OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Place the base of the appliance on a clean, flat surface. Caution: Do not let water or any other liquid drip into the base.
2.Attach mixing paddle. The mixing paddle must be attached before the popping plate is connected to the base. To do so, hold the stirring rod in place. Fit the mixing paddle on top of the center hub by aligning the embossed lines on both the mixing paddle and center hub. You then turn the mixing paddle clockwise to secure. You will hear a click to know that it is locked in place. (see fig. 1)
3.Popping plate must lock securely to base before unit will operate. Grip the locking
levers up toward the handles of popping plate, which will open the lock. Once locking levers are released, the popping plate should be locked to the base.
NOTE: The unit will not operate unless the popping plate is positioned correctly. Align the plate until it clicks
into place with the tips of the arrows lining up. Place
the plate on the base (handles of popping plate should be centered just
above the side handles on base, see Fig. 2).
4.Add approximately 2 teaspoons of cooking oil to popping plate (see Tips & Hints, next page, for recommended measurements). We recommend using vegetable or canola oil.
5.Add kernels to popping plate. We recommend
1⁄3 cup of kernels, especially if using premium popcorn. The measuring cup provided is
6.Place the inverted bowl on top of the
popping plate.
7.Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.
8.Slide the power switch to Pop.
9.The mixing paddle will rotate and plate will begin to heat up.
10.If you are not adding flavoring (see step 11), when the popcorn has finished popping, turn the switch to Off, which turns the heater off, and proceed to step 12.
11.To add flavoring, slide the power button to Mix. Add butter and thin liquid toppings, such as olive oil and soy sauce, through the shaker side; add thicker liquids, like caramel and chocolate through the slotted side. Wait 30 to 60 seconds before adding heated or melted material. After your topping has been mixed in (approx. 30
to 45 seconds), slide the switch to Off and proceed to step 12.
Slotted Side | Shaker Side |
12.Press the cover on the bowl, grasp the locking levers underneath the bowl handles and squeeze them together (see Fig. 3). Lift the popping plate off the bowl by its handles, and immediately return the
plate to the base to cool (see Fig. 4).
CAUTION: After popping, the plate is EXTREMELY HOT. Do not put fingers near the plate. After turning the bowl over to serve, simply return popping plate directly to the base.
A slight odor or smoke may be evident as materials used in manufacturing are
burned off internal parts. This is normal.
13.Rotation shaft continues turning until unit is switched off manually.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Clean your popcorn maker after every use.
Never immerse the base of the unit in water or let water drip inside. Do not use benzene, scrubbing brushes or chemical cleaners, as these will damage the unit. Use only a damp cloth to clean exterior of the base.
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