Cuisinart CPM-800C User Manual
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
PartyPop™Popcorn Maker
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
CPM-800C
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surface. Use handle or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse
cord, plugs, or this appliance in water or other
liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions,
or has been damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surface.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving
an appliance containing hot oil or other
hot liquids.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then
plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect,
turn any control to “off’, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended
household use.
14. Never steam food in the popping plate.
15. A popper that is plugged into an outlet should
not be left unattended.
16. CAUTION - A burn can result from misuses of
this product. Read instruction manual for proper
operating procedure.
17. Extreme caution must be used when unloading
popcorn. Always turn the unit over a counter-top
so that residual hot oil or water running out will
not cause burns.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
SPECIAL CORDSET
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in
any way.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before the First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Seasoning Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
INTRODUCTION
Get ready to enjoy warm, fresh popcorn whenever
you want it. Your new Cuisinart
Maker is simply sensational. It can pop up to 10
cups (2.5 L) in less than five minutes, and you
decide what and how much oil and flavouring to add.
And it’s easy. Just turn it on, let it pop, and then flip
the bowl to serve!
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PartyPop™Popcorn
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PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Measuring Cup
1
⁄2-cup (125 ml) capacity
2. Serving Bowl
Plastic serving bowl with handles
3. Stirring Rod
Removable stirring rod
4. Removable Popping Plate Assembly
Dishwasher-safe popping plate
5. Handles
Cool-touch handles for popping plate
6. Plate Locking Levers
Assures popping plate is secured to the base
7. Rotation Shaft
Turns stirring rod
8. Heater Shield
9. Safety Interlocks for Plate
10. Handles
Side handles in base
11. Base
Elegant stainless steel base
12. On/Off Switch
Power activation
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Remove all packaging and any promotional labels
or stickers from your popcorn maker. Be sure that
all parts (listed above, Parts and Features) of your
new popcorn maker have been included before
discarding any packaging materials. You may want
to keep the box and packing materials for use at a
later date.
Before using your Cuisinart
Maker for the first time, remove all protective paper
and wrapping. Wipe housing and internal chamber
with a damp cloth to remove any dust from the
warehouse or shipping.
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PartyPop™Popcorn
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CORD INSTRUCTION:
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a long cord.
2. Extension cord are available and may be used if
care is exercised in their use.
3 If extension cord is used,
A) The marked electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical
rating of the appliance,
B) The extension cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the countertop or table
top where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally.
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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 or on the heat shield.
2. Popping plate must lock
securely to base before
unit will operate. Grip the
locking levers up towards
the handles of popping
plate, which will open the
lock. Place the plate on
the base (handles of
popping plate should be
centered just above the side handles on base,
see Fig.1). Once locking levers are released, the
popping plate should be locked to the base.
NOTE: the unit will not operate if popping plate
is not positioned correctly. Rotate plate very
slightly back and forth until you feel the plate
fall into place within the safety mechanism.
3. Add approximately 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of cooking oil to popping plate (see Tips and Hints, next
page, for recommended measurements). We
recommend using vegetable or canola oil, but
any type is suitable except olive oil.
4. Add kernels to popping plate. We recommend
1
⁄3 cup (75 ml) of kernels, especially if using
premium popcorn. The measuring cup provided
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is
⁄2-cup (125 ml) capacity, and also clearly
marked for
1
⁄3 cup (75 ml). See Tips and Hints,
next page.
5. Place the inverted bowl
on top of the poppin plate.
6. Plug the power cord into
a standard electrical outlet.
7. Turn the power switch
to ON.
8. The stirring rod will rotate
and cooking will begin.
9. When the popcorn
has finished popping,
grasp the locking lever
against handles of
popping plate, along with
bowl handles together.
Gently lift plate and bowl
from the base (see fig.2).
Turn over and place the
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bottom of bowl on a flat
surface (see fig.3).
10. To avoid any burning of
popcorn, flip the bowl
as soon as popping
is complete.
11. Lift the popping plate off
the bowl by its handles,
Fig. 4
and immediately return the plate onto 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 odour or smoke may be evident as
materials used in manufacturing are burned off
internal parts. This is normal.
12. Rotation shaft continues turning until unit is
switched OFF manually.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We recommend letting
the popcorn maker cool for at least 5 to 10
minutes between popping cycles. If the heat
builds up from too many consecutive cycles, a
safety mechanism may shut down functioning
temporarily, in order to let unit cool down again.
(After 2 or more consecutive popping cycles,
this might happen mid-cycle.) Once cooled to
room temperature, unit will be able to
start again.
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.
Serving bowl – The serving bowl is fully immersible
and dishwasher-safe. Do not clean plastic
serving bowl with the scourer side of a sponge.
Popping plate – Popping plate is fully immersible
and dishwasher-safe. Do not use metal utensils as
these will damage the surface. The stirring rod can
be removed from the popping plate for cleaning.
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TIPS AND HINTS
POPCORN AMOUNTS
Kernels
1
⁄4 cup
(50 ml)
Vegetable
Oil
1
1
⁄2 teaspoons
(7 ml)
Popped
Popcorn
Approximately
6 cups (1.5 L)
popped popcorn
SEASONING SUGGESTIONS
Cheese
Taco seasoning
Chili powders
Hot sauce
Packaged sauces (i.e. Alfredo)
Soy sauce
Italian seasoning and herbs
1
⁄3 cup
(75 ml)
2 teaspoons
(10 ml)
Approximately
8 cups (2 L)
popped popcorn
Butter/Seasoning ratios for popcorn:
2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter for
unpopped kernels, and a minimum of 1 teaspoon
(5 ml) of seasoning.
1
⁄2 cup
(125 ml)
1 tablespoon
(15 ml)
Approximately
10 cups (2.5 L)
popped popcorn
3 tablespoons (45 ml) melted butter for
unpopped kernels, and a minimum of 2 teaspoons
(10 ml) of seasoning.
4 tablespoons (90 ml) melted butter for
unpopped kernels, and a minimum of 2
Note: Premium popcorns have larger kernels,
resulting in a higher yield of popcorn. If using
premium popcorn, the yield of popped popcorn
will be about 1 cup (250 ml) greater than stated above.
Note: DO NOT use more than
1
⁄3 cup (75 ml) of
(12 ml) to a tablespoon of seasoning.
The amount of seasoning depends on the intensity
of the ingredients you are using – it is important to
let your taste be your guide.
unpopped kernels when using premium popcorn.
The seasoning possibilities for popcorn are endless.
Just add melted butter and your favourite seasonings.
With toppings added, popped popcorn will become
much crisper and the flavours become more intense if
it is heated with desired toppings in a 300°F (150° C)
oven for about 15–20 minutes before serving. For
best results, heat it on a baking sheet that you have
lined with foil and sprayed with cooking oil.
Note: Serving bowl should not be put into oven.
It is very important to use fresh popcorn. If your
popcorn is old, the kernels will not fully pop
and/or it may take a long time for them
to pop.
1
⁄4 cup (50 ml)
1
⁄3 cup (75 ml)
1
⁄2 cup (125 ml)
1
⁄2 teaspoons
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RECIPES
Southwestern Popcorn
Makes sixteen
8 cups (2 L) popped popcorn
1
⁄2 cup (125 ml) toasted pepitas
3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder
1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
1
⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt
1
⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) dried oregano
1
⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) granulated garlic
1
⁄8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) cayenne pepper
Place popcorn and pepitas in large mixing bowl.
Melt the butter in a small skillet. Stir in the spices.
Cook spices for about 2 minutes to release
flavours. Pour butter over popcorn and toss to
coat evenly. Serve.
Nutritional information per
Calories 69 (66% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 3g • fat 5g •
sat. fat 2g • chol. 6mg • sod. 45mg • calc. 5mg • fiber 1g
1
⁄2-cup (125 ml) servings
1
⁄2
-cup (125 ml) serving:
Wasabi Popcorn
Makes sixteen
8 cups (2 L) popped popcorn
3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
1
⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) wasabi powder
1
⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt
Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Melt the
butter in a small skillet. Stir in the wasabi and salt
and cook for about 3 minutes. Pour wasabi butter
over popcorn and toss to coat evenly. Serve.
Nutritional information per 1⁄2-cup (125 ml) serving:
Calories 38 (72% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 3g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 6mg • sod. 74mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 0g
1
⁄2-cup (125 ml) servings
Cheesy Popcorn
Makes sixteen
Variation 1
8 cups (2 L) popped popcorn
3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter
1
⁄2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
1
⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) kosher salt
Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Melt the
butter in a small skillet and stir in the cheese and
salt. Pour butter mixture over popcorn and toss to
coat evenly. Serve.
Nutritional information per
Calories 50 (70% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 4g •
sat. fat 2g • chol. 8mg • sod. 56mg • calc. 34mg • fiber 0g
Variation 2
8 cups (2 L) popped popcorn
3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter
1
1
⁄2 tablespoons (25 ml) packaged cheese
Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Melt the
butter in a small skillet and stir in the cheese
sauce mix. Pour butter mixture over popcorn and
toss to coat evenly. Serve.
Nutritional information per
Calories 34 (63% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 1g • fat 2g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 6mg • sod. 31mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 0g
1
⁄2-cup (125 ml) servings
sauce mix
1
⁄2
-cup (125 ml) serving:
1
⁄2
-cup (125 ml) serving:
Asian Style Popcorn
Makes sixteen
8 cups (2 L) popped popcorn
3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter
1
1
⁄2 tablespoons (25 ml) soy sauce
1
⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) sesame oil
Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Melt the
butter in a small skillet and stir in the soy sauce
and sesame oil. Pour soy butter over popcorn and
toss to coat evenly. Serve.
Nutritional information per
Calories 38 (70% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 3g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 6g • sod. 97mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 0g
1
⁄2-cup (125 ml) servings
1
⁄2
-cup (125 ml) serving:
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Curry Popcorn
Makes sixteen
8 cups (2 L) popped popcorn
3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons (10 ml) curry powder
1
⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) turmeric
1
⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt
Place popcorn in large mixing bowl. Melt the butter
in a small skillet. Stir in the spices and cook for
about 2 minutes to release flavours. Pour butter
over popcorn and toss to coat evenly. Serve.
Nutritional information per
Calories 37 (69% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 3g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 6mg • sod. 42mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 1g
1
⁄2-cup (125 ml) servings
pinch cayenne pepper
1
⁄2
-cup (125 ml) serving:
Pesto Popcorn
Makes sixteen
8 cups (2 L) popped popcorn
3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter
4 tablespoons (90 ml) prepared pesto
(see recipe below)
Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Melt
the butter in a small skillet and stir in prepared
pesto. Pour pesto butter over popcorn and toss
to coat evenly. Serve.
Nutritional information per
Calories 50 (77% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 4g •
sat. fat 2g • chol. 6mg • sod. 23mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 0g
1
⁄2-cup (125 ml) servings
1
⁄2
-cup (125 ml) serving:
machine running, pour olive oil down small feed
tube. Allow machine to run until mixture is
emulsified, about 15–20 seconds.
Popcorn Snack Mix
Makes about sixteen
6 cups (1.5 L) popped popcorn
1 cup (250 ml) mini pretzels or pretzel sticks
3
⁄4 cup (175 ml) peanuts
3
⁄4 cup (175 ml) roasted mixed nuts
4 tablespoons (90 ml) unsalted butter
1
⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) paprika
1
⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt
1
⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) granulated garlic
1
⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) Worcestershire sauce
dash hot sauce
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
Prepare a sheet tray by lining it with foil; spray
with cooking spray.
Place the popcorn, pretzels, and nuts in a large
mixing bowl. Melt the butter in a small skillet and
stir in the spices, Worcestershire and hot sauces.
Pour butter mixture over popcorn and toss to
coat evenly.
Pour mix onto prepared sheet tray. Bake for about
20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve.
Nutritional information per
Calories 135 (50% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 3g • fat 7g •
sat. fat 2g • chol. 8mg • sod. 283mg • calc. 8mg • fiber 1g
1
⁄2-cup (125 ml) servings
1
⁄2
-cup (125 ml) serving:
Pesto
Makes about
1 small clove garlic
1 ounce (30 g) Parmesan cheese,
3 cups (750 ml) packed fresh basil
1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt
1
⁄2 cup (125 ml) extra virgin olive oil
Insert the metal chopping blade into a food
processor. With the machine running, drop the
garlic down the small feed tube. Once the garlic
is processed, drop the Parmesan down the small
feed tube. Process for about 10 seconds. Scrape
the work bowl and add the basil and salt.
Process for another 5–10 seconds. With
3
⁄4 cup (175 ml)
cut into 1" (2.5 cm) cubes
Buffalo Style Popcorn
Makes sixteen
8 cups (2 L) popped popcorn
3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter
1
1
⁄2 tablespoons (25 ml) hot sauce
1
⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) cider vinegar
Place popcorn in large mixing bowl. Melt the
butter in a small skillet and stir in the hot sauce
and vinegar. Pour butter over popcorn and toss
to coat evenly. Serve.
Nutritional information per
Calories 31 (66% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 2g •
sat. fat 1g • chol. 6mg • sod. 68mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 0g
1
⁄2-cup (125 ml) servings
1
⁄2
-cup (125 ml) serving:
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