The 6 Quart Aluminum Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popper is the ultimate popcorn machine. Use any popcorn, as little as a teaspoon of any oil, and in less than 3 minutes, there will be 6 quarts of delicious, mouthwatering popcorn to enjoy. Every popper comes with a "Secrets to Great Popcorn" guide with dozens of recipes and instructions. The gears on this model are metal, not plastic.