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Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper Gift Set

  • Stovetop popper, heated on a burner, no electric heating
  • 5.1 lb listed weight
  • Gift set, contents not itemized in the listing

Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A stovetop popcorn popper packaged as a gift set, for anyone who wants popcorn made on a burner. The listing names nothing in the set and no capacity, so buy it knowing only the weight.

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ASIN: B0034DJHYACategory: Popcorn Poppers

Overview

A burner-heated pan is the working part: the popper goes on a stove, the kernels heat from below and pop inside, with no cord or electric element. The gift set packaging adds items the listing does not name.

Stove power instead of a plug is the reason to choose it, since a kitchen burner runs it and there is nothing to store but the pan. The listing is nearly empty, giving no capacity, no material and no list of what the gift set holds, so a buyer is trusting the brand name on the box.

Who it's for

Households that make popcorn on the stove and want a popper plus extras in one box are the audience. A cook who wants a machine with its own heating element, or who needs to know batch size up front, should not buy from this listing.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Works on a stove burner
  • No cord or plug
  • Packaged as a gift set
  • Light to handle
Cons
  • Set contents, capacity and material not listed
  • Needs a stove to work
  • Brand shown only as Pop in the listing
  • Description is one line

Performance notes

Popping on a stove depends on burner heat and on moving the kernels so they do not scorch before they open, which is the job of a stovetop popper over a bare pot. Heat control is in the cook's hands, so results vary with the burner and the oil used.

Specifications

BrandPop
Dimensions & fit
Item Weight5.1 pounds
Package Dimensions16.8 × 9.7 × 7.6 inches
Other details
AsinB0034DJHYA
Best Sellers Rank#1,010,354 In Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 In Kitchen & Dining) #750 In Popcorn Poppers
Customer Reviews{'ratings_count': '3', 'stars': '4.5'}
Date First AvailableSeptember 21, 2017

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Whirley-Pop stovetop popper gift set?

Only the package size is listed: 16.8 x 9.7 x 7.6 inches, with a weight of 5.1 pounds. Popper dimensions and popped capacity are not given.

Is the Whirley-Pop gift set electric?

No. It is a stovetop popper that heats on a burner; there is no plug or heating element.

What is included in the Whirley-Pop gift set?

The listing does not itemize the set. The description reads only delicious treats for all, so the contents are not confirmed.