SmartStore Stirring ™ Popcorn Maker Important Safeguards ..............4-9 Parts & Features ................. 10-11 Using Your Popcorn Maker ............12-17 Cleaning & Maintenance ............... 1 8 Storing the Popcorn Maker ............1 9 Recipes ..................21-37 Customer Support ................3 8 Warranty ...................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION AND CARE MANUAL. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including: Read all instructions before use. Do not put the product in high • • temperature environments, close Remove all bags and packaging •...
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS The Popcorn Maker will not shut off that are not recommended by the • automatically. To avoid overheating, appliance manufacturer, as this please add popcorn kernels before may result in fire, electric shock, or operating. Do not operate the personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For maintenance other than A short power supply cord is • • cleaning, please contact to be provided to reduce the StoreBound directly at 1-800- risk resulting from becoming 898-6970 from 9AM – 9PM EST entangled in or tripping over a Monday –...
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garanties importantes GARANTIES IMPORTANTES: VEUILLEZ LIRE ET CONSERVER CE MODE D’EMPLOI ET D’ENTRETIEN Lors de l’utilisation d’appareils électriques, il faut toujours respecter les précautions de sécurité de base, notamment: Lisez toutes les instructions avant Ne placez pas le produit dans des •...
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garanties importantes nécessaire lorsqu’un appareil est Ne tirez pas, ne pliez pas ou • utilisé par ou à proximité d’enfants. ne comprimez pas le cordon d’alimentation avec des objets lourds Le Popcorn Popper ne s’éteindra • pour éviter des accidents tels qu’un pas automatiquement.
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garanties importantes pièce électrique dans du liquid. l’autre). Afin de réduire le risque d’électrocution, cette fiche ne N’utilisez pas cet appareil avec un • s’insère dans la prise électrique cordon endommagé, une prise que d’une façon. Si la fiche ne endommagée, ou si l’appareil s’insère pas complètement dans est défaillant, s’il est tombé...
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PARTS & FEATURES Measuring Cup Steam Vent / Butter Melter Bowl Bowl Stirring Handle Rotary Knob Base Handle Nonstick Cooking Surface Base Indicator On/Off Light Button ∙ 10 ∙...
USING YOUR DASH popcorn MAKER BEFORE FIRST USE Clean the Lid and Measuring Cup with a non-abrasive sponge, towel or cloth before using. Turn the Rotary Knob counterclockwise to remove the stirring arm from the Rotary Knob. Wipe Stirring Bar and Cooking Surface with a non-abrasive sponge, towel or cloth.
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USING YOUR DASH popcorn MAKER NOTE: If using an extension cord, the marked rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the Popcorn Maker. Use a grounded 3-wire cord for grounded appliances. Place the Popcorn Maker on a level surface and plug it in.
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USING YOUR DASH popcorn MAKER (photo C). Add the clear Bowl to Add kernels to the Cooking Surface the Base of the Popcorn Maker. NOTE: DO NOT attach the Measuring Cup to the top of the Popcorn Maker, as the Steam Vents must remain open during cooking.
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USING YOUR DASH popcorn MAKER (photo E). Depending Press the Power Switch down to start cooking on the amount of popcorn and size of kernels, it may take 3-4 minutes for the popcorn to begin popping. Once popping has slowed to one kernel every three seconds or...
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USING YOUR DASH popcorn MAKER Add the Measuring Cup to the top of the Bowl (photo G). It should fit securely into place. Unplug the Popcorn Maker. Hold together the Bowl Handle and the Base Handle and flip the popcorn maker over. You can also hold by the Measuring Cup and the...
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USING YOUR DASH popcorn MAKER Remove the Base and serve (photo I). Be sure to open the Popcorn Maker so the steam escapes away from you, as steam will be hot. Use oven gloves or a towel. NOTE: Please wait approximately 10-12 minutes before using the Popcorn Maker again, otherwise it will overheat.
cleaning & maintenance Be sure to allow the Popcorn Maker to cool before cleaning. Remove the Stirring Bar from the Base by unscrewing the Rotary Knob (photo A). Use a damp, frictionless sponge or damp cloth to clean the (photo Base and the Stirring Bar before reattaching Wash the Bowl and Measuring Cup in warm soapy water with no abrasive or sponge.
Storing the Popcorn Maker Ensure that the Popcorn Maker is clean and dry before storing. To store the Popcorn Maker, wrap the cord around the Cord Storage on the underside of the Base. Attach the Measuring Cup to the clear Bowl and Nest the Base inside the Bowl (photo Store in a dry place.
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Best Buttered POPCORN Makes 4 servings Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) good quality 2 tbsp unsalted butter, thinly unsalted butter sliced and softened cup popcorn kernels 2 tsp fine sea salt 2 tbsp canola oil Directions: For clarified butter, in a small saucepan, melt the 1/2 cup butter over low heat until white foam rises to the top.
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Perfect caramel corn Makes 4 servings NOTE: Working with boiling sugar requires great caution. Wear protective oven gloves. For safety’s sake, make sure the cat, the dog and young children cannot come into the kitchen while the caramel is cooking. Ingredients: ½...
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Place the popcorn in a very large kitchen bowl or pot. (Do not use the Bowl of the SmartStore Stirring Popcorn Maker.) ™ Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment and set aside. Coat a heatproof spatula with cooking spray. If making crisp caramel corn, heat the oven to 300°F.
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white cheddar POPCORN Makes 4 servings Ingredients: ¼ cup popcorn kernels butter and salt, to taste ½ cup white cheddar cheese powder Pinch of red chili powder ¼ cup snipped chives, optional Directions: Pop popcorn kernels using the SmartStore Stirring Popcorn ™...
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Movie Munchies POPCORN Makes 4 servings Ingredients: ¼ cup popcorn kernels butter and salt, to taste 1½ cups mini marshmallows 1¼ cups pretzel sticks in 1-inch pieces 1 cup M&M candy ¾ cup raisins ½ cup chocolate chips Directions: Pop popcorn kernels using the SmartStore Stirring Popcorn Maker.
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Popcorn Trail Mix Makes 4 servings Ingredients: cup popcorn kernels 1½ cups oat ring cereal cup dried cranberries ¼ cup golden raisins ¼ cup dry-roasted almonds, halved crosswise cup chopped dried pineapple ¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds 2 tbsp dry-roasted sunflower seeds Directions: Pop popcorn kernels using the SmartStore Stirring Popcorn Maker.
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Rocky Road POPCORN Makes 20 3-inch pieces Ingredients: ¼ cup popcorn kernels 4 tbsp (½ stick) unsalted butter 6 cups mini marshmallows, divided 1 cup lightly salted dry roasted peanuts 1 cup chocolate chips Directions: Pop popcorn kernels using the SmartStore Stirring Popcorn Maker.
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Using the two spoons, scoop up enough popcorn mixture to make a 3-inch mound on the lined baking sheet. Repeat, making 19 more mound, using your hands when the mixture is cool enough to handle. Press each mound firmly together. Refrigerate Rocky Road Popcorn until firm, 1 to 2 hours.
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Parmesan Bacon POPCORN Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients: cup popcorn kernels ½ cup crumbled crisp bacon (about 6 strips) butter and salt, to taste Salt and ground black pepper, ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional Directions: Pop popcorn kernels using the SmartStore Stirring Popcorn Maker.
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Buffalo Ranch POPCORN Makes 4 servings Ingredients: ½ cup popcorn kernels Hot sauce, optional butter and salt, to taste ½ ounce Ranch Dressing or Dip Mix (see note) 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp white cheddar cheese powder 3 tbsp Buffalo sauce (optional) Directions: Pop popcorn kernels using the SmartStore...
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Kettle CORN Makes 2 servings Ingredients: ½ cup popcorn kernels 2 tbsp canola oil 1½ tbsp granulated white sugar Fine sea salt Directions: Place the popcorn kernels into the base of the SmartStore Stirring ™ Popcorn Maker. Drizzle the oil over the kernels. Sprinkle on the sugar. Pop ½...
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Nutty, Sweet & Salty POPCORN Crunch Makes 12 servings NOTE: Working with boiling sugar requires great caution. Wear protective oven gloves. For safety’s sake, make sure the cat, the dog and young children cannot come into the kitchen while the caramel is cooking. Ingredients: ½...
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Place the popcorn in a very large mixing bowl or large pot. Sprinkle the nuts over the popcorn. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, using a wooden spoon to stir constantly.
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