Presto Electric Hot Air Popper Instructions Manual

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Hot Air Popper

INSTRUCTIONS

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Form 3004-397A

This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.

2016 National Presto Industries, Inc.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, when using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions. Do not leave unit unattended while in use.

2. Cover and measuring scoop must be in place before plugging unit in.

3. This unit pops with hot air. Do not place oil, shortening, butter, or margarine in the popping chamber. Use of these substances will
cause hazards and will damage the unit.

4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Cover and detachable measuring scoop become hot during popping.

5. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug, or popper in water or other liquids.

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

7. 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.

8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Before returning this appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment, see IMPORTANT INFORMATION section, page 3.

9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Use only
genuine Presto replacement parts.

10. Do not use outdoors.

11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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WARNING! FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

State of California Proposition 65 requires that we include the following warning:
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Important Cord Information

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

A short power supply cord (or cord set) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. Extension cords may be used if care is properly exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of
the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The extension cord should be arranged so that it
will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.

How to Use

Important: To assure proper operation, read and follow instructions carefully. Before initial use, wash the popper cover and measuring

scoop in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the popper base with a damp cloth. NEVER IMMERSE BASE IN WATER
OR OTHER LIQUID.

1. Remove the cover and measuring scoop from the popper base (Fig. A).

2. Fill the measuring scoop provided with popcorn until it is LEVEL. Do not pack

popcorn into scoop or overfill. Pour popcorn into the popping chamber.*

Important: Never fill the popping chamber past the fill line (Fig. B) as this could

result in overheating, smoking, scorched corn, and may cause the unit to shut off.
See IMPORTANT INFORMATION at the bottom of page 3.

3. Place the cover in the cover groove (Fig. B). For easiest alignment, begin by

positioning the back of the cover in the groove and then lower the cover until
the sides are seated in the groove.

4. Position the measuring scoop on the cover with the tab towards the back of the

popper (Fig. A). Never pop corn without the measuring scoop in position on the
cover. The measuring scoop doubles as a butter melter. If you prefer buttered
popcorn, put 1 tablespoon of SOFT butter or margarine in the measuring scoop.
Refrigerated butter will not melt during the short popping period. Whether you
melt butter or not, the measuring scoop must always be in position on the cover
when popping corn.

WARNING! Do not place salt, butter, margarine, shortening, or microwave popcorn in the

popping chamber as this could damage the popper and cause a fire hazard.

5. Place a 4-quart or larger heat-proof bowl under the popping chute to collect popped corn. One

batch will yield up to 3 quarts of popped popcorn.

6. Plug unit into a 120VAC electrical outlet. Once popping starts, it will be completed within 2

to 3 minutes. Important: Do not leave unit unattended while popping.

CAUTION! Occasionally a hot unpopped kernel may be thrown from the popping chute. To

avoid contact with hot kernels, keep well away from the popper during popping.

7. Unplug the unit when popping is complete. Some popped corn may remain in the chamber†

after popping has stopped. To prevent scorching, unplug the popper without waiting for this
corn to clear the unit. Because a few kernels may continue to pop even after the unit is unplugged, make sure all popping has stopped
before removing the cover and measuring scoop. Using hot pads, carefully remove the cover, pour the remaining popcorn into the
bowl, and immediately place the cover back on the unit.

Note: The cover is made of a costly material which absorbs heat without melting. When heated, it does soften and may change shape

temporarily if left on the counter to cool, which may make it difficult to place back on the popper base. To avoid this situation, always
return the cover to the base immediately after pouring out the popped corn.

Fig. A

Cover

Chute Popping chamber

Measuring Scoop/
Butter Melter

Note: The measuring
scoop is located in
the top filler of the
carton.

Cord storage slot

Popper base

Fig. B

Front of popper

Fill line

Popping chamber

Cover groove

Cord storage slot

Back of popper

*If you prefer to use a standard dry measuring cup, 1 measuring scoop = ⅓ cup.

† When popcorn remains in the chamber after popping and has not discharged, it is caused by variances in popcorn type, freshness, moisture content, or household current.

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