User Manual

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WARNING! FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
State of California Proposition 65 requires that we include the following warning:
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Important Cord Information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit
into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
A short power supply cord (or cord set) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. Extension cords may be used if care is properly exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of
the extension cord should be at least as that of the appliance. The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
Before First Use
1. Become familiar with the various parts of the popper
(Fig. A). Read and follow the instructions carefully.
2. Prior to making your first batch of popcorn, clean
the components as follows:
Popper cover/serving bowl: Wash in warm, sudsy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not wash in an
automatic dishwasher.
Popper base: Wipe the nonstick popping surface and
stirring arm and knob with a damp cloth.
WARNING! As with any motorized appliance, to
prevent water from damaging the motor or heating
element, the base of your popper should never be
filled with water, immersed in water or other liquid,
or washed in a dishwasher.
How to Use
Various quantities of popcorn can be made in the Presto
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stirring popcorn popper. Refer to the chart below and
determine what size batch of popcorn you want. Use
the suggested amounts of popping corn, oil, and butter
for that amount.
CAUTION! Do not use more than the maximum recom-
mended amounts of corn and oil. Failure to comply with
the manufacturer’s recommendations could damage the
popper and/or lead to unsafe operation.
Be sure unit is clean and dry before each use.
Volume of Popped Corn* Popping Corn Oil for Popping Butter for Butter Melter (optional)
2 to 2½ quarts (8 to 10 cups) ⅓ cup 1 to 1½ tablespoons 1 tablespoon
3½ to 4 quarts (14 to 16 cups) ½ cup 1½ to 2 tablespoons 1½ tablespoons
5 to 5½ quarts (20 to 22 cups) ⅔ cup 2 to 2½ tablespoons 2 tablespoons
5½ to 6 quarts (22 to 24 cups) ¾ cup 2½ to 3 tablespoons 2½ tablespoons
* Volume of popped corn will vary depending on the type, quality, and freshness of the corn. In the chart above, there is a volume range for popped corn. The higher side
of the range is the volume produced when using fresh, gourmet, yellow popcorn, like Orville Redenbacher’s
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Gourmet
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Yellow Popping Corn. The smaller quantity is
the volume produced when using other types of corn. Yellow popcorn generally pops larger than white popcorn.
Orville Redenbacher’s
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and Gourmet
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are registered trademarks of ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc., used under license. Presto is not affiliated with ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
Popper cover/ serving bowl
Popper base
Scalloped stirring arm
Popper base handles
Cover handles
Butter melter
Butter melter cover
Nonstick popping surface
Stirring arm knob
Fig. A