Waring WPM25 Professional Popcorn Maker, Red
by Waring
List Price:
Our Price: $72.94
You Save: $77.06 (51%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy Used: from $71.96 (click here)
Category: Kitchen
See more product details
Product Summary
Manufacturer: WaringBrand: Waring
Model: WPM25
Color: Red
Product features:
- 300-watt classic kettle-style popcorn maker produces up to 8 cups at a time
- Reminiscent of old-fashioned theatre-style popcorn makers, but in a compact size
- Pivoting kettle with built-in stirring mechanism; see-through window
- Detachable kettle and magnetized door for easy cleanup; removable serving tray included
- Measures 11 by 11-1/2 by 17 inches; 5-year limited motor warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Waring WPM25 Professional Popcorn Maker, Red
Customer Review: Great idea !.... professional model? No...
Summary: 4 Stars
This 300w popper is working well and will deliver ready to eat popcorn within minutes after it's been warmed up the time it takes you to get your supplies ready to use.
Looks nice and is a fun item, but if your desire is the finished popcorn and not in owning an unusual popper, you can pop more and spend less money at the same time with another machine in my opinion.
Taste of the popped corn can vary depending on the type of corn, oil and salt you use, if you don't like it, try another combination. I buy larger sized concession stand oil and flavored salt, but buy my white popcorn in smaller bags so I can keep it fresher.
I love white popcorn, you might like yellow, but don't forget you can also mix batches to get something in between.
No matter which you like, it must be fresh to have the proper moisture content to pop properly.
Don't blame your popper all the time when it can be the corn thats at fault.
The clear sides plus top and bottom that you see are all ABS plastic, For the MSRP ~Manufactures Suggested Retail Price~ (LIST price, not talking about the discounted price), it should really have tempered glass in my opinion... they do use glass in the next models up it seems.
Even the hinges for the front door are plastic and IMO should be metal even with plastic sides.
Note this popper has a pretty large footprint so make sure you have a place to put it before you buy.. it's 11 x 11 x 17inches.
It has a pretty small popping pot (6" x 3.5"), you use 1 tablespoon oil and 1/3 cup corn per batch.
In my opinion, that's not much popcorn per cycle, it would take several batches to fill the tray in the bottom as shown in the promotional photo from Waring.
I measured the popped corn from each batch and for me, it's 4-5 cups, but can vary depending on how many kernels pop with the corn you use.
I uploaded a photo of the popping pan to show size and design.
Perhaps it's just ME,but I can eat 8 cups of popped corn without stopping 8-) Count on running many batches if there's more than one person eating corn.
I really feel they could have put a cook unit in this about 50% larger without increasing the outer case size. (or the price)
The lid on the stainless steel pot that you open to pour in the oil and corn is pretty small, kind of tough to hold the metal flap open and dump in the oil and corn.
The smaller size also makes cleaning a bit of a pain since the 2 lid flaps, stiring paddle with drive shaft and all attachment points do not come off and require you to get your cleaning wand or hand in half of the pot at a time since the lids are split into 2 and each is less than half the diameter of the pot. instructions suggest you pour some water in and run it to "steam" clean, but I'd still want to wipe it out after.
Be sure and clean the inside of the top, it really gets a lot of oil spatter up there.
Again just to help you picture it...Even on the kitchen counter I have to bend down to see what I'm doing in there (I'm 6ft).
One additional tip... pull the plastic tray out a couple of inches before you dump the corn from the pot... will save picking it up off the floor.
Now the biggest problem I have with it... where do I keep it when not in use? Would love to let it set out as it looks okay and would be easier to use when the mood strikes, but don't have that kind of counter space.
UPDATE Nov 2010;
Two years later, I wanted everyone to know this is still working just fine and nothing has broken, even the light inside still has the same bulb... has popped many a bowl of corn at this point.
I do note the clear plastic sides and door are showing some wash and dry scratches(dull)from being cleaned of oil spatter after each use.
Be sure to read the comments attached for more details of using this popper.
Description of Waring WPM25 Professional Popcorn Maker, Red
Everyone Wants Popcorn. And the Waring Pro WPM25 Professional Popcorn Maker delivers up to 8 cups of hot, delicious popcorn in just a few minutes. Great for kid's parties, game time snacks, or just because you're in the mood. The magnetized door and pivoting kettle easily remove for easy cleaning, and includes a removable serving trayPopcorn Poppers
Kitchen and Housewares
Most talked about in Waring
Refurbished Waring Pro WE1000WFR Juice ExtractorWaring; Waring; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
JEX450FR 850%2DWatt 2%2DSpeed Juice Extractor %2D Brushed Stainless Steel RefurbishedWaring; Waring; Kitchen
Waring Blender Outer Lid, Retro Green (19BL47/ 18BL93/ 36BL83/ 16BL50)Waring; Waring; Kitchen
Waring Blender Outer Lid, Yellow (19BL47/ 18BL93/ 36BL83/ 16BL50)Waring; Waring; Kitchen
Waring Blender Outer Lid, Black (19BL47/ 18BL93/ 36BL83/ 16BL50)Waring; Waring; Kitchen
Waring 40-oz. Replacement Jar Assembly.Waring; Waring; Kitchen
Best price: $48.00
Price in other shops:
Waring 7010WHW Health Timer Blender, WhiteWaring; Waring; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Waring PCJ203 Citrus Juicer, Sunrise YellowWaring; Waring; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Waring TG15 Tailgater BlenderWaring; Waring; Kitchen
Best price: $64.99
Price in other shops:
Waring Pro Professional Bar BlenderWaring; Waring; Kitchen
Similar Kitchen and Housewares Products
Duro Bag Popcorn Bags - 500/ 1.5ozDuro; Duro; Duro; Misc.; Home
Best price: $7.43
Great Northern Popcorn Company 2-Ounce Movie Theater Popcorn Bags, Case of 200Great Northern Popcorn; Great Northern Popcorn Company; Kitchen
Best price: $23.87
Price in other shops:
Wabash Valley Farms Real Theatre Popcorn Popping OilWABASH VALLEY FARMS; WABASH VALLEY FARMS; Kitchen
Best price: $13.80
Great Northern Popcorn, 2.5-Ounce Portion Packs (Pack of 24)Great Northern Popcorn; Great Northern Popcorn; Great Northern Popcorn; Published: 2010-05-29; Grocery; Grocery
Best price: $20.00
Paragon Plastic Popcorn ScoopParagon - Manufactured Fun; Paragon - Manufactured Fun; Release date: 2008-12-15; Sports
Best price: $4.99
Price in other shops:
Adcraft ALS-5 5 oz Capacity, 5" Length x 2-3/ 8" Width, Mirror Finish, Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum Scoop with Contoured HandleAdmiral Craft Equipment; Adcraft; Admiral Craft Equipment; Misc.; BISS
Best price: $2.07
Price in other shops:
Popcorn Bags (8") - 50 CountGold Metal; Wabash Valley Farms; Kitchen
Best price: $0.99
Gold Medal Prod. 2045 Flavacol Seasoning Popcorn SaltGold Medal Prod.; Gold Medal Prod.; Kitchen
Best price: $1.97
Price in other shops:
Great Northern Popcorn, 8-Ounce Portion Packs (Pack of 24)Great Northern Popcorn; Great Northern Popcorn; Great Northern Popcorn; Published: 2010-05-29; Grocery; Grocery
Best price: $32.31
Great Northern Popcorn, 4-Ounce Portion Packs (Pack of 24)Great Northern Popcorn; Great Northern Popcorn; Great Northern Popcorn; Published: 2010-05-29; Grocery; Grocery
Best price: $22.30
Price in other shops: