Operation Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the base of the appliance on a
clean, at surface. Caution: Do not let
water or any other liquid drip into the
base or on the heat shield.
2. Popping plate must lock
securely to base before
unit will operate. Grip the
locking levers up toward
the handles of popping
plate, which will open
the lock. Place the plate
on the base (handles of
popping plate should be centered just
above the side handles on base, see Fig.1).
Once locking levers are released, the
popping plate should be locked to the base.
NOTE: The unit will not operate if popping plate
is not positioned correctly. Rotate plate very
slightly back and forth until you feel the plate
fall into place.
3. Add approximately 2 teaspoons of
cooking oil to popping plate (see Tips
and Hints, next page, for recommended
measurements). We recommend using
vegetable or canola oil, but any type is
suitable except olive oil.
4. Add kernels to popping plate.
We
recommend
1
⁄3 cup of kernels, especially
if using premium popcorn.
The
measuring cup provided is ½-cup
capacity, and also clearly marked for
1
⁄3 cup. See Tips and Hints, next page.
5. Place the inverted bowl
on top of the popping
plate.
6. Plug the power cord into
a standard electrical
outlet.
7. Turn the power switch to
ON.
8. The stirring rod will rotate
and cooking will begin.
9. When the popcorn has
nished popping, turn
the unit off. Place cap on
bowl (before seasoning).
Grasp the locking lever
against handles of
popping plate, along with
bowl handles together.
Gently lift plate and bowl
from the base (see g.2).
Turn over and place the
bottom of bowl on a at
surface (see g.3).
10. To avoid any burning
of popcorn, ip the bowl
as soon as popping is
complete.
11. Lift the popping plate off the bowl by its
handles, and immediately return the plate
to the base to cool (see g.4).
CAUTION: After popping, the plate is
EXTREMELY HOT. Do not put fingers near
the plate. After turning the bowl over to
serve, simply return popping plate directly
to the base.
A slight odor or smoke may be evident
as materials used in manufacturing are
burned off internal parts. This is normal.
12. Rotation shaft continues turning until unit
is switched OFF manually.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Clean your popcorn maker after every use.
Never immerse the base of the unit in water
or let water drip inside. Do not use benzene,
scrubbing brushes or chemical cleaners, as
these will damage the unit. Use only a damp
cloth to clean exterior of the base.
Serving bowl – The serving bowl is fully
immersible and dishwasher-safe. Do not
clean plastic serving bowl with the scourer
side of a sponge.
Popping plate – Popping plate is fully
immersible and dishwasher-safe. Do not use
metal utensils as these will damage the
surface. The popping plate and stirring
rod stay assembled for cleaning.
Do not put the popping plate in the dishwasher
until it’s cool.
TIPS AND HINTS
POPCORN AMOUNTS
Kernels
Vegetable
Oil
Popped
Popcorn
¼ cup 1½ teaspoons
Approximately
6 cups popped
popcorn
1
⁄3 cup 2 teaspoons
Approximately
8 cups popped
popcorn
½ cup 1 tablespoon
Approximately
10 cups popped
popcorn
Note: Premium popcorns have larger
kernels, resulting in a higher yield of popcorn.
If using premium popcorn, the yield of popped
popcorn will be about 1 cup greater than
stated above.
Note: DO NOT use more than
1
⁄3 cup of
unpopped kernels when using premium
popcorn.
The seasoning possibilities for popcorn are
endless. Just add melted butter and your
favorite seasonings to a bowl of popcorn.
With toppings added, popped popcorn
will become much crisper and the avors
become more intense if it is heated with
desired toppings in a 300°F oven for about 15
to 20 minutes before serving. For best results,
heat it on a baking sheet that you have lined
with foil and sprayed with cooking oil.
Note: Serving bowl should not be put
into oven.
It is very important to use fresh popcorn.
If your popcorn is old, the kernels will not
fully pop and/or it may take a long time for
them to pop.
SEASONING SUGGESTIONS
Cheese
Taco seasoning
Chili powders
Hot sauce
Packaged sauces (i.e. Alfredo)
Soy sauce
Italian seasoning and herbs
Butter/Seasoning ratios for popcorn
2 tablespoons melted butter for ¼ cup
unpopped kernels, and a minimum of 1
teaspoon of seasoning
3 tablespoons melted butter for
1
⁄3 cup
unpopped kernels, and a minimum of 2
teaspoons of seasoning
4 tablespoons melted butter for ½ cup
unpopped kernels, and a minimum of 2½
teaspoons to a tablespoon of seasoning
The amount of seasoning depends on the
intensity of the ingredients you are using –
it is important to let your taste be your guide.
Fig. 1
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