Arctic Pops - Ice machine WestBend - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Ice pop mold (manual ice pop maker)
Brand	WestBend
Model	Arctic Pops
Capacity	8 ice pops per batch
Freezing time	Approximately 10 minutes (pre-frozen mold at -17°C)
Recommended freezing temperature	0°F (-17°C) or lower
Mold material	Plastic with non-stick coating
Included accessories	8 Arctic Pops™ sticks, 4 drip trays, 1 extraction tool
Usage	Pre-freeze the mold 24 hours before first use, then freeze liquids in 10 minutes
Recommended liquid types	Fruit juices, non-carbonated beverages with sugar, syrups (with sugar)
Types of liquids not recommended	Pure water, sugar-free drinks, artificial sweeteners, carbonated beverages
Cleaning	Hand wash with warm soapy water, do not use abrasive detergents or dishwasher
Safety	Do not use metal utensils, do not expose to heat source, do not drop
Maintenance	Dry completely after washing, store upside down and flat in the freezer
Warranty	1 year limited (parts and labor)
Customer service	866-290-1851 (USA/Canada), [e-mail]
Replacement parts	Available at www.focuselectrics.com
Manual publication year	2011

Frequently Asked Questions - Arctic Pops WestBend

How to use the Arctic Pops ice pop mold?

Pre-freeze the mold in the freezer (0°F/-17°C) for 24 hours. Remove it, quickly insert the sticks, pour the sweetened liquid up to the fill line, and wait about 10 minutes. Use the extraction tool to unmold.

Why aren't my ice pops unmolding?

Possible causes: the mixture does not contain enough sugar, the mold was not completely dry before freezing, or the freezer temperature is too high. Only use ingredients with sugar and ensure the mold is dry.

Can I use artificial sweeteners or sugar-free drinks?

No, artificial sweeteners or sugar-free drinks make unmolding nearly impossible. Sugar is necessary for proper extraction.

How to clean the Arctic Pops mold?

Let the mold thaw completely, then hand wash all parts with warm soapy water. Do not use abrasive detergents or dishwasher. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Can I put the mold in the dishwasher?

No, the dishwasher can damage the non-stick coating. Always hand wash.

What types of liquids can I use?

Use fruit juices, non-carbonated beverages with sugar, syrups (diluted), or homemade mixtures. Avoid pure water, sugar-free drinks, artificial sweeteners, and carbonated beverages.

How to make striped ice pops?

Pour a first flavor, freeze it, then add a second flavor on top. Repeat until the fill line. You can also tilt the mold for diagonal stripes.

What to do if an ice pop is stuck and won't come out?

Do not force. Run the mold under a stream of lukewarm water to thaw the opening, or leave it at room temperature for a few minutes.

What is the warranty on the appliance?

The appliance has a limited one-year warranty from the date of purchase, covering defects in parts and labor. Non-stick surfaces are not covered.

Where can I buy replacement parts?

Parts (sticks, drip trays, extraction tool) are available on the website www.focuselectrics.com or by calling customer service at [phone].

USER MANUAL Arctic Pops WestBend

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Important Safeguards....2

Before Using for the First Time....3

Using Your Arctic Pops™ Maker 3

Specialty Pops 4

Helpful Hints 5

Cleaning Your Arctic Pops™ Maker 6

Starter Recipes 6

Warranty 7

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

When using any appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including:

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use instructions in this manual.
• This product is not a toy; close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
• Should leakage occur, discontinue use immediately and contact customer service for assistance.
• Do not touch the Arctic Pops™ maker with your hand, especially with wet fingers. If your fingers stick to the mold, run them under warm water.
• To avoid damaging the Arctic Pops™ maker, always store it in the freezer upside down and in a level position.
• Do not use plain water or sugar-free liquids in the Arctic Pops™ maker. Ice pops made without sugar are extremely difficult to remove from the mold, and may lead to breakage of the ice pop sticks.
• Do not use sharp or metal utensils or blades inside the Arctic Pops™ maker. This could lead to damage of the non-stick coating.
• Do not use the Arctic Pops™ maker over flames, hotplates, stoves, or expose to a heat source.
• Do not drop the Arctic Pops™ maker.
  • Household use only.

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Drip Cup Arctic Pops™ Stick Removal Tool Mold Openings

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Many accessory parts are contained within the packaging material. Your Arctic Pops™ Maker includes 8 Arctic Pops™ sticks, 4 drip cups, and 1 removal tool.

Follow directions in "Cleaning your Arctic Pops™ Maker" section of this manual to clean Arctic Pops™ maker. Make sure the Arctic Pops™ mold is thoroughly dried after cleaning. Water will freeze inside the mold and make ice pop removal almost impossible.

Place clean, dry Arctic Pops™ maker in the freezer upside down for 24 hours. Your freezer must be set to 0^ or lower for proper freezing of the mold.

1. Remove Arctic Pops™ maker from the freezer. Shake gently; if you hear sloshing, it is not completely frozen. Place back in the freezer and freeze longer; at least one hour. Check to make sure your freezer is set to 0°F or lower.

2. Quickly place the ice pop sticks into the mold openings. Sticks should be placed so they sit inside the X shape of the freezing mold. Carefully pour chilled ingredients into the Arctic Pops™ mold opening up to the fill line. Do not use sugar free liquids, plain water, or carbonated beverages in the Arctic Pops™ maker, as ice pops will be nearly impossible to remove.

3. Watch pops freeze before your eyes! If the Arctic Pops™ maker has been properly frozen, and ingredients were pre-chilled, ice pops should be ready in about 10 minutes. Times will vary depending on ambient temperature, ingredients, and freezer temperature.

4. When the ice pop is completely frozen, no liquid remains at the center of the pop. Use the Arctic Pops™ removal tool to remove the ice pop from the mold. Slide the notches of the removal tool under the lip of the Arctic Pops™ stick. Push down using the removal tool as a lever to lift the ice pop out of the mold.

5. If desired, snap a drip cup to the bottom of the Arctic Pops™ stick, bowl side up.

6. To make more pops, repeat steps 2-5. Arctic Pops™ maker should stay frozen long enough to make up to 3 batches of ice pops. Any batches after the first will take longer to freeze. Do not wash Arctic Pops™ mold between batches.

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SPECIALTY POPS

- Striped Pops – Striped pops can easily be achieved with your Arctic Pops™ maker. Pick flavors you would like to use and pour first flavor into the Arctic Pops™ mold. Let first flavor freeze. Once frozen, add second flavor to desired level. Repeat until you have filled the Arctic Pops™ mold to the fill line.

- Striped Pops with a Slant – For even more creativity, tilt your Arctic Pops™ maker by propping up one side of the mold to the desired angle. Perform steps above for a striped pop. When you get to the last flavor, remove the prop and fill the mold to the fill line.

- Flavored-center Pops – Make ice pops with different flavored centers. To achieve this, fill the Arctic Pops™ maker with the desired shell flavor and let begin to freeze. Thickness of the shell is dependent on how long you let it freeze. When shell has reached desired thickness, use a straw to drink out the liquid remaining in the pop, then fill the opening with your desired center flavor. Let freeze completely. Note: some tasty center flavors can be made with melted ice cream, yogurts, instant pudding, or pureed fruits.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Do not use sugar-free or artificially sweetened ingredients. If you do not use sugar, or if artificial sweeteners are used, the pops will be impossible to remove from the mold. In order to release properly, there must be some sugar in the mix. Ingredients with natural sweeteners such as molasses, honey, fruit juices, or even maple syrup work well! These will improve the flavor of your pop and will make your ice pops easier to remove from the mold.
• Because of their soft consistency, ice cream, yogurt, and pudding may be difficult to remove from the mold. They may not hold on to the Arctic Pops™ stick when trying to remove.
• Use instant pudding mix to make pudding pops. Mix pudding mix according to package instructions; immediately pour into the mold. This will prevent your pudding pops being lumpy or full of bubbles. Cooked and sugar-free puddings do not work as well in the Arctic Pops™ maker.
• Do not try to force out a pop that is stuck. Forcing with the removal tool may result in a broken stick or removal tool. To remove any ice pops that will not come out, run the pop under lukewarm water to thaw and rinse out the mold opening or let Arctic Pops™ maker sit at room temperature until thawed.
• Store the Arctic Pops™ maker in the freezer between uses. This will allow you to have ice pops on demand at any time. To prevent freezer burn, store the Arctic Pops™ maker in a plastic bag. To avoid damaging the Arctic Pops™ maker, always store it in the freezer upside down and in a level position.
• Always thoroughly dry the Arctic Pops™ maker after washing. Any water left in the Arctic Pops™ mold opening will make removal of the next ice pops very difficult.
• Soft drinks can be used to make tasty ice pops, BUT, ensure that the soft drink is flat (non-carbonated) before freezing. If the soft drink is used while still carbonated, the ice pops have a tendency to expand beyond the fill line, which makes them very difficult to remove.

CLEANING YOUR ARCTIC POPS™ MAKER

1. Let Arctic Pops™ maker thaw completely before washing. This will prevent water from freezing in the Arctic Pops™ mold openings. Do not wash any part of the Arctic Pops™ maker in the dishwasher.
2. Wash all parts in warm, soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers to clean the Arctic Pops™ maker. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Make sure that ALL water is removed from inside the Arctic Pops™ mold before freezing. Water will make ice pop removal almost impossible.
3. Washing may not be necessary after every use. If desired, place Arctic Pops™ maker back in the freezer when done making ice pops. Do not store the drip cups or sticks in the freezer in between uses.

STARTER RECIPES

While most juices, flat soft drinks, and beverages can be used alone to make an ice pop, here are some basic recipes to get you started.

• Use West Bend ^® syrups in a 1 to 1 ratio to make ice pops, 1 part syrup to 1 part water. Follow basic directions to make ice pops. Do NOT use any sugar-free syrups to make ice pops.
• Fruit Juice Pops - Pour fruit juice of your choice into the mold openings. Follow basic instructions for making ice pops. Fruit juices can be mixed and matched for different flavor combinations. Or, pour and freeze juices in layers. Begin with one flavor, freeze, then add a second flavor.
• Orange Cream Pops - Follow directions in "Specialty Pops" section of this manual for Flavored-center Pops; pour our orange juice into mold openings. Let freeze until an outer shell has been formed. Pour or drink out liquid juice, pour melted vanilla ice cream or vanilla yogurt until ice pop has been filled.
• Root Beer Float Pops - Follow directions in "Specialty Pops" section of this manual for Flavored-center Pops; pour flat root beer into mold openings. Let freeze until an outer shell has been formed. Pour or drink out liquid juice, pour melted vanilla ice cream or vanilla yogurt until ice pop has been filled.
• Blueberry Lemonade Pops - Purée blueberries with enough lemonade to make purée pourable. Pour a lemonade layer into Arctic Pops™ maker, freeze, pour a layer of blueberry purée and freeze. Repeat until Arctic Pops™ makers are full. Also works well with strawberries or raspberries.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Focus Electrics, 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 the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided 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.

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.

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 Service Department at [phone], or e-mail us at [e-mail]. A 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.

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.focuselectrics.com, e-mail [e-mail], over the phone by calling [phone], or by writing to: Focus Electrics, LLC

Attn: Customer Service

P. O. Box 2780

West Bend, WI 53095

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service 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 unit, a description of the part or parts you are ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to Focus Electrics, LLC.

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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