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Presto 04821 Orville Redenbacher s Hot Air Popper
Last Updated: January 21, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.9
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Food Items
255butter, corn, popper, kernels, bowl
+69%
-31%
" ... Easy to use and the popcorn is perfect and healthier! ... "
" ... (I LOVE popcorn.) ... "
" ... You'll need a big bowl. ... "
" ... Now I have all this fresh popcorn to myself. ... "
" ... We LOVE air popcorn and when this worked it did fine. ... "
" ... Really made the $1.80 bag of seeds taste delicious! ... "
" ... I like that the PopLite doesn't use any oil to pop the popcorn. ... "
" ... I pop fresh popcorn all the time because I bought this! ... "
Product Reliability
191popper, died, kernels, years, popcorn
+19%
-81%
" ... Then more is thrown out when popping. ... "
" ... It already stopped working:( ... "
" ... It made a noise, smelled like burned plastic and stopped working 6 months after I bought it. ... They wanted me to mail the device in so it could be inspected to determine if it could be repaired or they would replace it. ... "
" ... Quit working during third use. ... Just stopped dead. ... "
" ... This popper ceased working after 1 use. ... We've used their poppers for years so perhaps this was only a fluke. ... "
" ... This completely stopped working after only being used about seven or eight times. ... It quit working very quickly. ... "
" ... Lasted 4 days before it quit working altogether. ... "
" ... This thing died in less than a year. ... "
Ease of Use
75simple, easy, easy to clean, use and clean, popper
+97%
-3%
" ... Simple to use. ... "
" ... this popper is simple and elegantly does that! ... "
" ... easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Simple to use! ... "
" ... Easy to maintain. ... "
" ... Easy to use and simple to clean. ... "
" ... Super simple to use and works well. ... "
Cleaning
60oil, popcorn, easy to use, easy to clean, use and clean
+78%
-22%
" ... I loooooove my hot air popper, we prepare them with coconut oil and a little salt ... "
" ... I like this because it means less cleanup. ... "
" ... Well designed and very easy to clean. ... "
" ... Clean, and safe ... "
" ... Almost all of the kernels pop completely, and so much healthier without oil. ... "
" ... Finally gave up on oil popping. ... "
" ... A great popcorn popper if you don’t want to use oil. ... "
" ... its easy to keep clean. ... "
Returns
55returned, refund, popper, replace, window
+5%
-95%
" ... It's going in the trash. ... "
" ... This was our first try, I'll be returning and looking for another brand. ... "
" ... Broke on the third try. ... "
" ... Contacted company and they wouldn’t refund. ... "
" ... Sending it back. ... "
" ... They wanted me to mail the device in so it could be inspected to determine if it could be repaired or they would replace it. ... I threw it in the trash and ordered another brand. ... "
" ... This popper broke just after the one month return policy @Amazon. ... "
" ... Because this popper was so highly reviewed, I decided it was just a fluke and returned it for a new one. ... Unfortunately we are beyond the return window now to get a refund. ... "
Build Quality
54broke, popcorn, top, butter, popper
+22%
-78%
" ... Broke after three uses ... "
" ... Broke after less than a month of light use. ... "
" ... (It was damaged in my last move and had to be thrown out.) ... "
" ... The plastic at the top started melting and sinking down. ... "
" ... This broke within a month - after only using it a few times. ... "
" ... After 2 uses, the top plastic portion melted and changed shape. ... "
" ... I am hoping maybe it is a one time thing like the plastic was mixed wrong. ... "
" ... Also, would it hurt if it came in stainless steel? ... "
Marketplace
46advertised, works as advertised, works, seller, brand
+46%
-54%
" ... I ordered this product BRAND NEW, and expected it to come that way. ... "
" ... Dead on arrival. ... "
" ... We received a replacement item from amazon and proceeded to make a batch of popcorn. ... "
" ... Finally I went on amazon to my surprise I found a this on the same brand and design that ruined me for other poppers so I bought it. ... "
" ... It is not as advertised!!! ... It is not as advertised!!! ... "
" ... Have purchased Presto brand before but not again. ... "
" ... The new model is a far inferior product. ... "
" ... I threw it in the trash and ordered another brand. ... "
Price
37money, worth, save, waste, waste of money
+59%
-41%
" ... It is hard to beat. ... "
" ... For the price, this item works well. ... "
" ... It was worth the price I paid for it. ... "
" ... I've certainly gotten my money's worth. ... "
" ... It’s goodfor the price. ... "
" ... First off What a great deal this popper is I bought it for 20.00 here on Amazon and for the price it's amazing. ... "
" ... Add to this the low price and you can't go wrong. ... "
" ... This is a fabulous machine, and worth twice the cost. ... "
For Kids
35popcorn, loves, popper, kids love, kid
+91%
-9%
" ... The kids love making popcorn with it and so do I. ... "
" ... Got this for the kids (teens) to make popcorn with. ... "
" ... easy quick and fun for kids!! ... "
" ... Easy for kids to make their own. ... "
" ... My daughter loves this popper. ... "
" ... My kids LOVE making popcorn! ... "
" ... We had it in the family when my kids were growing up and now decided to get it for my granddaughter. ... "
" ... My grandchildren love it! ... "
Heating
31popcorn, hot air popper, heat, popper, kernels
+45%
-55%
" ... Heated up and turned itself off before popping!! ... "
" ... After being used about 15 times, the popper heated, but the fan stopped working, and popcorn kernels inside burned up. ... "
" ... Secondly it gets way too hot! ... "
" ... The top and scoop gets too hot. ... It's really unsafe and scoop gets way too hot. ... "
" ... The first two times I tried to make popcorn tonight, the popper overheated. ... "
" ... Spewed hot kernels at times that popped outside machine. ... "
" ... It's also very noisy and gets hot. ... "
" ... The previous hot air popcorn maker I had lasted 30yrs. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
28easy to use, easy to clean, use and clean, easy, popcorn
+96%
-4%
" ... Easy to use and simple to clean. ... "
" ... Clean, and safe ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean, and attractive. ... "
" ... Simple to use and Easy to clean up after use. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and store. ... "
" ... It works great, quick & easy to use, little clean up and makes the right amount of popcorn. ... "
" ... This pops corn and it's easy clean up. ... So clean up may vary. ... "
" ... Well designed and very easy to clean. ... "
Overall performance
27fast, job, well, pops, popper
+100%
" ... Overall popper does a good job. ... "
" ... Works fast and great, if you have a problem with the taste it’s the popcorn, butter, or seasoning you use. ... "
" ... Works well and quickly. ... "
" ... It does the job. ... "
" ... Works fast, pops almost all the corn, a nice little machine. ... "
" ... Does an excellent job! ... "
" ... it is amazing how fast and perfect the popcorn is poppped ... "
" ... Performs as expected. ... "
Controls
23button, wish, thing, machine, like
+9%
-91%
" ... The only thing it’s missing is an on/off switch. ... "
" ... There is no on off switch . ... "
" ... Also would have been nice to have an on off switch. ... "
" ... My only complaint is it doesn’t have a on/off switch. ... "
" ... I would guess that about 1/3 of the kernels are left un-popped- most because they fly out of the machine as it is running, the rest are just left in there. ... "
" ... No on/ off switch. ... "
" ... There's no on/off switch, so all you can do is plug it in. ... "
" ... No on/off switch. ... "
Delivery
19arrived, popper, used, quickly, fast
+58%
-42%
" ... Packaged well and arrived as stated ... "
" ... Used this every weekend since it arrived. ... "
" ... We got one for a little cheaper in a damaged box, but the popper was still in great condition. ... "
" ... Fast shipping, product as expected. ... "
" ... It arrived quickly with all the pieces, and works great. ... "
" ... It was shipped quickly and works perfectly. ... "
" ... Was packed in original box. ... "
" ... Item as described and fast shipment ... "
Setup
18follow, directions, kernels, follow the directions, easy to assemble
+78%
-22%
" ... Follow the direction every one. ... "
" ... WORKED JUST AS I HAD HOPED, QUICK AND EASY. ... "
" ... It’s very easy to assemble. ... "
" ... works great, just must be careful to follow directions exactly. ... "
" ... This popper works great as long as you follow the directions. ... "
" ... If you follow the directions (which are very simple), you shouldn't have any problems with this. ... "
" ... We followed the directions to assemble (easy enough) and followed the directions on how much kernels to use (easily measured). ... "
" ... Great for what it is as long as you follow the directions. ... "
Storage
18plastic, kernels, butter, tray, scoop
+50%
-50%
" ... It takes longer to wait for them to pop than it does to make a pre-made bag in a microwave. ... "
" ... Smaller capacity than older model. ... "
" ... The clear plastic melted and stuck to the butter tray. ... "
" ... No air was blowing out of popping chamber. ... "
" ... Lid is melting! ... "
" ... I'm only on my second bag of kernels since buying this. ... "
" ... I have to out a 1 inch box to tip back notvshoot popcorn all over floor and put a towel over spout to aim into bowl. ... "
" ... That is ok so long as you dump in a full tray of kenels into the popper. ... This isn't a problem if you use a full cup as the kernels all sort of sit on top of each other and weigh the ones on the bottom down but if you don't want that much popcorn this popper is not very good. ... "
Design
17looks, plastic, changed, top, nice
+65%
-35%
" ... Works quite well even though the plastic looks a little cheap. ... "
" ... Like other reviews mentioned, the Orville logo is vinyl, and ... "
" ... The styling has changed but it still pops great! ... "
" ... The design is great . ... "
" ... I like the butter melter and the design. ... "
" ... This gives a better coating. ... "
" ... Smart design otherwise. ... "
" ... So, I bought this beauty! ... Perfect texture, perfect taste! ... "
Cables
16switch, power, pull, wrap, storage
+63%
-38%
" ... love the place to wrap cord for storage. ... "
" ... It may have something to do with the stiffness of the power cord when it's new. ... "
" ... I really like the cord storage on the back of it. ... "
" ... That was prob my fault, pulled plug too early. ... "
" ... Does a nice job popping corn fairly quickly and efficiently, but the popped cord is ejected all over and it is difficult too catch it all. ... "
" ... just plug or pull the cord. ... "
" ... A power switch would be nice, but ok, so it turns on and off via the power cord. ... "
" ... Works great, nice size a place to wrap the cord. ... "
Programs
15popcorn, much better, butter, top, stove top
+73%
-27%
" ... We use another cup and the microwave. ... "
" ... Much more than when you microwave. ... "
" ... stove top, microwave . ... "
" ... Nothing wrong with this popcorn popper, but I think popcorn turns out better popped in a little oil in a metal pan on the stove top. ... "
" ... So much better than microwave popcorn. ... "
" ... I am new to the air popcorn but this is the perfect way to transition from microwave popcorn ... "
" ... IMHO it works much better than a microwave popper. ... "
" ... this works great, so much better than those microwave bowls. ... "
As Gift
14christmas, one, bought, present, popcorn
+93%
-7%
" ... I received one of these as a gift in1999. ... "
" ... Giving my daughter this on Christmas day ... "
" ... I bought this for my mother for Christmas. ... "
" ... My daughter wanted one for her own home now and this one was purchased as a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... It is a Christmas gift ... "
" ... Bought for a gift ... "
" ... Great gift idea that will actually be used by recipient. ... "
" ... gave this one as a gift to a popcorn lover because I love mine so much. ... "
Coffee
13roasting, roast, beans, use, roaster
+85%
-15%
" ... I roast coffee with it: it has to be leaning back about 40deg angle so it doesn't spit out the beans. ... It's the best of all worlds for the coffee in that I don't need a strainer to separate the chaff, the fan blows the chaff out while it's roasting. ... "
" ... Bought this to roast coffee. ... "
" ... I've only used this once so far, and I use it for roasting coffee beans. ... "
" ... Great for roasting coffee! ... "
" ... Great single pot 3/4 cup coffee roaster! ... "
" ... Got this to roast green coffee beans. ... Blower auto seperates chaff from coffee. ... "
" ... Works perfectly to roast green coffee beans! ... "
" ... Makes an excellent coffee roaster. ... "
Product As Described
13works as advertised, works, works as expected, expected, exactly
+92%
-8%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Performs as expected. ... "
" ... Works Exactly as Expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... The videos and the photo speak by themselves ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Product works as advertised! ... "
Baking
13healthier, make, bowl, popper, loves
+92%
-8%
" ... My husband is ecstatic that he can make his own popcorn on demand and season it to his hearts desire! ... "
" ... I bought this as a birthday present for my daughter and she says it works well and quickly pops the corn. ... "
" ... But home made is much healthier! ... "
" ... My daughter has become obsessed with popcorn so I purchased this to give her a healthier version. ... She loves making it and the popper works great. ... "
" ... So excited my family will be eating healthier popcorn. ... "
" ... And that 1/2 cup of kernals when popped nearly filled my KitchenAid 5 qt mixing bowl! ... "
" ... My grandson lives popcorn. ... "
" ... I use a huge bowl with this – 16” – and I recommend this size bowl to make sure you can accommodate all the popcorn and have room to stair in salt and butter. ... "
Fit
13popped, kernels, top, hold, back
+38%
-62%
" ... the third time I used it, it shut off while it was popping and no longer works. ... "
" ... I have always followed the directions for filling and popping. ... "
" ... After the heat melted the little plastic cup and the popcorn machine top where the cup sits, it shut off and would not come back on. ... "
" ... It stopped mid-pop. ... "
" ... First use melted the top where the scoop sits. ... "
" ... This is very cheaply made and the popcorn and kernels go all over the place when popping, what a mess I had, ended up putting it in a paper bag to pop the un popped kernels and there were a lot very disappointed in this popper. ... "
" ... The plastic at the top started melting and sinking down. ... "
" ... The cover doesn't fit well either. ... "
Cooling
12room, hot air popper, fan, cooling, cold
+58%
-42%
" ... Love the air popper. ... "
" ... I would look for a different hot air popper. ... "
" ... I love my air popper! ... Just keep it plugged if your room is cold and you don't have a space heater! ... "
" ... One thing, it does not melt room temp. ... "
" ... I do a couple, allow it to cool and then do more, but it cools quickly. ... "
" ... After cooling off unit has run fine ... "
" ... A good hot air popper. ... "
Frying
12popper, love, excellent, popped, little
+100%
" ... Really believe this air popper is excellent providing you use the right kernels. ... "
" ... No more burnt pop corn, because it's popped by air! ... "
" ... Great little air popper. ... "
" ... It is an excellent air Popper. ... "
" ... Naturally, I needed an air popper as well, so I can make it myself. ... "
" ... I LOVE this air popper!! ... "
" ... This is great air popper. ... "
" ... Love this air popper! ... "
Capacity
10family, one, years, popper, machine
+90%
-10%
" ... My whole family enjoyed our new machine that will be used quite often. ... "
" ... I had a hot air popper many years ago, when I had a house full of kids. ... "
" ... I really missed my former hot air popper that disappeard during my last apartment move. ... "
" ... had one of these years ago in the dorm room. ... "
" ... My teenagers used it in our house at least weekly. ... "
" ... Did a wonderful job at our house! ... "
" ... I have one for myself and I've order 3 others for family and friends. ... "
" ... It’s not too large so it stores easily in the kitchen cabinets. ... "
Sound Quality
10using, air, weird, plugged, noisy
-100%
" ... Making all kinds of unusual noise after using it just once ... "
" ... It made a noise, smelled like burned plastic and stopped working 6 months after I bought it. ... "
" ... A bit noisy, but pops all the kernels quickly. ... "
" ... Within seconds, it made a pop noise and started smoking and turned off. ... "
" ... Turned on then off making weird noises. ... "
" ... After using it about 10-12 times, I plugged it in and instantly the motor burned out - it barely made a noise just dead. ... "
" ... We plugged it in and instead of the sound of hot air and fan blowing to start popping our kernels, we heard air blowing, no fan and then the smell of burning kernels and smoke emitting from the machine! ... "
" ... It is loud (whirring noise) and makes a lot of warm air (for those with no experience using air poppers) . ... "
Defective Delivery
10time, product, one, first, damaged
+10%
-90%
" ... The inside was all scratched. ... "
" ... Might have just got a dud. ... "
" ... I must have gotten a faulty unit. ... "
" ... Terrible product -would like to return this defective product, but they say I am past the return window - however, if a product is defective, you should be able to return at any time. ... "
" ... Either this is a horrible design, or they sent me a defective unit. ... "
" ... I wasted my time waiting for the machine and lost my money for buying a damaged product, what I'm I supposed to do now? ... "
" ... Arrived broken (didn't turn on) - in a box that had been pre-opened. ... "
" ... I threw it in the trash and ordered another brand. ... "
Ports
10unplug, switch, outlet, plugged, turn
+20%
-80%
" ... This unit has a short power cord and no power switch. ... "
" ... You have to unplug to turn off, which causes a spark inside my outlet. ... "
" ... I also wish it had an on and off button instead of simply pulling the plug out of the outlet. ... "
" ... It has to be plugged in and out of an outlet. ... "
" ... No on/off switch, only plug and unplug ... "
" ... There's no on/off switch, so all you can do is plug it in. ... "
" ... Plugged it in and the motor on the inside must have burnt out. ... "
Lagging
9two, time, shuts, shut, first
-100%
" ... If you add it after you turn it on the whole machine shuts down, you have to unplug it and it will reset. ... "
" ... this popper freezes up (or OVERHEATS I suppose?) ... "
" ... We used it sometimes 3x/week for short bursts, then not at all for a month or two. ... "
" ... When it gets to hot it shuts off and takes a few minutes to Cool down to restart. ... "
" ... It started, ran for about 30 seconds, but before the first kernel popped, it shut off. ... "
" ... First time trying to make popcorn and it works for 10 seconds. ... "
" ... After two batches, it shut itself off. ... "
" ... If l put any more in, it overheats an shuts down. ... "
Software Platform
8popped, well, pops every kernel, popcorn, leave
+38%
-63%
" ... Please advise khogan1020@gmail.com or through Amazon. ... "
" ... every kernel popped of O. Redenbacher's popcorn. ... "
" ... While it was working, the unit worked well - turned kernels into popcorn quickly and effectively, with almost every kernel popped. ... "
" ... Pops every kernel. ... "
" ... We have tried different kernel brands, but no luck. ... "
Volume
7years, using, really, one, noise
+29%
-71%
" ... It is loud (whirring noise) and makes a lot of warm air (for those with no experience using air poppers) . ... "
" ... On the cons, it is pretty loud (about as loud as a stand mixer on high), and the butter melting cup doesn't melt the butter (2 tbsp) by the time the popcorn is ready. ... "
" ... serves its purpose but it is unnecessarily loud ... "
" ... way bigger than I thought and loud ... "
Video Playback
7popcorn, movies, movie, like, works
+100%
" ... The girlfriend has a bkat with thing on movie night! ... "
" ... I like to pop popcorn after I've been drinking and while watching movies and this works perfect ... "
" ... We love it and enjoying it as a family while watching movies. ... "
" ... It's great, nothing like fresh popcorn while sitting and watching your favorite movies. ... "
" ... Perfect for use at home, when watching a movie with kids! ... "
" ... We love popcorn for movie night, or any other night. ... "
" ... Works great for when we want to sit down and watch a good fiction movie like the news on cnn or msnbc. ... "
Original Product
7junk, another brand, replace, popper, ordered
+43%
-57%
" ... Basically a piece of junk. ... "
" ... The new model is a far inferior product. ... "
" ... This is a piece of junk. ... "
" ... I threw it in the trash and ordered another brand. ... "
Comfort
5like, years, wore, several, popped
+40%
-60%
" ... They are not the right texture for me. ... "
" ... It was not in the condition that I paid for, I felt like I was ripped off. ... "
User Manual
4instructions, follow, used, use, long
+50%
-50%
" ... we aqlways follow directions. ... "
For Fun
4use, easy, kids
+100%
" ... It's so fun to use though. ... "
" ... easy quick and fun for kids!! ... "
" ... It is so much fun to watch the popcorn pop! ... "
Cable Length
4pull, power, wrap, switch, stop
+50%
-50%
" ... This unit has a short power cord and no power switch. ... "
" ... It starts at the moment I plugged in to the power outlet and stop's when I pull the cord ... "
Hair
4popcorn, pop, popper, one, butter
+25%
-75%
" ... Cuts off if u add to much corn, but it works. ... "
" ... i had to cut the recommended portion of popcorn in half to get it to even pop. ... "
" ... Go for the more expensive one, this one has no cut off switch and isn't that great ... "
Speed
4cool, cools
+50%
-50%
" ... Then it needs to cool off for five minutes. ... "
" ... You will have to wait for it to cool down and then it will work, but it takes about 5 to 10 minutes. ... "
Camera
4shoot, photo
+75%
-25%
" ... Underfill it and kernels will shoot out of the top. ... "
" ... The videos and the photo speak by themselves ... "
" ... It does shoot it out well. ... "
Size
4easy to use
+50%
-50%
" ... it spits popcorn everywhere. ... "
" ... I'm only on my second bag of kernels since buying this. ... "
Freebies
3+33%
-67%
" ... I opted not to get a free machine and instead using the microwave and a glass bowl with a plate on it. ... "
" ... Only wish it had a matching bowl. ... "
Drying
3popcorn, butter, salt, kernels, flavored
+67%
-33%
" ... It's basically a high powered hair drier ... "
ISP
3older, model
+67%
-33%
" ... Just what I needed. ... "
" ... I always filled it below the limit line. ... "
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