WestBend 82515 Instruction Manual - Page 4

"ON/OFF" switch to " O " (off). Press down on the kettle release tab on the right of the cabinet. This will cause the kettle to drop, releasing the remaining popcorn. 6. Before serving popcorn, or if popping additional batches, use the scoop to remove any popcorn remaining in the kettle, then use the handle to raise the kettle back onto the kettle release tab. Do not let the kettle rest on the popped popcorn. CAUTION: The kettle is hot! Empty the popcorn from the cabinet immediately if you plan to pop more popcorn. 7. If popping additional batches of popcorn, add oil and kernels to the kettle, then press the "ON/OFF" switch back to " I " (on). Repeat steps 3 - 6 as necessary. The cabinet must always be emptied between batches. If not popping more corn, unplug the cabinet from the wall outlet and let cool completely. DO NOT attempt to unplug the kettle cord while the appliance is hot.  A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of manufacturing oils - this is normal.  Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooling - this is normal. HELPFUL HINTS  Always use fresh popcorn. Dried out, stale, or old popcorn pops poorly as it has lost its moisture content and may scorch.  Store popcorn in airtight containers made of glass or plastic to avoid moisture loss in the kernels. Be sure that the container is stored in a cool place, do not store in the refrigerator. Most refrigerators contain little moisture and can dry out kernels, resulting in poor popping.  Average Yield of Popped Corn Amount of Corn Qts. / Cups Popped Corn 2 Oz. ¼ cup 2 / 8 ⅓ cup 3 / 12 4 Oz. ½ cup 4 / 16  If popcorn does not pop, it is usually the result of environmental factors such as the freshness and moisture content of the popcorn, or variances by popcorn type. Unpopped kernels do not necessarily indicate a defect in the appliance.  Over time, salt and oil can abrade and make the cabinet walls look unattractive. It is important to thoroughly clean and dry the cabinet after every use.  If your popper is not heating, check that the cord from the kettle is plugged into the outlet at the top of the cabinet.  Burning at the bottom of your kettle is due to oil build-up. In addition to cleaning after every use, we also recommend cleaning periodically with a non-abrasive cleanser and scrubber.  While we recommend using regular white or yellow popcorn, this popcorn machine can also accommodate gourmet and organic popcorns. However, gourmet and organic popcorns may not yield results as good as regular popcorn; you may notice an increase in the number of unpopped kernels.  Instead of popping with vegetable oil, try one of these healthy choices: extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil, corn oil, peanut oil, or sunflower oil. Specialty oils may also be used, but some experimentation may be necessary to find the best popping results and flavor you prefer. Do not use more than 2 tablespoons of any oil. English - 4