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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandWest Bend
MPN82505
GTIN0072244825053, 0692758443590, 0691199431609
UPC0072244825053, 0692758443590, 0691199431609
eBay Product ID (ePID)11020103696
Product Key Features
Making MethodOil
ColorRed
StyleModern
FeaturesBuilt-In Stirring System, Electric, Bowl Included, Non-Stick, Easy Clean, Dishwasher Safe, Automatic
MaterialPlastic, Metal
Model82505
Power850 W
Dimensions
Item Height10 in
Item Weight2lbs.
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 30 Nov, 2020Most favourable review
A great machine that makes fabulous popcorn
I watched YouTube videos about this machine and many of the people recommended Orville Redenbacher's popcorn. I bought some, and OMG what a difference between regular popping popcorn and Orville Redenbacher's! There is never one unpopped kernel with Orville Redenbacher. It really is worth spending a little extra money. I was always worried about hurting my teeth and now I don't have to worry about that with Redenbacher popcorn. This machine makes the popcorn in 1 to 2 minutes. Everything perfectly popped! It is unbelievably easy to clean. I am so happy that I purchased this product!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Dec, 2015Most critical review
Basic Design Flaws
Yes, it pops corn. However, two design flaws annoy. First, the cooking area is not flat. If you look closely at the photo, you can see that the bottom curves upward, so the stirring wand does not cover the entire area on which the corn rests. As the wand rotates, it pushes some of the kernals up onto the curved area, where they stay and don't pop. To get enough kernals to pop, have to shake the entire machine (making sure that the lid doesn't come off) throughout the popping cycle to make those stray kernals fall onto the flat cooking surface. For some reason, some popper kernels get stuck under the stirring wand, too. (I had another brand popper years ago that had a completely flat bottom, and didn't have this kind of problem. Figured the designers should have tested this machine and found out the curved bottom doesn't work, and the wand needed to be closer to the bottom.) Also, the lid rests in a narrow groove in which popped corn always lodges. It's a pain in the ... you know ... to get those kernels out when cleaning the machine. Were it not for this groove, a paper towel would do the trick nicely without marring the finish. Would send it back, but that's a lot of hassle. A simple product such as this, which has been around for a LONG time, should not have these flaws. Simple testing would have made them evident and the product could have been re-designed appropriately. Guess that would have cost West Bend some extra bucks, bucks they preferred to keep in their own pockets. Grrrr ...Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 22 Nov, 2023
works good, cover is flimsy.
Works as should, clear cover is flimsy makes it somewhat stressful to clean and red butter cover doesn't stay secured. Just like many other products made nowadays not the best quality, so to be expected. Not the sellers fault, the manufacturers. It was a decent price and cooks all the kernels if following recommended amounts of oil and kernels.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Mar, 2016
Stir Crazy West Bend Pop Corn popper
The unit that we purchased is almost the same as our old Stir Crazy. Our old one is twenty years old, and still working well, but it has a broken leg, that is why we got the new one. I don't think the new one will last nearly as long as our old one because as it is starting to pop it makes a very loud and sharp screeching sound. It also starts to reverse the direction of the stirring rod as it starts to fill up. This could just be a problem with the unit that we received, but it is going to have to prove it's self to us. I would not recommend this unit to anyone, and I would not purchase another one.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Dec, 2019
Mostly excellant, try it
This is the 4th or 5th Stir Crazy popper that I have owned over many years, and I think it is the best one yet. It pops the corn very quickly and completely. I use Metzgers corn which pops very reliably. The only issues that I have with the popper are the non removable cord, unlike my previous unit, and the plastic threaded shaft on the motor. This shaft fails after a period of time and is difficult to replace with a metal one. My last one lasted several years before I had to replace it. These issues are minor and do not affect the operation of this popper. I also like the drum solo that the popper makes while popping. Just one more reason to love this unit.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Apr, 2021
Where have you been?
I have been looking for a product like this for years. I can retire my Whirlypop! I am so happy with this popper I don't have the words. I plan to use it 2 or 3 times a week for as long as it runs. Then I will get another one. ThanksVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Dec, 2018
Even a child can operate it. Very happy with purchase.
I purchased this popper for my 10 year old granddaughter, who does all the "popping" duty in our home. She had learned on a similar, older unit that she wore out from frequent usage. She loves the off/on button, whereas the old one started up when she plugged in the machine. She also loves the butter melter on the top and the ability to flip the unit over (with the cap on, of course) and the top serves as a bowl. It's relatively lightweight and easy for her to handle and flip. Cleanup is about the same as any popper. The cord can be wound up in the bottom of the unit for tidy storage.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 Jan, 2022
West Bend Stir Crazy is my all-time favorite!
I have been a fan of the Stir-Crazy Popcorn popper by West Bend forever. This is my third one that I have owned, and I love it! When my last Stir Crazy died, I had replaced it with a cheaper off brand stirring popper and I hated it. That one didn't heat up properly and the bowl didn't sit on the base correctly, so I had popcorn seeds flying all over the counter. That one got pitched when I bought this one. West Bend makes a great popcorn popper and I recommend buying one if you are looking for a popper. They heat up fast and the bowl seals on the base correctly. They are easy to keep clean and the base stores within the bowl. Buy it you won't be disappointed!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Jun, 2017
Makes terrible popcorn
Makes terrible popcorn. Popcorn is soggy and chewy. I previously had a Cuisinart popcorn maker similar to this one and it worked fabulously. I thought I would give this brand a try in replacing it but will most likely throw this one out and buy another Cuisinart. I hate it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 10 Feb, 2017
Love This Machine
The grandson wanted to take it for test drive as soon as it arrived, so we did. We both loved watching the corn pop and it was so easy to use. Clean up is simple and very easy. And of course it makes great popcorn.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
