Used Wabash Valley Farms popcorn.Some un-popped kernels jumped into bowl before the chamber started filling with popped corn, about a half dozen. Popcorn was on the smallish size so that may have been and issue? Tilted the unit up at the exit to the bowl for about 30 seconds until the chamber filled with popped kernels then set popper level. That took care of it. Over all excellent machine just like my egg cooker which is still like new after cooking 500+ eggs .
I love this pop corn maker. Great for a small family. Easy to use and pops fast. I only wish it had a cover in the front opening. The popcorn seeds keep jumps out while heating. Other than that I love it.
This is not my first hot air popper - DASH always has great products, so I decided to upgrade when my other one finally gave up after 25+ years of popping! I got the red one for classic red & white themed home popping and it's working great so far.