West Bend PC6, PC17553, PC17551 Owner's Manual

STOVE-TOP POPCORN POPPER

Instruction Manual

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

Assembling Your Stove-Top Popper ....................................................................... 3

Using Your Stove-Top Popper ................................................................................ 3

Warranty .................................................................................................................. 4

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

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PERATING PRECAUTIONS

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use
instructions in this manual.

• Do not place an empty popper on a heated stove top. The pan may melt or pit if
heat cannot be transferred to oil and popcorn.

• Do not leave popper unattended while popping. Popcorn should be stirred
continually throughout the popping process.

• Hot oil can burn or catch fire if left too long on a heated stove top. Always
attend heating oil and do not heat it without adding other ingredients.

• Do not allow bare skin near a pan that contains hot oil. Hot oil may occasionally
pop out of the pan while heating.

• Never use water or liquid to extinguish an oil fire. For best results, use an
approved fire extinguisher.

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

• Do not use for other than its intended use.

• For household use only.

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SSEMBLING YOUR STOVE-TOP POPPER

Before using your stove­top popper and after
each use, wash all parts
in warm, soapy water,
rinse thoroughly and
dry. To prolong the life
of your stove-top
popper, do not wash

parts in the
dishwasher.

1. Hold the lid by the main handle and place the lid peg in the hole of the popper
pan.

2. Line up the clamp under the main handle between the two dimples on the pan
rim.

3. Press down on the main handle until the lid locks in place.

4. Attach the lid clamp to the pan by pressing down on the wood lid knob.

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SING YOUR STOVE-TOP POPPER

Heat The Stove:

• For an electric range, set the burner to medium high.

• For a gas range, set the burner to medium.

• For flat-top ranges, set the burner to medium low.

Note: Because stove top heat output varies, adjust the temperature as needed so
popping is completed about three minutes after the popcorn is added to the pan.
Flat-top ranges cook hotter than standard ranges, pay close attention to the popping.
Like most pans, the Stove-Top popper will rock when used on a flat-top range.

Popping Popcorn:
Tip: Use fresh popcorn. Old popcorn loses its moisture and won’t pop well.

1. Place 1-3 tablespoons of oil and ½ cup popcorn in the popper and place on the
stove top. Note: Don’t use butter, margarine, shortening or lard in place of oil,
as these will burn or smoke excessively.

2. Slowly and continuously, turn the handle.

3. The popping cycle will be complete in approximately three minutes. When you
no longer hear vigorous popping and stirring becomes difficult, remove from
heat. Carefully empty the popcorn into a serving bowl from the left side lid. Use
a hot pad if you find it necessary to open the lid when emptying.

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RODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 90-Day Limited Warranty

Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material
and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase,
provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction
Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus
Electrics’ 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 Focus Electrics 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 FOCUS
ELECTRICS 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 Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at [phone], or e-mail us at
[e-mail]. 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. Focus
Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC several
ways. Order online at www.focuselectrics.com, e-mail [e-mail], over the
phone by calling [phone], or by writing to:

Focus Electrics, LLC
Attn: Customer Service
P. O. Box 2780
West Bend, WI 53095

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service 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 unit, a description of the part or parts you are
ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to Focus
Electrics, 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
new Focus Electrics 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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