20 Most Recent Nostalgia Electrics Helman Group CCP-509 Popcorn Maker - Page 2 Questions & Answers

That is a thermostat, there are no replacements available.

Either the motor has failed, or switch. Inspect wires to look far any disconnects. There are no parts available for this manufacturer.

You can download them from www.nostalgiaelectrics.com.

Inspect every connection for a loose wire. That is the only reason for no power.

http://www.nostalgiaelectrics.com/default.asp?a=serviceThis is their customer service portal, good luck.

Nostalgia does not sell any parts, anywhere. Your best bet is to find a used broken popper, and buy it for the parts.

See if the gear at the top of the kettle rod is "jumping" and not allowing tehe stirrer to rotate properly. In my machine, this was caused by a broken black guide at the atop the two gears. The guide is screwed into place. It allows the gear to slide in and out as you rotate the kettle, but it also has to prevent the rod from moving back and forth or the gears will slip

I got persistent following a Yahoo.com search:This is a 12-page PDF file:http://nostalgiaelectrics.com/manuals/ofp-501.pdfThe kernel measuring cup is pictured on page 6, and its capacity is 6 tablespoons (=18 teaspoons).