Presto 04830 Instruction Manual
PowerPop
microwave multi-popper
Your Presto PowerPop microwave multipopper is designed to make popcorn just the
way you like it — with oil, without oil, and
even butter flavored.
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instructions.
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INSTRUCTIONS
The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
2008 by National Presto Industries, Inc.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Do not leave unit unattended while in use.
2. Do not place in microwave oven unless covered.
3. Use caution when touching hot surfaces. Unit and PowerCup concentrator become hot during popping.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Do not operate in the event the appliance malfunctions or is damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or adjustment (see page 7).
6. The use of attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may damage the unit or cause injuries.
7. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
8. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is for household use only
Getting Acquainted
Before using your Presto PowerPop multi-popper, please read the following information.
This popper was specially designed to work in most microwave ovens. There are however a few ultra-compact models, with cavity sizes
less than 6 inches tall by 10 inches wide, in which it will not fit. If your microwave has a removable tray or turntable, be sure the
tray or turntable is in place whenever you use your PowerPop multi-popper.
Make sure your microwave oven is compatible with the Presto PowerPop multi-popper. Your microwave popper has been tested
in a wide variety of microwave ovens and found to work superbly. However, the function and condition of microwave ovens may vary
greatly. Because there have been literally hundreds of different model microwave ovens produced over the last twenty years, it was not
possible to test the popper in every microwave oven. Be sure you check the operating manual for your microwave oven to see if popping
popcorn is permitted.
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During each use of the popper, we ask that you do the following:
a. Check that the microwave oven is clean and free of food/grease residue according to manufacturer’s instructions.
b. Remain near the microwave oven during the popping period.
c. Look through the window of the microwave oven throughout the popping period.
d. If you notice anything unusual (e.g., a peculiar odor, sparking etc.), immediately turn off and unplug your microwave oven. Leave
the microwave oven door closed. If you notice anything unusual about the PowerPop microwave popper, please call the Presto
Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441. If there is a problem relating to the function of your microwave oven, please call
an authorized service center identified by the microwave oven manufacturer.
Before using your Presto PowerPop multi-popper, study the diagram below to become familiar with the various parts of the unit and read
the instructions carefully. Before initial use and after each subsequent use, remove the popping bowl from the PowerBase concentrator by
rotating the bowl either clockwise or counterclockwise until the locking tabs on the bowl are no longer aligned with the locking tabs on
the base. Lift the popping bowl off the base and wash the bowl and cover in warm, sudsy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly, or wash in the
dishwasher. Do not immerse the PowerBase
concentrator in water. Wipe the PowerBase
concentrator with a damp cloth to clean.
Tab
Replaceable PowerCup
Concentrator
Replaceable PowerCup
Concentrators
The Presto PowerPop microwave multi-
See-through Popping and
Serving Bowl
Cover Handle
Carrying Handle
popper is the first microwave popper that
really works. Its secret is the combination
of the permanent PowerBase concentrator
Locking Tabs
wi t h th e r ep l a ce a b le P o w e r Cu p
concentrator. Apart, neither pops corn well;
Grooves
together, however, they pop corn superbly.
Although the PowerCup concentrator
is a disposable part, it is designed for
multiple uses. The number of uses will
Removable
PowerBase Concentrator
See-through Cover
vary from microwave to micr owave
with up to 12 batches when using the
popper with oil and up to 24 batches when using the popper without oil. You will know it is time to replace the
concentrator when either you are getting more unpopped kernels than usual or if the top layer of the concentrator
is cracked or torn. For more information on the use and care of the PowerCup concentrator, see pages 4
and 5.
There is a package of PowerCup concentrators packed inside your popper. Additional packages should be available wherever
the poppers are sold. You may also order them directly from Presto. See the order form on page 8.
Important: Use only genuine Presto PowerCup concentrators. Use of any other concentrator or microwave crisping paper will damage your Presto PowerPop multi-popper and void its warranty. You will know the concentrator
is genuine by the target on its face.
How To Use
Follow these easy steps:
Step 1 Attach the popping bowl to the PowerBase concentrator by positioning the popping bowl
locking tabs in the grooves on the PowerBase concentrator, Fig. A. Rotate the popping bowl
clockwise or counter-clockwise until it locks into place. The bowl’s tabs will be underneath
the base’s locking tabs.
Step 2 Place a Presto PowerCup concentrator in the popping bowl. Be certain you are using
only one concentrator (concentrators may occasionally stick together). Push it down, so it
is seated tightly against the bottom of the inside of the popping bowl. Important: Use only
genuine Presto PowerCup concentrators. Use of any other concentrator or microwave
crisping paper will damage your Presto PowerPop multi-popper.
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Base
Locking Tab
Fig. A
Groove
Bowl
Locking Tab
Step 3 For oil popped corn, pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil onto the concentrator, Fig. B. Add 1⁄3 cup popping corn, Fig. C. If desired,
sprinkle with salt. See recipe variations on pages 5 and 6.
For corn similar to air popped corn (without oil), pour 1⁄3 cup popping corn onto the concentrator, Fig. C. It is not recom-
mended that salt be added prior to popping as it will not stick to the corn.
For butter flavored popcorn, pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter flavored oil onto the concentrator. Add 1⁄3 cup popping corn,
Fig. C. If desired, sprinkle with salt.
Step 4 Put the cover on the popping bowl and place in
the center of the microwave oven. All microwave ovens do not cook alike, causing cooking
time to vary. Popcorn will usually be done in 2
to 5 minutes. Do not use “Popcorn Setting”
if your microwave has this feature. For the
first use, set microwave timer for 5 minutes and
begin popping at full power (High). Listen care-
fully. When popping slows to approximately
2 to 3 seconds between pops, stop microwave.
If more or less time is necessary, adjust timer
accordingly for your next batch of popcorn. Do not overcook as popcorn will scorch. Never leave microwave oven unat-
tended during popping. Note: When using 1⁄3 cup premium yellow popcorn, the popped corn may push the cover up at the end
of popping. This is normal.
Step 5 Use the popping bowl carrying handle to carefully remove popper from microwave oven. Carefully lift the cover toward you to
keep any steam away from you. Serve popcorn in popping bowl or pour into another bowl if you would like to make additional
batches of popcorn.
Caution: Some hot oil residue may remain in the bottom of the bowl after popping; use caution when pouring popcorn into
another bowl as the residue could drip out and cause burns. The PowerCup concentrator becomes very hot during popping.
Use a tongs to remove a hot concentrator or allow concentrator to cool before handling.
Step 6 Before popping additional batches, wipe the PowerCup concentrator with a damp cloth to remove remaining salt and oil.
Because microwave function varies, some microwave ovens perform better when allowed to cool 10 to 15 minutes before
popping additional batches of corn.
Fig. B
Fig. C
Helpful Hints
This popper is designed to pop all kinds of popcorn -- yellow, white, baby rice, and premium brands. Try different brands to find the
one you like best. Yellow popcorn generally pops into larger kernels than white.
Always use fresh popcorn. Fresh popcorn pops into larger kernels and with more consistency than older dried out corn.
You can vary the amount of popcorn popped. Since the popping bowl has a 3-quart capacity, you can pop as much as 1⁄3 cup of premium
yellow popcorn. For other types of corn that produce smaller kernels, a heaping 1⁄3 cup is recommended. If you want just a little popcorn,
you can pop as little as a tablespoon of corn. When popping small amounts, make sure you monitor popping closely as popping will
be completed faster than normal.
Because of its fine texture, popcorn salt works best. It is available at most grocery stores. Table salt works well too, however.
You can use any kind of cooking oil (corn, vegetable, peanut, olive, canola, sesame etc.) or any kind of solid shortening or lard in the
popper. No more than 2 tablespoons should be used for any batch of popcorn. Feel free to mix oils or shortenings. Butter and margarine may be used. When cooked at high temperatures, like those in the microwave popper, butter and margarine both tend to brown,
imparting a different, but delicious flavor.
You can preseason your corn by adding salt and other fine powdered seasonings to the oil prior to popping. Avoid the use, however, of
cheese powders or powders made with granulated sugar or chocolate, as they tend to burn. They may be added to corn after popping.
See recipes on pages 5 and 6.
If you want oil flavored popcorn, but don’t want the added fat or calories that oil gives you, either before or after popping, spray pop-
corn with a no-stick cooking spray. This will give you a hint of oil flavor and will also allow salts and other seasonings to stick to the
popcorn better. For a hint of butter flavored popcorn, use the butter flavored sprays.
If you like extra butter or margarine on your popcorn, you can add more after popping. Simply place a few 1⁄8-inch pats of butter/mar-
garine on the popped corn, cover popper, and reinsert in the microwave oven for approximately 20 seconds. Butter/margarine will melt
and can then be mixed through.
You can enjoy the taste of theater popcorn with less harmful fats by using a butter flavored oil, like Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet
Buttery Flavor Popping Oil.
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