User Guide

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POPCORN MACHINE
BUYER’S GUIDE
POPCORN MACHINE
BUYER’S GUIDE
Popcorn Buyer's Guide Checklist
in addition to warranty, is to make sure that your machine was made with metal gears,
NOT PLASTIC, as is the case with some makers. Machines that may look VERY
similar (especially online) can have drastically different quality parts that can affect the
longevity and durability of your machine.
Price
With money tight these days, surprisingly, owning your own popcorn machine is a lot
less expensive than you might think. Why pay up to a thousand dollars or more when
you can buy the same quality home popcorn machine for a fraction of the cost.
You know your budget best, to be sure, and there are some phenomenal deals out
there...remember to look at consumer reviews, especially when selecting an economy
machine...
Warranty
A MAJOR consideration is the manufacturer's warranty. There are companies claiming
to provide 5 year warranties on machines but you CANNOT CONTACT THEM...we
know this from experience. A 5 year warranty from a company that is impossible to get
hold of is obviously worthless...make sure you're dealing with a reputable company
and that you can reach them by phone.
Look for manufacturers that offer specific details of their
warranty...for instance: "3 years on machine 30 days on
kettle and lights".
How important is it to have a built-in warming deck and heat
lamp?
Premium machines have warming decks for superior
popcorn holding. Having the heating element underneath the
deck helps keep the popped corn crisp and reduces the
problem of having your popcorn turning out chewy.
Combining this feature with the lamp/light provides you with
popcorn that remains warm and fresh for hours.
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