Presto Electric Hot Air Popper

Instructions and Safety Information

This document provides instructions for the Presto Electric Hot Air Popper. For Spanish instructions, scan the QR code or visit www.GoPresto.com/espanol.

This is a UL Listed appliance.

Important Safeguards

• Read all instructions. Do not leave unit unattended while in use.
• Cover and butter melter must be in place before plugging unit in.
• 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.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Cover and butter melter become hot during popping.
• To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug, or popper in water or other liquids.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow appliance to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Before returning this appliance to the Presto Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment, see the "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" section on page 3.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Use only genuine Presto® accessory attachments and replacement parts.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE 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 is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used if care is properly exercised in its use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the 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 a 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

• To ensure proper operation, read and follow the instructions carefully.
• Wash the popper cover and butter melter in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the popper base with a damp cloth. NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.

How to Use

1. Remove the cover and butter melter from the popper base (Refer to Diagram A).
2. Using the butter melter as your measuring scoop, fill it with popcorn. Level off the popcorn using the straight edge of a butter knife. Then pour the popcorn into the popping chamber.

   Diagram A Description: The diagram shows the Presto Hot Air Popper. Key components labeled are: Cover, Butter melter/measuring scoop (with a note that it's located in the top filler of the carton), Chute, Popping chamber, Rubber Feet, Popper base, and Built-in cord wrap.

3. Alternatively, fill the chamber to the fill line (Refer to Diagram B). DO NOT OVERFILL.

   If you prefer to use a standard dry measuring cup, 1 butter melter scoop = ½ cup.

   IMPORTANT: The popper could overheat, smoke, shut off, or scorch the corn if the scoop is not leveled or the chamber is overfilled. See the "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" section on page 3.

   Diagram B Description: This overhead view shows the popper's internal structure. Key components labeled are: Fill line (inside the popping chamber), Popping chamber, and Cover groove (around the top edge of the chamber).

4. Place the cover in the cover groove. For easiest alignment, begin by positioning the back of the cover in the groove and then lower the cover until the sides are seated in the groove.
5. Position the butter melter on the cover with the tab towards the back of the popper. Never pop corn without the butter melter in position on the cover. To make buttered popcorn, put 1 tablespoon of SOFT butter or margarine in the butter melter. Refrigerated butter will not melt during the short popping period. Whether you melt butter or not, the butter melter must always be in position on the cover when popping corn.
6. NOTICE: Do not place the butter melter/measuring scoop in a microwave oven to melt butter. This part is not microwave safe.
7. WARNING! Do not place salt, butter, margarine, shortening, or microwave popcorn in the popping chamber as this could damage the popper and cause a fire hazard.
8. Place a large heat-proof bowl under the popping chute to collect popped corn. One batch will yield 3 to 5 quarts of popped popcorn depending on the type of popcorn used.
9. Plug unit into a 120VAC electrical outlet. Once popping starts, it will be completed in 2 to 3 minutes.
10. IMPORTANT: Do not leave unit unattended while popping. Because the yield is so great with this popper, you may have to add a second bowl during popping.
11. CAUTION! Occasionally, a hot unpopped kernel may be thrown from the popping chute. To avoid contact with hot kernels, keep well away from the popper during popping.
12. Unplug the unit when popping is complete. Due to variances in household current as well as the type (yellow, white, or blue) and condition (freshness, moisture content) of the popcorn used, some popped corn may remain in the chamber after popping. To prevent scorching, unplug the popper without waiting for this corn to clear the unit.

Post-Popping Procedures

Because a few kernels may continue to pop even after the unit is unplugged, make sure all popping has stopped before removing the cover and butter melter. Using hot pads, carefully remove the cover, pour the remaining popcorn into the bowl, and immediately place the cover back on the unit.

NOTE: The cover is made of a material that absorbs heat without melting. When heated, it does soften and may change shape temporarily if left on the counter to cool, which may make it difficult to place back onto the popper base. To avoid this situation, always return the cover to the base immediately after pouring out the popped corn.

If butter was melted in the butter melter, carefully grasp the butter melter by the tab and pour the butter over the popped corn. Sprinkle the popcorn with salt if desired.

Before popping additional batches, make sure the popping chamber is empty. Using hot pads, remove the cover and turn the unit upside down to remove popcorn or unpopped kernels. Wash and dry the butter melter if it was used to melt butter. Then repeat steps 2 through 9.

Important Information

This popper is thermostatically controlled. It will shut off to prevent overheating if the popping chamber is overfilled or if the popper is used continuously for extended periods without being unplugged and allowed to cool. Should this happen, unplug the popper from the wall outlet, remove the cover, empty any popped or unpopped corn from the popping chamber, and return the cover to the base immediately. Allow the popper to cool for about 15 minutes before using again.

Reduced Oil Popcorn Recipe

Toss popped corn with up to 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil or, for even less calories and fat, spray the popcorn with no-stick cooking spray. Add salt, if desired. For a unique flavor, add seasonings, such as Cajun, Italian, garlic or onion powder, seasoned salt, powdered popcorn seasonings and much more.

For more delicious popcorn recipes, visit: www.GoPresto.com/recipes/popcorn

How to Clean

1. Allow the popper to cool before cleaning.
2. Both the cover and butter melter can be washed in warm, soapy water, rinsed, and dried thoroughly. Do not wash in the dishwasher or scour surfaces with steel wool or abrasive cleaners. Because of the nature of hot air popping, the cover seldom needs to be washed, while the melter only needs washing if it is used to melt butter or margarine.
3. Wipe the popper base, including the popping chamber, with a soft, dry cloth. Never immerse the popper base in water or other liquid. Clean the bottom of the rubber feet with a damp cloth occasionally to remove any dust or debris.
4. Place the cover on the popper base and wind the cord around the built-in cord wrap for convenient storage (Refer to Diagram A, page 2).

Helpful Hints

• This popper is designed to pop regular and premium brands of popcorn. Try different brands to find the one you like best. Yellow popcorn generally pops larger than white.
• Some varieties of small and lighter-weight kernel popcorn are not recommended for use with hot air poppers. Refer to the popcorn packaging for any additional instructions.
• Always use fresh popcorn for the 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.
• Carefully select the bowl you will be using to collect popped corn. A metal bowl may become very hot to the touch due to the flow of hot air from the chute and must be handled carefully. It will, however, tend to keep the popcorn warm. If a plastic bowl is used, be certain it can withstand the heat caused by the warm air flow without melting.
• Never fill the popping chamber past the fill line (Refer to Diagram B, page 2). Overloading the chamber will cause overheating, smoking, scorched corn, and may cause the unit to shut off. Should this happen, unplug the popper from the wall outlet, remove the cover, empty any popped or unpopped corn from the popping chamber, and return the cover to the base immediately. Allow the popper to cool for about 15 minutes before using again.
• The butter melter capacity is equal to ½ cup. Using less than one level butter melter full of popcorn (½ cup) may increase the number of unpopped kernels.
• Tipping the popper toward the bowl slightly once popping stops will help clear popped corn from the chamber.

Consumer Service Information

If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto® appliance, or need parts or repair for your appliance, contact Presto using these methods:

• Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Central Time)
• Email through the website at www.GoPresto.com/contact
• Chat at GoPresto.com weekdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3 p.m. (Central Time)
• Write: National Presto Industries, Inc., Consumer Service Department, 3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703

Inquiries will be answered promptly by email, telephone, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays if possible.

When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model and series numbers for the popper. These numbers can be found on the bottom of the popper.

Please record this information:

Model: _____________________ Series: _____________________ Date Purchased: _____________________

The Presto Service Department is equipped to service Presto® appliances and supply genuine Presto® replacement 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® replacement 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.

Product Registration

IMPORTANT: Please go online and register this product within 10 days of purchase. Proper registration will serve as proof of purchase in the event your original receipt becomes misplaced or lost. Registration will not affect warranty coverage, but it may expedite the processing of warranty claims. The additional information requested will help Presto develop new products that best meet customer needs and desires.

To register your product, scan the QR code or visit www.GoPresto.com/registration. If you do not have computer access, call the Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441 for assistance with registration.

Presto® Limited Warranty

(Applies only in the United States)

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 delivery of the Presto® appliance, Presto will repair or replace it at its option. This pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping. Outside the United States, this limited warranty does not apply.

To obtain service under the warranty, please call the Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441 or visit www.GoPresto.com/contact. If unable to resolve the problem, you will be instructed to send your Presto® appliance to the Presto 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.

Because Presto cannot control the quality of appliances sold by unauthorized sellers, this warranty applies only to appliances that were purchased from Presto® or a Presto authorized seller, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Presto reserves the right to reject warranty claims for appliances purchased from unauthorized sellers, including unauthorized internet sites. For additional information, scan the QR code or visit www.GoPresto.com/downloads/warranty.

Presto wants you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this Presto® appliance and asks 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