I have the Helman Nostalgia Electric Retro kettle popcorn maker and i lost the instructions manual i would like to know the amounts of corn i have to put and if i need to use oil or butter to prepare the popcorns.

You can call the Nostalgia Electrics Customer Support Line at 920-347-9122 to get a replacement kettle.

The instructions say make sure kettle motor is plugged in. Turn unit ON with switch on crown of machine. Allow unit to run for 3-5 minutes to heat up kettle. Turn unit off. Add 2 teaspoons of your favorite popcorn cooking oil to the kettle. Then add 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels to the kettle. Turn the unit on and close the door. When popping sound slows down turn the unit OFF. Flip the kettle over with the crank handle to empty the kettle. Repeat process until desired amount of popcorn has been popped.

I have not seen replacement parts for the Nostalgia products offered for sale. Suggest you make an inquiry via their Customer Service:

http://nostalgiaelectrics.com/default.asp?a=service

You have the option to submit a web form or contact their office by telephone at (920) 347-9122.

The User Manual may be helpful for identifying the parts you ened to order; see page 4:

http://nostalgiaelectrics.com/manuals/ccp-509.pdf

The manual can be found here:
http://www.nostalgiaelectrics.com/manuals/RKP-630.pdf

look at the bottom of the machine and find the name of the manufacturer. Find the company on google and you should be able to download a manual straight from their website

For anybody needing parts for Nostalgia Electrics popcorn makers please call 920-347-9122. Nostalgia Electrics is no longer part of The Helman Group.

Corn will not pop without oil, it will just burn on one side.

We are under new management.

Please contact us at 1-920-347-9122 and we can help you with your Nostalgia Electrics product.

Also, please visit our new website at www.nostalgiaelectrics.com

We are more than happy to assist you.

http://www.helmangroup.com/nostalgia/manuals/RKP-630.pdf

Nostalgia Electric REtro Kettle Popcorn Maker RKP 630

user / owners manual download .

i bought the popcorn cart and its been over an hour and has not popped a kernal. the oil is hot I do not know what is going on