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*Bon ami polishing cleanser is a registered trademark of Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Co.
Cameo copper, brass & porcelain cleaner is a registered trademark of Church & Dwight Co., inc.
Care and Cleaning
The popper should be cleaned before initial use and after each subsequent use. Always unplug both popper kettle and unit
from outlets and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
cleaning the Popper kettle:
1. Remove popper kettle from unit by tilting the kettle down so the stirring rod is toward you and lift up on the kettle to
disengage the pivots from the support bracket hooks. Slide the kettle out.
2. Use a hot, soapy cloth to wash the inside and outside of the kettle. Rinse with a clean cloth and dry thoroughly.
Never
immerse the kettle in water or other liquid or wash in a dishwasher.
if necessary, clean the kettle with a nylon mesh pad or a non-abrasive powder cleanser, such as Bon ami* polishing
cleanser or Cameo* copper, brass & porcelain cleaner to remove greasy residue. Avoid contacting the warning label.
Do not use steel wool or cleaners with chlorine bleach.
cleaning the Popper cabinet:
Wipe the interior and exterior of the popper cabinet with a hot, soapy cloth. Rinse with a clean cloth and dry thoroughly.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners on the popper cabinet.
Note: The cabinet door removes for easy cleaning. Open the door and lift it straight up off the hinges. Wash the door in
hot, soapy water; do not wash in the dishwasher. Reattach door to cabinet by aligning the pins with the hinge openings and
push the door down.
cleaning the Measuring Spoon, Measuring cup, and Popcorn Tray:
Wash these parts in the dishwasher (top rack) or in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Note: If the cabinet light bulb ever needs replacing, use a standard 10 watt, 120 volt, 60 Hertz bulb (type E12). Use of a
higher watt bulb could cause a fire.
Helpful Hints
• 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.
• Because of its fine texture, popcorn salt works best. it is available at most grocery stores. Table salt works well too,
however.
• 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.
• To maintain the best appearance of your theater popper, clean the popper after each use as described above.
