Presto 04868 Use and Care Manual
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1. the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The exten sion cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only Serving bowl lid Fig A Cover serving bowl Cover handles i i r Stainless steel oe restrictors 5 Lever T Teg Popper o base Ba Popping chamber Before First Use 1 Become familiar with the various parts of the popper Fig A and read and follow the instructions carefully Prior to making your first batch of popcorn wash the cover serving bowl in warm sudsy water Rinse and dry thoroughly Do not wash in an automatic dishwasher Wipe the popping tray with a damp cloth WARNING To protect against electrical hazards never fill the base of your popper with water immerse it in water or other liquid or wash it in a dishwasher 3 How To Use l Open the two restrictors without the lever and pour a level cup of popping corn into the popping chamber for a full batch of popcorn Return the restric tors to the closed position If a smaller quantity is desired you can use as little as 2 tablespoons of popping corn NOTE Two of the restrictors will open completely but the restrictor with the lever this is the re2. brands to find the one you like best Yellow popcorn generally pops into larger kernels than white e Always use fresh popcorn for best popping performance Store popcorn in a tightly sealed container in your pantry Do not store popcorn in a refrigerator or freezer as this can dry out the kernels quickly e If your popcorn does not pop well it may be too dry Try adding a little bit of water to the popping corn Add 1 tablespoon per quart of popcorn Then place the corn in an airtight container and shake at frequent intervals until the popcorn has absorbed the water Wait for 3 or 4 days and then try popping the corn e Always remove the serving bowl lid before popping corn Failure to do so will result in chewy popcorn and may result in melting of the lid and the cover vents Orville Redenbacher s and Gourmet are registered trademarks of ConAgra Foods RDM Inc used under license Presto is not affliated with ConAgra Foods RDM Inc 5 76 182A Fountain Popper Instr indd 1 Consumer Service Information If you have any questions regarding the operation of your PRESTO appliance or need parts for your appliance contact us by any of these methods e Call 1 800 877 0441 weekdays 8 00 AM to 4 00 PM Central Time e Email us through our website at www GoPresto com contact e Write National Presto Industries Inc Consumer Service Department 3925 North Hastings Way Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 When contacting the Consumer Service D
3. option Our pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping Outside the United States and Canada this limited warranty does not apply To obtain service under the warranty please call our Consumer Service Department at 1 800 877 0441 If unable to resolve the problem you will be instructed to send your PRESTO appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for a quality inspection shipping costs will be your responsibility When returning an appliance please include your name address phone number and the date you purchased the appliance as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTO appliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed Failure to follow instructions damage caused by improper replacement parts abuse misuse or neglect will void this pledge This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This is Presto s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 Printed in China Form 76 182A PRESTO Fountain Hot Air Popper e Pops like a fountain Popcorn flows into the cover as it pops e Pops with hot air not oil for a low fat treat e Pops up to 20 cups in about 3 minutes with virtually no unpopped kern
4. 9 Add salt or seasoning to popcorn as desired Serve popcorn in serving bowl or pour into another bowl if you would like to make additional batches of popcorn Hint Before adding salt or seasoning lightly spray popcorn with no stick cooking spray to add flavor Salt and seasoning will also adhere better Care and Cleaning 1 Allow the popper to cool before cleaning 2 Wash the cover serving bowl and lid in warm sudsy water Rinse and dry thoroughly Do not wash in a dishwasher or scour surfaces with steel wool or abrasive cleaners 3 Wipe the popper base including the popping tray and popping chamber with a soft dry cloth to clean Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners Never immerse the popper base in water or other liquid 4 After cleaning and drying place the popper base inside the cover serving bowl for compact storage Helpful Hints e Never use more than a level 4 cup of popping corn Overloading the popping chamber may cause the unit to overheat and shut off It may also cause smoking and scorched corn Should the unit shut off unplug the popper from the wall outlet snap the serving bowl lid on the cover flip the unit over and remove the base Empty any popped or unpopped corn from the bowl Allow the popper to cool for 15 minutes before using again e This popper is designed to pop all kinds of popcorn yellow white and premium brands such as Orville Redenbacher s Gourmet Popping Corn Try different
5. els e Cover doubles as a serving bowl Estas instrucciones tambi n estan disponibles en espa ol UL Para obtener una copia impresa Descargar en formato PDF en www GoPresto com espanol e Env e un mensaje de correo electr nico a contact GoPresto com e Llame al 1 800 877 0441 oprima 2 y deje un mensaje Visit us on the web at www GoPresto com INSTRUCTIONS 2014 National Presto Industries Inc 4 14 14 1 19 PM This is a Listed appliance The following important safeguards are recom mended by most portable appliance manufacturers IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using electrical appli ances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all instructions before using the popcorn popper 2 Cover serving bowl must be in place before plugging unit in 3 A popper that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended 4 This unit pops with hot air Do not place oil shortening butter or margarine in the popping chamber Use of these substances will cause hazards and will damage the unit 5 Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs 6 To protect against the risk of electrical shock never put the cord plug or popper base in water or other liquids 7 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near chil dren 8 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before c
6. epartment please indicate the model number and the series code for the Popcorn Popper These numbers can be found on the bottom of the popper base Please record this information Model Number Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone email or letter When emailing or writing please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays if possible Series Code Date Purchased The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service PRESTO appliances and supply genuine PRESTO parts Genuine PRESTO replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTO appliances and are engineered specifically to function properly with its appliances Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine PRESTO parts Look alikes might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTO replacement parts look for the PRESTO trademark Canton Sales and Storage Company Presto Factory Service Department 555 Matthews Dr Canton MS 39046 3251 PRESTO Limited Warranty Applies Only in the United States and Canada This quality PRESTO appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first year after purchase we will repair or replace it at our
7. g about 1 to 2 seconds between pops unplug the unit and snap the lid onto the cover serving bowl Hold the cover handles and popper base handles together and immediately flip the unit over Gently shake the unit up and down first and then side to side This motion causes any kernels left in the popping chamber to drop into the bowl It also automatically sifts out hulls partially popped kernels and any unpopped kernels The sifted items fall through the cover vents into the serv ing bowl lid for easy disposal Lift the popper base off the cover serving bow and set it aside CAUTION Do not touch the restrictors or top of the popping chamber as they will be hot 4 4 14 14 1 19 PM
8. leaning Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance 9 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return the ap pliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment 10 The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries 11 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 12 Do not use outdoors 13 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 14 Do not use appliance for other than intended use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Important Cord Information e 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 76 182A Fountain Popper Instr indd 2 Popper base handles A short power supply cord or cord set is provided to reduce the risk result ing from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Extension cords may be used if care is properly exercised in their use If an extension cord is used
9. strictor above the cord will only open partially This is by design Do not force the third restrictor open completely IMPORTANT Never use more than a level 2 cup of popping corn Over loading the popping chamber may cause the unit to overheat and shut off It may also cause smoking and scorched corn WARNING Do not place salt seasoning butter margarine shortening or microwave popcorn in the popping chamber as this could damage the popper and cause a fire hazard Place the cover serving bowl over the popper base so the cover handles align with the base handles Remove the serving bowl lid to allow steam to vent during popping NOTICE Failure to remove the lid will result in chewy popcorn and may result in melting of the lid and the cover vents Plug the popper into a 120VAC electrical outlet Popping will begin in ap proximately 1 2 minutes When you plug the unit in and also during popping you may notice popcorn chaff releasing from the popping chamber as a result of the hot air blowing This is normal When the popped corn fills the popping tray grasp the cover handles and popper base handles and gently shake the popper in a back and forth motion a couple of times This action evenly distributes the popcorn on the tray in turn assuring even air distribution and popping performance When using less than Ys cup popping corn shaking the popper will not be necessary At the first sign that popping is slowin
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