This popcorn maker is just great. My 6 year old had never seen popcorn pop like this, always in a bag you stick in the microwave. The first time it popped she jumped so high! She can't get enough of watching it so I make popcorn almost daily now.
It is very simple to use and comes with a booklet for instructions and different types of popcorn you can make. It comes with a detachable lid that has a measuring tool built in. You put the amount of kernels you want on the metal tray, put the amount oil per kernels and turn it on (without the lid on). You do have to wait there and be ready to turn it off before it burns your popcorn. The process takes about 4 minutes or so. Once finished you put the lid on and turn it over and the plastic dome acts like a lid. You can put butter on top of it but I prefer not to. Better for my kid's and my health. I just add a little salt and enjoy!