Cuisinart CPM-2500 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
Kettle-Style Popcorn Maker
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the Instruction Book carefully before using.
CPM-2500
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be taken, including
the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING YOUR POPCORN MACHINE.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use
handles or knobs to operate.
3. To avoid any risk of electrical shock, do
not immerse cord or plug into water or
other liquids.
4. This appliance should not be used by or
near children, or individuals with certain
disabilities.
5. Unplug main power cord from outlet while
not in use and before cleaning.
6. Allow parts to cool down before
maneuvering.
7. Do not operate the appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any matter. Send the unit to
the nearest authorized service center for
examination, repair or adjustment. (ONLY
technicians should open up the unit.)
8. The use of any accessories or
attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause injury.
9. Do not pop the kernels with a dry kettle
(without oil).
10. Do not immerse popping kettle into water.
11. Kettle surface is HOT and should NOT be
touched during popping or just after use.
12. Unplug, allow to cool, clean and cover the
unit and store in a dry and safe place if not
being used for a long time.
13. Do not let power cord hang over edge of
table or counter or touch any hot surfaces.
14. Do not place the unit on or near a hot gas
or electric burner or in a heated oven.
15. Extreme caution must be paid when
moving the appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
16. Turn ALL switches to OFF position before
disconnecting power plug from the wall
supply outlet.
17. Not recommended for outdoor use.
18. Do not use appliance for other than its
intended use.
19. To avoid overheating, always add oil and
then kernels before operating.
20. Extreme caution must be used when
unloading popcorn. Always place the unit
over a countertop so that residual hot oil
or water running out will not cause burns.
21. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
22. DO NOT CLEAN USING ANY ABRASIVE
MATERIAL.
23. NEVER FORCE ANY PARTS OR
BRACKETS INTO POSITION.
24. NO PARTS ARE INTENDED FOR THE
DISHWASHER.
25. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.
When storing in an appliance garage,
always unplug the unit from the electrical
outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of
re, especially if the appliance touches the
walls of the garage or the door touches
the unit as it closes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
POWER CORD
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is for 120 volts only and should
not be used with a converter.
1. A short power supply cord is provided to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
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2. Extension cords may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
3. If an extension cord is used:
a. The marked electrical rating of an extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance.
b. The longer 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.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards .................................... 2
Parts and Features .........................................3
Assembling procedure .................................. 4
Popping Instructions ...................................... 5
Cleaning and Maintenance ............................. 5
Warrant y .......................................................... 6
Parts and Features
1. Housing
2. Kettle, Attachment Pins
3. Door
4. Tray (removable)
5. Door Panel (removable)
6. Kettle Lid
7. L i ght /Wa r me r
8. Stirrer
9. Measuring Spoons and Scoops
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6.
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4.
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3.
5.
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ASSEMBLING PROCEDURE
FIGURE 1
Screw the side mounting
ears, stirrer adapter and
stirrer onto the gear box.
FIGURE 3
Insert the pin through the
kettle and supporter.
FIGURE 5
Finally, insert the internal
kettle plug into the socket
on the inner top of the
popcorn housing.
FIGURE 2
Hold the kettle on
the supporter.
FIGURE 4
Use the retaining pin to x
kettle at the right position.
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POPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make sure the popcorn maker is unplugged
before you do any of the following.
2. Clean the internal surface of the kettle with
warm, sudsy water, rinse well and dry with a
clean cloth. Wipe down inner and outer housing with damp cloth.
3. Main unit has 2 function switches as follows:
– Light/Warmer combination
– POP switch to turn heater and stirrer on
4. Hook the kettle onto the hanger of the
main unit.
5. Plug the power cord into an electric outlet.
6. Insert the internal plug into the socket (see
Figure 5, previous page).
7. Turn the light switch to the ON position and
the POP switch to the ON position. The stirrer will begin to rotate in the kettle. Let the
stainless steel kettle preheat about 1 to 2
minutes. Open lid and add oil (1 tablespoon
of vegetable, corn, peanut, or saf ower oil).
Immediately add ½ cup of corn kernels and
close lid to the kettle. Caution: Lid might be
hot – it is recommended to use an oven mitt.
NOTE: For your convenience, the lid to the kettle
is magnetized. Before adding oil or popcorn to
the kettle, lift kettle handle toward top of unit until
magnetic connection is made.
8. Popcorn starts popping out through the lid
after about 2 minutes. Yields up to 12 cups
per batch in less than 2½ minutes.
9. When unit is nished popping – you will no
longer hear the corn popping – immediately
turn POP switch to the OFF position and
rotate the roller bar of the kettle down to
release any remaining popcorn in the popper.
This will also stop the remaining popcorn
from cooking any further and avoid possible
burning.
10. The light/warmer may be left in the ON
position.
11. Keep POP switch OFF if the unit is not
continuously in use.
12. Keep only the Light/Warmer switch on.
13. Remove plug from power supply if the unit is
not being used.
14. Repeat steps 7 to 10 for continuous popping.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
It is strongly recommended to clean the kettle
frequently to avoid burning excess oil onto the
bottom of the inner pot.
After using the popcorn machine, use a wet cloth
to clean the main unit, main body and glass. It is
strongly recommended to wash and dry the tray
after each use to avoid any bacteria buildup.
Any other servicing should be performed by
an authorized service representative.
LIGHT/WARMER
The Light/Warmer bulb can be replaced with a
120V, 60W maximum bulb only.
QUICK CLEANING
PROCEDURE
Turn the POP control to OFF. Pour 5 to 8
ounces of water (NO detergent is necessary)
into inner pot. Switch to ON to boil the water and
let the stirrer turn in order to remove excess oil
stuck on the surface. After about 1 to 2 minutes
of boiling, pour out the water into a deep bowl or
sink to discard.
Or, remove the kettle and clean it with a scouring
pad. Do not immerse kettle or electrical plug in
water. CAUTION: THE KETTLE IS HOT.
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