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RHP625 SERIES

Retro Series™
Hot Air Popcorn Maker

Instructions and Recipes
Instructions et Recettes
Instrucciones y Recetas

CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

RETURNS & WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are 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.

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Appliance Specifications:
120 Volts, 60 Hertz
1200 Watts, ETL Approved

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

NEVER immerse in water.1.
NEVER use near water.2.
NEVER use an abrasive sponge or cloth.3.
NEVER use a scouring pad on the appliance.4.
NEVER leave appliance unattended while in use.5.
Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and during cleaning.6.
DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged cord or 7.

plug, nor if the appliance ever malfunctions.
DO NOT clean any parts of this appliance in a dishwasher.

8.
Keep out of reach of children. 9.
This appliance is NOT A TOY.10.
Unsupervised young children and cognitively challenged 11.

individuals should never operate this appliance.
Young children should be supervised while in proximity of the

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appliance to ensure that they do not play with it.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when
using electrical appliances, including the following:

1.

Read all instructions before operating this appliance.
Do not touch hot surfaces.2.
To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug 3.

or any part of this appliance in water or other liquids.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. 4.
Unplug from outlet when not in use, before removing parts and before cleaning.5.
DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, 6.

nor if the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Return the
appliance to the nearest repair shop for examination or repair.

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

DO NOT use outdoors.

8.
Position the appliance as close to the outlet as possible 9.

to prevent injury due to tripping over cord.
DO NOT leave unit running once popping has ceased.10.
Extreme caution must be used when moving this appliance.11.
DO NOT use the appliance for other than its intended use.12.
An appliance that is plugged into an outlet should 13.

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not be left unattended while in operation.
Check Popping Chamber for presence of foreign objects prior to use.14.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting 15.

from becoming entangled or tripping over a long cord.
Longer detachable power supply cords can be used if care is exercised in their use.

16.
The marked electrical rating of an extension cord should be at 17.

least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than

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the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is
intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way.

Save these instructions!

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the RETRO SERIES™ HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER.
With its stylish 1950s look, this popcorn popper will be the hit of every party! It
pops up to 8 cups of healthy, oil-free popcorn per batch. It includes a Measuring
Cup for popcorn kernels, so every batch pops perfectly. A tempered, vented
window allows you to watch the popcorn popping. With the RETRO SERIES™
HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER, popcorn has never tasted so good at home!

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PARTS & ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

Your RETRO SERIES™ HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER comes fully assembled.

Top Housing

LOCATION OF SWITCH

ON/OFF Switch is located on the side of the Base.

Popping Chamber

Base

Kernel Measuring
Cup

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HOW TO OPERATE

Before first use, clean the inside and outside of the unit by wiping with a moist,
non-abrasive sponge or cloth and then wipe with a non-abrasive dry towel.
Make sure the Top Housing is securely attached to the Base before starting.

First, find a flat surface near an electrical outlet before

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starting. Make sure your cord is away from any water source.
It is acceptable to use an extension cord if needed.

Gather your popcorn making supplies: popcorn, seasonings, 2.
bowls or bags for holding the popcorn, and Kernel Measuring
Cup. Kernel Measuring Cup is included with your unit.

Plug in the appliance while switch is flipped to OFF

3.
position. Remove Kernel Measuring Cup.

Turn appliance ON by flipping the switch on the Base. Allow the 4.
appliance to run for about 2 minutes to heat up Popping Chamber.

While Popping Chamber is heating, fill Kernel

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Measuring Cup with corn kernels (6 tbsp).

Turn unit OFF.6.
Place bowl underneath the opening in Top Housing to collect popcorn.7.
Pour kernels into the top of the unit and replace Kernel Measuring Cup.8.

Turn the unit ON. In no time at all, you will hear the popping 9.
begin. Fresh, hot popcorn will begin to burst out of the
opening in the Top Housing and into the bowl.

Once the kernels have stopped popping, turn unit OFF.

10.
Tip RETRO SERIES™ HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER forward to 11.

make sure that all of the popcorn is out of the machine.
Always allow 15 minutes between popping sessions to allow 12.

machine to cool so that it does not overheat.

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HELPFUL TIPS

POPCORN

The RETRO SERIES™ HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER is designed for all regular
and premium brands of popping corn. Yellow corn generally pops better
than white corn. Organic corn is not recommended for this machine.

SEASONING

NEVER put any seasonings or oil in the Popping Chamber.
Always season popcorn after it has been removed from the
RETRO SERIES™ HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Make sure appliance is unplugged before cleaning.1.
Allow unit to cool for at least 15 minutes.2.
Remove the Top Housing from Base.3.
Use slightly damp, non-abrasive sponge, towel or cloth to wipe 4.

down the inside and outside of Base, including inside of Popping
Chamber, then wipe with a non-abrasive towel to dry.

Wash inside and outside of Top Housing using a non-abrasive sponge,

5.
towel or cloth, then wipe with a non-abrasive towel to dry.

Wash Kernel Measuring Cup with hot, soapy water and dry.6.
Reassemble unit and store.7.
NOTE: Never place any parts in the dishwasher. Always wash by hand.

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RECIPES

The RETRO SERIES™ HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER makes hot, fresh, theater
style popcorn anytime! Enjoy your freshly popped corn in a variety of ways:

Regular theater style popcorn – add butter and salt.•
Add a pinch of sugar and salt to popcorn for a sweet kettle corn taste.•
Flavored popcorn – add seasoning from any gourmet popcorn seasoning kit.•
Try some of these fun recipes•

NOTE: 1 Gallon = 16 Cups

PARMESEAN POPCORN

1 Gallon of •
Popped Corn

1 Tsp Garlic •
Powder

3 Green Onions, •
finely chopped

½ Tsp Cracked •
Pepper

1 Tsp Sea Salt•
1 Cup Parmesean •

Cheese, grated
(more or less
to taste)

3 Tbsps Olive •
Oil, heated

Pop corn kernels using the RETRO SERIES™
HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER as directed
in HOW TO OPERATE section.

Combine garlic powder, green onions, cracked
pepper, sea salt and parmesean cheese. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, drizzle hot
olive oil over popcorn.

Toss until well coated.

Slowly add in dry ingredients while continuously
strirring popcorn until well coated.

You may also shake the dry ingredients over
popcorn in a large paper or muslin bag.

TRADITIONAL POPCORN BALLS

½ Cup Popcorn•
½ Cup Corn Syrup•
½ Cup Granulated •

Sugar
½ Teaspoon Salt•
1 Stick of Butter, •

softened

Pop corn kernels using the RETRO SERIES™
HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER as directed
in HOW TO OPERATE section.

Mix corn syrup, sugar and salt together in pot and
dissolve over medium heat for about 3 minutes.

Add popcorn to pot, stirring and tossing consistently
until popcorn is evenly coated at low heat.

Remove from heat.

Use softened butter to form balls while
popcorn mixture is still warm.

Wrap individual balls in plastic wrap, tie
and store at room temperature.