WestBend 82701 Instruction Manual - Page 4

cup) of popcorn kernels at one time. The dial will lock after 4 turns, and will not unlock until after popping has begun. DO NOT put oil, butter, shortening, salt, or anything other than popcorn into the machine. Note: If too much popcorn is dispensed into the popping chamber, kernels may jam the feed door. The popper will not operate until the jam is cleared. To clear the jam, remove the cover and pour out the kernels in the popping chamber, then lightly tap the dispensing dial to release jammed kernels. Be sure to hold the corn storage lid closed when emptying the popper. Replace the cover and dispense recommended amount of kernels. 3. Place a 4 quart, or larger, heat-resistant bowl below the popcorn chute to collect popcorn as it pops. ½ cup of popcorn kernels will yield between 3 and 4 quarts of popped popcorn. Note: We recommend using a bowl that is at least 5.5" deep when popping corn. 4. Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC outlet ONLY. Slide the function switch up to "POP." Never run the popper without the popcorn or the cover in place. Do not pop popcorn with the kernel catcher in place. 5. Popcorn will begin to pop, and the cycle will be done within 2-3 minutes. NEVER dispense additional popcorn kernels during the pop cycle. After popcorn has completed popping, slide the function switch to "OFF." Popcorn cycle has completed when there is a gap of 5 seconds between kernels popping. Let the popper sit, with the popper cover in place, for at least one minute after completion of the popping cycle. Unpopped kernels may still pop unexpectedly. Use caution when handling the Popcorn on Demand Popcorn Popper, it will be hot after popping cycle. Always use hot pads or oven mitts to handle the hot appliance. 6. If you wish to pop an additional batch of popcorn, let the popper cool for five minutes, then carefully check the screen at the bottom of the popping chamber. Remove any debris. Use oven mitts or hot pads when handling the hot popper. Repeat steps 1-5 above. After 2 batches, let popper cool 15 minutes before additional uses.  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  Single Serve Use Only: If you notice a lot of unpopped kernels when making a single serving of popcorn, preheat the popper for 15 seconds prior to dispensing kernels. Do not preheat if you are making more than a single serving (2 tbsp.) or if you have popped corn within the last 20 minutes.  Always use fresh popcorn. Dried out, stale, or old popcorn pops poorly as it has lost its moisture content and may scorch.  Always use the popcorn stored in the popcorn storage chamber as quickly as possible. Generally, popcorn will lose its moisture within a month and popping results may be poor.  Store any extra 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.  While we recommend using regular white or yellow popcorn, this popcorn popper can also accommodate premium and gourmet popcorns. However, premium and English - 4