ParagonCineplex Yellow Pop 4 Ounce Popcorn Machine for Professional Concessionaires Requiring Commercial Quality High Output Popcorn Equipment

Although this is great for family or small group settings, I did use this for a larger group where I had the kettle running for about an hour and a half, it worked great! I have owned 2 popcorn machines that look like this with this one being far superior. The instructions claim that you can put 6oz of seeds in the 4oz kettle.... don't, you will get more old maids than the amount of extra popped. I found that if you use 1/2c of seeds, 1/4c of popping oil, and 1tsp of popcorn salt it seems to come out great. Remember you are looking at a home use machine that works as good as almost any industrial popper. It is build great with quality parts and should last, definitely worth the money. Cleaning is simple and takes just a couple minutes. The bottom tray easily tilts and slides out giving you access to the underside of the bottom tray as well as the heating element. After that all you need to clean your machine is windex sprayed on the glass sides and a couple of paper towels to wipe dry. To clean the kettle, wipe it out with a dry paper towel.The only issue I had was with the Plexiglas door: Upon unpacking I found that it was severely scratched. I called customer service with no questions asked they sent me another one only taking 2 days to arrive and looks great.I would definitely recommend the Cineplex-4 to anyone who is looking for a quality home use machine that can be used for larger groups on occasion.

Now this is QUALITY! Made in the USA and backed by a Lifetime Warranty for Home Use. The unit is built strong, sturdy and it is made with craftsmanship you will not find in other cheap models like the Funtime 4oz popper. Stainless steel and aluminum construction. Three side panels are tempered glass. The door is Plexiglas. The pull out Collection Tray, and Lower Inside Panel are made of stainless steel. The side braces are made of tempered aluminum. Chassis is built tough and it is one good looking machine. I've used it probably a dozen times so far. I do not care what type of popcorn and oil I use, it pops perfectly each and every time. You can cook a 1/2 cup of popcorn in a few minutes. I cook a lot of Mushroom popcorn for different recipes like Cheddar Cheese Popcorn, Chocolate Covered and others. This machine handles both Regular popcorn and Mushroom popcorn with no problem. I've used Coconut Oil (plain and buttered). Also, have added Popcorn Flavacol Salt to the cooking and there has been no issues with using my own mixtures. Easy clean up. Just wipe out the Kettle with a paper towel. Easy to take care of. This machine makes popping popcorn enjoyable. If you are looking to spend a few more dollars for quality in a Popcorn Machine, this one will not disappoint you. As far as price goes, I am glad I spent the extra money because it was worth every penny.

Okay, I want to start off with a con - The plate with the handle that drops down to the kettle and keeps all the corn from flying out is supposed to lift up as the corn starts to pop, and then the popcorn spills over the side. But on mine, the right side lifts up first, then it causes the stirring shaft to bind up inside that plate. Once it does, it shoves the left side of the plate in between the kettle and the arm on the left side that has the hinge for the kettle. The first time it did it, it bound up so hard it actually stopped the stirring shaft!! Since then, I've been careful to reach in there quick and lift it up, but it isn't fun with hot oil popping all over the place. I am going to take off that plate and drill it out a little bigger.Now that's over with, the popcorn machine is great!! Wow, what a simple machine. And so sturdy. Has the cord for the kettle covered in commercial grade flexible conduit, and the plug in is like what you would buy to replace the end of an extension cord, but also covered in steel. It's got three switches. One each for power, kettle, and light. As soon as you turn on the kettle, the stirring shaft starts to spin.It looks really easy to clean too. Has it's own drawer to catch un-popped kernels. And if any crumbs get into the bottom of the machine, it's really easy to take apart. Don't even need tools.Three sides are glass, and the front is plexiglass with a stainless steel section under the door that folds out to you at a 45* angle.I'm very happy so far.

This is a sturdy, well-built machine. I got this popcorn popper because my family of 6 makes multiple batches of popcorn at a time, and we have gone through a number of air poppers in the past, melting the plastic tops. I wanted something that would be durable, make plenty of popcorn, and be easy to use. This machine does all of the above, plus it is charming and keeps the popcorn warm. We do not use pre-packaged oil, but just coconut oil or peanut oil, and add salt and other seasonings after the popcorn is popped. When we tried putting seasonings in the kettle, it tended to stick to the sides and/or smoke, so even though these issues didn't affect the great taste of the popcorn, we switched to adding seasoning later for ease of clean up.

Popped well - nice size overall. Kettle is small - 4oz so takes a few packages for our popcorn lovers. The simplicity insole and color is a perfect fit for our theater room. Somewhat disappointed in the warmer tray - popcorn does't seem warm - maybe we didn't pop enough!

Received Cineplex-4 Popcorn Machine a couple of days ago, looks like a well built product. Made a couple batches of popcorn and it work awesome, a day or two later it quit heating up to pop the popcorn. I will try and contact Paragon and see what they have to say. Hope I don't need to return. 2 star so far, will see what kind of support I receive. Changed my review from 2 stars to 4 stars. Contacted costumers support and Tara was awesome, send out a new kettle and all is good. If i didn't receive this defective part I would have given 5 star. Great machine.