does it have gluten free mode?

Download the Norton Anti-Gluten app from either the Apple Store or Google Play. It plugs into the USB3.0 port at the base of the popper. The free version is pretty good, but if your allergies are severe go for the gold edition, the extras $99 is worth every penny. Google had a deluxe 20th anniversary edition that includes and EpiPen but I don't think its still available.

Does popping corn in this make the popcorn moist or soggy or is it dry like in the carnival style machines?

I am looking for a new machine, ours just burned out on us Friday night - after it did its chore for us and the grand kids (7 and 9). We have always used about 1/4 cup of oil (redenbacker popcorn oil if we can find it - or - Veggie oil mixed with some butter). About 1/2 cup of Redenbacker or another cauliflower (premium carnival and movie theater popping corn) popcorn. We DO NOT use the butter cap on the top of the vent. Let it vent out the moisture and stuff. Don't clog up those vent holes with butter. We use the microwave to melt and pour on additional butter. I have never - since I first started using this popper in the 80's -- never had soggy or moist popcorn. I was in the service - my job entailed working in a room with no windows and 13 or 15 of us at a time. We popped using this tool for 1/2 of my 20 years. Thru 2 wars/actions - and a couple times per 12 hour shift. Fast and easy and easy clean up. Since the 80's ... this is my second machine - getting ready for my third. DON'T use the cap on it and don't use the butter melting suggestions - the popcorn will be done before the butter is melted.

how many watts is it? What's the power draw?

900 - 1000 watts 120 volt electric to power the popper.

Is there a lip around the edge that prevents the oil on the cover from dripping back in or does it get recycled by going back down into the base?

There is no lip on the inside of the cover. The cover sets inside of a lip in the base that prevents oil from escaping and making a mess. I've used my popper several times now, it's works great and no mess.

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🍿 Pop, Stir, Wow — Elevate Your Snack Game Instantly!

KERNEL POPPING POWER - Motorized stirring rod with automatic reversal ensures every kernel pops fully, delivering fluffier, larger popcorn every time.
INSTANT SNACK UPGRADE - Transform any gathering with fresh, hot popcorn made in minutes—because your snack game deserves to be as sharp as your style.
SAFE STYLISH DESIGN - Heat-resistant handles and a clear vented lid with a butter cap double as a serving bowl—functional and sleek in vibrant red.
POPCORN FOR THE WHOLE CREW - Generous 6-quart capacity lets you serve everyone without multiple batches—perfect for movie nights or parties.
EFFORTLESS CLEANUP STORAGE - Nonstick popping plate wipes clean in seconds, while the nesting design and built-in cord wrap keep your countertop clutter-free.

The West Bend Stir Crazy Hot Oil Popcorn Popper is a vibrant red, electric countertop machine designed to produce up to 6 quarts of popcorn quickly. Featuring a motorized stirring rod with automatic reversal, it maximizes kernel popping for fluffier results. Heat-resistant handles and a vented lid with a butter cap that doubles as a serving bowl add convenience and safety. Its nonstick popping plate ensures easy cleaning, while a nesting design with cord wrap simplifies storage—making it the ultimate popcorn maker for movie nights, parties, and everyday snacking.