Salton CP1356 Instruction Booklet

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Instruction Booklet

Model CP1356

halogen

popcorn maker

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

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

3. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plugs, or
the appliance in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

5. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

6. 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.

7. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to the manufacturer for examination,
repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. All servicing, other
than cleaning, should be performed by an authorized service
representative. Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself. See
Warranty section.

8. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by Salton
may cause hazards.

9. Do not use outdoors.

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

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

12. Always attach plug to appliance  rst, then plug cord into the wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to ‘OFF’, then remove plug
from wall outlet.

13. This appliance is for Household Use Only. Do not use appliance for
other than intended use.

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14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot liquids.

15. Do not leave unit unattended while in use or plugged into an outlet.

16. Do not leave unit plugged in when not being used.

17. IMPORTANT: The ON/OFF switch must always be in the OFF
position when the Popping Plate is removed.

18. This Popcorn Maker will not shut off automatically.

19. To avoid overheating the Popcorn Maker, add kernels and oil before
operating.

20. Extreme caution must be used when removing the popcorn. Always
turn the unit away from you and over a countertop so that residual
hot oil or water will not cause burns.

21. Avoid contact with moving parts.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will  t in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not  t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not  t, contact a quali ed electrician. Do not modify the
plug in any way.

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

1. Plastic Cap

2. Cover

3. Butter Well

4. Popping Plate with Stirring Rod

5. Base

6. ON/OFF Switch

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BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Ensure that you have all the parts listed above in the Description of

Parts section before throwing away the packaging.

2. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BETWEEN THE POPPING PLATE AND

THE BASE.

3. Wash the Plastic Cap, Cover and Popping Plate in warm soapy water.

Rinse. The Cover and Popping Plate can also be washed in the
dishwasher. The Cover should be placed on the top rack only.
DO NOT use the dry cycle.

4. Dry.

5. When using the Popcorn Maker for the  rst time there may be a small

amount of smoke and/or odour. This will only last a few minutes as
the manufacturing oils burn off.

HOW TO USE
Warning: DO NOT USE if the glass heating element in the base is

cracked or broken. The ON/OFF switch must always be OFF when
the Popping Plate is removed.

1. Place the Base on a  at, dry surface close to a 120 volt AC outlet.

2. Place the Popping Plate on the Base so that the handles are on both
sides and the notches at the front and back  t over the tabs at the
front and back tabs of the Base. Ensure that the Popping Plate is
completely seated on the Base before using.

3. Use the chart below for the correct amount of vegetable oil and
kernels.

NOTE: Do not add more kernals or oil than recommended.

IMPORTANT:
DO NOT substitute butter, margarine, shortening or lard on the
Popping Plate for vegetable oil as these will burn or smoke
excessively. Butter or margarine should only be used in the
Butter Well.

4. Pour oil onto the Popping Plate then spread the corn kernels evenly
over the Popping Plate.

5. Place the Cover on the Base making sure the handles of the Cover
 t into the handles of the Popping Plate.

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Popcorn Vegetable Oil Kernels

Refridgerated
Butter or Margarine
(FOR BUTTER
WELL ONLY

2 quarts/litres 1 tbsp. (15 ml) 1/3 cup (85 ml) 1 tbsp. (15 ml)
4 quarts/litres 2 tbsp. (30 ml) 2/3 cup (170 ml) 2 tbsp. (30 ml)
5 quarts/litres 2.5 tbsp. (40 ml) 3/4 cup (180 ml) 3 tbsp. (45 ml)