Presto 04820 PopLite hot air popper
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Presto 04820 PopLite hot air popper
Customer Review: Blows Unpopped Kernels Out
Summary: 1 Stars
I ordered this based on the claims that it leaves virtually no unpopped kernels. Well, it blows quite a few out. I returned it. I did try the instructions in the most helpful review and I still got unpopped kernels. If I use the large, expensive, gourmet kernels, and hold and tilt the popper back while it's on, it does pop more of the kernels. But, that's a pain, and the unpopped kernels start flying at the end of the popping, when there aren't as many popped kernels to keep them from flying out.
Also, why does this popper shoot air up from the bottom - which makes the kernels more likely to fly out - instead of having the air come in from the side, as other air poppers do?
I'm going to try buy an old black & decker model on Ebay where the kernels pop in a container with slots that keep the kernels from flying out. PS. I bid a lot on one auction that ends dec - 21.
Customer Review: Don't waste your money
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought one of these to replace my old WearEver Popcorn Pumper (RIP). Boy what I would give to resurrect the old pumper!! The first problem is that this popper is built with the airflow straight up so it blows unpopped kernels out into the bowl. The second problem is that it has such low airflow (necessary due to the direction) that it doesn't get the popped kernels out into the bowl so they build up and scorch. Add to that the fact that, again due to the airflow direction, it pushes a large number of unpopped kernels out with the popped corn. Then add that the butter melting container is also the corn measuring cup, so you need to stop and wash it between every batch. The butter melting cup is plastic, instead of aluminum like the WearEver, so it doesn't have good heat conduction and won't melt butter that isn't already half melted.
Overall, don't waste your money.
Customer Review: Great way to kick off my road to Organic living!
Summary: 5 Stars
Our family is a recent Food, Inc convert. Our biggest concern was popcorn... we love microwave and movie popcorn!! So after seeing Food Inc and making other basic changes, we decided to venture into our popcorn habit. Got this popper so we could avoid the oil and then found organic corn and salt. I wasn't sure how the kids would take to it, but they love it. Of course they love watching the corn pop, but they also love how it tastes. I'm so happy to see how much they enjoy the much healthier version of their movie night treats!!!! We use this popper with Aurora Products oraganic corn and Pacific Salt Organic sea salt (both of which we also found on Amazon). I ended up using some organic spray olive oil to help the salt stick a little better. It's a family hit!!! We've had it for a couple weeks now and they all love it, even Daddy (the big challenge!). Go for it!!!Customer Review: Don't waste your money
Summary: 1 Stars
After reading reviews on this popper we bought one at Walmart. We had to search for a box that wasn't damaged and when we unpacked it at home we discovered it did not sit on the counter without rocking. We looked at the bottom and the plate was all bent up. We should have returned it right then but we were anxious to try it out. We used Orville Redenbacher as recommended and followed the directions for how much to put in. It literally threw unpopped kernels all over the kitchen!! At least 1/3 of the corn would not pop. What a mess. I'm still finding kernels in nooks and crannies clear across the kitchen. Presto used to be a trusted name and I believe the popper I had back in the '80's was a Presto and we just loved it. What a disappointment. We boxed it back up and took it back. My advice is....invest in a good popper. When you buy cheap that's the quality you'll get.Customer Review: solution for one conn to this popcorn popper.
Summary: 4 Stars
there are a couple of conns to this product in which were already discussed in the previous reviews. now this is a really good popcorn popper and I do like it, but the the problems it has are a little annoying.
tilting the the machine and covering the funnel with a kitchen towel work perfect for the flying kernals. even though it's something you shouldn't have to do, it's not that big of a deal since it takes only a minute to pop the popcorn.
however not having an on/off switch is. at first I thought it would go off automatically but it doesn't. I let it run way past after the the popcorn was popped. so I bought a single outlet with an on/off switch (make sure it handles the volts and wattage) that you plug into the wall, it cost $3.00. it would be a wise to do, I don't think it's to safe to unplug anything while it's still running.