User Manual

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CAUTION! Do not shake prematurely. Premature shaking releases unpopped kernels from the popping chamber, resulting in poor
performance. Unpopped kernels may also escape through the cover vents.
Keep face, hands, and children well away from the cover vents during popping. Popcorn varies tremendously from kernel to
kernel and, although unlikely, it is possible that a hot unpopped kernel could escape through one of the vents.
6. At the first sign that popping is slowing (about 1 to 2 seconds between pops), unplug the unit and snap the lid onto the cover/serving
bowl.
7. 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 serving bowl lid
for easy disposal.
8. Lift the popper base off the cover/serving bowl and set it aside.
CAUTION! Do not touch the restrictors or top of the popping chamber as they will be hot.
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
• Never use more than a level ½ 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.
• This popper is designed to pop all kinds of popcorn—yellow, white, and premium brands, such as Orville Redenbacher’s
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Gourmet
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Popping Corn. Try different brands to find the one you like best. Yellow popcorn generally pops into larger kernels than white.
• Always use fresh popcorn for best popping performance. Store popcorn in a tightly sealed container. Do not store popcorn in a
refrigerator or freezer as this can dry out the kernels quickly.
• 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.
• 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
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and Gourmet
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are registered trademarks of ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc., used under license. Presto is not affiliated with ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.