West Bend Popcorn on Demand Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

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

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

Using Your Popcorn on Demand Popcorn Popper......................................................... 4

Helpful Hints ........................................................................................................... 5

Cleaning Your Popcorn on Demand Popcorn Popper .................................................... 5

Warranty ................................................................................................................. 6

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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 and hot pads or oven mitts. Cover

becomes hot during operation.

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

putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

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

• 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 injuries.

• 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.

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts in

water or other liquids.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

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

• This popper will not shut off automatically. To avoid overheating, add popcorn kernels

before operating.

• 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.

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

cord feels hot.

• During use, do not remove cover. Do not remove the cover from the appliance after pop

cycle until you have not heard a kernel pop for at least 1 minute.

• For household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Wash the popper cover and waste kernel tray with warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly
and dry. Wipe the exterior of the popper base and popcorn chute with a soft, damp cloth
and dry. It is not necessary to clean inside the popping chamber. Note: DO NOT immerse
the popper base in water or any other liquid. Once removed, the cover and waste kernel
tray can be washed in a dishwasher, top rack only. DO NOT put the popper base into the
dishwasher. This will permanently damage the product and will void the warranty.

Waste Kernel Tra

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Popper Cove

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Popcorn Storage

Chamber

Function Switch

Popcorn Storage

Chamber Cover

Dispensing Leve

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Dispensing Lever

Indicator Light

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USING YOUR POPCORN ON DEMAND POPCORN POPPER

This popper uses hot air to pop the kernels. DO NOT place anything other than
popcorn kernels into the popping chamber.

1. Open the popcorn storage chamber cover and pour fresh popcorn kernels into the

chamber. The chamber will hold approximately 28 oz. of kernels.

2. Ensure that the bottom screen is clear of popcorn pieces before each use. (See

“Cleaning Your Popcorn on Demand Popcorn Popper” section of this manual.) Place
the popper cover on the popper. Depress the dispensing lever to dispense popcorn
kernels into the popping chamber. For a single serving of popcorn, depress the lever
once (approx. 2 tbsp. kernels). For a family-sized serving, depress the lever up to 4
times (approx. ½ cup kernels). DO NOT dispense more than 4 servings (½ cup) of
popcorn kernels at one time. DO NOT put oil, butter, shortening, salt, or anything other
than popcorn into the machine. Every time the dispensing lever is pressed, the
dispensing lever indicator light will illuminate.

Note: If too much popcorn is dispensed into the popping chamber, kernels may jam
the feed door and the dispensing lever indicator light will remain illuminated. The
popper will not operate until the jam is cleared. To clear the jam, remove the cover and
pour out the kernels in the popping chamber, then lightly tap the dispensing lever to
release jammed kernels.

Be sure to hold the corn storage lid closed when emptying the

popper.

The dispensing lever indicator light will turn off when the jam is cleared.

Replace the cover and dispense recommended amount of kernels.

3. Place a 4 quart, or larger, heat-resistant bowl below the popcorn chute to collect

popcorn as it pops. ½ cup of popcorn kernels will yield between 3 and 4 quarts of
popped popcorn. Note: We recommend using a bowl that is at least 5.5” deep when
popping corn.

4. Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC outlet ONLY. Slide the function switch up to “POP.”

Never run the popper without the popcorn or the cover in place.

5. Popcorn will begin to pop, and the cycle will be done within 2-3 minutes. NEVER

dispense additional popcorn kernels during the pop cycle. After popcorn has
completed popping, slide the function switch to “OFF.” Popcorn cycle has completed
when there is a gap of 5 seconds between kernels popping. Let the popper sit, with the
popper cover in place, for at least one minute after completion of the popping cycle.
Unpopped kernels may still pop unexpectedly. Use caution when handling the Popcorn
on Demand Popcorn Popper, it will be hot after popping cycle. Always use hot pads or
oven mitts to handle the hot appliance.

6. If you wish to pop more batches of popcorn, remove any unpopped kernels and loose

popcorn from the popper. Press and hold the function switch to “CLEAN” to clear any
remaining kernels into the waste kernel tray, then empty it. Use oven mitts or hot pads
when handling the hot popper. Repeat steps 2-5 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

• Single Serve Use Only: If you notice a lot of unpopped kernels when making a single serving of

popcorn, preheat the popper for 15 seconds prior to dispensing kernels. Do not preheat if you are
making more than a single serving (2 tbsp.) or if you have popped corn within the last 20
minutes.

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

content and may scorch.

• Always use the popcorn stored in the popcorn storage chamber as quickly as possible. Generally,

popcorn will lose its moisture within a month and popping results may be poor.

• Store any extra 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.

• While we recommend using regular white or yellow popcorn, this popcorn popper can also

accommodate premium and gourmet popcorns. However, premium and gourmet popcorns may
not yield results as good as regular popcorn; you may notice an increase in the number of
unpopped kernels.

• If the flow of popcorn is slow, or stops, slide the function switch to “OFF,” let the popper cool for

a minute or two, remove the cover, and empty the popping chamber. Be sure to hold the corn
storage lid closed when emptying the popper. When popping the next batch, reduce the amount
of corn being popped.

• 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.

• This popper is not intended for use with seeds, beans, or anything other than popcorn.

• We recommend using a deep bowl for popping popcorn. Use a bowl that is at least 5.5” deep

when popping corn, and be sure that the bowl is flush to the popper to collect popped corn. If too
shallow a bowl is used, hot popcorn and kernels can ricochet from the bowl and can pose a burn
hazard. Do not stand, or allow children to stand, too close to the popper as it is operating.

• This popper pops using hot air. It does not require any oils or fats to pop the corn, and they should

never be used in the popper. DO NOT use microwave popcorn.

• To use the cord storage, push the cord into the storage opening located at the bottom of the

appliance for easy, tangle-free storage.

CLEANING YOUR POPCORN ON DEMAND POPCORN POPPER

Your popper must be cleaned after every use. Note: Do not immerse the popper base in water
or any other liquid. Do not use any abrasive cleansers or scrubbers on any part of the popper.

1. With the cover in place, press and hold the function switch to “CLEAN” to remove any loose

kernels and chaff. Remove and empty the waste kernel tray.

2. Unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet. Allow the entire appliance to cool before

washing any parts.

3. Remove the cover from the popper base. Wash the popper cover and waste kernel tray in

warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. The cover and waste kernel tray may be
washed in a dishwasher, top rack only.

4. Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the popper and the popcorn chute. DO NOT

wipe inside the popping chamber. Check during every cleaning that no pieces of popcorn
are stuck in the bottom screen; ensure that the screen is clear before each use. If it is not,
repeat step 1.

This appliance has no user serviceable parts.

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L5907A 11/14 West Bend

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, a Brand of Focus Products Group International, LLC.

Printed in China

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

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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

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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]

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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

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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 [e-mail], over the phone by calling

[phone], or by writing to:
Focus Products Group International, LLC.

Attn: Customer Care Dept.
P. O. Box 53
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

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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

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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):___________________________