Oster Digital Electric Kettle User Manual - Page 3

Features of Your Popcorn Maker B A H C G D F E ASSEMBLY: Simply insert the Kettle into brackets and screw in the popcorn kettle lever. A. L ight ON/OFF Switch B. Popcorn ON/OFF Switch C. Housing D. Popcorn Kettle Lever E. Popcorn Tray (removable) F. Popcorn Kettle with stirring mechanism G. Hanger H. Kettle Hanging Brackets 4 How To Operate Before first use, clean the inside of the unit by wiping with a moist, nonabrasive sponge, towel or cloth and then wipe with a non-abrasive dry towel. Wipe down the inside of the Popcorn Kettle and be sure it is properly placed in the brackets before starting. 1. First, find a flat surface near an electrical outlet before starting. Make sure your cord is away from any water source. It is acceptable to use an extension cord if needed. 2. Gather your popcorn making supplies: popcorn, seasonings, bowls or bags for holding the popcorn, cooking oil, Kernel Measuring Cup and Oil Measuring Spoon. (Kernel Measuring Cup and Oil Measuring Spoon are included with your unit.) 2a. Place kettle (F) in hanging brackets (H) 2b. Assemble Popcorn Kettle lever (D) into Popcorn kettle (F) by using counter clock-wise rotation. 3. Plug in the appliance while switch is flipped to OFF position. 4. Make sure Popcorn Kettle is properly secured in support brackets by hooking the kettle onto the hanger of the unit. 5. Insert Internal Plug into the socket on the bottom of the Popcorn Kettle. NOTE: Make sure the Popcorn Kettle is properly attached to brackets before operating and that the motor plug is plugged into the Popcorn Kettle. 6. Turn appliance ON by flipping the switch on the top of the machine. Allow the appliance to run 3-5 minutes to heat up Popcorn Kettle. 7. Turn unit OFF. 8. Use the Oil Measuring Spoon supplied with your POPCORN MAKER to add 2 teaspoons of your favorite popcorn cooking oil to the Popcorn Kettle. For best popping results, it is suggested to use light vegetable oil. 9. Add ¼ cup popcorn kernels to the Popcorn Kettle using supplied Kernel Measuring Cup. 10. T urn the unit ON and close the door. The Popcorn Maker will begin popping your popcorn. You will notice the popcorn will begin to spill out the top of the kettle. 11. O nce the kernels have stopped popping, tip the Popcorn Kettle using the red knob on the Popcorn Kettle Lever to release the popcorn. NOTE: DO NOT force Popcorn Kettle in or out of the brackets as this may cause gears to become misaligned and appliance will not operate properly. 5