Helpful Hints; Questions And Answers - Presto PowerPop Instructions

In addition, popping time will vary with each microwave. Popcorn will usually be done in 2 to 5 minutes. Do not use "Popcorn
Setting" if your microwave has this feature. For the first use, set microwave timer for 5 minutes and begin popping at full power
("High"). Listen carefully. When popping slows to approximately 2 to 3 seconds between pops, stop microwave. If more or less
time is necessary, adjust timer accordingly for your next batch of popcorn.
NOTE: Popcorn can easily scorch so never leave microwave oven unattended during popping.
5. Use the popping bowl handles to carefully remove popper from microwave oven. Carefully lift the cover toward you to keep any
steam away from you. Serve popcorn in popping bowl or pour into another bowl if you would like to make additional batches of
popcorn.
CAUTION! Some hot oil residue may remain in the bottom of the bowl after popping; use caution when pouring popcorn into another
bowl as the residue could drip out and cause burns. The PowerCup
remove a hot concentrator or allow concentrator to cool before handling.
6. Before popping additional batches, wipe the PowerCup
microwave function varies, some microwave ovens perform better when allowed to cool 10 to 15 minutes before popping additional
batches of corn.

Helpful Hints

♦ This popper is designed to pop all kinds of popcorn—yellow, white, baby rice, and premium brands. Try different brands to find the
one you like best. Yellow popcorn generally pops into larger kernels than white.
♦ Always use fresh popcorn. Fresh popcorn pops into larger kernels and with more consistency than older, dried out corn.
♦ You can vary the amount of popcorn popped. Since the popping bowl has a 3-quart capacity, you can pop as much as ⅓ cup of premium
yellow popcorn. For other types of corn that produce smaller kernels, a heaping ⅓ cup is recommended. If you want just a little pop-
corn, you can pop as little as a tablespoon of corn. When popping small amounts, make sure you monitor popping closely as popping
will be completed faster than normal.
♦ You can use any kind of cooking oil (corn, vegetable, peanut, olive, canola, sesame, etc.) or any kind of solid shortening or lard in the
popper. No more than 2 tablespoons should be used for any batch of popcorn. Feel free to mix oils or shortenings. Butter and marga-
rine may be used. When cooked at high temperatures, like those in the microwave popper, butter and margarine both tend to brown,
imparting a different, but delicious, flavor.
♦ You can preseason your corn by adding salt and other fine powdered seasonings to the oil prior to popping. Avoid the use, however, of
cheese powders or powders made with granulated sugar or chocolate, as they tend to burn. They may be added to corn after popping.
♦ If you want oil-flavored popcorn, but don't want the added fat or calories that oil gives you, either before or after popping, spray pop-
corn with a no-stick cooking spray. This will give you a hint of oil flavor and will also allow salts and other seasonings to stick to the
popcorn better. For a hint of butter-flavored popcorn, use the butter-flavored sprays.
♦ If you like extra butter or margarine on your popcorn, you can add more after popping. Simply place a few ⅛-inch pats of butter or
margarine on the popped corn, cover popper, and reinsert in the microwave oven for approximately 20 seconds. Butter or margarine
will melt and can then be mixed through.

Questions and Answers

1. Sometimes I get a lot of unpopped kernels and/or scorched corn. Why?
A number of things may be causing this:
a. You may have forgotten to use the PowerBase concentrator or PowerCup
if the PowerBase concentrator or PowerCup
b. Your PowerCup
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c. You were not using the "High" setting on your microwave oven.
d. Your microwave oven may have areas where microwave energy is not evenly distributed. Next time you use the popper, try
positioning the popper in a different location inside the microwave oven.
e. Your microwave oven and the PowerPop
oven. Please write or call Presto if you believe this is the case.
2. How many unpopped kernels are considered normal for a batch of popped corn?
The number of unpopped kernels will vary depending on the quality and freshness of the corn used, the microwave oven used, and
the condition of the PowerCup
first use you will usually get anywhere from 0 unpopped kernels to 1 teaspoon unpopped kernels. Fresh corn and premium corn will
give you the best results. You should always get fewer unpopped kernels than microwave bagged corn. If you consistently get a lot
of unpopped kernels, review this Question and Answer section.
concentrator needs to be replaced.
popper do not work together. Presto would be very interested if you have such an
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concentrator. If the instructions are followed correctly, as indicated on above and on page 2, on the
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concentrator becomes very hot during popping. Use a tongs to
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concentrator with a damp cloth to remove remaining salt and oil. Because
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concentrator are not both used.
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concentrator. Quality of popped corn will diminish
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