Cuisinart EasyPop Popcorn Maker, Red, CPM-700NAS

I really love popcorn and I had a another machine that I purchased 4 years ago and it did not do a good job so its been in storage for the last 3.5 years. Lately I've been on a popcorn craze after eating so much of the great tasting popcorn that they make at my job...but they have a fairly big machine. So I went into research mode for a decent sized machine that I can have at home and after a week of comparing and reading reviews this machine came out on top and I am so glad I chose this one. I have made popcorn twice and it popped all the kernels and the taste is exactly like at my job (which is awesome!!) and all I used was Orville Redenbacher popcorn packets. I'm now waiting on packets that give that authentic movie theater popcorn taste (can't wait!!) I've noticed alot of the reviews talk about a clip that easily breaks. I've only used my machine twice but I don't see those clips becoming a issue and since I'm aware of this I am VERY careful when using and cleaning it Overall I'm very satisfied and highly recommend this product if you're looking for a popcorn machine ***UPDATE*** I have used and cleaned this product multiple times now and I have no issues with malfunctions or pieces breaking (I am still very careful when I use it) but I LOVE this machine and the great popcorn it makes and it pops all the kernels everytime...if you're looking/comparing popcorn machines you can stop now....cause this is the one ***UPDATE UPDATE***

I received this for Christmas. I use the 1/3 cup option and use only 1 teaspoon of oil (it calls for 2). Perfect popcorn every time. I am very impressed. I was more of a stove top pot-with-crank type of popcorn person, but this Cuisinart has literally changed my life. No longer do I stand there cranking away until all the corn is popped. Now I "set it and forget it", to quote a familiar As Sold On TV device. At first I was a little worried by the excess kernels that wander their way up onto the sides, but as the popcorn begins popping the popped corn grabs those escaping kernels and drags them down into hot section. "Old Maids" are a thing of the past with this CPM-700. Edit: March 2013. The maker is still going strong since being used Christmas Day for the first time. I use it approximately 3 to 4 evenings a week to make my 1/3 cup servings (unpopped). Not an issue yet. Edit: August 2013. Still not disappointing. Lesson Learned: the hot plate is, well, hot. I made the mistake of taking off the popped corn container and allowing a plastic bag to get too close to the cooling hot plate. Melted. Instantly. So note to self, keep the counter clear. Edit: July 2014. Our Cuisinart still is running solid. The number of uses per week has shrunk as sometimes we like gravitate to an air-popper we received earlier in the year. I did find before one Cuisinart session, that when trying to clip the base plate to unit (the hot plate is detachable), the point where the clip attached to the base unit snapped off. I was left with no way to attach. Now well outside a normal 1-year warranty, I thought I was finished. I contacted Cuisinart and learned it had a 3-year, no questions warranty. Cuisinart rushed a new hot plate to me and I had to use the box it arrived in to ship back the broken hot plate. I was told normally they's have me trash the broken piece, but in this case Cuisinart wanted to see the break as this was a first documented case. I was impressed.

I was looking for a popcorn popper that would work well for two people. There are some features that I consider to be mandatory for a small appliance. One of these is that it have an on-off switch. Some manufacturers have cheaped out to the point where they consider they can do away with an on-switch. I disagree and eliminate as a purchase option any small appliance that does not have an on-off switch that I might otherwise consider. There are a number of popcorn poppers that don't have an on-off switch, so I eliminated them from consideration when choosing a popper. From the available poppers that I looked at, I feel that this Cuisinart popper comes closest to checking off all of my boxes. First, it has an on-off switch. I also find that it is the perfect size for two people, not too large and not too small. It doesn't take up too much room on my kitchen counter and it is nice looking. I also like that the non-stick plate with the stirrer is able to be separated from the base unit. This makes cleaning much easier to do. Even though the manufacturer says that this part is dishwasher safe, I prefer to hand-wash all of the components that can be washed. Some people have had issues with the clips that hold this part in place on the base unit breaking off. It makes me wonder if the high heat of a dishwasher might contribute to these parts becoming more brittle, so I just prefer to wash by hand which is quite easy to do. The one thing I don't like is how the top cover piece connects to the popping bowl. It is just a press fit and it's not the best fit. This piece needs to be removed while popping to provide the needed ventilation and needs to be pressed back on if you want to use the popping bowl as a serving bowl. I don't do this either, and just prefer to use a separate bowl for serving and eating out of. This way, I put less stress on the parts needed for popping and minimize the possibility of breaking this bowl. Of course, one of the most important considerations is how good of a job the popper does at making popcorn, and this popper does an excellent job. Like all poppers of this type, it is very easy to use. Just turn on the popper (with my mandatory on-off switch) and add oil along with the proper amount of kernels and wait for the magic to happen. Within a few minutes, you'll have the soothing aroma of freshly popped popcorn. Then I put on the press on lid, depress the two side handles to release the stirrer plate and flip the whole thing over, minus the base unit. The popping bowl has ears on each side that you hold onto while doing this. This seems a lot more convenient to me than having to flip the entire machine over, as you have to do with most poppers of this type. Then I transfer the popcorn to one or two serving bowls and season as desired, depending on which popcorn I used. Sometimes I will use proportioned packets that include both the popping oil and seasoning. Overall, I think this is a great popper. I will continue to monitor how it holds up, especially the clips that hold the stirrer plate to the base unit. If I have any issues, I will update my review. For me, this popper comes closest to providing the best functionality and ease of use that I was looking for. Notably, it has an on-off switch, is easiest to clean, and makes great popcorn.

Over several months, I have used this popper every other day. I use the supplied measuring cup to measure the popcorn kernels (Orville). I use 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil per cooking batch. I use the popper outside on the patio to avoid the cooking smell indoors. Using the mentioned ingredients, the machine produces just short of a gallon of popped corn with near-zero unpopped corn. I like the way the metal sweeper moves around and the fact that I don't have to mess with the sweeper's attachment. As it moves, the sweeper will lift up slightly and move uncooked kernels onto the hotplate. I couldn't ask for a better performing machine (yes, it does have an on/off switch). After, in my judgement the majority of kernels have popped, I turn off the machine and re-install the cover plate. I let it sit for a short while because I like a few over cooked kernels. Then I install the cover on the container and turn the entire machine over with the cover plate on the table. I use my hand to lift the cooking plate off the bottom (bare hands) and set it aside. I have used this machine nearly 50 times and I highly recommend it with the ingredients so mentioned.. As mentioned, the machine only produces just under a gallon of popped corn (which I consume for lunch and afternoon snack). I hope my review helps you to make a buying decision. Please note that everything just fits perfectly. One does have to learn that the machine will not start without the popping chamber precisely aligned to the cooking base (meaning that you have to rotate it a bit to to find that position). No big deal. I highly recommend it for those looking for this quantity of popcorn produced. It has never failed me.

This is a very expensive popcorn popper so i had high expectations. The long narrow design is great for fitting into the dish washer. However, when i used this instead of the classic style of oil popper being much wider… my popcorn burned much easier so it was hard to get it just right. But this machine gets 1 star because i was trying to fit it onto my shelf but i forgot it was too tall… so i had to put it on the very top. I lost control of the lid however, and i fumbled the machine as it fell… it probably had a little over a foot of falling before it hit the carpet and the whole body is made of very brittle cheap plastic because the plastic casing for the base totally shattered along with the popping plate. All the little plastic bits that lock the plate the base and make the machine functional broke VERY EASILY. I suspected anything like this you needed to be careful… and dropping it one foot onto carpet may ding it a bit sure… i did not expect it to explode into dozen of shards of plastic making it completely unusable. Even if it was tough and made of steel i still would have criticized the performance on account of the small plate burning your popcorn before the other kernels can pop. Dont buy this piece of junk. Waste of money. Stick with the cheaper ones.

I am the popcorn lover in the family. I use my maker about 2-3 times a month. Love to pop corn on a Friday night as we do our routine Friday night movie and popcorn. No need to have microwave popcorn. It durable, washes up well and stores well.

I've owned 5 other brands of this type of corn popper, and this one has been the best...except like all the other's I've owned the non-stick coating wears off the cook pan surface. In defense of this model the other's that I had wore off within a couple of months, and I purchased this one last November and this one took 6 months to wear off. So, they all have this same flaw but this one lasted longer but still the non-stick surface wears off. And of course, where does the worn off non-stick coating go? Into/on the popcorn!!! So, it's easy to use! It's easy to clean! It's capacity and noise level are both good. Just the non-stick coating is an issue that needs to be address by all the corn poppers!!

NOT CHILD FRIENDLY!!! My popcorn machine is 2 1/2 years old still works great. Hardly any seeds remaining after the pop. I use Red Hill White Popcorn. The middle and bottom sections get extremely hot when you separate middle from the bottom base to pour into a bowl. I need to be very careful . Do not leave the bottom base unattended with children around until it is cooled. I would not buy again for this very reason. It’s just myself and husband at home . I’m the only one allowed to use the machine and grandchildren can only absurve .

Me encanto , es de buen material plástico, fácil de usar .

Several years ago I had a Cuisinart popcorn popper with a rippled dome. It lasted about 6 years before it finally gave up and stopped stirring. My microwave had broken about 4 years ago and I replaced it with the toaster oven. Last year I decided that I wanted another popcorn popper but I didn't want to spend a lot of money on one. So I found a different brand for 1/2 the price. It was made completely out of plastic, and it was overly large and difficult to store. That cheaper plastic one lasted about 7 months before it nearly set my kitchen on fire. The switch broke and would no longer shut off and it was shooting Sparks! I decided I was going to go back to a brand that I liked and trusted, Cuisinart. It was more money than I wanted to spend on a popcorn popper, but given my experience with my previous Cuisinart, I decided it was worth the splurge. I see some reviews stating that the levers that lock the plate onto the base have broken. I have used mine several times since I received it. If you treat the machine with care when you're using it, broken lever should not be an issue. If you're looking for a good quality popcorn popper, don't hesitate about the expense of this one because you'll likely end up buying it anyway once your cheaper one blows up.

Funciona perfecto y hasta hipnotiza el uso jaja, llevo 2 semanas con ella y solo noto que lo primero que se dañará es la "plancha o sartén" porque es un material que no había visto, lavarlo con cuidado y esperar que dure unos 3 años al menos.

I had a similar model which finally died on us. So I had to get a replacement unit. I loved the old one and I love the new one. Improvement is the round tub/cover (old one war corrugated) which is easier to clean. I highly recommend the unit if you are a popcorn lover.

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