Presto Powerpop 4830 User Manual

PowerPop

microwave multi-popper

Your Presto® PowerPop® microwave multi-popper is designed to make popcorn just the way you like it — with oil, without oil, and even butter avored.

See page 3 step 3 for easy preparation instructions.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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 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

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 popper 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.

concentrator become hot during popping.

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 t. If your microwave has a removable tray or turntable, be sure the tray or turntable is in place whenever you use your PowerPop

Make sure your microwave oven is compatible with the Presto

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.

PowerPop® multi-popper. Your microwave popper has

multi-popper.

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 identied 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

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the PowerBase 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 the PowerBase

concentrator by rotating the bowl either clockwise or counterclockwise until the locking tabs on the bowl

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concentrator in water. Wipe

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concentrator with a damp

Tab

See-through Popping and Serving Bowl

Carrying Handle

Replaceable PowerCup

Concentrator

Cover Handle

cloth to clean.

Replaceable PowerCup®

Locking Tabs

Concentrators

The Presto® PowerPop® microwave multi-

popper is the rst microwave popper that

really works. Its secret is the combination

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of the permanent PowerBase with the replaceable PowerCup

concentrator

concentrator. Apart, neither pops corn well; 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 vary from microwave to microwave 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 and 5.

There is a package of PowerCup

concentrators packed inside your popper. Additional packages should be available wher-

ever the poppers are sold. You may also order them by calling the Presto Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441.

Important: Use only genuine Presto ing paper will damage your Presto

PowerCup® concentrators. Use of any other concentrator or microwave crisp-

PowerPop® multi-popper and void its warranty. You will know the concentrator

is genuine by the target on its face.

Grooves

Removable PowerBase

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Concentrator

See-through Cover

concentrator, see pages 4

How To Use

Follow these easy steps:

Step 1 Attach the popping bowl to the PowerBase

bowl locking tabs in the grooves on the PowerBase 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

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® concentrator in the popping bowl. Be certain you are

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concentrator by positioning the popping

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concentrator, Fig. A. Rotate the

PowerCup® concentrators. Use of any

Base

Locking Tab

Fig. A

Groove

Bowl

Locking Tab

other concentrator or microwave crisping paper will damage your Presto® PowerPop® multi-popper.

Step 3 For oil popped corn, pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil onto the concentrator, Fig. B. Add ⅓ 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 ⅓ cup popping corn onto the concentrator, Fig. C. It is

not recommended that salt be added prior to popping as it will not stick to the corn.

For butter avored popcorn, pour 1 to 2

tablespoons of butter avored oil onto the concentrator. Add ⅓ 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 micro-

Fig. B

Fig. C

wave has this feature. For the rst use, set microwave timer for 5 minutes and begin popping at full power (High). Listen carefully. 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 unattended during popping. Note: When using ⅓ 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 pop-

corn 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.

Helpful Hints

❖ This popper is designed to pop all kinds of popcorn — yellow, white, baby rice, and premium brands. Try different brands

to nd 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

⅓ cup of premium yellow popcorn. For other types of corn that produce smaller kernels, a heaping ⅓ 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 ne 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 avor.

❖ You can preseason your corn by adding salt and other ne 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 avored popcorn, but don’t want the added fat or calories that oil gives you, either before or after popping,

spray popcorn with a no-stick cooking spray. This will give you a hint of oil avor and will also allow salts and other seasonings to stick to the popcorn better. For a hint of butter avored popcorn, use the butter avored sprays.

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