Brentwood PC-486W Hot Air Popcorn Maker - White, 8 Cup Capacity, Oil-Free Popping in 2 to 3 Minutes

Brentwood PC-486W 8-Cup Hot Air Popcorn Maker

Microwave popcorn costs several times what kernels cost, and half the bag ends up unpopped. The Brentwood PC-486W blows hot air through loose kernels and shoots 8 cups of finished popcorn directly into your own bowl in two to three minutes - no oil, no bag, no chemistry. The lid does double duty as a kernel scoop and a butter-melting tray.

What's Included

• PC-486W hot air popcorn maker
• Dual-purpose lid (kernel measuring scoop + butter-melting tray)
• Gourmet popcorn recipes

Key Features

• No Oil Required: Hot-air popping means no added fat at all. The popcorn is as plain or as loaded as you decide to make it afterward.
• 8 Cups in 2 to 3 Minutes: A full movie-night bowl, faster than the microwave and without the burnt-bag smell.
• Dramatically Cheaper Than Bagged: Loose kernels cost a fraction of what microwave bags cost per serving. This machine pays for itself surprisingly fast in a house with kids.
• Lid Doubles as Scoop and Butter Melter: Measure your kernels with the lid, flip it over, and the residual heat melts butter over the popcorn as it pops. One part, two jobs.
• Pops Straight Into Your Bowl: There is no popping chamber to empty - it chutes directly into whatever bowl you put in front of it.
• Removable Parts for Cleaning: The pieces that touch food come off, so cleanup is not an archaeology project.
• 16 oz Kernel Capacity: The kernel reservoir holds a proper amount, so you are not refilling between rounds.

Specifications

• Model: PC-486W
• Finished Capacity: 8 cups (64 oz)
• Kernel Capacity: 16 oz
• Pop Time: 2 to 3 minutes
• Power: 1200 W
• Dimensions: 11 in H x 10 in W x 7 in D
• Method: Hot air - no oil required
• Certification: cETL
• Color: White
• Prop 65 / AB 1200: Brentwood discloses chromium compounds, iron, manganese, nickel and nickel compounds, chromium total, phosphorus and aluminum for this model group. Nickel and nickel compounds are the Proposition 65-listed entry.
• Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

Perfect For

Movie nights, kids' after-school snacks, dorm rooms, game day, sleepovers, classroom parties, and any household trying to cut oil, salt or cost out of a snack they already eat. It also makes a genuinely fun, inexpensive gift - popcorn machines are one of the few appliances people are actually delighted to unwrap.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need oil?
A: No. It is a hot-air popper, so it uses no oil at all. Add butter afterward if you want it - the lid is designed to melt it for you.

Q: How much popcorn does it make?
A: 8 cups (64 oz) of finished popcorn per batch, in about two to three minutes.

Q: What is the wattage?
A: 1200 W.

Q: Is there a Prop 65 warning?
A: Brentwood's AB 1200 disclosure for this model group lists nickel and nickel compounds (Proposition 65-listed) along with several other metals.

Q: Can I make kettle corn in it?
A: You can pop the kernels and season afterward, but do not put sugar or oil into a hot-air popper - it is not designed for it and will gum up the chute.

Care & Use

Unplug and cool completely before cleaning. Remove the lid and any removable parts and wash them by hand; wipe the chute clear of hulls. Never pour oil, butter or sugar into the popping chamber - butter goes on the lid's melting tray, not into the machine.

California Proposition 65 / AB 1200: Brentwood discloses that this model group contains nickel and nickel compounds (Proposition 65-listed), plus chromium compounds, iron, manganese, phosphorus and aluminum.

Why Choose Brentwood?

Brentwood has been building simple, honest countertop appliances for decades. The PC-486W is cETL approved and does exactly one thing extremely well, at a price where the machine pays for itself in a couple of months of movie nights. Product information is published at brentwoodus.com.

Shipping & Warranty

Backed by a 1-year limited warranty. Ships fast from CurbGo with tracking.