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1. Preheating the popper is not necessary. Following the chart at the bottom of page 2, pour the desired
amount of popping corn into the popper base, distributing it evenly around the loading area of the
nonstick popping surface (Fig. B). Then drizzle popping oil over the corn.
2. Place the popper cover/serving bowl over the popper base, fitting the cover handles onto the popper
base handles.
CAUTION!
If the cover handles and the popper base handles are not aligned, hot kernels and oil
may be ejected from the popper during popping causing possible injury. In addition, cover damage
may occur.
3. Remove the butter melter cover (Fig. A, page 2) before popping corn. Failure to do so will result in soggy popcorn.
4. If buttered corn is desired, place softened butter onto the butter melter. Refer to the chart at the bottom of page 2 for suggested
amounts. For best results, cut butter into thin slices and distribute the slices evenly on the butter melter vents.
5. Plug popper into a 120VAC electrical outlet. When using the popper for the first time, a slight odor may be noticeable as manufac-
turing residue evaporates. This is normal during initial use.
Popping will begin in 2 to 3 minutes. Popping will be completed in 3 to 5 minutes depending on the amount of corn used.
CAUTION!
Never leave popper unattended while in use. Keep hands and face away from vents in butter melter during popping.
NOTE:
Occasionally a popcorn kernel may become trapped between the stirring arm and the popper base resulting in a rubbing type
sound. This is normal.
6. When popping slows to approximately 2 to 3 seconds between pops, popping is done. Immediately unplug unit.
7. Place butter melter cover onto butter melter and snap in place.
8. Hold the cover and popper base handles together. Carefully flip the unit over away from your body to avoid escaping steam.
9. Lift the popper base off the popper cover/serving bowl and set aside.
10. Add salt or seasoning to the popcorn, as desired. Serve popcorn in serving bowl or pour into another bowl if you would like to make
additional batches of popcorn.
11. Before making additional batches, carefully remove any unpopped kernels or popped corn that may have gotten trapped under the
scalloped stirring arm during popping. Also, wipe away excess oil from popper cover and popping surface. Then repeat steps 1–10.
Helpful Hints
• This popper is designed to pop all kinds of popcorn—yellow, white, baby rice, and premium brands. Try different brands to find the
one you like best. Yellow popcorn generally pops into larger kernels than white.
• Always use fresh popcorn. Fresh popcorn pops into larger kernels and with more consistency than older, dried out corn. To maintain
moisture content and preserve freshness, store popcorn in an air-tight container.
• If your popcorn does not pop well, it may be too dry. Try adding a little bit of water to the popping corn. Add 1 tablespoon per quart
of popcorn. Then place the corn in an airtight container and shake at frequent intervals until the popcorn has absorbed the water. Wait
for 3 or 4 days and then try popping the corn.
• Always remove the butter melter cover before popping corn. Failure to do so will result in soggy popcorn.
• If buttered corn is desired, place softened butter onto the butter melter. For best results, cut butter into thin slices and distribute the
slices evenly on the butter melter vents.
• Because of its fine texture, popcorn salt works best. It is available at most grocery stores.
• You may use most any kind of vegetable oil for popping (corn, soybean, peanut, canola, light olive oil). Butter, margarine, shortening,
lard, and extra-virgin olive oil should not be used, as they burn easily.
Care and Cleaning
1. The popper should be cleaned before initial use and after each use.
2. Allow the popper to cool completely before cleaning.
3. Wash the popper cover/serving bowl and butter melter cover in warm, sudsy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not wash in an
automatic dishwasher or scour surfaces with steel wool or abrasive cleaners.
For easy cleanup, especially after preparing kettle corn, attach the butter melter cover to the popper cover/serving bowl and fill the
popper cover with warm, sudsy water. Allow the popper cover to soak for a few minutes and then wash the popper cover clean.
NOTE:
Water will slowly drain out of the bottom of the popper cover as the butter melter cover does not provide an airtight seal.
Fig. B
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