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Presto 04821 Orville Redenbacher Hot Air Corn Popper | 
 enlarge | Brand: Presto
List Price: $34.99
Buy New: $23.99
You Save: $11.00 (31%)
Rating:  182 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 10 x 7.1
Warranty: 1
MPN: 04821
Model: 268534
UPC: 075741048215
EAN: 0075741048215
ASIN: B00006IUWB
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Electric popper uses hot air, not oil, for a healthy, low-calorie treat | | • | Faster and more economical than microwave-bag popcorn | | • | Produces virtually no unpopped kernels with either regular or gourmet popcorn | | • | Makes up to 18 cups in less than 2-1/2 minutes | | • | Handy measuring cup doubles as a butter melter;14 by 9 by 6-1/2 inches |
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Product Description
Pop some corn, snuggle up on the sofa, and grab the remote control. Whether it's a romantic evening for two, or a family tradition involving children and maybe even the family dog, popcorn is the perfect snack for a night at home watching movies. Since this popper pops with hot air and not oil, you can munch without guilt (or add some melted butter and promise to walk it off the next day).
Amazon.com Review
Plug in the Orville Redenbacher Hot Air Corn Popper and the party begins. In less than 2-1/2 minutes you'll have up to 18 cups--two large bowlfuls--of fluffy popcorn with virtually no unpopped kernels. And because the machine uses hot air instead of oil, the resulting snack is healthier and lower in calories. That's not to say you can't add butter; in fact, the 1/2-cup measuring cup on top of the popper doubles as a butter melter. Simply put in the desired amount of margarine or butter (room temperature is best), and it melts from the heat produced during the popping process. The clear plastic cover and cup, which must stay on during popping so the popped corn doesn't fly all over the room, easily remove for hand cleaning with warm, soapy water. No other clean-up is required. While a few unpopped kernels spring out the chute as the machine begins to heats up, the chute does a good job of directing the popped corn into a bowl. The popper measures 14 by 9 by 6-1/2 inches, and is identical to Presto's PopLite Hot Air Corn Popper except for color and logo. Presto covers the popper with a two-year warranty. --Ann Bieri
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Awesome Corn Man January 1, 2009
V. de Ocampo (San Anselmo, CA)
If you like good popcorn like we do, don't waste your time or money on the more expensive machines. You've found it. Perfect popcorn every time. And no need to use any oil. This truly is the most healthy way to pop corn!
What - No On/Off switch? December 21, 2008
David Pfeiffer (Kentucky)
This popper works well when you follow the directions with the correct amount of good popcorn and yes, some will pop on the counter and/or floor.
The only real problem is having to pull the electrical plug out of the wall socket to shut off the unit. This is never a good practice to unlpug any appliance drawing about 12 Amps of current! It's the same as unplugging a vacuum cleaner, 1400W hair dryer, or 1500W space heater. Try doing this in dim or dark light and watch the sparks that light up between the plug and the outlet - "pow". Eventually the plug and outlet will get burned, worsening the problem. Earlier models with On/Off switches passed the UL approval but I can't believe they would pass this cost saving change. How cheap! But, I corrected this problem by adding my own switch. (Yes, I voided the warranty) I installed a 16 Amp/120 Volt SPST On/Off switch. (Jameco Electronics #316022 $0.99 + Shipping or try Radio Shack) Fairly easy to do if you work in electronics. Just cut a rectangle hole in the plastic base, install switch, and solder wires from "hot" side of power. There's plenty of room for the switch and the wires are long enough the reach for connecting. Now I enjoy fresh hot air popped corn without the fear of damaging my electircal outlet. Please see the photo I uploaded, a good product made better.
Hot Air Corn Popper December 13, 2008
L. Samford (Illinois)
Very pleased with the quality of the Orville Redenbacher Hot Air Corn Popper. It does an excellent job popping the corn, easy to clean and operate. The item shipped promptly after the order was placed with Amazon.
Alternative to Microwave popcorn December 8, 2008
Don D. Basina (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Are you looking for an alternative to microwave popcorn? Then this hot air popper will give a better popping option than the high fat, high sodium contained in microwave popcorn bags.
I've always utilized the proven stovetop method for popping my kernels. How much oil in the bottom? How much kernels to I put in? How long do I wait before I take it off the flame? I have got this method down to a science with no unpopped kernels or burned popcorn through experimenting. It was a lot of trial and error that got me to that point. But I wanted another option to cleaning the oily pan and cover. And the added benefit of less oil on my popcorn since I need to watch what I ingest now in my older years.
The Orville Hot Air Corm Popper was the choice I made over the other brands that utilized hot air and automatic stir methods. A few friends had these brands and did not like restricted user operator options. The plastic cover on this model is made of high intensity, heat resistant Polycarbonate that will get hot but not melt with consistent usage. Please read the instructions, how to use and safeguards before operating this unit because this appliance contains a high intense heat element.
I never put more than the recommended cup kernels in the hot air chamber. The cup is located on top of the unit which also melts room temperature butter while popping. Put the kernels in the popping chamber and then plug in the unit. (There is no on/off switch so don't leave this unit unattended.) The kernels will start taking the intense heat generated and will start to pop in about a minute. At this point a few kernels might fly out the shoot because of the forced hot air, but if a 4 quart bowl is used under the chute they will land in there. The popcorn will start to fill up the chamber and spill over into the bowl at rapid pace. It will help if the bowl is turned a few times so one side does not fill up. Once all of the popcorn comes out there will be about 5-10 kernels left still rotating in the hot air. At this point unplug the unit and let it cool. If the unit is left on to try to get all of the kernels popped they will start firing out the chute like hot BB projectiles.
The popcorn can know be enjoyed with any toppings of choice. I like that I can control what I put on my popcorn. I do like real butter with a little popcorn salt and freshly grated Parmesan or store bought popcorn flavorings. I melt my refrigerated butter in the microwave for about 20 seconds. I once tried to put the flavorings on during popping, but only got them blown all over the floor, lesson learned once again.
I would recommend this popper to everyone who wants a fast method of popping corn who wants to control what they have on their fresh, homemade, delicious popcorn.
Great product December 6, 2008
R. Martin (Clemmons, NC)
This hot air corn popper is an excellent product. It takes very little time and you have an excellent snack!!!
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