How to pop corn in a westbean corn poper

https://householdmanuals.com/kitchen/popcorn-poppers/west-bend/corn-popper
Try to order one from this site.

SADLY NOTHING COMES TO MIND WE HAVE NO WAY OF TESTING IT

The West Bend 82306 Stir Crazy® Popcorn Maker ca be either 6 or 8 qts.

The 6-qt model has a rounded domed shape as per the picture above; the 8-qt model has a straight-sided top.

The User Manual can be found here:

http://www.westbend.com/supportdata/L5557B_StirCrazyPopper_ALL.pdf

I have one of these poppers and have been impressed with the minimal number of unpopped kernels.

On only one occassion have I not been satisfied and suspect it was due to insufficient oil being added.

Make sure you are adding sufficient oil to aid heat transfer to the kernels.

Hi and welcome to Fixya. The wire part I assume is the stirer. Here is what is available for your 82306 Popper. Note there is a difference between 82306 and 82306A models.

http://www.focuselectrics.com/catalog.cfm?dest=itempg&itemid=3906&secid=54&linkon=category&linkid=39

here you go

http://www.focuselectrics.com/catalog.cfm?dest=itempg&itemid=3906&linkon=subsection&linkid=126&secid=54

Joe

USING YOUR STIR CRAZY® CORN POPPER
Place popper base on flat, dry surface. The heat-resistant base allows for safe table use.
Preparing Popcorn
There are two models of the Stir Crazy® Corn Popper, one for making up to 6-quarts and the second for making up to 8-quarts of popcorn. Listed below are the proper amounts of oil, corn and butter (or margarine) to use for making various amounts of popcorn. Do not attempt to make 8 quarts of popcorn in the 6-quart model.
Quarts of Popcorn
Amount of Oil
Amount of Corn
Amount of Butter
2
1 Tablespoon
⅓ Cup
1 Tablespoon
4
2 Tablespoons
⅔ Cup
2 Tablespoons
6
3 Tablespoons
1 Cup
3 Tablespoons
**8
3 Tablespoons
1¼ Cups
3 Tablespoons

Here is the link to download the manual: http://www.focuselectrics.com/supportdata/L5557B_StirCrazyPopper_ALL.pdf

you can replace by a stainless steel rod

The oil is leaking around the stirring-arm-motor shaft -- it needs a new seal. It's not the oil you're using.