WestBend Kettle Krazy Popcorn Popper Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including:

• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. This appliance has no user serviceable parts.
• Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Products Group International may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• To disconnect, turn any control to "OFF," then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Extreme caution must be used when unloading popcorn. Always turn the unit away from you and over a countertop so that residual hot oil or water running out will not cause burns.
• A popper that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use. While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, ensure that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or greater than that of the appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. To avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other area where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or extension cord feels hot.
• 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.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Never leave appliance unattended when it is plugged into an outlet.
• Do not leave appliance plugged in when it is not being used.
• This appliance will not shut off automatically. To avoid overheating, add corn and oil before operating.
• For household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME

Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Accessory parts may be contained within the packaging material.
Follow instructions in the "Cleaning your Kettle Krazy™" section.
Note: Periodically check the handles to ensure that they are completely tightened; they should feel secure and not wobble. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN, AS STRIPPING OF THE SCREWS AND BREAKAGE OF THE HANDLE CAN OCCUR.

USING YOUR KETTLE KRAZY™

Place heating base on a flat, dry surface. The heat-resistant base allows for safe table use.

Preparing Popcorn

**If using a gourmet/premium grade of corn, use less than amount of corn specified.

Preparing Roasted Nuts

Roasting Additional Batches of Nuts - If you plan to roast more nuts immediately, let the base cool, then follow steps 1 through 4 above. You may need to clean the base before roasting additional batches of nuts. Refer to "Cleaning your Kettle Krazy™" section.

CLEANING YOUR KETTLE KRAZY™

Clean your Kettle Krazy™ After Every Use - Your Kettle Krazy™ should be cleaned after each use. Always allow heating base to cool before cleaning.
Cleaning the Cover - Wash the cover and butter cap in warm, soapy water with a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Do not use scouring pad or abrasive powder on the cover as these could cause scratching.
Cleaning the Stir Rod - Remove the stir rod from the heating base by unscrewing the securing knob counter-clockwise. Wash the rod and securing knob with warm, soapy water using a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Replace the stir rod after cleaning the base, making sure it fits over the square peg on the hub. Secure with securing knob.
Cleaning the Base - Clean the non-stick surface of the base with a damp, soapy dishcloth, sponge or nylon-scouring pad. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or powders on non-stick finish as scratching may occur. After roasting nuts, while the base is still warm, add warm water to soak the sugar coating from the Kettle Krazy™, wait until it is cool and then dump out the water. Wipe the surface with a warm, soapy dishcloth, then wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
After consistent use, the non-stick finish may discolor. To remove discoloration, use a soft cloth saturated with lemon juice or vinegar and rub over finish. Then wipe the finish with a damp cloth and dry.
DO NOT PLACE COVER, BUTTER CAP, STIR ROD, OR HEATING BASE IN AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER.
This appliance has no user serviceable parts.

RECIPES

Try some of our favorite recipes using the Kettle Krazy™ that we have included on the following pages to get you started.

Cinnamon Glazed Nuts
½ cup Sugar
¼ tbsp. Ground cinnamon
1 cup Nuts
¾ tsp. Vanilla
⅛ cup Water
Mix sugar and cinnamon together. Put nuts and sugar mixture in Kettle Krazy, add liquid. Follow directions to roast nuts.

Kettle Corn
3 tbsp. Oil
3 tbsp. Sugar
¾ cup Popcorn
Add sugar and follow basic directions to pop popcorn.

Caramel Corn
2 tbsp. Vegetable oil
⅓ cup Popcorn
Follow basic directions to pop popcorn. Set popcorn aside in a large mixing bowl and let appliance cool completely.
When cooled, wipe the non-stick surface then add the following:
2 tbsp. Butter or margarine
¼ cup Granulated sugar
¼ cup Brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tbsp. Light corn syrup
2 tbsp. Water
Dash of Salt, to taste
Add all ingredients to the base; turn selection knob to "POPCORN" and let ingredients mix, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes.
Turn selection knob to "OFF," add the popped corn. Place cover on and turn the selection knob to "POPCORN" until the popcorn is coated. Turn the selection knob to "OFF," unplug from outlet, and pour into a bowl.

Kettle Nutty Popcorn
8 cups Popcorn, Popped
½ cup Butter
1 ½ cups Sugar
1 cup Light Corn Syrup
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 cups Pecan Halves
1 cup Whole Unblanched Almonds
½ cup Pepitas / Hulled Pumpkin Seeds
1 tbsp. Chili Powder
1 tsp. Cinnamon
Follow basic directions to pop popcorn. Set popcorn aside in a large mixing bowl and let appliance cool completely.
Turn selection knob to "NUTS," add butter, sugar, and corn syrup to heating base. Let combination cook uncovered for 6-8 minutes, or until mixture is boiling and a rich brown color. Add vanilla. Turn selection knob to "OFF," add pecans, pepitas, almonds, chili powder, cinnamon, and popcorn to heating base. Cover, turn selection knob to "NUTS" setting and cook until everything is evenly coated. Once coated, turn appliance "OFF," unplug from outlet, and remove from appliance on to waxed paper, let cool, then break into pieces.

Kettle Chow
2 tbsp. Butter
½ cup Chocolate Chips
¼ cup Peanut Butter
⅛ tsp. Vanilla Extract
4 cups Cereal Squares
¾ cup Powdered Sugar
Turn selection knob to "NUTS," add butter to heating base and let melt for 1 minute. Add chocolate chips and melt. Use a nonmetallic utensil to aid mixing and prevent scorching. When melted completely, add peanut butter and vanilla. Cook until thoroughly mixed. Turn selection knob to "OFF," add cereal squares, cover, turn selection knob to "NUTS," and let cook one minute, or until thoroughly coated. Do not cook for more than one minute or scorching can occur. Turn selection knob to "OFF," remove cover and transfer coated cereal to waxed paper and let cool for one minute. Add cooled mixture to a sealable plastic bag, add powdered sugar, and shake until well coated.

Toffee Crunch
2 qt. Popcorn, Popped
2 tbsp. Butter
½ cup Toffee Chips
½ cup Honey Roasted Peanuts
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Follow basic directions to pop popcorn. Set popcorn aside in a large mixing bowl and let appliance cool completely.
Turn selection knob to "NUTS," add butter to heating base and let melt for about 30 seconds. Add toffee chips and let combination cook, uncovered, for about 3 minutes. Use a non-metallic utensil to scrape the toffee chips away from the sides of the appliance as they melt. Turn selection knob to "OFF," add popcorn and peanuts to the heating base, then cover. Turn selection knob to "NUTS" and let mix until popcorn is evenly coated. Once coated, turn appliance "OFF," unplug from outlet, and remove from appliance to a cookie sheet covered with waxed paper.
Add chocolate chips to the Kettle Krazy™, turn the selection knob to "NUTS," and melt chocolate for 2 minutes. When melted, use a non-metallic utensil to scoop out, then drizzle, chocolate over the top of the popcorn. Chill for 30 minutes, then serve.

Sugared Popcorn
5 cups Popcorn, Popped ½ cup Water
½ cup Granulated Sugar
2-3 drops Food Coloring
1 ½ tbsp. Powdered Sugar
Follow basic directions to pop popcorn. Set popcorn aside in a large mixing bowl and let appliance cool completely.
Add water and granulated sugar to the heating base, turn selection knob to "NUTS," and let cook uncovered for 6 minutes, or until mixture is boiling. Add food coloring to mixture, add less coloring for lighter colors and more for deeper colors.
Turn selection knob to "OFF," add popcorn to the heating base, then cover. Turn selection knob to "NUTS" and let mix until popcorn is evenly coated.
Once coated, turn selection knob to "OFF," unplug from outlet, remove from appliance to serving bowl and sprinkle powdered sugar over the top, stirring gently to coat all popcorn. Let cool completely before eating.

Popcorn Scotcheroo
2 qt. Popcorn, Popped
½ cup Granulated Sugar
½ cup Light Corn Syrup
½ cup Peanut Butter
1 6-oz. Package Milk Chocolate Chips
1 6-oz. Package Butterscotch Chips Follow basic directions to pop popcorn. Set popcorn aside in a large mixing bowl and let appliance cool completely. Turn selection knob to "NUTS," add sugar and corn syrup to heating base. Let combination cook uncovered for 5 minutes, or until mixture is boiling. Use a nonmetallic utensil to scrape the mixture away from the sides of the appliance as they melt. After mixture is boiling, gradually add peanut butter in small amounts. Once all peanut butter has been added and is mixed in, turn selection knob to "OFF," add popcorn to the heating base, then cover. Turn selection knob to "NUTS" and let mix until popcorn is evenly coated. Once coated, turn appliance "OFF," unplug from outlet, and remove from appliance to a cookie sheet covered with waxed paper. Add chocolate and butterscotch chips to the Kettle Krazy™, turn the selection knob to "NUTS," and melt for 2 minutes. When melted, drizzle over the top of the popcorn.
Let cool completely before serving.

Parmesan Popcorn
6 qt. Popcorn, Popped
2 tbsp. Butter
¼ tsp. Salt
½ cup Parmesan Cheese
Follow basic directions to pop popcorn. Add butter to the butter well while popping. Set popcorn aside in a large mixing bowl.
Add salt and parmesan cheese to popcorn and toss to coat. Serve Warm.

Say Cheese Popcorn
8-10 cups popped popcorn, buttered
¼ cup melted butter
1½ oz. (1 envelope) dry cheese sauce mix (from a box of macaroni and cheese)
In a large mixing bowl, mix the popped popcorn and the other ingredients until well mixed.

Mini Spicy Pepita Popcorn Balls
7 cups Popcorn, Popped
½ cup Pepitas / Hulled Pumpkin Seeds
½ cup Sugar
¼ cup Light Corn Syrup
1 tbsp Butter, cut into pieces
Pinch of Salt
½ cup Heavy Cream, room temperature
½ tsp Vanilla Extract ¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon
¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
Additional Butter for Forming
Follow basic directions to pop popcorn. Set popcorn aside in a large mixing bowl and let appliance cool completely. Turn selection knob to "NUTS" setting to roast pepitas until they pop, scraping sides with a wooden spoon as needed, about 4 minutes. Turn selection knob to "OFF," unplug from outlet, and remove pepitas from appliance to popcorn, set aside. Turn selection knob to "NUTS," add sugar and corn syrup to heating base. Let mixture cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes. Add butter and salt into the sugar mixture. Gradually pour in the room temperature heavy cream and vanilla. The mixture will bubble up.
Continue to cook about 5 minutes more. Sprinkle in the cinnamon and cayenne. Turn selection knob to "OFF," add popcorn to the heating base, then cover. Turn selection knob to "NUTS." Once coated, turn appliance "OFF," unplug from outlet, and remove from appliance to serving bowl. When mixture is cool enough to handle, coat your hands with some butter and shape into 2 inch balls, place on waxed paper.

Caramel Pretzel Nut Popcorn
2 qt. Popcorn, Popped
½ cup Salted Pretzels, Broken
1 cup Pecans
½ cup Corn Cereal Squares
1 cup Dry Roasted Peanuts
½ cup Butter
¼ cup Light Corn Syrup
1 cup Brown Sugar
¼ heaping tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
¼ heaping tsp. Baking Soda Follow basic directions to pop popcorn. Set popcorn aside in a large mixing bowl and add nuts, cereal, and pretzels to popcorn. Let appliance cool completely. Cut butter into small chunks, Turn selection knob to "NUTS," and add butter to heating base, do not cover. Once butter has melted, add the light corn syrup and cook for about 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, add brown sugar and salt to the heating base and let cook for about 8 minutes.
Turn selection knob to "OFF," add vanilla and baking soda and stir into mixture with a non-metallic utensil. Once completely mixed, turn appliance "OFF," unplug from outlet, and pour heated mixture over popcorn. Carefully break apart and let cool on a cookie sheet covered with waxed paper.

Kettle Krunch Popcorn Mix
2 cups Popcorn, Popped
½ cup Butter
1 cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed
½ cup Corn Syrup
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
½ tsp Baking Soda
4 cups Corn Cereal Squares
½ cup Slivered Almonds
½ cup Caramel Chips
½ cup Sweetened Cranberries, Dried Follow basic directions to pop popcorn. Set popcorn aside in a large mixing bowl and let appliance cool completely. Turn selection knob to "NUTS," add butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup to heating base. Cook combination, uncovered, for about 5 minutes. Turn selection knob to "OFF" and unplug Kettle Krazy™. Add vanilla and baking soda to the heated mixture and stir in with a non-metallic utensil.
After vanilla and baking soda are completely mixed, turn appliance "OFF." Add cereal squares, popcorn and almonds to the Kettle Krazy™, cover, and turn selection knob to "NUTS." Let cook until popcorn is evenly coated. Once coated, turn appliance "OFF," unplug from outlet, and pour into the large mixing bowl. Stir in caramel chips and dried cranberries.

Toasted Ranch Oyster Crackers and Pretzels
¾ cup Popcorn Oil
1 tbsp. Ranch Dressing Mix ¼ tsp. Dill Weed
⅛ tsp. Lemon Pepper
⅛ tsp. Garlic Powder 10 oz. Oyster Crackers
or
6 cups Pretzels, broken into pieces
In a small dish, combine Ranch Dressing mix, dill weed, lemon pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside. Add oil to the Kettle Krazy™, turn selection knob to "NUTS," and let heat for 2 minutes. Turn selection knob to "OFF," add oyster crackers or pretzel pieces to the appliance, cover, and turn selection knob to "NUTS." Cook crackers or pretzels for about 6 minutes. Turn selection knob to "OFF," add the seasonings over the crackers, replace the cover, and turn selection knob to "NUTS." Let mix until the crackers are thoroughly coated. Once coated, turn appliance "OFF," unplug from outlet, and remove crackers from appliance and let cool on a paper bag or some paper toweling. Allow to cool completely before consuming.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty
Focus Products Group International, LLC ("the Company") warrants this appliance from failures in the material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase, provided that the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at the Company's discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.
This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by the Company, if the appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the appliance is altered in any way.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please contact the Customer Care Department at (866) 290-1851, or e-mail us at customercare@focuspg.com. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. The Company is not responsible for returns lost in transit.
Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from the Company several ways. Order online at www.westbend.com, e-mail customercare@focuspg.com, over the phone by calling (866)290-1851, or by writing to:
Focus Products Group International, LLC.
Attn: Customer Care Dept. P. O. Box 53
West Bend, WI 53095
To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Care for an order total. Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance, which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts you are ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to Focus Products Group International, LLC.
Your state/province's sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two weeks for processing and delivery. This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase and record the following information:
Date purchased or received as gift:
Where purchased and price, if known:
Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product):
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Product registration is not required to activate warranty.

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