I LOVE this popcorn maker! It’s compact, gorgeous aqua color matches my appliances. So easy to use and fast! Put some popcorn kernels into the machine. Plop some butter into the butter cup ( I like to chop the butter up a little if it’s cold as it melts faster) put the butter cup on top of the machine, put a bowl underneath the machine chute to catch the popcorn and turn it on. The butter melts as the popcorn pops. Takes less than 5 mins. Pour the butter on top and I’m ready for my movie