used this popper for 33 years and the popcorn is probably what I'd think is perfect. Dry. That changes once I put the butter into it, but not chewy, definitely not chewy.
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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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To be honest, mine broke after the 4th use. I purchased a new one just recently and will be a little more ginger stuffing carrots to be chopped :-)
713652
im trying to find out the same thing. lol. feel kinda dumb i dont know how to make popcorn with this