PC488R - Popcorn machine Brentwood - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PC488R Brentwood

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Operating and Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using this or any other electrical appliance, always follow these basic safety precautions, especially when children are present.

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BEFORE USE WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious personal injury and property damage please note the following:

• This appliance is not intended for use by children. Keep the appliance out of the reach of children and pets. Extra caution is necessary when using this appliance near children.

• Always ensure the product is unplugged from the electrical outlet and allowed to cool before assembling, disassembling, relocating, or cleaning it.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is in use. Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet when not in use.

• Do not immerse or expose the Base, Power Cord, or Plug of this appliance in water or liquids.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use protective oven mitts or gloves to avoid burns, fire, and personal or property damage.

• Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the Manufacturer as it may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

• Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, or other heated surfaces.

• Use extreme caution when moving an appliance containing food or liquids.

• Use the product in a well-ventilated area. Keep at least 4-6 inches of space on all sides of the product to allow adequate air circulation.

• Use appliance on a table or sturdy flat surface. Keep the appliance away from curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels, or other flammable materials.

• Do not plug or unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet with a wet hand.

• This appliance is intended solely for non-commercial, non-industrial, household use in cooking of food for human consumption; do not use the product outdoors or for any other purpose.

• Do not operate the appliance empty.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter where it may be tripped over or pulled. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.

• Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if wires are exposed. If it malfunctions, if it is dropped or damaged, or if the motor housing is dropped in or exposed to water.

• This product has no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to examine or repair this product yourself. Please review the Warranty Policy on Page 8.

• Do not put any stress on the power cord where it connects to the appliance, as the power cord could fray and break.4 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord is not recommended for use with this product, but if one must be used: − The marked electrical rating must be at least as great as that of the product. − Arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over or pulled.

WARNING: This product is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider

than the other blade) to reduce the risk of electrical shock. This is a safety feature. The plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug into the electrical outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use the plug with an extension cord unless you can fully insert the plug into the extension cord. Do not alter the plug. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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Before First Use IMPORTANT: Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding as there may be accessory parts contained within the packaging material.

WARNING: Do not allow children to operate this appliance, it is NOT a toy.

• Before your first use you may wash the Measuring Scoop, Lid, and Popper cover using warm water and non-abrasive dish soap.

• The Inner popper can be cleaned using a lightly damp cloth (Making sure water does NOT enter the Hot Air Chambers).

• Dry all parts thoroughly and assemble. Using Your Hot Air Popcorn Maker:

WARNING: Avoid contact with hot surfaces.

1. Using the Measuring Scoop provided, measure 1 scoop of Popcorn Kernels and add them

to the Hot Air Inner Popper. One Scoop renders about 6-8 cups of Popcorn per batch. CAUTION: Do not overfill the product or operate it when empty. NOTE: The Measuring Scoop/Butter Melting Tray must always be in place while in operation even if you choose not to melt butter. Do not operate the Popcorn Maker without it. Using cold butter/margarine is not recommended as it will not melt during the short popping period.

2. Place a Serving Bowl under the opening of the Popping Cover. Then connect into an outlet

and Turn the Power Switch to the “I” position to begin the popping cycle. Attention: First use may cause a slight odor or small smoking upon heating, it is normal. This is a result of the heating element chemical reaction. It quickly goes away.

3. Popping times vary from 2-3 minutes from when the first kernel has popped.

Power Switch on back of unit Popper Cover Measuring Scoop & Butter Warming Tray Housing6 Note: Keep hands away from the Popping Chute as HOT un-popped kernels can occasionally be thrown out of the Inner Popping base and miss the bowl.

4. Once the batch of popcorn has finished turn the Power Switch back to the “O” position to

turn it off and unplug the unit from the electric outlet.

5. Make sure all popping has stopped before removing cover or Butter Melting Tray. If Butter

was melted, carefully remove Melting tray using a kitchen mitt, use the tray handle to pour butter over the Popcorn in your serving bowl. IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADD BUTTER INTO THE HOT AIR INNER POPPER!!

6. Make sure the Inner Popper is empty before making more batches. Carefully empty any

kernels or bits that were left behind. Cleaning Your Popcorn Maker:

WARNING: Always unplug the product and allow it to cool before cleaning or storing it.

• Cover and Butter Melting Tray can be washed in a dishwasher or with a soft sponge and nonabrasive soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Reassemble and store.

• The Inner Popping base may be wiped with a damp cloth making sure water does not enter the hot air chamber. NOTE: NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE

• Dry all parts thoroughly and assemble. Store in a cool, dry place. Away from reach of children. Popping Tips/Recipes:

• Store popcorn in a tightly sealed container in your pantry. Do not freeze or store popcorn kernels in the refrigerator as this can dry out the kernels and change the popping results.

• Do not overfill the Popping Chute as this can cause overheating, smoking or burnt corn. The unit may shut off if it overheats. If overheating occurs unplug the unit from the electrical outlet, remove cover and empty contents of the Inner Popper. Allow the popper to cool for 15 minutes before restarting. Popcorn made with Hot Air is a great Low-Calorie Snack. Here are some great alternatives: Add 1 Tablespoon of any of the following and toss well to coat your freshly made Popcorn: Balsamic Vinegar •Sriracha Hot Sauce •Curry Powder and Olive Oil •Lemon Pepper and Olive Oil Gingerbread Carmel Crunch - Makes 3 ½ Quarts - 14 Cups air-popped popcorn - 1 ½ tsp ground ginger - ¾ cup packed brown sugar - ½ tsp ground cinnamon - ½ cup butter, cubed - ¼ tsp salt - ¼ cup light corn syrup - ½ tsp baking soda - ¼ cup molasses - tsp vanilla extract

1. Place popcorn in a large bowl coated with cooking spray; set aside. Butter the sides of a

small heavy saucepan and add the following: brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, molasses, ginger cinnamon, and salt. Over medium heat stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Then let boil for 3-5 minutes without stirring.

2. Remove from heat, stir in baking soda (causing some foam). Sir in vanilla and quickly

pour over popcorn and mix well.7

3. Transfer to 2 greased 15x10x1 baking trays and bake at 250°F for 1 hour stirring every 8

minutes. Remove from trays and place on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container. Rocky Road - 16 cups hot popcorn - 2 tsp kosher salt - 5 tbs butter (melted) - 2 tsp vanilla extract - 2 cups mini marshmallows - 2 cups chocolate chips - 2 cups toasted pecans

1. Whisk the melted butter with the vanilla and salt. Drizzle over 16 cups of hot popcorn.

Toss with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips and toasted pecans.

2. Spread on baking tray and bake at 350°F until the marshmallows and chocolate are

slightly melted (approx. 2 min.) Truffle Toss - 16 cups hot popcorn - ¼ cup grated parmesan - 6 tbs melted butter - 1 tsp kosher salt - 1 ½ tbs truffle oil - ½ tsp of pepper Frito Pie Toss - 12 cups hot popcorn - 6 tbs melted butter - 4 cups Fritos (corn chips of your liking) - 2 tbs chili powder - 2 cups cheddar - 2 chopped scallions

1. Toss all ingredients and spread on baking trays.

2. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and scallions

3. Bake at 350°F until the cheese melts (approx. 3 minutes.) Season with salt.8

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Write down the following information about your appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. CUSTOMER RECORD Date of Purchase______________ Store/Dealer___________________________ Model/Item No: _______________________________ THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO PRODUCTS PURCHASED AND USED IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND CANADA ONLY. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value. This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER. KEEP THE ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than what is specified on the rating label (E.G., 120V~60Hz). We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. To make a warranty claim do not return this appliance to the store. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE AND/OR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION: Call Customer Service at 1-888-903-0060 in the U.S. Monday through Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm P.T. U.S.A. Customers Please Email: warranty@brentwoodus.com Canadian Customers Please Email: canada.warranty@brentwoodus.com Go online at www.brentwoodus.com9 PRECAUCIONES IMPORTANTES Al usar este o cualquier otro electrodoméstico, siga las precauciones básicas de seguridad, especialmente cuando niños están presentes.

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