Popcorn was ready within minutes, tasted great. No burning smell and machine was easy to handle. It does get hot so you have to let it cool off before handling it for clean up. Only thing that didnt work well was the butter barely melted when placed in the cup on top of the popcorn maker.
I just recently got this popper after my 30 year old one started to tire out. I used it and was so impressed. I didn’t have any problems. I’m pretty sure just about every kernel popped and came out big and full. I used a mix of regular kernels and mushroom kernels and have never been so satisfied.
I used the popcorn maker 3 times and it stopped working. I turned it on and the kernels started smoking and the air wasn't blowing. I received this from my daughter at Christmas time.