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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 great as the electrical rating 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 unintentionally.
Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
How to Use
Important:
To assure proper operation, read and follow instructions carefully. Before initial use, wash the popper cover and measuring
scoop in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the popper base with a damp cloth. NEVER IMMERSE BASE IN WATER
OR OTHER LIQUID.
1. Remove the cover and measuring scoop from the popper base (Fig. A).
2. Fill the measuring scoop provided with popcorn until it is LEVEL.
Do not pack
popcorn into scoop or overfill.
Pour popcorn into the popping chamber.*
Important:
Never fill the popping chamber past the fill line (Fig. B) as this could
result in overheating, smoking, scorched corn, and may cause the unit to shut off.
See
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
at the bottom of page 3.
3. Place the cover in the cover groove (Fig. B). For easiest alignment, begin by
positioning the back of the cover in the groove and then lower the cover until
the sides are seated in the groove.
4. Position the measuring scoop on the cover with the tab towards the back of the
popper (Fig. A). Never pop corn without the measuring scoop in position on the
cover. The measuring scoop doubles as a butter melter. If you prefer buttered
popcorn, put 1 tablespoon of SOFT butter or margarine in the measuring scoop.
Refrigerated butter will not melt during the short popping period. Whether you
melt butter or not, the measuring scoop must always be in position on the cover
when popping corn.
WARNING!
Do not place salt, butter, margarine, shortening, or microwave popcorn in the
popping chamber as this could damage the popper and cause a fire hazard.
5. Place a 4-quart or larger heat-proof bowl under the popping chute to collect popped corn. One
batch will yield up to 3 quarts of popped popcorn.
6. Plug unit into a 120VAC electrical outlet. Once popping starts, it will be completed within 2
to 3 minutes.
Important:
Do not leave unit unattended while popping.
CAUTION!
Occasionally a hot unpopped kernel may be thrown from the popping chute. To
avoid contact with hot kernels, keep well away from the popper during popping.
7. Unplug the unit when popping is complete. Some popped corn may remain in the chamber
†
after popping has stopped. To prevent scorching, unplug the popper without waiting for this
corn to clear the unit. Because a few kernels may continue to pop even after the unit is unplugged, make sure all popping has stopped
before removing the cover and measuring scoop. Using hot pads, carefully remove the cover, pour the remaining popcorn into the
bowl,
and immediately place the cover back on the unit.
Note:
The cover is made of a costly material which absorbs heat without melting. When heated, it does soften and may change shape
temporarily if left on the counter to cool, which may make it difficult to place back on the popper base. To avoid this situation, always
return the cover to the base immediately after pouring out the popped corn.
*If you prefer to use a standard dry measuring cup, 1 measuring scoop = ⅓ cup.
† When popcorn remains in the chamber after popping and has not discharged, it is caused by variances in popcorn type, freshness, moisture content, or household current.
Fig. A
Popper base
Cover
Chute
Popping chamber
Measuring Scoop/
Butter Melter
Note: The measuring
scoop is located in
the top filler of the
carton.
Cord storage slot
Fill line
Cord storage slot
Fig. B
Front of popper
Back of popper
Popping chamber
Cover groove
