Popping Instructions; Cleaning And Maintenance - Cuisinart CPM-25C Instruction Booklet

POPPING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Follow assembly procedure.
2. Make sure the popcorn maker is
unplugged before you do any of
the following.
3. Before using the unit, please
check carefully to be sure volt-
age (120V – 60 Hz ) is suitable to
your home.
4. Clean the internal surface of the
kettle with warm sudsy water,
rinse well and dry with a clean
cloth. Wipe down inner and outer
housing with damp cloth.
5. Main unit has a 2-function switch
as follows:
– POP to turn heater, stirrer and
light on
– OFF to turn power off
6. Insert the internal plug into the
socket (see figure 4, previous
page).
7. Plug the power cord into an
electric outlet.
8. Before pouring oil or popcorn, lift
lid up using the lid tab. Turn the
switch to the POP position. The
stirrer will begin to rotate in the
kettle. Let the stainless steel kettle
preheat about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add oil (1 tablespoon [15 mL]
of vegetable, corn, peanut, or
safflower oil). Immediately add
1
/ cup [75 mL] of corn kernels
3
1
(Note: / measuring cup includ-
3
ed) and close lid to the kettle.
Caution: Lid might be hot – it is
recommended to use an oven
mitt.
9. Popcorn starts popping out
through the lid after about 2 min-
utes. Yields up to 8 cups per
batch in less than 3 minutes.
10. When unit is finished popping –
you will no longer hear the corn
popping – immediately turn
switch to the Off position and
rotate the knob of the kettle
down to release any remaining
popcorn in the popper. This will
also stop the remaining popcorn
from cooking any further and
avoid possible burning.
11. Keep POP switch off if the unit is
not continuously in use.
12. Remove plug from power supply
if the unit is not being used.
13. Repeat steps 8 to 10 for continu-
ous popping.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
It is strongly recommended to clean the
kettle frequently to avoid burning excess
oil onto the bottom of the inner pot. After
using the popcorn machine, let it cool,
and use a wet cloth to clean the main
unit, main body and door. It is strongly
recommended to wash and dry the tray
after each use to avoid any bacteria
buildup. The light bulb is replaceable
with a 120 volt/10 watt bulb.
* Any other servicing should be performed
by an authorized service representative.
QUICK CLEANING
PROCEDURE
Turn the POP control to Off. Pour 4 to 6
ounces of water (NO detergent is
necessary) into inner pot. Switch to
POP to boil the water and let the stirrer
turn in order to remove excess oil stuck
on the surface. After cooling, pour out
the water into a deep bowl and discard
after about 1 to 2 minutes of boiling.
CAUTION: THE KETTLE IS HOT.
Or, remove the kettle and clean it with a
Scotch-Brite
®
immerse kettle or electrical plug in water.
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scouring pad. Do not