WEST BEND
STIR CRAZY® CORN POPPER
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Use electricity safely and wisely. Observe safety precautions when using your Stir Crazy corn popper including the following:
•Read all instructions before using.
•Always attach cord to corn popper first, then plug cord into wall outlet. After popping, unplug cord from wall outlet. Let corn popper cool before removing cord. Do not leave corn popper plugged in when it is not being used.
•Corn popper should always be unplugged before cleaning.
•Corn popper should not be left unattended when it is plugged into an outlet.
•Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter, table or other surface area.
•Your corn popper, its cord and plugs should not be used outdoors, immersed in liquid, placed near a hot gas or electric burner, or placed in a heated oven.
•Do not touch corn popper when it is hot. Use handles for lifting or carrying. Be very careful when moving corn popper if it contains hot oil.
•Extreme caution must be used when unloading popcorn. Always turn the unit over a countertop so that residual hot oil or water running out will not cause burns.
•Supervise closely when corn popper is being used by or near children.
•Use your corn popper only for the cooking tasks described in this booklet. Do not use attachments with your corn popper unless recommended by The West Bend Company.
•Do not use Corn popper if it or its cord have been damaged or if it is not working properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your corn popper needs no special care other than cleaning. If servicing becomes necessary, please return your corn popper to The West Bend Company. See Warranty Section in this booklet for service details. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or property damage caused by fire, always unplug this and other appliances when not in use. For Household Use Only.
BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME
•Clean Before Using
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, do not immerse popper base, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.
Wash popper cover and plastic cap in hot soapy water with a sponge or dishcloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
To clean stirring rod and non-stick surface of base, remove rod from base by unscrewing center knob, turning counter-clockwise. Wipe rod and non-stick surface of popper base with a soapy cloth. Wipe with a damp cloth and dry.
Replace stirring rod making sure the rod fits into notched area around screw. Secure with center knob. Your Stir Crazy corn popper is now ready for use.
POPPING AND BUTTERING CORN IN YOUR STIR CRAZY CORN POPPER
Place popper base on flat, dry surface. The heat-resistant base allows for safe table use.
•PREPARING POPCORN
There are two models of the Stir Crazy Corn popper, one for making up to 6 quarts and the second for making up to 8 quarts of popcorn. See diagram above to distinguish between models. Listed below are the proper amounts of oil, corn and butter (or margarine) to use for making various amounts of popcorn. Do not attempt to make 8 quarts of popcorn in the 6 quart model.
Quarts of Popcorn Desired |
Amount of |
Amount of Corn* |
Amount of Refrigerated Butter or |
|
|
Vegetable Oil |
|
|
Margarine |
2 |
1Tablespoon |
⅓ Cup |
1 |
Tablespoon |
4 |
2 Tablespoons |
⅔ Cup |
2 |
Tablespoons |
6 |
3 Tablespoons |
1 Cup |
3 |
Tablespoons |
8 |
3 Tablespoons |
1¼ Cup |
3 Tablespoons |
|
* If using a gourmet/premium grade of corn, use less than specified above. To yield 2 quarts of popcorn, use ¼ cup corn; for 4 quarts popcorn, use ½ cup; for 6 quarts popcorn, use ¾ cup; for 8 quarts popcorn, use 1 cup. Use the same amounts of oil and butter specified above.
**For 8 quart model only.
1.Put proper amount of vegetable oil and corn into popper base. Do not add more corn or oil than recommended. Spread corn evenly over popping surface. Do not substitute butter, margarine, shortening or lard for vegetable oil as these will burn or smoke excessively.
2.Place cover on popper base making sure handles of cover fit into handles of popper base. If buttered corn is desired, divide recommended amount of refrigerated butter into 6 equal-sized pats and place in a single layer over butter holes in 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. Do not place plastic cap on butter well until after corn is popped. If unbuttered corn is desired, do not add butter to the butter well and do not place cap onto butter well until after corn is popped.
3.Insert cord into popper base. Plug cord into a 120 volt AC outlet only. The stirring rod will rotate as long as the corn popper is plugged in.
Caution: To prevent personal injury or property damage, inspect cordset for damage or wear before each use. Do not use your product if it or its cord have been damaged or if it is not working properly.
Caution: Your corn popper has a short cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with the cord. Do not allow children to be near or use this corn popper without close adult supervision. If you must use a longer cordset or extension cord, arrange cord so it will not drape or hang over edge of countertop, tabletop or surface area where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. To prevent electric shock, personal injury or fire, the electrical rating of the extension cord you use must be the same or more than the wattage of the corn popper (wattage is stamped on underside of popper).
Do not shake popper during popping cycle. In 4 to 6 minutes (depending on quantity of corn being popped) the popping cycle will be completed, and the heating cycle will automatically shut off. Unplug cord from wall outlet. Use a hot pad to remove cord from popper base.
4.If butter is not completely melted in butter well, use a pastry brush to push any remaining butter through the buttering holes.
5.Snap plastic cap securely onto butter well. This cap must be on cover before popper is inverted.
Make sure handles of popper cover are placed into handles of popper base. Grasp handles firmly and turn popper upside down, turning popper away from you. Lift popper base away from cover, being careful of escaping steam.
6. Popcorn is now ready for serving. Sprinkle popcorn with salt if desired.
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