Question 1

Has anyone used this model for roasting coffee?

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Out of the box? No. It has a thermal cutoff switch rated for 350F (you need 400-420 or so), so it will start to, but won't get you very far past first crack. What I did was put a piece of thin fiberglass cloth (and I mean the thinnest stuff you can find at a hobby shop for model planes) between the thermal cutoff switch and the bottom of the pan. What I will probably do is swap the thermal switch for one with a higher temperature rating. This is definitely an at your own risk, fire hazard sort of thing, but it seemed like a more reasonable thing to do than put a convection oven on top of it. Use it outside on concrete. There will be smoke and coffee chaff. Give it an occasional shake too, don't rely on the stirring rod or you won't get an even roast, but I'm doing 3-4 scoops at a time and it's working really well.

Question 2

I love my popcorn popped in bacon grease (I know...but it is soooo good!) Would it work in the Stir Crazy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, yes you can. I have done it in the past with no problems in the Stir Crazy. Popcorn feels a little different after it cools. That's about it.

Question 3

most of these popcorn popers say they are dishwasher safe, including the more expensive West Bend. Is this one also dishwasher safe?

Accepted Answer

I would say the bottom is NOT dishwasher safe. The top should me. The thing only takes a minute to clean using normal hand washing. Really as easy as can be. I don't bother with a dishwasher on this

Question 4

This is 2014. Any improvements since these reviews were written?

Accepted Answer

Major improvement over the older model is that the stir bar no longer rides along a ridge scraping Teflon or metal pieces into the popcorn.

ASIN	B00004RC6R
Best Sellers Rank	#803,268 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #602 in Popcorn Poppers
Brand Name	West Bend
Capacity	6 quarts
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (3,290)
Global Trade Identification Number	00072244123067
Included Components	Popcorn Machine
Item Dimensions L x W x H	14.2"L x 11.75"W x 9.5"H
Item Type Name	Popcorn Machine
Item Weight	4.2 pounds
Manufacturer	West Bend
Material	Aluminum
Model Number	82306
Number of Items	1
Part Number	82306
Special Features	Motorized Stirring Rod with Automatic Reversal
UPC	072244822243 885138278831 778890856679 887652060732 072244123067
Warranty Description	One Year

West Bend Popcorn Machine, Stir Crazy Black

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