I have used a well known hand-cranked stove-top popcorn popper for many years but though it made good popcorn it was becoming increasingly caked with oil that I couldn't clean off. This Cuisinart machine makes popcorn just as well and is very easy to clean.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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I really love this popcorn popper! It has a smaller than normal footprint and does a really great job of popping just about every kernel without scorching or burning the popcorn. I had another well-known brand that did a really great job of popping corn as well, but you had to turn the entire machine over in order to dump the corn out. With this one, the stirring mechanism detaches from the heating base and is much lighter than the other one. Also, the other one lost its non-stick surface after a few months. I see where some reviewers have mentioned that the bowl cracks with this popper but I don't know why because it's made of heavier plastic than most other popular brands. I don't put it in the dishwasher because I do a better job of washing and drying than my dishwasher does. As far as the release clips on the stirring plate breaking, I would think a bit of caution would avoid that problem. As to the safety issue of getting burned, yes that's possible. You're working with a mini stove. I haven't noticed the handles being too hot. Like I said, this is the greatest little popper I've had so far, and I've had several microwave silicone and whirly poppers. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com