West Bend 2.5 OZ. THEATER-STYLE User Manual

®

STIR CRAZY

2.5 OZ. THEATER-STYLE™

POPPER

Instruction Manual

Important Safeguards ............................................................................................... 2

Before Using for the First Time ................................................................................ 3

Using Your Theater-Style™ Popper ......................................................................... 3

Helpful Hints ............................................................................................................. 4

Cleaning Your Theater-Style™ Popper .................................................................... 5

Popcorn Ideas & Recipes ......................................................................................... 5

Warranty ................................................................................................................... 7

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© 2013 West Bend®, a Brand of Focus Products Group International, LLC.

www.westbend.com

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.

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

• Read all instructions.

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

• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons do not immerse

cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

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

• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see
warranty page.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Products Group
International may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

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

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

• Attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn

any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or

other hot liquids.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use.
While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one,
ensure that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or
greater than that of the appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the
extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. To avoid pulling, tripping
or entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the
edge of the counter, table or other area where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or
extension cord feels hot.

• Avoid contact with moving parts.

• For household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Lid Assembly

Popping Kettle

with Cord

Measuring Spoon

and Cup

Hooks

Door

Popcorn Tray

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Ma ny
accessory parts are contained within the packaging material. Clean all parts using

instructions from the “Cleaning Your Theater-Style™ Popper” section of this manual.

USING YOUR THEATER-STYLE™ POPPER

1. Wash door, popcorn tray, and measuring cup and spoon in warm, soapy water.

Rinse and dry thoroughly. Use a soapy dishcloth to wipe the interior of the cabinet,
then rinse with a damp, non-soapy cloth and dry thoroughly. Wash interior and lid of
kettle with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse kettle in
water and do not get water on the black electrical box or cord.

2. Hang the kettle on the hooks with the handle towards the door. Plug the cord

from the kettle into the outlet in the ceiling of the popper. DO NOT plug the kettle
directly into a wall outlet.

3. Using the measuring spoon and cup provided, place one spoonful (1 tbsp.) of

oil into the kettle followed by one cupful (⅓ cup) of popcorn kernels, then close
lid. Note: DO NOT attempt to pop more than the recommended amount of
popcorn at one time and DO NOT use more than the recommended amount of oil
when popping, as damage to the kettle may occur.

4. Plug the cord from the cabinet into a 120 v, AC outlet ONLY. Close the cabinet

door then press the “ON/OFF” switch to “ON.” The light will illuminate, the stir rod
will spin, and the kettle will begin heating.

5. After about 4 minutes, popcorn should begin to pop. Let popcorn pop until there

is a pause of 2-3 seconds between pops. Press “ON/OFF” switch to “OFF,” then
tilt the kettle so the remaining popcorn and kernels fall out of the kettle. Be sure
to use a hotpad or oven mitt to tilt the kettle. Note: The lightbulb is controlled by
the “ON/OFF” switch. Turning the popper off will turn the light off.

6. If popping more popcorn, add oil and kernels to the kettle, close the lid, then

press the “ON/OFF” switch back to “ON.” Repeat steps 3 & 5 as necessary.

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7. If not popping more corn, unplug the cabinet from the wall outlet and let cool

completely. DO NOT attempt to unplug the kettle cord while the appliance is hot.

• A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the
release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.

• Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and
cooling – this is normal.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Always use fresh popcorn. Dried out, stale, or old popcorn pops poorly as it has
lost its moisture content and may scorch.

• Store popcorn in airtight containers made of glass or plastic to avoid moisture loss
in the kernels. Be sure that the container is stored in a cool place, do not store in
the refrigerator. Most refrigerators contain little moisture and can dry out kernels,
resulting in poor popping.

• Average Yield of Popped Corn

2 Oz.

• If popcorn does not pop, it is usually the result of environmental factors such as
the freshness and moisture content of the popcorn, or variances by popcorn type.
Unpopped kernels do not necessarily indicate a defect in the appliance.

• Over time, salt and oil can abrade and make the cabinet walls look unattractive. It
is important to thoroughly clean and dry the cabinet after every use.

• If your popper is not heating, check that the cord from the kettle is plugged into the
outlet at the top of the cabinet.

• Burning at the bottom of your kettle is due to oil build-up. In addition to cleaning
after every use, we also recommend cleaning periodically with a non-abrasive
cleanser and scrubber.

• This popcorn popper can accommodate both regular and premium popcorns.
Premium and gourmet popcorns do not yield results as good as regular popcorn. If
premium or gourmet popcorn is used, you may notice an increase in the number
of unpopped kernels.

• Instead of popping with vegetable oil, try one of these healthy choices, extra virgin olive
oil, canola oil, coconut oil, corn oil, peanut oil, or sunflower oil. Specialty oils may also
be used, but some experimentation may be necessary to find the best popping results
and flavor you prefer. Do not use more than 1½ tablespoons of any oil.

• When done popping, start layering flavors. We find a light misting of olive oil,
(many great infused olive oils are also available) lemon or lime juice, balsamic
vinegar, or even water will help any additional seasonings adhere to the corn.

• Melted chocolate or marshmallow is a great way to bind and layer decadent
ingredients with popcorn, or to create popcorn balls, bars, or pops. For a more
traditional binder, boil 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of corn syrup, then add your other
ingredients toss and form. Or while still warm, roll balls or pops in crushed
candies, coconut, chopped nuts, sprinkles.

Amount of Corn Qts. / Cups Popped Corn

¼ cup 1 ½ / 6
⅓ cup 2 / 8

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CLEANING YOUR THEATER-STYLE™ POPPER

1. Unplug the cabinet cord from the wall outlet. Let popper cool completely before

cleaning. After every use, remove the tray and kettle from popper. Wipe the
interior of the popper cabinet with a damp, soapy cloth to remove any residues.
Rinse with a damp, soap-free cloth and dry thoroughly. If desired, remove the
door and wash in warm, soapy water. Wash the measuring cup, spoon, and tray
in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. If desired, all parts EXCEPT
THE KETTLE may be washed in an automatic dishwasher, top rack only.

2. Using a soapy nylon or other non-abrasive scrubber, wash the interior of the

popping kettle. Do not immerse kettle in water.We also recommend using a non­abrasive cleanser periodically to remove any buildup of oil. Rinse with a damp
cloth and dry thoroughly.

Note: If the bulb needs to be replaced, use a 120 volt, 10 watt E12 bulb.

This appliance has no user serviceable parts.

POPCORN IDEAS & RECIPES

Popcorn is the perfect blank canvas for creating treats. You can create decadant
concoctions with chocolate and candies or healthy, guilt-free snacks that everyone
can enjoy. Here are some recipes and ideas to get you started, but really, once you
start, your imagination can take over.

Try mixing and matching any of these for a healthy snack:

Nutritional Yeast (great
nutty flavor)
Sea salt
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Chili powder
Cumin
Oregano
Rosemary

Try mixing and matching any of these for a decadent treat:

Chopped candy bars
Crushed hard candies or
suckers
Chocolate chips
Marshmallows
Salted peanuts
Bacon
Blue cheese crumbles
Reduced balsamic vinegar
(fruit infused is delightful)

Joel’s Blue Cheese Bacon Popcorn

4 slices bacon
10 cups Popped Popcorn
⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese

Fry bacon until crisp; cool and crumble. Using fresh, warm popcorn, add the
crumbled blue cheese, bacon, and generously sprinkle with fresh ground black
pepper. If desired, stir in some of the reserved bacon grease or olive oil to enhance
flavor and help seasonings to stick/ adhere.

Paprika
Thyme
Celery flakes
Parsley
Crushed red peppers
Black pepper
Lemon, orange, or lime
zest
Cocoa powder

Cake mix
Cake or brownie crumbles
Nuts
Candy pieces or Bite­sized candies
Hot cocoa mix
Sweetened cereal
Melted chocolate or
Almond bark
Toasted or grated coconut

fresh ground black pepper
1 tbsp. reserved bacon grease or 1
tbsp. olive oil, optional

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Basil
Cinnamon
Cloves
Chives
Sugar
Dill
Aged and grated
Parmesan, Provolone, or
Romano cheese

Powdered drink mixes
Dry cheese sauce powder
Peanut butter
Cocoa powder
Powdered sugar
Pretzels
Graham cracker pieces
Crushed cookies

Herb Infusion

8-10 cups popped popcorn
4 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
2 tbsp. nutritional yeast

2 tbsp. mixed dried herbs: dill, parsley
thyme and oregano (add cayenne to
the mix if you like spice)

Garlic or sea salt to taste
Set popcorn aside in a large mixing bowl, drizzle melted coconut oil over the corn
and toss to distribute. Sprinkle with the herb blend and add garlic or sea salt to
taste, toss again

S’mores ‘n More

8-10 cups popped popcorn (we liked
ours lightly buttered and salted)
16oz. milk or dark chocolate, melted,
for drizzling
4 tbsp. butter

24 graham crackers, broken in bite

size pieces

OR 2 cups of graham breakfast cereal

2 to 4oz. of milk chocolate, shaved or

cut into pieces

2 cups mini marshmallows
In a large mixing bowl, mix the popped popcorn, and half of the all the other
ingredients until well mixed, spread out on wax or parchment paper, sprinkle
remaining crackers or cereal and marshmallows over the top and drizzle with the
remaining melted chocolate. Allow it to cool and set before eating

Confetti Cake Popcorn

8-10 cups popped popcorn (either

plain or buttered and salted)

1 to 1½ cups cake mix (white, yellow,

12oz. white, milk or dark chocolate
¼ cups vegetable shortening
¼ cup sprinkles (round, multicolored)

or chocolate)
Microwave the chocolate for one minute or until melted. Add the vegetable shorting
and stir until melted and well mixed. In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped
popcorn with the dry cake mix, drizzle with the melted chocolate and mix well to
evenly coat. Add the sprinkles and toss, spread to cool and dry on parchment or
wax paper.

Say Cheese Popcorn

8-10 cups popped popcorn, buttered

¼ cup melted butter

1½ oz. (1 envelope) dry cheese sauce
mix (from a box of macaroni and cheese)

Mix the popped popcorn and the other ingredients until well mixed.

Lime Fiesta Popcorn

8-10 cups popped popcorn

1 lime, use for zest and juice

1 tsp. chili powder

½ tsp. cumin
Squeeze juice of the lime over warm popcorn then add lime zest, chili powder and
cumin, toss to coat.

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PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Focus Products Group International, LLC (“the Company”) warrants this appliance from failures
in the material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof
of purchase, provided that the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the
Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge
at the Company’s discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of
the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by the Company, if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the
appliance is altered in any way.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY
BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please
contact the Customer Care Department at [phone], or e-mail us at
[e-mail]
all warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to
return the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable.
The Company is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for

Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from the Company several ways.
Order online at www.westbend.com
calling [phone], or by writing to:

Focus Products Group International, LLC.
Attn: Customer Care Dept.
P. O. Box 2780
West Bend, WI 53095

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Care for an order total.
Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance,
which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts
you are ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to
Focus Products Group International, LLC.

Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please
allow two weeks for processing and delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your
product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase and
record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________

Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________

Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product):___________________________

L5812C 08/13 West Bend®, a Brand of Focus Products Group International, LLC.

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MACHINE A POPCORN THEATER-STYLE™

STIR CRAZY

®

DE 2.5 OZ. (70.9G)

Mode d’Emploi

Précautions Importantes .......................................................................................... 2

Avant la Première Utilisation .................................................................................... 3

Utilisation de votre Machine à Popcorn Theater-Style™ .......................................... 3

Astuces .................................................................................................................... 4

Nettoyage de votre Machine à Popcorn Theater-Style™ ......................................... 5

Recettes et Idées d’Utilisation du Maïs .................................................................... 6

Garantie ................................................................................................................... 8

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© 2013 West Bend®, une Marque de Focus Products Group International, LLC.

www.westbend.com