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West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Machine Electric Hot Oil Popper Includes Large Lid for Serving Bowl and Convenient Nesting Storage, 6-Quart, Red
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Brand | West Bend |
Color | Red |
Capacity | 6 Quarts |
Special Feature | Popcorn |
Material | Plastic |
About this item
- CONVENIENT: Vented clear cover doubles as a 6-quart capacity popcorn bowl
- EASY CLEANUP: Plate is nonstick Coated for easy clean up
- IMPROVED POPPING: Stir rod is motorized and improves popping, get more popped corn, larger kernels per batch
- EASY TO STORE: Permanently attached cord wraps neatly under the unit for no-tangle storage
- Aligning cover and heating base handles allow entire unit to be securely grasped
- Convenient nesting lid is ideal for small storage
- 120 Volts
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Product Description
West Bend has been a leader in developing electric kitchen appliances since being founded in West Bend, Wisconsin in 1911. Providing unmatched performance, quality and value to consumers has always been at the heart of everything we do. Popcorn is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy snack time. You can eat it plain for a healthier snack or indulge with butter and seasonings. It can be dressed up or dressed down for any occasion. It is the perfect addition to any dinner party, backyard BBQ or winter's night in front of the fire. The Stir Crazy No.82505, 6-Quart Popcorn Popper by West Bend is America's favorite popcorn popper. It measures 13" W x 10" L x 10" H and is constructed of durable and BPA free plastic housing. The Stir Crazy uses a triple-layer heating plate which increases performance and insulates the body of the popper to fully pop up to 6.75-quarts of popcorn in about 4 minutes. Features of the Stir Crazy popcorn popper include the clear cover which not only allows you to see the popcorn pop, but also transforms into a family-sized serving bowl when popping is complete. Atop the cover is a butter well- butter placed in the butter well will melt from the heat of the popper and drizzle onto the popcorn as it pops. When popping has finished, simply snap the butter lid over the butter well, flip the machine upside down and the cover is now a serving bowl for your snack. The easy-to-read ON/OFF button of the Stir Crazy activates the heating surface and rotation of the stirring rods. The stirring rods keep the corn moving to pop all of the kernels. The compact surface and steep side walls of the heating plate keep kernels centered and yield greater popping efficiency. When finished, the non-stick heating surface is easy to clean and the dual-purpose cover and serving bowl is top-rack dishwasher safe. The permanently attached cord wraps underneath the base and the base nests neatly inside the cover making for a compact, no-tangle storage when not in use.
Note: Please unplug the machine and flip it over when it’s done popping the popcorn
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Brand | West Bend |
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Color | Red |
Capacity | 6 Quarts |
Special Feature | Popcorn |
Material | Plastic |
Product Dimensions | 10"L x 13"W x 10"H |
Item Weight | 4.4 Pounds |
Included Components | West Bend 82505 Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper, Clear Cover |
Is Electric | Yes |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00072244825053 |
UPC | 072244825053 |
Item Weight | 4.4 pounds |
Manufacturer | The Legacy Companies USA |
ASIN | B00KL8SM92 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 82505 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #762 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #3 in Popcorn Poppers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Care instructions | Hand Wash |
Assembly required | No |
Number of pieces | 1 |
Warranty Description | 1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty |
Batteries required | No |
Import | Imported |
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Popping surface features a PTFE nonstick coating to help make cleaning simple and fast. |
After popping, lid that can be used as a serving bowl. |
Stir rod is motorized and improves popping, yielding more popcorn per batch. |
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Butter tray lets you quickly and easily melt butter for serving. |
Nesting cover and base allow entire unit to be stored in a space-saving way. |
The convenient cord wrap lets you minimize storage area and keep the popper neat and organized. |
PC8448RD13 | 82707B | 82505 | 82515 | PCMC20RD13 | |
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Customer Reviews |
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Price | $23.98$23.98 | $37.98$37.98 | $36.63$36.63 | $69.99$69.99 | $139.99$139.99 |
Color | Red | Black | Red | Red | Red |
Size | 9.65 x 5.52 x 12.41 inches | 11 x 13 x 10.5 inches | 11.5 x 11.7 x 7.5 inches | 10.27 x 10.87 x 17.72 inches | 14.97 x 18.51 x 45.28 inches |
Oil or Air? | Air | Oil | Oil | Oil | Oil |
Popcorn Popped | 4 Qt. | 6 Qt. | 6 Qt. | 4 Qt. | 10 Cups |
Features | • Ventilation technology provides improved hot air distribution • Butter melting tray | • Vented clear cover doubles as a serving bowl • Butter melting well with cover • Stir rod technology • Handles are heat resistant • Nesting cover/base for small storage | • Vented clear cover doubles as a serving bowl • Butter melting well with cover • Stir rod technology • Handles are heat resistant • Nesting cover/base for small storage | • Stainless steel non-stick kettle with magnetic cover • Kettle tilts to dump popcorn and removes for easy cleanup • Stir rod technology • Tilt door for easy access serving | • Stainless steel non-stick kettle with magnetic cover • Stir rod technology • Cart with wheels, serving tray & storage area |
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Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | — | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Flavor | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | — | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Easy to clean | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | — | 4.2 | 4.4 |
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capacity | 6 quarts | — | 6 quarts | — | 4 quarts | 6 quarts |
electric | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
material | Plastic | — | Plastic | — | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | — |
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Customers like the ease of cleaning this popcorn popper. They say the removable heating plate is very convenient for cleaning. They are also happy with the speed and ease of use. However, some customers have reported issues with the lid not staying on tightly and the heating not working properly. Customers are mixed on burning, value, and quality.
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Customers like the messiness of the popcorn popper. They mention it's easy to use and clean, with a removable heating plate.
"...butter in the microwave and drizzle it on the popcorn and it’s also less messy that way...." Read more
"...It’s decently easy to clean...." Read more
"...I don't think even my old one did that. It's easy to clean and to store. I'm enjoying popcorn again, it's better than the theater popcorn...." Read more
"...My one issue with the ease of wash is that it's not super easy to clean the base with hot soapy water...." Read more
Customers find the popcorn popper easy to use. They appreciate the simple instructions and the convenient oil reservoir in the base unit. They also say making kettle corn is a lot easier now.
"...flip the unit to dump it in the bowl but it's not, it's lightweight and easy...." Read more
"...It’s pops the popcorn perfectly and is so easy to use. I probably wouldn’t even try the butter melter feature though...." Read more
"...ALL kernels pop. Nothing burns. It is ready in a very short time. Popcorn is perfect. I highly recommend it!" Read more
"...This is SUPER easy to use - much better than having to stir the popcorn over a burner...." Read more
Customers are happy with the speed of the popcorn popper. They say it does a very good job at popping the popcorn quickly and evenly. They also say it pops corn faster than the microwave and pops virtually all kernels. The heating element seems to work quickly to get the corn to pop, and the melting oil takes less than a minute. Customers also appreciate the clear instructions and the fast delivery.
"...a couple of minutes for the kernels to heat up but then it pops incredibly fast and the whole batch is done in the blink of an eye, it's pretty wild...." Read more
"...It’s easy enough to melt butter in the microwave and drizzle it on the popcorn and it’s also less messy that way...." Read more
"This pops nice corn and quickly but be careful handling ad washing as lid can "get away" before you know it and may break...." Read more
"No real complaint as far as how it works. It pops the popcorn in about 2 minutes after turning it on...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the popcorn popper. Some mention it's a great product that makes great, fluffy popcorn, and is easy to use. However, others say the lid seems very flimsy and they worry they will break it. They also say the product is messy and doesn't really work well.
"...First and foremost: It pops ALL the kernels, literally EVERY SINGLE KERNEL! It doesn't get more impressive than that...." Read more
"Love, love, love this popcorn maker! It’s pops the popcorn perfectly and is so easy to use...." Read more
"...This is messy and doesn’t really work well. So we just put the oil, butter and salt in the bottom all together and it turns out great every time." Read more
"...ALL kernels pop. Nothing burns. It is ready in a very short time. Popcorn is perfect. I highly recommend it!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the popcorn popper. Some mention it's good value for the money, and would make a terrific and inexpensive wedding gift. However, others say it'll save you money, is easy to use, and well worth it.
"...Melts easily. Well worth the money." Read more
"...Price was not a bargain but it was reasonable if you like to pop your own popcorn. I definitely like it better than air poppers." Read more
"Worth every cent. Use it almost daily 🍿..." Read more
"...So 8 pops per week x 52 weeks. Well worth it!" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the popping of the popcorn. Some say that it does not burn the kernels, while others say that the element burns out after a few months.
"...ALL kernels pop. Nothing burns. It is ready in a very short time. Popcorn is perfect. I highly recommend it!" Read more
"...But what DID concern me was all the reviews saying the tops were melting, and pictures of them with melted tops...." Read more
"It does a good job of popping corn with very few old maids and no burning...." Read more
"...a week, gets wiped clean after every use, and after 2 years starts burning popcorn while simultaneously not popping it...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the heating of the popcorn popper. They mention that the plate is very hot, the heating element would go off and on, and the handles get hot underneath. Some say that the butter melter part at the top never works and that the tops are melting.
"...me was all the reviews saying the tops were melting, and pictures of them with melted tops. And different brands too, not just one...." Read more
"...I don't use the butter well because the butter doesn't seem to melt that well, or drain through the holes that well - a lot of them have raised rims..." Read more
"...2. Be careful when taking off the base after flipping it over. It's really hot and could cause burns. I'd suggest using mitts when doing so...." Read more
"...Since the Red Lid doesn't stay on tightly, too much heat escapes during a popping cycle...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the lid of the popcorn popper. They mention that it doesn't stay snapped on, allowing too much heat to escape during a popping cycle. The red lid also doesn''t fit well and falls off when turning the popper over.
"...The little red lid seemed to be too loose the first time I used it but I just wasn’t pushing it on quite all the way apparently...." Read more
"...before buying and the biggest problem seemed to be that the red cover did not stay on. I couldn't even GET it on. No big deal...." Read more
"...Because the bar constantly moves it around, you can listen and make sure it's completely stopped without it burning...." Read more
"...pops nice corn and quickly but be careful handling ad washing as lid can "get away" before you know it and may break...." Read more
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Enter this style of popper. I compared a bunch of brands for these types since I've never used this kind of popper. Eventually I resorted to watching Youtube videos (I take my popcorn very seriously, LOL) and was finally sold on this style, brand and model after watching a guy demonstrate and test several types of poppers. I am extremely pleased with it and have ZERO complaints! First and foremost: It pops ALL the kernels, literally EVERY SINGLE KERNEL! It doesn't get more impressive than that. The very first use I got nervous and shut it off a few seconds too soon and had about 10 or so kernels left, but once I realized I can wait until it all stops without it burning, I haven't had a single unpopped piece since! Because the bar constantly moves it around, you can listen and make sure it's completely stopped without it burning.
I don't use the included top/bowl to eat it from, I dump it into my own bowl of choice instead, it's just my preference. My own bowl is a little wider so I can toss it around with oil and salt that way. It was hard to visualize the amount of popcorn described in the description, but I was pleased to discover it pops exactly the amount I have always popped, which is a BIG family-sized bowl full (which I eat all myself because I'm single and that's how I roll).
As far as oil, I'm not used to using oil since my old popper was just a dry air popper. What I would always do is drizzle the oil and salt after popping it. So I initially used olive oil (which is what I drizzle on it anyway) but then decided to experiment with coconut oil because it has a higher smoke point and the healthy properties of coconut oil can withstand the heat of the unit. That was even better, it's fantastic with coconut oil and tastes more like theater popcorn. I still drizzle olive oil and salt on it afterward however, because the coconut oil serves the purpose of coating the kernels, but it doesn't really give it the buttery feel after it's popped. But that's fine with me because I'm so pleased with how well it works that I'm willing to use oil with the kernels now. It all comes out fluffy and perfect, NO BURNED pieces ever, so far.
You can put the unit inside the bowl to store it, but I prefer to keep the bowl on top to keep dust out. The cord easily wraps around underneath the bottom, which is something that annoyed me about my old popper, which had no way to store the cord. I also like having an off/on switch too, as opposed to just yanking the cord out of the wall while it's running like many of the upright air poppers will have you do.
It takes a couple of minutes for the kernels to heat up but then it pops incredibly fast and the whole batch is done in the blink of an eye, it's pretty wild. I wondered if it would be awkward to lift and flip the unit to dump it in the bowl but it's not, it's lightweight and easy.
ONE IMPORTANT THING: I almost didn't buy this because even this style of popper has some pictures of the top piece melted. This surprised me until I watched the videos on this page and did a few face-palms. Watch them for yourself and you'll see they leave the red piece on the lid while it's popping. I couldn't believe how any videos show people doing this. The vents in the clear bowl/lid are there so that it VENTS while popping! The smaller red lid is included to put on AFTER you shut it off. It's simply to keep small pieces from falling out once you flip it over. Keep it off while it's popping, of course it's going to melt if you keep blocking the vent holes, good grief! Makes me wonder what people were doing with the other kinds of air poppers to make those ones melt, maybe covering them with sweaters?? But I'm content to never know.
When reading reviews, keep in mind that a lot of people have only ever used microwave popcorn. Some of the reviews about flavor and whatnot make me think these people are simply used to microwave junk and so it's probably no reflection on this popper. That, and people blocking the vents with the red lid and then complaining that it smells like plastic. Sigh.
Like I said, I have no complaints whatsoever and am glad I decided to try this type of popper. Easy, perfect results and kinda fun to use.
The little red lid seemed to be too loose the first time I used it but I just wasn’t pushing it on quite all the way apparently.
I wouldn’t even recommend trying to get the cooking surface wet for cleaning. That would probably be too messy and risk getting water where it shouldn’t be. I just held the base over the trash and wiped it out good with a paper towel.
This is definitely worth buying if you like to eat popcorn at home!
However. The first Stir Crazy popper I had lasted roughly 9 years, the second lasted 3, and the third lasted only 2. This unit lives in a temperate home, makes popcorn once a week, gets wiped clean after every use, and after 2 years starts burning popcorn while simultaneously not popping it.
Is it still the best option out there? Sadly, it appears so. Performs absolutely fantastic until it abruptly doesn't anymore because it isn't built to last, it's built to sell more poppers.
*sad Millennial noises*
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Looked into getting one of these StirCrazy units after watching several videos and learning about the ingredients needed to get that movie theatre style taste at home.
Main ingredient you'll want is some Coconut Oil, particularly ones that include "beta-carotine" as part of its ingredients. That's what gives it the very "orange" texture within the oil, and helps add that "yellow" colouring onto the popcorn itself. It does give a slight buttery taste aswell, but nothing too significantly.
Next ingredient is some seasoning salt, particularly "Flavacol". This is the key that gives that taste that pops out and really drives it close to the movie theatres. Its the same stuff they even use in the theatre!
Apply about two tablespoons worth of Coconut Oil, a half teaspoon worth of Flavacol, and mix with around 1/3 or 1/2 a cup of Popcorn, and let it pop!
The Stir Crazy does an excellent job at popping the popcorn within a span of a few minutes. I usually like to let it run first to melt the oil down into a liquid state, than stop to give it a bit to cool off before applying the kernels and seasoning salt. Turn back on, place the dome over the machine, and within just a couple minutes, perfectly popped corn!
Cleaning can be a bit of a nuisance, especially the dome since it will be rather oily, but the base can easily be cleaned with a wet sponge. The stirring rod can be removed and screwed back into place with the plastic knob that houses it, which helps for cleaning up.
Overall, highly satisfied. No more microwave popcorn for me!
Solo tengo un inconveniente, las palmitas que quedan pegadas a las paredes del recipiente plástico pueden llegar a salir "húmedas", efecto de la misma evaporación dentro del recipiente.
If there is a power-cut (happens in India all the time), just wait and it will begin when power returns.
Oh, the popcorn? It's great. I've used it a few times and really enjoy it.
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