Presto fountain popper Instruction Manual

electric hot air

Fountain Popper

• Pops like a fountain! Popcorn flows into the cover as it pops.

• Pops with hot air, not oil, for a low-fat treat.

• Pops up to 20 cups in about 3½ minutes.

• Cover doubles as a serving bowl.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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

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 before using the popcorn popper.

2. Cover/serving bowl must be in place before plugging unit in.

3. A popper that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended.

4. 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.

5. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

6. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, never put the cord, plug, or popper base in water or other liquids.

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

8. 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.

9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in
any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.

10. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

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

12. Do not use outdoors.

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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.

Before First Use

1. Become familiar with the various parts of the popper (Fig. A) and read and follow the instructions carefully.

2. Prior to making your first batch of popcorn, wash the cover/serving bowl in

warm, sudsy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not wash in an automatic
dishwasher.

Wipe the popping tray with a damp cloth. WARNING! To protect against

electrical hazards, never fill the base of your popper with water, immerse it
in water or other liquid, or wash it in a dishwasher.

Fig. A

Serving
bowl lid

Cover vents

How To Use

Cover
handles

Cover/serving bowl

1. Open the two restrictors without the lever and pour a level ½ cup of popping

corn into the popping chamber for a full batch of popcorn. Return the restric­tors to the closed position. (If a smaller quantity is desired, you can use as
little as 2 tablespoons of popping corn.)

NOTE: Two of the restrictors will open completely, but the restrictor with

Stainless steel
restrictors

Popper base
handles

Lever

Popping chamber

the lever (this is the restrictor above the cord) will only open partially. This
is by design. Do not force the third restrictor open completely.

Popping tray

IMPORTANT: Never use more than a level ½ cup of popping corn. Over-

loading the popping chamber may cause the unit to overheat and shut off. It
may also cause smoking and scorched corn.

Lever

Popper base

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WARNING! Do not place salt, seasoning, butter, margarine, shortening, or

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

2. Place the cover/serving bowl over the popper base so the cover handles align with the base handles.

3. Remove the serving bowl lid to allow steam to vent during popping. NOTICE: Failure to remove the lid will result in chewy popcorn

and may result in melting of the lid and the cover vents.

4. Plug the popper into a 120VAC electrical outlet. Popping will begin in approximately 1½ minutes. When you plug the unit in and

also during popping, you may notice popcorn chaff releasing from the popping chamber as a result of the hot air blowing. This is
normal.

5. Near the end of the popping cycle, when making a full batch, you may notice a buildup of popped corn on one side of the cover. If

the buildup approaches the cover vents, grasp the cover handles and popper base handles and gently shake the popper in a back and
forth motion a couple of times.

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