Nostalgia Electrics PCM305 User Manual [en, es, fr]

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PCM305

Hard and Sugar-Free Candy Cotton Candy Maker
Machine á Barbe á Papa Sans Sucre Pour Bonbons Durs

Instructions and Recipes | Instrucciones y Recetas | Instructions et Recettes

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SÓLO PARA USO DOMÉSTICO
POUR USAGE DOMESTIQUE SEULEMENT

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PARTS & ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

HOW TO OPERATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

HELPFUL TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

RETURNS & WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SAFETY

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Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that
can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Appliance Specications:

120 Volts, 60 Hz
450 Watts, ETL Approved

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

1. NEVER use a scouring pad on the unit.

2. NEVER leave unit unattended while in use.

3. NEVER place anything other than the intended sugar or candies in the Extractor Head.

4. NEVER pour water or any other liquid into the Extractor Head.

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5. NEVER put ngers on or near the Extractor Head or Heating
Element while machine is on, nor while it is still hot.

6. Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and when cleaning.

7. DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug
or in the event the appliance ever malfunctions.

8. DO NOT put in dishwasher.

9. Keep out of reach of children.

10. This appliance is NOT A TOY.

11. This appliance is not intended for use by unsupervised young
children or cognitively challenged individuals.

12. Young children should be supervised while product is in use
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including:

1. Read all instructions before operating this appliance.

2. DO NOT TOUCH the hot surfaces.

3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug
or any part of this unit in water or other liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before removing parts for cleaning.

6. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or if the
appliance has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance
to the nearest repair shop for examination or repair.

7. The manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory
attachments. Use of attachments may cause injuries.

8. DO NOT use outdoors.

9. DO NOT let the cord touch hot surfaces.

10. DO NOT pour water or any other liquid into the Extractor Head.

11. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

12. Extreme caution must be used when moving this appliance.

13. This unit must be on a level surface to operate properly.

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14. DO NOT use this appliance for other than its intended use.

15. DO NOT leave unit unattended while in use or when plugged into an outlet.

16. Check inside of the Heating Element, located beneath the Extractor
Head, for foreign objects before switching to ON position.

17. Heating Element will get hot. Avoid contact until fully cooled.

18. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting
from becoming entangled or tripping over a long cord.

19. Extension cord can be used if care is exercised in use.

20. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used: 1) The marked
electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance; 2) If the appliance is of the grounded type,
the extension cord should be a grounding 3-wire cord; and 3) The longer cord
should be arranged so that it does not drape over the countertop or table top
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

21. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to t into a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

22. Keep hands away from the machine when it is in the ON position and is spinning.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the HARD & SUGAR-FREE CANDY COTTON CANDY
MAKER, part of Nostalgia Electrics’ Vintage Collection. This convenient tabletop
unit beautifully resembles the carnival vendor carts of the early 1900s. While
designed to look like a nostalgic cart of the past, the HARD & SUGAR-FREE CANDY
COTTON CANDY MAKER is in fact a technologically modern appliance.

This cotton candy maker will spin both sugar and hard candies into a
sweet candy oss, just like at the carnival! The whole family will enjoy
the HARD & SUGAR-FREE CANDY COTTON CANDY MAKER.

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PARTS & ASSEMBLY

After taking the HARD & SUGAR-FREE CANDY COTTON CANDY MAKER out of the box:

Wipe down the unit exterior and bowl with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge before using.

To attach the Extractor Head, push down onto the stem and make sure that
the grooves are properly aligned to t over the pegs on the stem.

To attach the Bowl, carefully push the bowl down over the metal ridges on the main unit.

Now you are ready to enjoy tasty, uy cotton candy from your
HARD & SUGAR-FREE CANDY COTTON CANDY MAKER.

Main Unit

Extractor Head

Bowl

2 Plastic
Cones

Rim

Measuring Spoon

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HOW TO OPERATE

1. First, nd a stable surface near an electrical outlet before starting. Make sure the cord
is away from any water source. It is acceptable to use an extension cord if needed.

2. Plug in unit at the OFF position.

3. Turn unit to ON position and allow it to run for at least 5 minutes before
adding hard candy. If using sugar, allow appliance to run for at least 10
minutes before adding sugar. This will allow the Extractor Head to heat.

4. Turn unit OFF and place no more than two pieces of hard candy or one scoop of avored
sugar (1 tbsp.) into the Extractor Head. Make sure the candies are evenly placed on either
side of the Extractor Head (see image below).

5. Switch to ON position.

6. When you see the cotton candy web begin, collect the cotton candy on the cone
by holding the cone horizontally and rotating the cone with your ngers.

7. Once cotton candy has collected on the cone, hold the cone in a horizontal position
over the Extractor Head while still rotating the cone with your ngers. Continue
turning the cone with your ngers while the cone is in the horizontal position
and move from side to side making sure to collect all the cotton candy.

8. Repeat above steps by adding another measure of candy or sugar
into the Extractor Head and starting again. The cotton candy
should ow more quickly as the unit is suciently warm.

9. DO NOT overll the Extractor Head by adding more than two candies or 1 tbsp.
of sugar at a time. This will cause clogging and unit will not work properly.

10. By following these simple instructions, using your HARD & SUGAR-FREE
CANDY COTTON CANDY MAKER will be a fun experience for people of all
ages and will bring the excitement of a carnival to any occasion.

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HELPFUL TIPS

When using sugar:

• Only add 1 tablespoon of sugar at a time.

• Make sure the sugar is level after pouring into the Extractor Head.

• To add a little avor and color, mix a pinch of your favorite

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pre-sweetened drink mix to the sugar.

• The faster the Extractor Head spins, the better the result.

When using hard candies:

• Only put in 1-2 hard candies at a time

• Make sure the candies are evenly placed on either side of the Extractor Head.

• For best results, break candies up before use.

• The faster the Extractor Head spins, the better the result

The following candies (sugar & sugar-free) work best:

• Fruit Flavors

• Cream

• Caramel

• Root Beer

• Butterscotch

• Peppermint

• Cinnamon

• Coee

• Other Assorted Bulk Bag Hard Candy Flavors

The following candies DO NOT work:

• Ball-shaped candies

• Candies with hard sugar shells

• Gummy or chewy candies

• Sugar-pressed candies

• Instant drink mix packets

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