Presto 04863 Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper - Built-In Measuring Cup + Melts Butter, Easy to Clean, Built-In Cord Wrap, 18 Cups, Red

**Writing this while eating a bowl of popcorn**I have used this machine about a dozen times, and so far, it works great for me. It's quick- pops within 1-2 minutes, and produces light and fluffy popcorn.Though, It has a few quirks.Yes, kernels can fly out well before they pop. To combat this, I simply tilt the machine back SLIGHTLY to cause the kernels to fall backwards, instead of being forced out the exit. I do this until the I hear the kernels start to pop, then I set it flat.Yes, it does not have a switch. As soon as you plug it in, it's on. As long as you remember, and you prepare, it's not an issue. Easy fix- get a plug switch adapter. They're fairly inexpensive, and you can find them on this site.Lastly, the top (the shoot/exit) is plastic, and it gets hot! (Understandably) Be cautious when taking the top off. Again, as long as you are aware, it's not an issue.I do not use the butter scoop/warmer, so I cannot comment on that part. I spray with oil, if I do feel like using butter, I will melt on the stove separately- that's just my preference.Overall, I'm very happy with this product. It's pops corn fast, and cleanly, for a quick snack. The price wasn't bad either. I recommend. *thumbs up*

The best thing in my life rn! Okk that’s a bit extreme, but it’s up there. Love it! Was a gift from my husband because I’m slightly addicted to popcorn and I couldn’t be happier with it. Too easy. I’d say melt the butter in the microwave while waiting instead of the little cup tho. It doesn’t melt all the way before the popcorn is done in my experience but I am a tad heavy on the butter.

It works fast and pops most of the kernels, but the top cover can be a bit of a problem. You have to make sure it fits on snugly or it lifts right off and the mess begins. I had a kernel slip inside the groove the cover fits into and it took 15 minutes to clean up the mess. Would let a kid under 12 make it without supervision.

Works great and fast, perfect pop every time. Maybe 1 or 2 kernel per a scoop not pop, can’t beat that consistency. Tastes great. I just been using Orville Redenbacher yellow kernels, I buy a big jug of it when buy this popper. I didn’t try to heat butter in scoop. I been just eating plain. Great low calorie and fiber snack. It makes 1 scoop at a time. Scoop is 1/2 cup. It cooks in just a few minutes. Super fast. Clean up is easy just wipe out with dry rag or paper towel. I been using a pot that I have a lid for. It pops right into pot. I grab some for snack and put the lid on pot for tomorrow’s left overs. Highly recommend.

A group of us (about a dozen) purchase GREEN COFFEE beans on a regular basis (about 20lbs a month) and most (about 10) use the Presto 04820 PopLite Hot Air Corn Popper as the Roaster. Eddy, one of the home roasters, was nice enough to transcribe his method and wanted to share.Process for "Roasting the World's Best Coffee."Equipment:1ea. 15 ft heavy electrical extension chord1ea. 6" diameter metal screen strainer with about 8" handle1ea. Metal Stirring Wand (skewer, end of hanger, etc.)1ea. 1/2 cup measuring cup (full to top = 1/2 cup)1ea. Presto PopLite Popcorn Popper (loose the yellow plastic top cover thing)1ea. Small table (2' x 2' x 3')1ea. Ceramic Salad Bowl (small)Eddy's Ten Easy Step Roasting Process (so easy you can do it in the dark):1) Set the table outside your house ( you can do it inside if you don't have fire alarms and don't care if the house fills with stout smelling blue smoke).2) Plug the PopLite into the extension chord and then the extension chord into a 110V wall outlet (Safety first, men). (Running the PopLite for a minute or two while you're preparing the bean charge allows the system to become isothermal.)3) Measure exactly, precisely, absolutely to the bean, 1/2 cup of green coffee beans (give or take 5 beans.)4) Place the Metal Stirring Wand in your fastest stirring hand.5) With your spare hand pour the precisely 1/2 cup of green coffee frijoles into the running, isothermal PopLite.6) Stir the beans all the way to the bottom at about 120 RPM with a stainless steel stirrer with a bent tip and a wooden or plastic handle.7) While constantly stirring, observe the following over the next 5-8 minutes (depending on ambient temperature and humidity)*beans begin to turn golden yellow*chaff releases from the bean and blows up and out of the PopLite*first crack occurs (sounds like popcorn for several seconds)*short dwell time of no (or low frequency) cracking occurs between first andsecond crack*second crack occurs (sounds like rice crispies for several seconds)*blue smoke begins*heavy blue smoke (beans are burned beyond drinkability unless you're Italianfrom Venice)8) Depending on your intended roast level - somewhere between the first crack and the heavy blue smoke, put down the VanValkenburgMCSW and pick up the 6" diameter sifter in one hand and the still running PopLite in the other hand, pour the hot (very hot) beans out of the PopLite into the sifter.9) Hold the sifter over the running PopLite about 6-9" above the top and shake the beans in the sifter to cool them in the air flow for about 10 seconds.10) Pour the hot beans out of the sifter into the Salad bowl. Repeat 1-10 till you have enough coffee for 3-5 days.This process works well and consistently for me. It gives flexibility in finishing with the roast level I want to drink, e.g. City, City+, Full City, Full City+, French, Vienna, etc. I don't go by bean color, rather primarily by sound. I've roasted in pitch black of the night many times and ended up with the roast level I intended. I say "primarily by sound" because there are also distinct aromas that occur during the roast process. If you are shooting for a roast between first and second crack you might also key on the aromas to guide you when to stop the process.After the first crack the beans have nearly doubled in size and have lost water weight. Most bean types will 'stir' themselves at this point. However, I typically continue to stir them for the whole process and believe this gives a more consistent roast.If you have too many beans being blasted out of the roaster, then add a few more to the 1/2 cup or stir a little faster! If the beans don't fully stir by themselves after the first crack finishes, then take a few beans out of the 1/2 cup initial measure. Different origin beans have different density and you can adjust that out from the 1/2 cup starting point. It is typical for me to lose 5-10 beans on any given roast, even with steady stirring.The metal sifter and the PopLite are now tainted with coffee oils and your significant other will be rather unhappy with the flavors it gives to their use of it. So, they are now yours and dedicated to the fine art and science of coffee roasting.Do not close and cap the hot beans. 'They' claim that CO2 outgases from the bean for several hours. Whatever it is that outgases I like to let it happen for 3 - 24 hours before I store the roasted beans in a glass jar. Distinct taste differences occur for different 'outgassing' times. Never-the-less, I usually grind a few beans while they're still hot off the roast and have a truly fresh cup of coffee.Enjoy. I look forward to hearing about your tweaks or modifications to the process.Cheers,Eddy (ORIGINAL AUTHOR)

Love it ! Super fast pop - almost no kernels!Very light and airy pop. Super easy to clean.