VIVO Pink 1030W Electric Cotton Candy Machine, Commercial Candy Floss Maker, 20 inch Stainless Steel Bowl with Sugar Scoop, Easy Home Use, CANDY-V001

This is a replacement for first one ordered. First one didn't work. Was not putting candy out correctly causing burn. When second machine was being ordered I was standing right inside my opened door. How I knew I was getting delivery was I heard the box hit the concrete hard and loud. Couldn't believe it was dropped like that. Box clearly showed what was inside. After that I worried this machine might be broken. And that also maybe that's what was wrong with the first machine. But thankfully it seems to be working well. I've only used it once so far. Everything seems to be good. It's a good machine. Makes great cotton candy. Fast and easy to use. Definitely a good purchase. And the children love it. As well as the adults.

I cannot begin to tell you how excited I was to get this item and write this review. My review is mostly in the video as well as some how to tips but I will give some back story. I had recently ordered a cotton candy machine that was meant for smaller home use from Amazon 2 weeks ago. When I received that machine, a part of the clip on the base of the bowl that helps lock it into the machine was broken into a million pieces causing the machine to spray cotton candy everywhere and the bowl vibrated loudly as a result of not being securely fastened. Needless to say, back it went. I did A LOT of research and decided on the Vivo. I have also ordered the mesh part that goes around the bowl but it has not arrived yet. The Vivo was shipped to me in record time considering most purchases take a week to get here right now. I ordered on Thursday and had it by Saturday afternoon. The bowl and machine were both packed perfectly and secure. The machine comes with the base, bowl, sugar scoop, extra belt replacement and the instruction manual. It tells you very simply how to set up and use the machine. Power it on, wait two minutes and then turn the heat on and wait another 4-5 minutes before beginning. Cleaning is fairly simple also. You keep the machine on, drop some water slowly into the head, it will cause steam so slowly and carefully, until, the head has time to clear out the sugar. Turn it off and allow to cool down before removing the bowl and cleaning the head. I did not order the bubble Cover to put on the machine since I did order the mesh piece that goes around it- that’s supposed to catch the extra cotton candy that hits the side of the bowl and keep it from floating in the air, so I cannot speak on whether the bubble or the mesh is better since I have not received the mesh yet but I have heard that either the mesh or the bubble cover is a good thing to have. I can tell you that without either one, cotton candy will end up flying in the air and if you make more than a few cones at a time, you will notice a cotton candy haze in the room. The only reason I did it inside for the party was because I live in NC, and even though it is October, when I made one cone outside at the party, it was sticky and not fluffy and melted in a matter of minutes due to the moisture/ humidity in the air. So know your area and locale and decide ahead of time whether or not it's a good idea to do outside. Even though it was a cool day by our standards, the humidity was still 90% and someone on another review said don't make it outside if the humidity is 50% or higher. Other than that, we love this machine. It is smooth, quiet and pumps out a couple of cones a minute making for great personal or business use. I am beyond thrilled with this machine!

I rate this highly because, for its size, I think it does an excellent job. Yes, if I had unlimited funds and unlimited storage space for frivolous things, I would like a full sized professional cotton candy machine. But, for its size, it makes candy fast and beautifully. Because the bowl is smaller and has lower sides, this works best if you wave your cone or stick over the center to get the most candy with the least flyaway, but it spins floss pretty fast and the children were delighted with how huge I could make the fluff in a short time. To make a huge cone, I use 3 scoops of sugar, one at a time, until the ball of floss is really big. This is how they were when I was a child in the 1950s. I would not get the hood that prevents floss from flying because, then you cannot make the impressively huge balls of fluff or bring them out through the opening. To accommodate great big balls of floss, I made my own sticks of ⅜" dowel rods, cut to 18" long. The kids were so impressed. I wash and reuse the sticks. A tip is to watch the humidity if you plan to make the floss outdoors. With high humidity (like we had when I took it to a Florida beach location, the floss compacted and became thick and chewy. Indoors it was light and fluffly. At home, in the north mideast region, I can use it outdoors if the humidity stays below 50. Above 50 humidity, it is worth cleaning up indoors. Another thing to be aware of is that you will not feel much heat above the center heating unit. The first time I used it, I kept waving my hand above the heating unit, waiting to feel heat. I overheated the unit and the result was candy fluff flying all over my kitchen and burning slightly before it spun threads. Now I only allow it to heat 2.5 to 3 minutes before adding the sugar. This works great. Also, melted sugar will collect on the edges of the bowl. After using the machine, I push these off with a wooden spoon to avoid scratching the bowl. I break the pieces into manageble sizes (about 1" or shorter). Then I can reuse them by turning off the motor while filling the center with pieces. Then turn it back on and spin more candy floss. If the unit seems to be getting too hot, just turn off the heat for a few seconds while arranging the sugar pieces...back on with the motor when it is filled.)

This works great, easy to use and to clean. I bought this to use for our neighborhood parties and it has been a hit! Never worked one before or made cotton candy before, but I watched the video and it was easy.

Best Cotton Candy Machine on Amazon! I purchased this to replace a smaller "home edition" cotton candy machine that ended up not working. This was totally worth the investment. The machine is easy to use and takes about 4 minutes to warm up. A long handle metal sugar scoop is included to maie pouring easier. After the machine is warmed up- pour the sugar in and be ready!!! This thing makes cotton candy FAST! It also works with regular granular sugar. My kids had a great time spinning their own cone. You can purchase a dome for less mess but its really not necessary if you are working outside. Inside- definitely get it! I will probably purchase it eventually but to start out with- not necessary. You will not go wrong with this machine. When finished, let the machine cool down completely. What I liked the most about this machine is the pan locks in place on the motor box. Clean up it easy! Unlock the pan and spray with warm water. The sugar melts and gently scrub. Cleanup is easy! Great investment and fun for the family!

So far a very nice cotton candy machine. The Machine is quite large, please see the pictures, the drum is the size of a car tire. While we have the space where we are, it can be a burden to store for some. Some have complained about the strings shooting up in the air and needing a bubble to use the machine. This is a lack of experience rather than a flaw in the machine. Make sure you start with either a paper cone, or a wet 12" bamboo stick. Pour the sugar into the machine and quickly rotate the stick until the machine has used up all of the sugar. This will catch 99.9% of all of the cotton candy. Quite simple to use, and creates a great deal of cotton candy at a time. If you use standard sugar, you will lose quite a bit as the grind of the sugar is quite fine and allows the grains to escape to the side of the drum before they have been properly melted. I have found that using cracked (not crushed to powder) candy, while its not the cheapest, its one of the best ways to get some tasty treats so far here is what we have used: 1. Braches hard candies a. butter scotch b. cinnamon c. peppermint d. wintergreen e. root beer 2. Sugar Free Costal Bay light mints (look for ISOMALT in the ingredients) 3. Jolly Ranchers (simply the best taste) 4. WarHeads (sour, but not too much so) 5. Root beer barrels 6. Brown Sugar (meh, unless you simply die for the taste) 7. Table Sugar (yep it works and its cheap, but again you lose some to the walls) 8. KoolAid flavor packets with 6 cups of sugar per (cheapest way to flavor the sugar floss) All of the above have worked quite well, while the sugar free does have a slight texture difference, I kind of like it :). As a strong suggestion, a 1/2 cup of water should be dribbled into the machine at the end of use to clear out the remains of the sugar. Clean up is simply washing the drum with a hose, after removing it from the base.

Love the cotton candy machine!!! My 1st one that arrived I did have to send back as soon as I received it due to the horrible vibration. It would literally vibrate itself across the table if no one was holding on to it. You can't call Vivo but you can instant chat with them on their site and if you have to email them, they are super fast with getting back to you. I was on a deadline with needing one for my upcoming event and they worked with me to send the replacement one quickly. Also the head where the sugar goes in, it is not curved like the picture shows. I would have like the curved fins on the side of the head because those throw the cotton candy in a smaller area which is what I liked for making flowers. This one still works great and will make a huge, fluffy cotton candy on a stick. If you like HUGE, FLUFFY COTTON CANDY, this machine is perfect for you and you'll love it. I do see people complaining about needing a hood but I believe that's because they don't understand that this particular machine is made for throwing the cotton candy upwards. Most cotton candy machines you see at carnivals and most of the ones you rent, throw the cotton candy to the side. This one is NOT made that way. This one, you need to have your cone up above the head and when it starts coming out, you spin the cone around between your fingers. The carnival ones and rental ones spin it out to the side so you can collect it with the cone by swirling the cone around in the bowl. Just so you know.... if it it has fins on the side of the head, the cotton candy is going to move upwards. If you see the one without fins and the head has tiny little holes all around the sides of it, the cotton candy will spin out to the sides of the bowl.

I am SO PLEASED! In hindsight, I spent waaay too much time researching and reading reviews -should have just bought this in the first place. Well packed, sturdy machine. BIG, substantial well which securely locks onto the base. Machine doesn't wobble or "walk" while in use. We set it on a sturdy table. First time set up was maybe 30 minutes because I took time to read the inserted instructions AND watched the short Vivo "how-to" and clean up videos online. Now, we set up and start eating in 10 minutes. FOLLOW exactly the warm-up instructions that come with it. Eeeeasy. The metal well exterior isn't hot, The base is warm, of course, but not hot. The only strong -HOT STEAM- heat is when you pour water into the center when cleaning up. This part is for adults only! General NOISE LEVEL: isn't silent, but isn't crazy loud. It didn't bother the autistic students in my classroom (purchased to use at school...but like keeping at home!). The students love it! I didn't buy the dome cover because others suggested using the Vivo mesh stabilizer kit, instead. I also recommend this option. It kept sugar from flying away, a cinch to install. Remember - hold your paper cone directly ABOVE the sugar vent and turn cone to the left as the floss spins onto it. No mess, just fun! EASY CLEAN UP! My teacher daughter has used it to reward for her 5th grade students, also. EASY TO USE and SO MUCH FUN! Great product! I should have bought it long ago!

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Purchased this for work, get used weekly in our care facility. Wonderful cotton candy machine - follow the instructions and pre-warm up your machine and it works perfectly. Even without the dome, the sugar stayed in the machine and there was no mess, I was amazed but the dome really isn't needed. Came with spare motor belt in case it wears out and instructions on replacing it which is appreciated. Works incredibly well and quickly makes giant tufts of cotton candy. Would definitely recommend! We love it!

Got this as a surprise gift for my wife, who's wanted one for years. Only had it for a few days. The machine works great, it's so easy to use and easy to clean. We have zero complaints. It's worth noting that the dome is not at all needed. It might be nice if you're using it indoors to stop any loose bits of cotton candy from flying away and making a mess, which will sometimes happen. But honestly, at least for us, it wasn't worth the extra cost for the small benefit.

My son decided to start a Cotton Candy business and after some research we chose this machine. It's performed well all summer and he's probably served up about 500 by now. Giving it appropriate down-time, the machine can do a 6 hour day at the local market. It's served at school events and birthdays. The past weekend it ran pretty well 2 hours solid - the only real 'problem' was needing to clean it occasionally. With isn't a problem, just dump some water in the floss head. At one point it felt out of the back of the car - kept on ticking (although there's a dent in the paint now). The 'downside' was the drive belt, it snapped after about 50 hrs of use. Replacing it wasn't easy, but was something we managed to do. We now have spares for the next time. Then again, if you're not running it as a business, you might never come across this problem. Overall a great machine which has more than paid for itself in a few months.

Works just like a commercial cotton candy machine. The only difference is the floss shoots straight up in the air, however, once you figure that out, it is extremely easy to use. We’ve tried different hard candies and are quite happy with this cotton candy machine.