Popcorn jamming in kettle

Your motor is stalling. Nostalgia does not support the equipment, there is no solution, or parts anywhere.

Pre heat kettle 5 mins. Put in oil, popcorn, and popcorn salt. Dump kettle when done popping.

Use 3 parts popcorn to 1 part oil. Measurements are different for each model popper.

http://www.campingworld.com/includes/productSpecs/Elite%20Tabletop%20Retro-Style%20Kettle%20Popcorn%20Popper%20Machine%20manual.pdf

Here is the Manual. or pre-heat 3mins. 1 tablesppon oil, 1/3 cup corn, and add a 1/2 teaspoon popcorn salt to kettle.

Normally that is caused by too many kernels used. It pops too fast and jams up in the kettle. It could be a problem with the kettle though. Call 920-347-9122 for help with it.

Hello Dan, According to the manufacturer specifications, your popcorn popper has a 2 ounce capacity kettle. so you should be able to take those premeasured packets and by using exactly (close enough) half, get the desired results of pop corn out of your popper.

If you also want to use your own popcorn, here's some directions that will let you do that also.

First, turn on the popper and add 1 teaspoon of oil or butter, you can also use Land O' Lakes Margarine as it doesn't burn the popcorn like most butter will do so this is a personal preference (so you can use whatever your preference is but it must be melted). I've not tried it un-melted but I don't think it would work too well.

Then add ¼ cup of unpopped popcorn, brand doesn't matter. Wait and within 5 to 10 minutes it will hve popped.
Hope you find this Very Helpful and best regards!

http://www.concessionpalace.com/concession-tutorials/P-60_60_Special_Uncle_Walts-1866_2085_2086_2656-popcorn-machines.pdf

You can purchase a new kettle from Nostalgia Products for $40. Call 920-347-9122.

Please call Nostalgia electrics at 1-920-347-9122 so we can help you get the piece you need.

this happens if you put took much in at a time

When Popper Has Popped Corn Just Before.
1. Pour the properly measure amount of Oil into the kettle.
2. Wait about 45 seconds - or until the Oil in the kettle starts to smoke slightly.
3. Pour the contents of the properly measured corn cup (kernels plus popcorn salt or Flavacol) into the kettle.
4. Wait about 2 1/2 minutes. If you are using a pan on the stove without an agitator, you must constantly shake gently. When the crackling noise of the popping corn is no longer heard, dump the kettle and empty it completely.
5. Repeat if needed for more popcorn.
6. When you are finished popping, turn off the kettle agitator switch (if you have one) and turn off the Pilot light/ heat switch.
7. After the machine has cooled enough so as not to be dangerously hot, wipe the outside of the kettle with a soft damp cloth. This helps prevent a heavy build-up of the Oil.

TIPS
- Bagged floss keeps a day or two, depending on the humidity
- Use bags to make and display cotton candy in advance - use cones for immediate sales
- Unless you're experienced, it's best to turn off the motor to refill the spinner head
- If machine will be used more than 20ft. from power source, be sure to have an adequate extension cord