WestBend 8231 Instruction Manual - Page 3

• 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. • "ON/OFF" switch must always be "OFF" when the popping plate is removed. • This popcorn popper will not shut off automatically. To avoid overheating, add corn and oil before operating. • For household use only. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Butter Cap Butter Well Cover Popping Plate with Stir Rod Popper Base "ON/OFF" Switch BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Accessory parts may be contained within the packaging material. See "Cleaning your Stir Crazy® Deluxe Corn Popper" section, clean popper thoroughly and assemble. USING YOUR STIR CRAZY® DELUXE CORN POPPER Warning: DO NOT USE if the glass heating element is cracked or broken. "ON/OFF" switch must always be "OFF" ( O ) when the popping plate is removed. 1. Place the base on a dry, level surface, away from any edge. Set the popping plate with stir rod onto the heating base. The handles of the popping plate should rest snugly over the handles on the heating base and the connector fit completely over the shaft in the heating base. Make sure that the popping plate with stir rod is completely seated in the base. 2. Put vegetable oil and corn into the popping plate. Do not substitute butter, margarine, shortening, or lard for vegetable oil as these will burn or smoke excessively. Do not add more corn or oil than recommended. Specialty oils may be used, but some experimentation may be necessary to find the best popping results and flavor you prefer. Do not use more than 3 tablespoons of any oil. English - 3