Seems like everyone thinks this popper is great.  Well, I disagree.  The base is not removable and cannot be washed in the dishwasher.  The butter didn't melt in the top compartment even though I put it in from fridge at beginning of pop cycle.  The lid, lid cap, rod and rod screw and base all have to be hand washed.  You have to pop the corn in oil, I believe.  I couldn't find any verbage on whether or not you had to use oil or not.  I ended up taking the butter patties out of the lid and melting them in a small pan.  I bought this based on it being rated the best seller.  I will think again before doing that next time.  Very disappointed.
Seems like everyone thinks this popper is great. Well, I disagree. The base is not removable and cannot be washed in the dishwasher. The butter didn't melt in the top compartment even though I put it in from fridge at beginning of pop cycle. The lid, lid cap, rod and rod screw and base all have to be hand washed. You have to pop the corn in oil, I believe. I couldn't find any verbage on whether or not you had to use oil or not. I ended up taking the butter patties out of the lid and melting them in a small pan. I bought this based on it being rated the best seller. I will think again before doing that next time. Very disappointed.