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Brand | West Bend |
Color | Black |
Capacity | 6 Quarts |
Material | Aluminum |
Product Dimensions | 14.2"L x 11.75"W x 9.5"H |
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- This product is highly durable
- The product is manufactured in China
- The product is easy to use
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Product Description
82306 features: -exclusive motorized stirring rod. -Cover flips to become serving bowl with built-in butter well. Color: -Black base and butter milter cover; transparent plastic cover. Material: -metal/plastic. Hardware Material: -Aluminum. Built-in stirring system: -Yes. Heat resistant handle: -yes. Kernel Capacity: -6 fluid ounces. Cooked popcorn Capacity: -192 fluid ounces. Dimensions: Overall height - top to bottom: -9. 5". Overall width - side to side: -14". Overall Depth - front to back: -11. 75". Overall Product weight: -4. 5 lbs.
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West Bend has improved on the classic corn popper design by adding a motorized stirring rod which ensures that every single kernel pops, every time. In about five minutes, the Stir Crazy Popper produces up to 6 quarts of perfectly popped corn, using one tablespoon of oil per 1/4 cup corn. You can clean it with just a quick swipe of the sponge. For added flavor, place a bit of butter in the butter well to melt over the corn as it pops. The plastic cover doubles as a serving bowl, so when the cycle is done, just flip it over to enjoy popcorn that's guaranteed to be good to the last pop.
Note: Please unplug the machine and flip it over when it’s done popping the popcorn
Product information
Brand | West Bend |
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Color | Black |
Capacity | 6 Quarts |
Material | Aluminum |
Product Dimensions | 14.2"L x 11.75"W x 9.5"H |
Item Weight | 4.2 Pounds |
Included Components | Popcorn Machine |
Is Electric | Yes |
Item Weight | 4.2 pounds |
Manufacturer | West Bend |
ASIN | B00004RC6R |
Item model number | 82306 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #240,949 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #262 in Popcorn Poppers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 7, 2003 |
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Easy to use | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Flavor | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Easy to clean | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
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capacity | 6 quarts | 6 quarts | 6 quarts | 6 quarts | 6.3 ounces | 4 quarts |
electric | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers like the quality, performance, and cleanliness of the popcorn maker. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to clean, and produces great results. That said, some complain about the durability, saying that the bowl is made too thin and easily cracks. Opinions are mixed on popability.
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Customers like the quality of the popcorn maker. They say it's the premier way to make popcorn at home, with delicious, fluffy popcorn that has no unpopped kernels. The product is easy to use and clean, and the popcorn tastes wonderful. It turns out perfectly done, making an outstanding snack. The unit stirs the popcorn and oil quite effectively without any required operator involvement.
"...When it's plugged in it begins heating immediately and the arm starts going around. It doesn't go fast, just enough to stir the corn as it pops...." Read more
"...It works perfectly every time! No burning, no big mess, just excellent popcorn!For a unit under $30, it is a wonderful value...." Read more
"...will fill the bowl and pops pretty much all the kernels, the corn is fluffy and crunchy, we love this popper, order yours and enjoy it too!..." Read more
"...The real beauty of the Stir Crazy is the arm that continually keeps the kernels moving around so almost every one pops...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the popcorn maker. They mention that it works well, produces reliable great results, and has worked fine for five years. Some say that it's flawless and easy to use. Overall, most are happy with the performance and quality of the product.
"Amazon reminds me I bought this unit in 2006. It still works perfectly, but here are some points to consider...." Read more
"...Aside from my minor criticisms, it's perfect. It performs flawlessly and my greatest concern now is that I'm now eating too much popcorn as a..." Read more
"...Satisfying & also much better than chips & other junk foods...." Read more
"...a lemon here, 6 months after we purchased this popper, it would no longer work and the Teflon had all but rubbed off in the center of the pan...." Read more
Customers like the cleanliness of the product. They say it has a nonstick surface, and is easy to clean. The base is easy and quick to wipe with a damp cloth. Customers also mention that the top bowl can be thrown in the dishwasher for easy clean up.
"...It does clean up easily by wiping with a damp sponge or cloth but I'd still feel better being able to give it a periodic washing...." Read more
"...The Kettle Crazy is a continuous pan, teflon coated, and easy to rinse in the sink without fear or water entering the unit.-..." Read more
"...Now, about the item: It is fairly easy to keep clean...." Read more
"...Cons:First, the way the thing is built makes it very difficult to clean it properly...." Read more
Customers find the kitchen product very simple to use and make. They mention that the instructions are clear and thorough. They also appreciate the convenience, reliability, and ease of setup. Customers also mention that it's easy to heat up and pop the corn.
"...This one really fits the bill. It's consistent, reliable and simple--and still working perfectly after six years...." Read more
"...)Easy to use, 3/4 cup of corn will fill the bowl and pops pretty much all the kernels, the corn is fluffy and crunchy..." Read more
"...Satisfying & also much better than chips & other junk foods...." Read more
"This popcorn maker is easy to use, easy to clean and the popcorn tastes wonderful. Will buy again." Read more
Customers like the popping of the corn. They say it works well, it pops the corn very quickly, and evenly. It's also super fast to heat up and pop the corn, making delicious popcorn in about 8 to 12 minutes. Customers also mention that it does a great job of popping and gives them time to melt the butter and shred the cheddar cheese.
"...they have a deeper pan, so this one is working well and popping the corn very quickly and without removing the Teflon from the pan ;>)..." Read more
"...It is also FAST!..." Read more
"...Here's what I do like:- Pops quickly and reasonably few unpopped kernels-..." Read more
"...is this has a 1000 watt rated heater, which means it pops the corn quick and efficiently...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the popability of the product. Some mention it pops almost all kernels, has a nice even heat, and pops mushroom popcorn perfectly. However, others say that it creates issues with popped kernels stuck and getting caught between the stirring rod and the heating surface.
"...not quite as crisp as microwave popcorn, but does a good job of popping all the kernels into big fluffy pieces...." Read more
"...we were all amazed at how quickly the unit heated up and popped the corn within minutes...just barely a tad longer than the micro popcorn...." Read more
"...When the spinning arm rotates it can grab corn kernels and they can become lodged between the teflon and the arm and scratch the surface...." Read more
"...Here's what I do like:- Pops quickly and reasonably few unpopped kernels-..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the popcorn maker. They mention that the bowl is made too thin, it cracks easily, and the non-stick surface breaks apart. The parts are not heavy duty, and they break easily. The plastic lid cracked beyond repair and the handle of the clear plastic bowl broke off. The inferior quality of materials chosen makes the product not last as long as previous poppers.
"...is just a press fit, it doesn't snap on or screw on or anything...." Read more
"...we purchased this popper, it would no longer work and the Teflon had all but rubbed off in the center of the pan...." Read more
"...This one really fits the bill. It's consistent, reliable and simple--and still working perfectly after six years...." Read more
"...The Stir Crazy is now made in China instead of Wisconsin and the lid is now frail. Being careful with is is the order of the day...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the heating of the popcorn maker. They mention that the base gets very hot, the heat is uneven, and the lid can't take much heat. Some say that the heating element starts to go bad and the popcorn doesn't melt fast enough.
"...It's easy, but the inside surface of the base is hot so it's good to be careful...." Read more
"...from buying this again, but I'll state them nonetheless, The dome cover gets very hot. It rests directly on the perimeter of the cooking surface...." Read more
"...Cheap, thin metal cooking pan. Heats quickly, but also very quickly burns the popcorn if you don't immediately turn it off and flip the thing over..." Read more
"...The oil heats up in no time and the seeds start popping, within a few seconds you have a bowl full of popcorn...." Read more
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I don't serve the popped corn in the cover (you'd need to replace the black cap if you do) because the inside is damp from the steam and would dampen the corn. I prefer emptying it out into a wooden bowl. That makes a nicer presentation, but in a dorm room, that doesn't matter and the cover serves fine in a pinch.
The stirring arm will reverse by itself if it becomes snagged on heaped kernels or popped pieces and keeps things moving well during the popping. Cleanup is usually just wiping it out with a paper towel after it's cooled. When it's plugged in it begins heating immediately and the arm starts going around. It doesn't go fast, just enough to stir the corn as it pops. If you fill it too full of kernels the popped corn will raise the lid and escape so best to keep to the suggested maximum amount of kernels. I never bother to measure, just look for a single layer of kernels spreading out on the cooking surface. More than that means overflow. When you hear the popping stop, you unplug the unit and turn the whole thing over via the side handles, then lift the base off the bowl, returning it to the counter. It's easy, but the inside surface of the base is hot so it's good to be careful.
If you want buttered popcorn, use butter to begin with as the fat instead of oil. It pops into the corn and flavors it nicely. If drizzling butter on afterward is still important to you, I heat the butter in the microwave and pore it on separately. The butter holder in the top isn't as effective in my opinion. I'd rather keep it free for letting the steam escape.
I've tried several different poppers over time, but was never really satisfied and kept going back to the microwave version, but worried about it being unhealthy. Popcorn can be a good snack if you hold the oil down and don't add too much salt, so I kept searching for a popper where I could control those things and use my own non-GMO corn. This one really fits the bill. It's consistent, reliable and simple--and still working perfectly after six years. Although the popped corn could be a bit crisper, it's good enough that I will stick with this popper and am very satisfied with it. Highly recommended.
I finally bought the Stir Crazy popper after looking around a bit for a plug-in self-contained table-top unit. I was heartened by all the positive reviews here, on Amazon, and once it arrived, I eagerly fired up my first batch.
2 tablespoons of oil and a half-cup of popping corn (and I've only used the store-brand supermarket popping corn) yielded a huge batch of popcorn in four minutes with either one or two, or more often, none at all, un-popped kernels. It works perfectly every time! No burning, no big mess, just excellent popcorn!
For a unit under $30, it is a wonderful value. I would not hesitate to buy another.
My only concerns are minor and they would not deter me from buying this again, but I'll state them nonetheless, The dome cover gets very hot. It rests directly on the perimeter of the cooking surface. Although I don't smell any chemical odors, I wonder about the risk of the plastic becoming unstable when heated and possibly out-gassing chemicals. The domed cover is a little thin and flimsy feeling. The cover that presses onto the top (which would be the bottom if you were to use it as a bowl) is just a press fit, it doesn't snap on or screw on or anything. That cover is left off during popping so that the released steam can escape and can be pressed on to use the domed cover as a bowl. I've resigned myself to not using it. I do not use the dome as a bowl and put the press on cover back in the box.
The unit is not immersible. It would be nice if the cooking surface were removable for cleaning or if it was better sealed to the base so that water could be sprayed onto it without the fear of water leaking into the electrical area where the motor and heating element is. It does clean up easily by wiping with a damp sponge or cloth but I'd still feel better being able to give it a periodic washing.
Aside from my minor criticisms, it's perfect. It performs flawlessly and my greatest concern now is that I'm now eating too much popcorn as a consequence!
Enter the Stir Crazy. After reading the reviews I decided to order one and we sure are happy with ours.
We use coconut oil (I know I know) which makes excellent tasting corn. I use about 1.5 table spoons of coconut oil and .75 teaspoon of popcorn salt and that seems to be just about right. The grand kids enjoy watching the corn pop in the plastic lid and the steam comes out the top, a lot of steam, and with that, we get very fluffy non rubbery popcorn with excellent flavor.
The metal stir rod is easy to take off and put back together after cleaning.
After making the first batch of corn, my wife told me "honey, we've been missing out by using the Whirley Popper, this corn is the best we've had in years!" She's right, as alway ;>)
Easy to use, 3/4 cup of corn will fill the bowl and pops pretty much all the kernels, the corn is fluffy and crunchy, we love this popper, order yours and enjoy it too! ;>)
UPDATE: Ooops, we must have gotten a lemon here, 6 months after we purchased this popper, it would no longer work and the Teflon had all but rubbed off in the center of the pan. I did order another one and the newer ones have a "B" in front of the serial number and
they have a deeper pan, so this one is working well and popping the corn very quickly and without removing the Teflon from the pan ;>)
Still a happy customer, what's $28 with free shipping, that's about the cost of 3 large popcorns at the movies ;>O
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Keep up the good work West Bend!
- facile à utiliser.
- facile à nettoyer
- Ne laisse pratiquement pas de grains non éclatés
- le couvercle de cuisson sert de plat de service
- Donne une très bonne quantité pour 2-3 personnes.
Et donne un des meilleurs popcorn que vous pouvez goûter car vous pouvez choisir et assaisonner le popcorn comme vous le voulez.
価格変動が大きいですね、、。9500円ぐらいから目をつけていたのですが、数日で、11500円程になり、
また9800円ぐらいに下がったときに購入。でも、購入後8500円になってる。。。