Did you ever get it to really work? I've tried candies and floss but ave had no luck! Is there a trick to it?

I used regular sugar out of the bag to make the cotton candy . Let the machine pre heat the entire 10 minutes , cut it off. Add exactly the amount in the little scoop . No more , no less. It will take a while, all of a sudden you will see webs of cotton candy, start twirling the cone to catch it, it will go airborne, stick to things, be careful with it, just keep spinning the cone , next time I may place this outside on a sturdy table. My 3 year old grandson loved watching the machine, the metal piece is extremely hot. Keep the kids away from it. Some sugar was on my nearby toaster and on my kitchen back splash. Was not hard to clean up. Was colorless since I used plain old sugar .He loves it! So I do too.

Can you use maple sugar?

Never tried maple sugar, but I wouldn't advise it. Anything that is too sticky will "gum up" in the unit and it's a real pain to scrape it off. I use floss sugar made for this unit. You can purchase it at a Smart & Final store if there is one near you. Much cheaper than anywhere else.

How long does it usually take to heat up?

In directions is says heat it up ten minutes shut off put in flossing sugar and turn back on it wasn't long until web of sugar was coming up

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Nostalgia PCM805RETRORED Retro Hard & Sugar Free Cotton Candy Maker, Red, Retro Red

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🍭Dual candy compatibility

📌Suction cup feet for stability

🛡️Clear protective rim guard

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🍬 Spin Sweet Memories with a Retro Twist!

ALL INCLUSIVE KIT - Comes with 2 reusable cones, sugar scoop, and extractor head—ready to spin.
STABLE EASY CLEAN - Suction cup feet lock it down; disassembles quickly for hassle-free cleanup.
SAFETY MEETS SPECTACLE - Clear rim guard lets you watch the magic while keeping messes contained.
RETRO VIBES MODERN FUN - Iconic 1950s design that turns your kitchen into a nostalgic carnival.
VERSATILE CANDY OPTIONS - Floss sugar or hard candies—your cotton candy, your rules.

The Nostalgia PCM805RETRORED is a retro-styled cotton candy maker that transforms flossing sugar or hard candies into fluffy cotton candy in minutes. Featuring a clear rim guard for safe viewing, suction cup feet for stability, and including reusable cones and accessories, it combines vintage charm with modern convenience for a fun, family-friendly treat experience.

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ASIN	B004XD8FFW
Best Sellers Rank	#148,165 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #49 in Cotton Candy Makers
Brand	Nostalgia
Color	Red
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (3,534)
Date First Available	8 August 2012
Item Weight	1.61 Kilograms
Material	Cotton
Model Number	PCM805RETRORED
Product Dimensions	27.94 x 27.94 x 30.48 cm; 1.61 kg
Special Features	Uses Hard Candies and Flossing Sugar, Clear Rim Guard, Suction Cup Feet, Includes Reusable Accessories
Voltage	120 Volts

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