HOT AIR CORN POPPER - West Bend®
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1. cook s essentials HoT AIR CORN POPPER Instruction Manual Important Safeguards nissan Before Using for the First Time 1 u nee Using Your cook s essentials Hot Air POPPeL ccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeenetesseeeeseees Helpful Hints iia id ia Cleaning Your cook s essentials Hot Air Popper ecceesceeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeaes SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS To prevent personal injury or property damage read and follow all instructions and warnings When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including Read all instructions including these important safeguards and the care and use instructions in this manual Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs and hot pads or oven mitts Cover and measuring butter cup become hot during operation Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner For service information see warranty page The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause injuries Do not use this appliance outdoors Do not let cord hang over the e2. dge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven To disconnect turn any control to OFF then remove plug from wall outlet Do not use appliance for other than intended use To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord plugs or other electric parts in water or other liquids Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself A popper that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended This popper will not shut off automatically To avoid overheating add popcorn kernels before operating A short power supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer extension cords are available but care must be excersized in their use While use of an extension cord is not recommended if you must use one ensure that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or greater than that of the appliance If the plug is of the grounded type the extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord To avoid pulling tripping or entanglement position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter table or other area where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over e 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 on
3. e 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 e Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or extension cord feels hot e During use do not remove cover Do not remove cover or measuring butter cup from the appliance until you have not heard a kernel pop for at least 1 minute e For household use only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Y Cup pie rag gt Lf Cover JA m C Popper Base A ON OFF Switch BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Wash the popper cover and measuring butter cup with warm soapy water Rinse thoroughly and dry Wipe the exterior of the popper base and popcorn chute with a soft damp cloth and dry It is not necessary to clean inside the popcorn chamber Note DO NOT immerse the popper base in water or any other liquid Once removed the measuring butter cup and cover can be washed in a dishwasher top rack only DO NOT put the popper base into the dishwasher This will permanently damage the product and will void the warranty USING YOUR COOK S ESSENTIALS HOT AIR POPPER This popper uses hot air to pop the corn DO NOT place anything other than popcorn kernels into the popping chamber 1 Remove the cover and measuring butter cup Ensure that the vents are clear of popcorn pieces before each use Use the measuring butter cup or a standard meas
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5. ls popping Unplug the popper from the outlet Let the popper sit with the lid and measuring butter cup in place for at least one minute after completion of the popping cycle Unpopped kernels may still pop unexpectedly Use caution when handling the cook s essentials hot air popper it will be hot after popping cycle Always use hot pads or oven mitts to handle the hot appliance If butter was melted in the measuring butter cup pour over the top of the popped corn and sprinkle with salt or other popcorn seasonings as desired If you wish to pop more batches of popcorn immediately remove any unpopped kernels and loose popcorn from the popper by inverting the popper Use oven mitts or hot pads when handling the hot popper If butter was melted in the butter cup clean and dry the measuring butter cup and replace in the cover Repeat steps 1 7 above A small amount of smoke and or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of manufacturing oils this is normal e Some minor expansion contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooling this is normal HELPFUL HINTS Always use fresh popcorn Dried out stale or old popcorn pops poorly as it has lost its moisture content and may scorch This popcorn popper can accommodate both regular and premium popcorns Premium and gourmet popcorns do not yield results as good as regular popcorn lf premium or gourmet popcorn is used you may notice an increase in the number of unpopped ke
6. rnels This popper pops using hot air It does not require any oils or fats to pop the corn and they should never be used in the popper DO NOT use microwave popcorn If popcorn does not pop it is usually the result of environmental factors such as the freshness and moisture content of the popcorn or variances by popcorn type Unpopped kernels do not necessarily indicate a defect in the appliance To use the cord wrap wind the cord around the post at the bottom of the appliance for easy tangle free storage CLEANING YOUR COOK S ESSENTIALS HOT AIR POPPER Your cook s essentials hot air popper may be cleaned after every use Note Do not immerse the popper base in water or any other liquid Do not use any abrasive cleansers or scrubbers on any part of the popper 1 2 Unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet Allow the entire appliance to cool with measuring butter cup in place before cleaning Remove the cover and measuring butter cup from the popper base Separate the cover and measuring butter cup Wash in warm soapy water Rinse and dry thoroughly The measuring butter cup and cover may be washed ina dishwasher top rack only Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the popper and the popcorn chute DO NOT wipe inside the popping chamber Check during every cleaning that no pieces of popcorn are lodged into the vents ensure that the vents are clear before each use This appliance has no user serviceab
7. uring cup to measure a level cup of popcorn kernels DO NOT attempt to pop more than cup of popcorn kernels at one time Pour popcorn kernels into the popping chamber DO NOT put oil butter shortening salt or anything other than popcorn into the chamber Place the cover in position then place the measuring butter cup into the cover If buttered popcorn is desired place 2 3 tablespoons of room temperature butter cut into 4 equally sized pats into the measuring butter cup Note Do not use refrigerated butter as it will not melt completely in the short popping cycle DO NOT remove the measuring butter cup during the popping cycle If unbuttered popcorn is desired it is still necessary to place the measuring butter cup into the cover Never run the cook s essentials hot air popper without the cover and measuring butter cup in place Place a 4 quart or larger heat resistant bowl below the popcorn chute to collect popcorn as it pops 2 cup of popcorn kernels will yield between 3 and 4 quarts of popped popcorn Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet ONLY With the cover and measuring butter cup in place press the ON OFF switch to the on position toward the symbol Popcorn will begin to pop and the cycle will be done within 3 to 4 minutes After popcorn has completed popping turn the ON OFF switch to the off position the O symbol Popcorn cycle has completed when there is a gap of 5 seconds between kerne
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