Back to Basics COTTON CANDY MAKER, Instruction Manual

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3. With the “ON/OFF” switch set in the "OFF" ( O ) position, plug the cord into a
120 volt, AC electric outlet only.
4. Set the “ON/OFF” switch to “ON” ( l ) and let run for a minimum of 5 minutes
to preheat. The extractor head will be spinning.
5. When preheated, set the “ON/OFF” switch to “OFF” ( O ) and wait until the
extractor head comes to a complete stop. Add one level tablespoon of sugar to
the center well of the extractor head. To level sugar in the extractor head, gently
tap the flossing rim a couple. Do not use a heaping tablespoon, over fill
chamber, or get sugar on the top of the extractor head. Note: Be sure that you
have the bowl assembly assembled to the heating base before heating or
attempting to extract sugar.
6. Set the “ON/OFF” switch to “ON” ( l ). Some sugar may be ejected from the
extractor as it spins.
7. When you begin to see a web of cotton
candy forming around the flossing rim,
begin collecting the cotton candy with a
cotton candy cone. This is best achieved
by:
A. Hold the cone vertically and rotate
the cone while circling the bowl.
B. Once some cotton candy is collected,
hold the cone horizontally then rotate
the cone while going back and forth
over the rim. Be careful not to touch
the spinning extractor head with cone
or collected candy.
8. When all sugar has been dispensed, set
the “ON/OFF” switch to “OFF” ( O ) and
let the extractor head come to a complete stop. If more candy is desired, repeat
steps 4 - 7. Candy will be extracted more quickly during this cycle. If no more
candy is desired, unplug and let appliance cool completely before cleaning.
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A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to
the release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.
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Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating
and cooling – this is normal.
H
ELPFUL
H
INTS
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Regular granulated sugar can be used as well as flossing sugars made
specifically for cotton candy. Flossing sugar will produce the best results.
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Artificial sweeteners or sugar-free candies cannot be used for making cotton
candy. Artificial sweeteners burn in the extractor head and do not floss.
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Hard candies can be used to create cotton candy. Crush candies finely and use
in place of sugar in the extractor head. Do not use more than 1 tbsp. crushed
candy to make cotton candy.
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Flavor extracts (like those used to make candies) can be used to produce
flavored floss. Add no more than tsp. flavor extract to the sugar in the
extractor head chamber. Then, follow steps to make cotton candy.
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Pre-sweetened drink mixes may be mixed with sugar to create flavored floss.
Avoid drink mixes sweetened with artificial sweeteners. These will burn and clog
the extractor head. Use ½ tsp. drink mix with 2 ½ tsp. sugar to make cotton
candy.