Toastmaster TMPC4 User Manual

Hot Air

Popcorn Popper

USE AND CARE GUIDE

MODEL TMPC4

1.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

◆ Read all instructions.

◆ Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use oven mitts

or potholders.

◆ To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or
appliance in water or other liquid.

◆ Close super vision is necessar y when any appliance is used by or
near children.

◆ 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.

◆ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or adjustment.

◆ The use of accessor y attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

◆ Do not use outdoors.

◆ Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot

surfaces.

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

◆ To disconnect, press the ON/OFF switch to OFF (O), then remove
plug from wall outlet.

◆ Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

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

◆ This popper will not shut off automatically. To avoid overheating,

add corn before operating.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

2. 3.

Hot Air Popcorn Popper Use and Care Guide

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping
steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of
burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.

CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for
some time after turning off. Always use oven mitts when handling hot
materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place
anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or while it is hot.

◆ All users of this appliance must read and understand this Use and
Care Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.

◆ The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120 V AC
electrical outlet only.

◆ If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning
appliance.

◆ Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

◆ This is a Hot Air Popcorn Popper. Never use oils, fats, shortening or

salt in the unit.

◆ The Popcorn Popper is designed to be used with regular or
premium hot air popcorn; do not use microwave popcorn in this
Popper.

◆ Always use fresh hot air popcorn kernels; stale or dried-out kernels
pop poorly and may cause scorching or smoking.

◆ It is not necessar y to preheat this appliance before using; never plug
in or operate unit when empty.

◆ Always keep Cover on Base until all popping is complete. Unplug
unit before removing the Cover.

◆ Occasionally, a hot, unpopped kernel may be thrown from the
Chute. To avoid any contact with hot kernels, keep face and hands
away from the Chute, and keep children away from the unit.

◆ Use oven mitts or potholders when handling hot surfaces. To
preserve contour of the Cover, allow it to cool on the unit before
removing it.

Polarized Plug

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 in 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.

Short Cord Instructions

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Do not use an extension cord with this product.

Electric Power

If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

Plasticizer Warning

CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of
the countertop or tabletop or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC
coasters or placemats between the appliance and the finish of the
countertop or tabletop.

Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent blemishes
may occur or stains can appear.