West Bend 2 CORN POPPER User Manual
STIR CRAZY® 2 CORN POPPER
Instruction Manual
Important Safeguards ........................................................................................... 2
Before Using for the First Time ............................................................................. 3
Using Your Stir Crazy® 2 Corn Popper .................................................................. 3
Helpful Hints ........................................................................................................ 5
Cleaning Your Stir Crazy® 2 Corn Popper ............................................................. 5
Popcorn Ideas & Recipes ..................................................................................... 6
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 8
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
2013 West Bend, a Brand of Focus Products Group International, LLC.
www.westbend.com
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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.
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. This appliance has no user
serviceable parts.
Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair,
or adjustment.
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.
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.
Extreme caution must be used when unloading popcorn. Always turn the unit away
from you and over a countertop so that residual hot oil or water running out will not
cause burns.
A popper that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended.
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.
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.
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Avoid contact with moving parts.
Never leave appliance unattended when it is plugged into an outlet.
Do not leave appliance plugged in when it is not being used.
“ON/OFF” switch must always be “OFF” when the popping plate is removed.
This popcorn popper will not shut off automatically. To avoid overheating, add corn
and oil before operating.
For household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Butter Cap
Butter Well
Cover
Popping Plate
with Stir Rod
Popper Base
“ON/OFF” Switch
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Many
accessory parts are contained within the packaging material.
See “Cleaning your Stir Crazy® 2 Corn Popper” section, clean popper thoroughly and
assemble.
USING YOUR STIR CRAZY
Warning: DO NOT USE if the glass heating element is cracked or broken.
“ON/OFF” switch must always be “OFF” ( O ) when the popping plate is
removed.
1. Place the base on a dry, level surface, away from any edge. Set the popping
plate with stir rod onto the heating base. The handles of the popping plate should
rest snugly over the handles on the heating base and the connector fit completely
over the shaft in the heating base. Make sure that the popping plate with stir rod
is completely seated in the base.
2. Put vegetable oil and corn into the popping plate. Do not substitute butter,
margarine, shortening, or lard for vegetable oil as these will burn or smoke
excessively. Do not add more corn or oil than recommended. Specialty oils
may be used, but some experimentation may be necessary to find the best
popping results and flavor you prefer. Do not use more than 3 tablespoons of any
oil.
®
2 CORN POPPER
4
Quarts of
Popped Corn
Amount of Oil
Amount of Popcorn
Kernels
Amount of
Butter
2 1 tbsp. ⅓ cup 1 tbsp.
4 2 tbsp. ⅔ cup 2 tbsp.
6 3 tbsp. 1 cup 3 tbsp.
**If using a gourmet/premium grade of corn, use less than amount of corn
specified. To yield 2 quarts of popcorn, use ¼ cup corn; for 4 quarts of popcorn,
use ½ cup; for 6 quarts of popcorn, use ¾ cup.
3. Place the cover on the popping plate, making sure the handles of the cover fit
securely into the handles of the popping plate. If buttered corn is desired, divide
recommended amount of refrigerated butter into 6 equal-sized pats and place in
a single layer in the butter well. (If unrefrigerated butter is used, add to butter well
after the first kernel of corn pops.) Popcorn will be buttered as it pops. If
unbuttered corn is desired, do not add butter to the butter well. DO NOT USE
BUTTER CAP DURING THE POPPING PROCESS. Put the cap on AFTER
popping is complete.
4. Plug cord into a 120 volt, AC outlet only. Press the “ON/OFF” switch to “ON”
( l ). The stir rod will rotate as long as the corn popper is on. Do not shake popper
during popping cycle. In 4 to 5 minutes the popping cycle will be completed. Turn
“ON/OFF” switch to “OFF” ( O ).
5. If butter is not completely melted in butter well, use a pastry brush to push any
remaining butter through the buttering holes. Snap butter cap securely onto butter
well. This cap must be on the cover before the popping plate is inverted.
6. Grasp handles firmly, lift popping plate and cover off of the heating base, move
assembly away from the heating base, then turn upside down. Lift popping plate
away from the cover, lifting away from you, and be cautious of escaping steam.
Place the popping plate on a wire rack to cool or place back into heating base in
proper operating position. Note: Do not place hot popping plate on to the heating
base in any way other than proper operating position as damage to the appliance
may occur.
Tip: Popcorn is done when there is a 1-2 second pause between pops or if the
cover has lifted or is turning. To avoid scorching, follow step 6 as soon as
popping cycle is complete.
7. Popcorn is now ready for serving. Sprinkle popcorn with salt if desired.
Popping Additional Batches of Popcorn - If you plan to pop more corn
immediately, transfer popcorn from serving cover to another serving bowl. Follow
steps 2 through 6 above.
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.
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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.
This popcorn popper can accommodate both regular and premium popcorns.
Premium and gourmet popcorns may 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.
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.
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 3 tablespoons of any oil.
Add flavor to your oil while popping - add a garlic clove or minced garlic, onion
slices, or jalapeño peppers.
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.
CLEANING YOUR STIR CRAZY
®
2 CORN POPPER
Clean Popper After Every Use - Your corn popper should be cleaned after each
use. Always allow popper to cool completely before cleaning.
Cleaning Cover - Wash cover and butter cap in warm, soapy water with a dishcloth
or sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Do not use scouring pad or abrasive cleaners
on cover as these could cause scratching. The cover may be washed in an
automatic dishwasher, top rack only.
Cleaning Popping Plate with Stir Rod - Clean the non-stick surface of the popping
plate and stir rod with a damp, soapy dishcloth, sponge or nylon-scouring pad. Rinse
and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners on the non-stick
finish as scratching may occur. After consistent use, the non-stick finish may
discolor. To remove discoloration, use a soft cloth saturated with lemon juice or
vinegar and rub over finish. Then wipe the finish with a damp cloth and dry. If
desired, the popping plate with stir rod may be washed in an automatic dishwasher.
The stir rod is NOT removable.
Cleaning Heating Base - Use a damp cloth to wipe any spills in or on the heating
base, if necessary. Wait until the heating base has cooled completely before wiping.
DO NOT remove the grate from the heating base for cleaning.
DO NOT PLACE HEATING BASE IN AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER OR
IMMERSE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
This appliance has no user serviceable parts.
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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
⅓ cup corn
1 tbsp. reserved bacon grease
Fry bacon until crisp; cool and crumble. Using 1 tbsp. of the reserved bacon grease,
pop your corn in the popper. When finished popping, and while still warm, add the
crumbled blue cheese, bacon and generously sprinkle with fresh ground black
pepper.
Herb Infusion
⅔ cup popping corn
2 tbsp. popping oil of choice
4 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
Follow basic directions to pop popcorn. 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
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
⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
fresh ground black pepper
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
Basil
Cinnamon
Cloves
Chives
Sugar
Dill
Aged and grated
Parmesan, Provolone, or
Romano cheese
Toasted or grated
coconut
Powdered drink mixes
Dry cheese sauce powder
Peanut butter
Cocoa powder
Powdered sugar
Pretzels
Graham cracker pieces
Crushed cookies
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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
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,
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
In a large mixing bowl, mix the popped popcorn and the other ingredients until well
mixed.
Lime Fiesta Popcorn
⅓ cup popping corn
1 tbsp. popping oil, your choice
1 lime, use for zest and juice
Follow basic directions to pop popcorn. When popping cycle is complete, squeeze
juice of the lime over warm popcorn then add lime zest, chili powder and cumin, toss
to coat.
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
12oz. white, milk or dark chocolate
¼ cups vegetable shortening
¼ cup sprinkles (round, multicolored)
1½ oz. (1 envelope) dry cheese sauce
mix (from a box of macaroni and cheese)
1 tsp. chili powder
½ tsp. cumin
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 (866) 290-1851, or e-mail us at
customercare@focuspg.com. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for
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.
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, e-mail customercare@focuspg.com, over the phone by
calling (866)290-1851, 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):___________________________
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