Hello, i have a 207226 popcorn popper. what are the instructions? (oil,popcorn amounts?)

Go to https://nostalgiaproducts.com/pages/instructionmanuals Then scroll down until you come to popcorn makers, find NHAP501RD Vintage Hot Air Popcorn Maker. The picture is my 207226 and all the instructions are in several different languages.

What type of popper is it? The 50030178 model isn't one I'm familiar with.

For most of the small air poppers, such as the Presto Air poppers, fill the measuring cup lid with popcorn so that the popcorn is level with the top of the cup. Add this amount of popcorn to the popper. On those units, there is a fill line inside the popping chamber. Do not fill past the line. For these air poppers, if you want to have butter or margarine on the popcorn, add 3 tablespoons of the extra to the lid after you replace it on the popper.

For the Hamilton Beach Hot Oil Poppers, the manual for the 73300 is available here: http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/use-and-care/use-and-care.php . Fill in the type of device and then the model. The amount of oil and popcorn will depend on how much you want to make. For a single serving, you need 2 T (tablespoons) of kernels and 1 - 1 1/2 t (teaspoon) of oil. For enough popcorn for a family, you should use 1/2 cup of kernels and 1T of oil. http://useandcares.hamiltonbeach.com/files/840190701.pdf has a full chart of the amounts on page 6.

I hope this helps. Please add a comment with the brand of popper and I'll check for a specific chart for that unit.

Cindy Wells
(It's been a while since I used the air popper that I used to have.)

Depends on your machine. What bran/model dso you have? If it is an air popper, NO. Adding anything will damage the machine.

If your machine is not an air popper then you likely need to add some oil. I currently have a WestBend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper. You use a tablespoon of oil for each 1/4 cup of popcorn in the bottom of the popper. See here; an instruction manual is available.

You are best to check with the manufacturer of your popccorn popper.

The manual says to put 1 to 3 tablespoons of oil in the popper, and when hot, add 1/2 cup popcorn. Salt it after dumping the popped corn into a bowl.

1. Pour up to 1/3 cup of popcorn kernels in the base of the Popcorn Popper.
2. The use of oil is optional, but not necessary. If desired, drizzle a small amount of vegetable oil over the unpopped kernels, then stir to coat the kernels.
3. Place cover on the base bowl. Cook on High in the microwave for approximately 3-5 minutes (microwave ovens vary tremendously!), or until popping slows down. Allow Popcorn Popper to cool before repeated use. Do not try to re-pop unpopped kernels.
4. Hand washing is recommended, but occasional washing in the top rack of a dishwasher is acceptable for the bowl, but not the lid.
5. If popcorn burns easily or does not pop well, try placing a shallow bowl, dish or plate upside down on the microwave turntable to raise the popcorn popper up a bit.

No oil needed - is hot air popper. Use round lid on top to measure popcorn, pour popcorn into metal part in center of popper.

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

I just took over a position as Activiyies Director for a community association. Found the popcorn popper in the closet, no maual of course, I just cleaned it up, added kernals to metal cup & plugged it in. Within 3 minutes I had a huge bowl of fresh popcorn for the kids to enjoy. They love watching it pop. Only problem is finding the perfect way to season. Any suggestions???

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

This is the typical measurements for salton poppers

for 3 quarts/litres of popcorn:

1 tbsp. (15 ml) of oil

1/3 cup (85 ml) of popcorn kernels

1 (15 ml)* of butter margerine