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• Pops like a fountain! Popcorn flows into the cover as it pops.
• Pops with hot air, not oil, for a low-fat treat.
• Pops up to 20 cups in about 3½ minutes.
• Cover doubles as a serving bowl.
electric hot air
Fountain
Popper
INSTRUCTIONS
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This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, when using electrical appliances, 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 children.
8. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. 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 appliance 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.
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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
• 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.
• A short power supply cord (or cord set) is provided to reduce the risk resulting 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, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance. The extension 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.
Before First Use
1. Become familiar with the various parts of the popper (Fig. A) and read and follow the instructions carefully.
2. 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.
How To Use
1. Open the two restrictors without the lever and pour a level ½ 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 restrictor 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 ½ 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.
2. Place the cover/serving bowl over the popper base so the cover handles align with the base handles.
3. 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.
4. Plug the popper into a 120VAC electrical outlet. Popping will begin in approximately 1½ 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.
5. Near the end of the popping cycle, when making a full batch, you may notice a buildup of popped corn on one side of the cover. If
the buildup approaches the cover vents, grasp the cover handles and popper base handles and gently shake the popper in a back and
forth motion a couple of times.
Cover/serving bowl
Popper base
Serving
bowl lid
Popping chamber
Fig. A
Stainless steel
restrictors
Lever
Cover vents
Cover
handles
Popper base
handles
Popping tray
Lever
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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
Gourmet
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
and Gourmet
are registered trademarks of ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc., used under license. Presto is not affiliated with ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
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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:
• Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time)
• Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact
• Write: National Presto Industries, Inc.
Consumer Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
When contacting the Consumer Service Department, 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 _____________ Series Code ___________ Date Purchased __________
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.
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.
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Presto Factory Service Department
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Canton, MS 39046-3251
(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
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, disassembly, alterations, 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
PRESTO
Limited Warranty
Form 76-182C
