HomCom Cotton Candy Maker

Important Safety Precautions

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

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
3. Children shall not play with the appliance.
4. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
5. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
6. Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
7. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
8. CAUTION: Potential injury may be caused from misuse.
9. Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling, or cleaning.
10. Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing accessories or approaching parts that move in use.
11. Care shall be taken when handling the sharp cutting blades, emptying the bowl, and during cleaning.
12. This appliance is intended for household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
13. For instructions on cleaning surfaces in contact with food, refer to the section "Cleaning".
14. The appliance is for household use.
15. DO NOT TOUCH hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs.
16. Do not place the cord, plug, or any part of this unit in water or other liquids – this is an electrical hazard.
17. Unplug the appliance when not in use or before cleaning.
18. It is not recommended to attach accessories to the appliance – this could cause an injury.
19. DO NOT use outdoors.
20. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or touch hot surfaces.
21. DO NOT place on or near hot gas or electric burners.
22. Take caution when moving the appliance.
23. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
24. Never leave the unit unattended when in use or plugged in.
25. Check the heating compartment for any debris before turning on.
26. The centre can get hot. Avoid contact until it has cooled down.
27. A short power cord is included, reducing the risk of entanglement or tripping.
28. A longer detachable power cord can be used with care.
29. The marked electrical rating of an extension cord should be as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
30. Keep hands away from the appliance when it is on.
31. Caution, hot surface ⚠️

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

• Never immerse in water.
• Never use near water.
• Never use an abrasive sponge or cloth.
• Never clean with a scouring pad.
• Do not leave the unit unattended when in use.
• Never place anything other than the intended sugar (no more than 10 g) into the extractor head.
• Unplug when not in use and when cleaning.
• Do not use if the cord or plug is damaged. Do not use if the appliance malfunctions.
• Do not put in the dishwasher.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this nostalgic-looking cotton candy maker. Please take care of your new purchase by following all instructions and precautions.

You can use a variety of flavored sugars with your new item, such as:

• Bubble gum
• Boo blue
• Spooky fruit
• Silly nilly

TIP! – You need to use pure sugar, but you can also add a small amount of flavoring and coloring.

Operation Diagrams

FIGURE A: Cotton Candy Maker

FIGURE B: Removing the extractor head.

FIGURE C: Extractor head fits over the stem.

FIGURE D: Metal tab on the unit, fitted with the plastic tab on the bowl to lock and unlock.

FIGURE E: Take apart the cart body, bowl, and extractor head.

FIGURE F: Pouring sugar into the receptacle.

FIGURE G: Unit detail.

FIGURE H: Rolling cotton candy with a bamboo stick.

FIGURE H Explanation: 1. Don't drop the sugar near the heating tube. 2. When rolling cotton candy in the operation diagram, put the bamboo stick horizontally and rotate it. Don't stretch the bamboo stick into the product and circle, there will be a risk that the sugar will fall into the heating tube.

How to Use

Your cotton candy maker arrives fully assembled. Use warm water to clean, then dry thoroughly.

Once cleaned and dried, place the bowl onto the base, ensuring it is in the locked position. Align the metal tabs on the base to the plastic tabs on the bowl. The plastic tabs will fit under the metal tabs as you turn the bowl anticlockwise to lock. Ensure it is secured into position. Turn the bowl clockwise to unlock and remove (Fig D). Return the extractor head, making sure the grooves are properly aligned to the pegs on the stem (Fig B & C).

Your cotton candy maker is ready to use!

Find a stable surface near an electrical outlet before starting. Make sure the cord is away from water or liquids. If needed, you can use an extension cord.

1. Ensure the switch is off when plugging in.
2. Turn the unit on and allow it to run for at least five minutes, so it can warm up. Then switch it off.
3. Use the spoon supplied to measure the level of sugar. Pour sugar into the centre receptacle (Fig F). Switch the appliance back on.
4. The candy maker will spin the sugar into a sweet treat – you can collect on a paper cone by rotating it as it circles the bowl.
5. When you see the cotton candy 'web' begin, collect it on the cone by holding it vertically. Rotate the cone using your fingers, whilst you circle the bowl. Once the candy is collected, hold the cone horizontally over the extractor head, still rotating the cone with your fingers. Continue turning the cone, whilst keeping it horizontal and move it from side to side, ensuring you are collecting all the cotton candy (Fig H).
6. Turn the unit off when all the sugar has been dispensed. Once the extractor head has completely stopped, you can pour more sugar into it and begin the process again. The cotton candy will flow quickly, as the unit should be warmed up.

NOTE: For the best results – let the unit run for five minutes before starting, so it can warm up. Only add sugar to the extractor head when it has come to a complete stop. Never use ingredients other than pure granulated sugar – other ingredients can clog the machine. Do not overfill the sugar receptacle.

Cleaning

1. Unplug the unit, making sure it has cooled down completely before cleaning.
2. Once cooled down, remove the extractor head by pulling straight up. Unlock the bowl by turning clockwise and remove (Fig B, C & D). Wash both in warm water, rinse and dry.
3. Use a slightly damp, non-abrasive sponge to wipe the outside of the unit. Dry with a non-abrasive towel.
4. The cart body, bowl, and extractor head can be taken apart for easy cleaning.

NOTE: Cotton candy is made by heating sugar. This turns sugar into a liquid form, which is forced out of tiny holes in the extractor head as it spins. When the liquid sugar hits the air, it becomes a solid fluffy material, ready for a paper cone. It is important the unit is properly cleaned after every use. If not, the holes will get clogged and sugar will not sift through the holes properly.

Contact Information

UK:

• Customer Care Center: 0044-800-240-4004
• Email: enquiries@mhstar.co.uk
• Importer Address: MH STAR UK LTD, Unit 27, Perivale Park, Horsenden lane South, Perivale, UB6 7RH, MADE IN CHINA

ES:

• Customer Service: 0034-931294512
• Email: atencioncliente@aosom.es
• Importer/Manufacturer/REP: Spanish Aosom, S.L., C/ Roc Gros, N° 15. 08550, Els Hostalets de Balenyà, Spain. B66295775

FR:

• Customer Service: 0033-1-84166106
• Email: aosom@mhfrance.fr
• Importer/Manufacturer/REP: MH France, 2, rue Maurice Hartmann, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. Fabriqué en Chine

PT:

• Customer Service: 0034-931294512
• Email: info@aosom.pt
• Importer: SPANISH AOSOM, S.L, C.ROC GROS N.15, 08550. ELS HOSTALETS DE BALENYÀ. TEL: 931294512 (MON-FRI 7:30 AM TO 4:30 PM)
• Website: WWW.AOSOM.PT

DE:

• Customer Service: 0049-0(40)-87408465
• Email: service@aosom.de
• Importer/Manufacturer/REP: MH Handel GmbH, Wendenstraße 309, D-20537 Hamburg, Germany. IN CHINA HERGESTELLT

IT:

• Customer Service: 0039-0249471447
• Email: clienti@aosom.it
• IMPORTED BY/Manufacturer/REP: AOSOM Italy srl, Centro Direzionale Milanofiori, Strada 1 Palazzo F1, 20057 Assago (MI). P.I.: 08567220960. FATTO IN CINA

Recycling Information

This appliance, its accessories, cords, and batteries are recyclable. Dispose of them at designated collection points.