Popcorn Ball Maker DPBM002GBAQ24 - Popcorn machine Dash - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Popcorn Ball Maker
Brand	Dash
Model	DPBM002GBAQ24
Included Items	Set of 2 popcorn ball makers (base and lid each)
Material	Plastic (BPA-free, food-grade)
Color	Light green
Dimensions (Approx.)	4.5 x 4.5 x 3 inches per unit
Weight (Approx.)	0.3 lbs per unit
Primary Use	Forming popcorn balls and other snack balls
Microwave Safe	Yes, for 2-minute increments (for melting ingredients)
Dishwasher Safe	Yes, top rack only
Cleaning Instructions	Wash with warm soapy water or top-rack dishwasher; avoid abrasive cleaners
Storage	Dry thoroughly before storing
Included Recipe Guide	Yes, with multiple recipes
Warranty	1-year limited warranty
Customer Support	1-800-898-6970 (Mon-Fri, 7AM-7PM PT)

Frequently Asked Questions - Popcorn Ball Maker DPBM002GBAQ24 Dash

How do I use the Popcorn Ball Maker?

Scoop your popcorn mixture with the base, place the lid on top, twist back and forth to form a ball, then remove the lid and place the ball on wax paper.

Can I microwave the Popcorn Ball Maker?

Yes, it is microwave safe for 2-minute increments. Use it to melt ingredients like chocolate or marshmallows.

Is the Popcorn Ball Maker dishwasher safe?

Yes, it is top-rack dishwasher safe. You can also wash it with warm soapy water. Avoid abrasive cleaners.

What recipes are included?

The manual includes recipes for Marshmallow Popcorn Balls, Rice Krispies® Popcorn Balls, Classic Caramel Popcorn Balls, Peanut Butter Crunch Popcorn Balls, Chocolate Popcorn Balls, and Vegan Maple Popcorn Balls.

Can I use other ingredients besides popcorn?

Yes, you can use the maker for chex mix, rice krispie treats, and even shaved ice. The manual includes a Chex™ party mix recipe.

How do I clean the Popcorn Ball Maker?

Wash with warm soapy water or place on the top rack of the dishwasher. Allow to dry completely before storing.

What is the warranty on this product?

StoreBound offers a 1-year limited warranty from the date of original purchase for normal household use. Contact customer support at 1-800-898-6970.

Can I add a popsicle stick to the popcorn ball?

Yes, there is an opening in the lid designed for inserting a popsicle stick before forming the ball.

Is the Popcorn Ball Maker BPA-free?

Yes, it is made from BPA-free plastic and has passed food safety testing according to FDA guidelines.

How many balls can I make at once?

Each maker forms one ball at a time. The set includes two makers, so you can make two balls simultaneously.

USER MANUAL Popcorn Ball Maker DPBM002GBAQ24 Dash

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DPBM002

POPCORN BALL MAKER

SET OF 2

Instruction Manual | Recipe Guide

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POPCORN BALL MAKER

SET OF 2

Important Safeguards....4

Parts & Features....5

Using Your Popcorn Ball Maker....6-8

Cleaning & Maintenance....11

Recipes....13-24

Customer Support....26

Warranty....27

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION AND CARE MANUAL.

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

• Please read and save this instruction manual.
• Remove all bags and packaging from Popcorn Ball Makers before use.
  • Make sure Popcorn Ball Makers are cleaned thoroughly before using.
• Do not use Popcorn Ball Makers for other than intended use. For household use only.
• Do not place the Popcorn Ball Makers on or near a hot gas burner, hot electric burner or in a heated oven.
• Never use abrasive metal or harsh cleaning agents to clean your

Popcorn Ball Makers as this may damage the surface.

• Allow Popcorn Ball Makers to dry completely before storing.
• Popcorn Ball Makers are top-rack dishwasher safe.
• Popcorn Ball Makers are microwave safe for 2-minute increments.
• StoreBound shall not accept liability for damages caused by improper use of the product.
• For maintenance other than cleaning, please contact StoreBound directly at 1-800-898-6970 from 7AM-7PM PT Monday-Friday or by email at [e-mail].

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION AND CARE MANUAL.

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1 Grasp the Base of the Popcorn Ball Maker using the Handle (photo A).
2 Use the Base to scoop your ingredients (photo B).

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3 Place the Lid on top of the Base. Use the Grip to twist back and forth to form ingredients into a ball (photo C).
4 If desired, place a popsicle stick in the Opening of the Lid (photo D).

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5 Remove the Lid and place the ball onto wax or parchment paper (photo E).

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

• Your Popcorn Ball Makers are top-rack dishwasher safe and can also be washed using warm, soapy water.
• Never use abrasive cleaning agents on your Popcorn Ball Makers as this may damage their surface.
• Clean and dry Popcorn Ball Makers thoroughly after each use and before storing.
• Popcorn Ball Makers are microwave safe for 2-minute increments and can be used to melt ingredients like chocolate in the microwave.

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RECIPE GUIDE

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Chef Tip!

Add a popsicle stick to any popcorn ball to make your treat even easier to eat!

MARSHMALLOW POPCORN BALLS

Yields 7 balls

Ingredients:

½ cup popcorn kernels

3 tbsp butter

½ cup M&M'S®, chocolate

chips or nuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Pop kernels using the Dash Fresh Pop or Smartstore™ Stirring Popcorn Maker, or in a pot on the stove. Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
2. Melt butter and marshmallows together in a medium saucepan. Pour marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and stir to coat. Fold in M&M'S®, chocolate chips or nuts, if desired.
3. Scoop mixture with the base of the Popcorn Ball Maker and use the lid to form into a ball. Set formed balls on waxed paper.

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14 cup chocolate chips

10 oz marshmallows

14 cup raisins

8 cups Chex™ cereal

14 cup M&M'S ^e

½ cup peanuts

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan, then stir in marshmallows until melted.
2. Pour the Chex™ into a very large bowl. Pour marshmallow mixture over, and gently fold the cereal to coat. Fold in peanuts, chocolate chips, raisins and M&M'S®.
3. Scoop mixture with the base of the Popcorn Ball Maker and use the lid to form into a ball. Set formed balls on waxed paper.

RICE KRISPIES® POPCORN BALLS

Yields 5 balls

Ingredients:

10 oz marshmallows
4 tbsp butter
6 cups Rice Krispies®

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan, then stir in marshmallows until melted.
2. Pour the Rice Krispies® into a very large bowl. Pour marshmallow mixture over, and gently fold the cereal to coat.
3. Scoop mixture with the base of the Popcorn Ball Maker and use the lid to form into a ball. Set formed balls on waxed paper.

CLASSIC CARAMEL POPCORN BALLS

Yields 14 balls

Ingredients:

1 cup popcorn kernels

12 cup corn syrup

2 tbsp butter

34 cup sweetened condensed milk

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Pop kernels using the Dash Fresh Pop Popcorn Maker, or in a pot on the stove. Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
2. Simmer butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat until it reaches 238^ F.
3. Remove from heat, add the vanilla and pour mixture over popcorn. Toss to coat completely.
4. Scoop mixture with the base of the Popcorn Ball Maker and use the lid to form into a ball. Set formed balls on waxed paper.

1 cup whipping cream

12 cup corn syrup

extract

1 cup white sugar

2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. Pop kernels using the Dash Fresh Pop Popcorn Maker, or in a pot on the stove. Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
2. Simmer cream, sugars, corn syrup and butter over medium heat until it reaches 238^ F.
3. Remove from heat, add the almond extract and pour over popcorn. Toss to coat completely.
4. Scoop mixture with the base of the Popcorn Ball Maker and use the lid to form into a ball. Set formed balls on waxed paper.

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH POPCORN BALLS

Yields 7 balls

Ingredients:

½ cup popcorn kernels

12 cup corn syrup

½ cup sugar

½ cup creamy peanut butter

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional

Directions:

1. Pop kernels using the Dash Fresh Pop or Smartstore™ Stirring Popcorn Maker, or in a pot on the stove. Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
2. Simmer the corn syrup and sugar in a medium saucepan for 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat, add the peanut butter and pour our over popcorn. Toss to coat completely. Fold in chocolate chips, if desired.
4. Scoop mixture with the base of the Popcorn Ball Maker and use the lid to form into a ball. Set formed balls on waxed paper.

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CHOCOLATE POPCORN BALLS

Yields 7 balls

Ingredients:

12 cup popcorn kernels

3 tbsp cocoa powder

12 cup sugar

½ tsp salt

12 cup corn syrup

4 tbsp butter

Directions:

1. Pop kernels using the Dash Fresh Pop or Smartstore™ Stirring Popcorn Maker, or in a pot on the stove. Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
2. Simmer the corn syrup, sugar, butter, cocoa powder and salt in a medium saucepan for 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat and pour over popcorn. Toss to coat completely.
4. Scoop mixture with the base of the Popcorn Ball Maker and use the lid to form into a ball. Set formed balls on waxed paper.

VEGAN MAPLE POPCORN BALLS

Yields 7 balls

Ingredients:

12 cup popcorn kernels

12 tsp salt

1 cup maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp coconut oil

Directions:

1. Pop kernels using the Dash Fresh Pop or Smartstore™ Stirring Popcorn Maker, or in a pot on the stove. Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
2. Simmer maple syrup, coconut oil and salt over medium heat until it reaches 245^ F.
3. Remove from heat, add the vanilla extract and pour over popcorn. Toss to coat completely.
4. Scoop mixture with the base of the Popcorn Ball Maker and use the lid to form into a ball. Set formed balls on waxed paper.

MORE RECIPE IDEAS

Drizzle melted chocolate over caramel popcorn or marshmallow popcorn balls.

Add a drop of food dye to marshmallow for a festive look.

Add in colorful candy or sprinkles for holidays.

Use the Dash Popcorn Ball Maker to scoop a ball of shaved ice.

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WARRANTYCUS

Dash values quality and workmanship and stands behind this product with our Feel Good Guarantee™. To learn more about our commitment to quality, visit bydash.com/feelgood.

Our customer support teams in the US and Canada are at your service Monday - Friday during the times below. Contact us at 1 [phone] or [e-mail]

Hey Hawaii! You can reach our customer service team from 5AM to 5PM. And also, Alaska, feel free to reach out from 6AM to 6PM.

STOREBOUND, LLC - 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Your StoreBound product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase when utilized for normal and intended household use. Should any defect covered by the terms of the limited warranty be discovered within one (1) year, StoreBound, LLC will repair or replace the defective part. To process a warranty claim, contact Customer Support at 1 800 898 6970 for further assistance and instruction. A Customer Support agent will assist you by troubleshooting minor problems. If troubleshooting fails to fix the problem, a return authorization will be issued. Proof of purchase indicating the date and place of purchase is required and should accompany the return. You must also include your full name, shipping address, and telephone number. We are unable to ship returns to a PO box. StoreBound will not be responsible for delays or unprocessed claims resulting from a purchaser's failure to provide any or all of the necessary information. Freight costs must be prepaid by the purchaser.

Send all inquiries to [e-mail].

There are no express warranties except as listed above.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CUSTOMER. STOREBOUND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. Therefore, the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Refurbished items or items not purchased through an authorized retailer are not eligible for warranty claims.

COPYRIGHT NOTICES

All trademarks not owned by StoreBound that appear in the manual are property of their respective

owners, who are not affiliated with StoreBound.

M&M'S® is a registered trademark of Mars, Inc.

Chex™ is a trademark of Gardetto's Bakery, Inc.

Rice Krispies ^* is a trademark of the Kellogg North America Company.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Stock#: DPBM002 20210504 V2

Made in China

This product has passed food safety testing in accordance with FDA guidelines.