Aroma APM-837 User manual

Cotton Candy Maker
Instruction Manual
Model: APM-837

Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma Cotton
Candy Maker.
The uniqueness of this product will make you and your
family enjoy the fun time of making cotton candy
together. Enjoy it!
Please read the following instructions carefully before
your first use.
Published By:
Aroma Housewares Co.
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
U.S.A.
www.aromaco.com
2002 Aroma Housewares Company

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all Instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse electrical cord in water or other
liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off bowl and extractor head assembly, and before cleaning the
appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury.
8. Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter or table.
9. Do not place on or near a hot burner or in a heated oven.
10. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
11. Always attach plug to appliance first, and then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn the temperature control to "OFF" then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Only use properly grounded outlet for plugging in.
13. Do not add excess sugar while using the cotton candy maker. Excess sugar may
cause noise or vibration of the cotton candy maker.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short detachable power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance.
b. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally, the
extension cord should be a grounded-type 3-wire cord.
POLARIZED PLUG
If this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) follow the
instructions below:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in
any way.
This appliance is intended for Household Use Only.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
1. Plastic bowl
2. Extractor head
3. On/Off Switch
4. Base / Body
5. Protective Housing
6. Power cord
7. Paper cone
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STEPS OF ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING
Note:
Please refer to the above figures when reading instructions in HOW TO USE and
HOW TO CLEAN sections.
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HOW TO USE
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Remove all packaging material from the product.
2. Use warm water to rinse the plastic bowl and wipe dry with a paper towel.
TO ASSEMBLE
1. Make sure the cotton candy maker is unplugged.
2. Align hooks on the protective housing of cotton candy maker with the opening of
the plastic bowl. Turn bowl clockwise to lock it into the housing. See Figure 1 on
page 4.
3. To assemble the extractor head: Take the extractor head (face the end with copper
pipe down) and push down firmly on the spindle at the center of the heating element
opening. Push it firmly and make sure the extractor head is well fitted and secured
onto the spindle. See Figure 2. Note: Improper placing of the extractor head
may result in failure to produce cotton candy or will result in excessive
vibration.
4. Operate the cotton candy maker on a flat, sturdy surface. Plug in before use.
THE TYPE OF SUGAR TO USE
1. Prepare pure granulated sugar ONLY for making cotton candy.
TO MAKE COLORFUL COTTON CANDY
1. Prepare 2 to 3 teaspoons of liquid food coloring (For example: RED food coloring
to make pink cotton candy; BLUE food coloring to make sky blue cotton candy.)
2. Mix the liquid food coloring with 1 cup of water and place it in a small water spray
bottle. Slightly adjust the amount of food coloring if needed.
3. Place 3 to 4 cups of pure granulated sugar in a 12” pan. Spray the sugar with the
food coloring mixture. Use hand or wood spatula to stir and mix the sugar and
food coloring together.
4. Place the colored sugar in a ventilated place and let it dry for few hours before
using. When colored sugar gets dried and not lumpy, use measuring spoon to
add colored sugar into the rotating extractor head of the cotton candy maker.
Follow the instruction below to make cotton candy in your favorite color.
START USING
1. Turn switch to “ON” position. Allow unit to warm up for 5 to 8 minutes. The extractor
head assembly starts to spin and is heated up by the heating element.
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2. Prepare pure granulated sugar only for making cotton candy.
3. After the cotton candy maker is preheated, turn switch to “OFF” position. Evenly
place one spoon of sugar into the center hole of the extractor head assembly. Use
the spoon provided in the package, or you may use a regular teaspoon with filling
one leveled teaspoon of sugar. Do not put more than one teaspoon of sugar in the
cotton candy maker at a time. See Figure 3.
CAUTION:
• EXCESS SUGAR MAY CAUSE NOISE OR VIBRATION.
4. Turn “ON” the cotton candy maker. Cotton candy starts to come out little by little.
Wind cotton candy on the paper cone provided in the package with the wider end.
Collect cotton candy by holding paper cone in vertical position and turning paper
cone along the inside wall of plastic bowl several times. See Figure 4. Next, lay
paper cone horizontally above the bowl and wind cotton candy. See Figure 5.
5. When finished making cotton candy, do not turn the switch to “OFF” yet. Let the
maker continue running for another 5 minutes to remove the excess sugar. This
step helps prevent from noise or vibration of the cotton candy maker. Now you may
turn switch to “OFF” position. For making more cotton candy, repeat the HOW TO
USE steps.
CAUTION:
• While the cotton candy is in operation or just finished operating, DO NOT
TOUCH THE ROTATING EXTRACTOR HEAD. THE EXTRACTOR HEAD
ASSEMBLY SPINS FAST AND IT IS HOT!
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HOW TO CLEAN
CLEANING PLASTIC BOWL AND EXTRACTOR HEAD
1. Unplug and wait for the cotton candy maker to completely cool.
2. Turn the plastic bowl counterclockwise to detach from base.
3. Clean the bowl with soapy water and rinse with water thoroughly.
4. Use dry, soft dishcloth to wipe it dry.
5. For cleaning the EXTRACTOR HEAD: Wipe the head surface by using a soft,
moistened dishcloth to clean. Dip cotton tips with warm water and clean inside
of the extractor head thoroughly. Repeat the steps for several times or until the
sugar residue is removed. For best cleaning result: When finished making cotton
candy, do not turn the switch to “OFF” yet. Let the maker continue running for
another 5 minutes to remove the excess sugar inside the extractor head.
TO STORE
6. Put the cotton candy maker in a large plastic bag to prevent from dust and air
exposure.
7. Store the cotton candy maker in a dry area at normal room temperature.
CAUTION:
• Always unplug the cotton candy maker first and allow it to cool before starting to
clean.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads for cleaning the plastic bowl and
the cotton candy maker.
• Do not use dishwasher for cleaning the cotton candy maker.
• FOR ORDERING PARTS OR IF YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS ABOUT THIS
PRODUCT, PLEASE CONTACT AROMA CUSTORMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-276-6286
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material
and workmanship for one year from provable date of purchase in continental
United States.
Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace,
at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the product is returned, freight
prepaid with proof of purchase and U.S. $6.00 for shipping and handling charges
to Aroma Housewares Company. Please call the toll free number below for
return authorization number. Allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping.
This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse, abuse or neglect on
part of the owner. Warranty is also invalid in any case that the product is taken
apart or serviced by an unauthorized service station.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and they may vary from state to state
and does not cover areas outside continental United States.
AROMA HOUSEWARES COMPANY
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, California 92121
1-800-276-6286
M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Pacific Time
Website: www.aromaco.com
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