Helpful Hints; Cleaning Your Popcorn On Demand Popcorn Popper - West Bend Popcorn on Demand 82700 Instruction Manual

• Single Serve Use Only: If you notice a lot of unpopped kernels when making a single serving of
popcorn, preheat the popper for 15 seconds prior to dispensing kernels. Do not preheat if you are
making more than a single serving (2 tbsp.) or if you have popped corn within the last 20
minutes.
• Always use fresh popcorn. Dried out, stale, or old popcorn pops poorly as it has lost its moisture
content and may scorch.
• Always use the popcorn stored in the popcorn storage chamber as quickly as possible. Generally,
popcorn will lose its moisture within a month and popping results may be poor.
• Store any extra popcorn in airtight containers made of glass or plastic to avoid moisture loss in
the kernels. Be sure that the container is stored in a cool place, do not store in the refrigerator.
Most refrigerators contain little moisture and can dry out kernels, resulting in poor popping.
• While we recommend using regular white or yellow popcorn, this popcorn popper can also
accommodate premium and gourmet popcorns. However, premium and gourmet popcorns may
not yield results as good as regular popcorn; you may notice an increase in the number of
unpopped kernels.
• If the flow of popcorn is slow, or stops, slide the function switch to "OFF," let the popper cool for
a minute or two, remove the cover, and empty the popping chamber. Be sure to hold the corn
storage lid closed when emptying the popper. When popping the next batch, reduce the amount
of corn being popped.
• If popcorn does not pop, it is usually the result of environmental factors such as the freshness
and moisture content of the popcorn, or variances by popcorn type. Unpopped kernels do not
necessarily indicate a defect in the appliance.
• This popper is not intended for use with seeds, beans, or anything other than popcorn.
• We recommend using a deep bowl for popping popcorn. Use a bowl that is at least 5.5" deep
when popping corn, and be sure that the bowl is flush to the popper to collect popped corn. If too
shallow a bowl is used, hot popcorn and kernels can ricochet from the bowl and can pose a burn
hazard. Do not stand, or allow children to stand, too close to the popper as it is operating.
• This popper pops using hot air. It does not require any oils or fats to pop the corn, and they should
never be used in the popper. DO NOT use microwave popcorn.
• To use the cord storage, push the cord into the storage opening located at the bottom of the
appliance for easy, tangle-free storage.
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LEANING
Your popper must be cleaned after every use. Note: Do not immerse the popper base in water
or any other liquid. Do not use any abrasive cleansers or scrubbers on any part of the popper.
With the cover in place, press and hold the function switch to "CLEAN" to remove any loose
1.
kernels and chaff. Remove and empty the waste kernel tray.
Unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet. Allow the entire appliance to cool before
2.
washing any parts.
Remove the cover from the popper base. Wash the popper cover and waste kernel tray in
3.
warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. The cover and waste kernel tray may be
washed in a dishwasher, top rack only.
Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the exterior of the popper and the popcorn chute. DO NOT
4.
wipe inside the popping chamber. Check during every cleaning that no pieces of popcorn
are stuck in the bottom screen; ensure that the screen is clear before each use. If it is not,
repeat step 1.
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