Nostalgia Electrics RKP530 User Manual

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2014

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RKP530CART

Retro Series™ Popcorn Cart

Instructions and Recipes

Make every day a party!

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

HOW TO OPERATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

HELPFUL TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

RETURNS & WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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 300 Watts, ETL Approved

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR USE IN 120V AC OUTLET ONLY.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

1. NEVER immerse in water.

2. NEVER use near water.

3. NEVER use an abrasive sponge or cloth on the appliance.

4. NEVER use a scouring pad on the appliance.

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5. NEVER leave appliance unattended while in use.

6. NEVER force Kettle in or out of the brackets as this may cause gears to become misaligned and appliance will not operate properly.

7. Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and during cleaning.

8. DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug, nor if the appliance ever malfunctions.

9. DO NOT clean any parts of this appliance in a dishwasher.

10. Keep out of reach of children.

11. This appliance is NOT A TOY.

12. Unsupervised young children and cognitively challenged individuals should never operate this appliance.

13. Young children should be supervised while in proximity of the 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.

2. Keep door of Main Unit closed while operating. Do not touch Kettle while

3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug or

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

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

6. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, nor if

7. The manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory

8. DO NOT use outdoors.

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

10. DO NOT leave Kettle motor running once popping has ceased.

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

operating; it gets very HOT.

any part of this appliance in water or other liquids.

the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest repair shop for examination or repair.

attachments. Use of accessory attachments may cause injuries.

to prevent injury due to tripping over cord.

12. DO NOT use the appliance for other than its intended use.

13. An appliance that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended while in operation.

14. Check Kettle for presence of foreign objects prior to use.

15. Make sure the Kettle is properly attached to brackets before operating and that the motor plug is plugged into the Kettle.

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

17. Longer detachable power supply cords can be used if care is exercised in their use.

18. The marked electrical rating of an extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

19. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the RETRO SERIES™ POPCORN CART by Nostalgia Electrics™. This 47" tall vendor-style popcorn cart will be the hit of every party. Enjoy up to ten cups of hot, fresh, kettle cooked popcorn per batch. It features a large, stainless steel kettle with a built-in stirring system. There is a compartment in the base of the unit to store supplies, making it easy to keep the cart well stocked and organized. The RETRO SERIES™ POPCORN CART has an easy-to-clean design, and its accessible height makes serving a snap with old-fashioned style to spare.

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PARTS & ASSEMBLY

Hardware

#1 Bolt (55mm)

Qty. 4

#3 Screw (10mm)

Qty. 2

#7 Locking Washer

(6mm)

Qty. 2

#4 Screw (8mm)

Qty. 22

#8 Nut Cap

Qty. 4

#2 Bolt (65mm)

Qty. 2

#5 Flat Washer

(8mm)

Qty. 2

#9 Nut

Qty. 2

#6 Flat Washer

(6mm)

Qty. 2

#10 Nut Cap

Qty. 2

#11 Locking Washer

(3mm)

Qty. 2

Parts

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(A) Main Unit

(E) Wheel (2)

(H2) Oil Measuring

Spoon (1 Tbsp.)

(B) Top Cover (C) Push Handle

(F) Door

(I) Support Bar (4)

(G) Storage

Compartment

(J) Screw Driver

(D) Bottom Plate

(H1) Kernel Measuring

Cup (2-oz.)

(K1) Wrench

(K2) Wrench

(O) Back Cross Bar

(L) Legs

(M) Left Bar

(P) Screw Driver

(N) Right Bar

Assembly

Use provided tools for assembly: Wrench (K1), Wrench (K2), and Screw Driver (J).

1. Use 12 #4 Screws to assemble Top Cover (B), Bottom Plate (D) and Storage Compartment (G) together. Make sure that the "X" on the Bottom Plate is facing DOWN and the at edge of the Top Cover faces forward.

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2. Attach Push Handle (C) and Storage Compartment (G) using two #3 Screws, two #11 Locking Washers and two #9 Nuts. Use Screws to attach Push Handle to exterior of Storage Compartment. Use Locking Washers and Nuts on interior of Storage Compartment to secure Push Handle.

3. Lift the upper piece of the Top Cover to t the Door (F) into place. Use six #4 Screws to attach the Door (F) to the main compartment assembly in Step 2.

4. Connect one Wheel (E) and the Right Bar (N) with a #2 Bolt, a #5

Flat Washer, a #6 Flat Washer, a #7 Locking Washer, and a #10 Nut Cap. Repeat process with second wheel and Left Bar (M).

5. Use one #4 Screw to attach a Support Bar (I) to one of the wheel assemblies.

Repeat process using the second wheel assembly and second Support Bar (I).

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6. Use the Back Cross Bar (O) to connect the wheel and support bar assemblies.

Assembly of Base Support & Wheels (continued)

7. Use two #1 Bolts and two #8 Nut Caps to connect the Legs (L) to the wheel structure.

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8. Use two #1 Bolts and two #8 Nut Caps to attach

both Support Bars (I) to Step 7 assembly.

9. Use two #4 Screws to attach the Support Bar (I) to the wheel structure.

10. Attach the assembled Storage Compartment (G) parts to the wheels/legs

assembly. Push Storage Compartment (G) down until it is t into place.

Assembly of Main Unit

ON / OFF / LIGHT Switch

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Stainless Steel Kettle

Crank Handle

• Place Main Unit (A) onto the top of the Storage Compartment (B).

• Ensure that the two inserting pins underneath the Main Unit (A) line up correctly so that

Main Unit (A) can be locked under the beam of the Storage Compartment (C) (see gure 1).

• Place the kettle into the support brackets and connect the power cord at the base. Insert the crank handle and turn counter-clockwise to attach.

HOW TO OPERATE

Before rst use, clean the inside of the unit by wiping with a moist, non-abrasive sponge, towel or cloth and then wipe with a non-abrasive dry towel. Wipe down the inside of the Kettle and be sure it is properly placed in the brackets before starting.

1. First, nd a at surface near an electrical outlet before starting. Make sure your cord

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

2. Gather your popcorn making supplies: popcorn, seasonings, bowls or bags for holding the popcorn, cooking oil, Kernel Measuring Cup (H1) and Oil Measuring Spoon (H2). (Kernel Measuring Cup and Oil Measuring Spoon are included with your unit.)

3. Plug in the appliance while switch is ipped to OFF position.

4. Make sure Kettle is properly secured in support brackets.

5. Make sure Kettle motor is fully plugged into the outlet located on the bottom side of the kettle. NOTE: Kettle will not heat if plug is not fully inserted.

6. Turn appliance ON by ipping the switch on the top of the machine (see illustration above for location of switches). Allow the appliance to run 3-5 minutes to heat up Kettle.

7. Turn unit OFF.

8. Use the Oil Measuring Spoon (H2) supplied to add 1 tablespoon of your favorite popcorn cooking oil to the Kettle. For best popping results, it is suggested to use vegetable oil.

9. Add popcorn kernels to the Kettle using supplied Kernel Measuring Cup (H1). NOTE: If you are using pre-measured packages of corn kernels or popcorn making kits, you must still measure out the corn kernels and oil using the supplied Kernel Measuring Cup (H1) and Oil Measuring Spoon (H2). Always follow this rule: 1 Tbsp. oil + 2-oz. popcorn = 8 cups popcorn. (DO NOT exceed 2.5 oz. of popcorn kernels.)

10. Turn the unit ON and close the door. In no time at all, you will hear the popping begin. Fresh, hot popcorn will begin to burst out of the ip lids on the Kettle - just like at the theater!

11. Use your Popcorn Scoop to scoop and serve.

HELPFUL TIPS

NEVER leave the unit unattended while operating.

SMOKING

If your RETRO SERIES™ POPCORN CART begins to smoke during cooking, it may be due to grease build up. In order to reduce smoking, make sure that you clean the inside of the Kettle between uses.

POPCORN

For best results, use an all natural soft-shelled popping corn. Some brands of popping corn tends to have a harder outer shell, which may result in more unpopped kernels.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

1. Make sure appliance is unplugged and COMPLETELY COOLED before cleaning. Unplug the outer plug to the outlet as well as the Kettle motor plug inside the Main Unit (A).

2. Use slightly damp, non-abrasive sponge, towel or cloth to wipe down the inside and outside of Main Unit (A), then wipe with a non-abrasive towel to dry.

3. Unplug Kettle motor and remove Kettle from support brackets.

4. Take Kettle out of the Main Unit (A). After removing Kettle from Main Unit (A), ll 2/3 of Kettle with hot, soapy water.

5. Let the Kettle sit for 15 – 20 minutes to cut the grease. (Time may vary – use your own judgment depending on the amount of cleaning necessary.)

6. Empty water. If necessary, use the scrubber side of a cleaning sponge to scrub inside of Kettle.

7. Rinse inside carefully and dry.

8. Wipe outside of Kettle with damp cloth and dry.

NOTE: To protect the motor plug from getting wet, never immerse the Kettle in any liquid. Never place any parts in the dishwasher. Always wash by hand.

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RECIPES

The RETRO SERIES™ POPCORN CART 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.

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• Flavored popcorn – add seasoning from any gourmet popcorn seasoning kit.

• Try some of these fun recipes

NOTE: 1 Gallon = 16 Cups

PARMESAN POPCORN

• ½ Cup Popcorn (1 gallon popped)

• 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder

• 3 Green Onions,

finely chopped

• ½ Tsp. Cracked Pepper

• 1 Tsp. Sea Salt

• 1 Cup Parmesan

Cheese, grated (more or less to taste)

• 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil, heated

Pop corn kernels using the RETRO SERIES™ POPCORN CART as directed on page 6.

Combine garlic powder, green onions, cracked pepper, sea salt and parmesan 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 stirring 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 (1 gallon popped)

• ½ Cup Corn Syrup

• ½ Cup Granulated

Sugar

• ½ Tsp. Salt

• 1 Stick of Butter,

softened

Pop corn kernels using the RETRO SERIES™ POPCORN CART as directed on page 6.

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.

CHUNKY MONKEY

• ½ Cup Popcorn (16 gallon popped)

• 1 (12-oz.) Bag Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

• 1 (12-oz.) Bag Peanut Butter Morsels

• 1 (4.2-oz.) Bag Banana Chips, broken into small pieces

• 1 (11-oz.) Bag Peanuts

POPCORN PEPPERMINT BARK

• ½ Cup Popcorn (1 gallon popped)

• 1 (12-oz.) Bag Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate Chips

• 1¼ Cup Peppermint Sticks, crushed

Pop corn kernels using the RETRO SERIES™ POPCORN CART as directed on page 6.

Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter morsels over stove, as packaging recommends.

Line cookie sheet with wax paper.

Toss together popcorn and banana chips.

Spread popcorn and banana chip mixture evenly over cookie sheet.

Drizzle melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over popcorn and banana chips.

Sprinkle peanuts over chocolate and peanut butter mixture.

Allow to cool.

When chocolate and peanut butter has hardened, break up the Chunky Monkey into pieces.

Can be stored in plastic freezer bags.

Pop corn kernels using the RETRO SERIES™ POPCORN CART as directed on page 6.

Melt chocolate chips over stove, as packaging recommends.

Line cookie sheet with wax paper.

Spread popcorn evenly over cookie sheet.

Drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn.

Sprinkle crushed peppermints over chocolate.

Allow to cool.

When chocolate has hardened, break up Popcorn Peppermint Bark into pieces.

Can be stored in plastic freezer bags.

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RETURNS & WARRANTY

SHOULD YOUR UNIT NOT WORK OR IF DAMAGED WHEN YOU FIRST TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX, PLEASE RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE IMMEDIATELY.

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RETRO SERIES™ POPCORN CART / RKP530CART

Should you have any questions, please contact us via email or at the customer service number listed below between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Central Standard Time.

Distributed by:

Nostalgia Products Group LLC 1471 Partnership Dr. Green Bay, WI 54304-5685 Customer Service Phone: (920) 347-9122 Web: www.nostalgiaelectrics.com

Customer Service Inquiry

To submit a Customer Service inquiry, go to www.nostalgiaelectrics.com and ll out the Customer Service Inquiry form and click the Submit button.

A representative will contact you as soon as possible.

This appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use. The distributor pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the rst 90 days of purchase, we will repair or replace the unit at our option. Our pledge does not apply to damages caused by shipping, mishandling or unit being dropped. A product deemed defective either from manufacturing or being mishandled is up to the distributor’s discretion. In order to obtain service under this warranty, please contact Nostalgia Products Group, LLC at the telephone number listed above or by lling out the Customer Service Inquiry Form located at www.nostalgiaelectrics.com.

This warranty does not apply to re-manufactured merchandise.

Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to comply with these instructions, damages caused by improper replacement parts, abuse or misuse will void this pledge to you and is being made in place of all other expressed warranties.

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