Nostalgia Electrics MINI RETRO POPCORN MAKER RHP-310 Quick guide

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RHP310
Retro Series™
Mini Hot Air Popcorn Maker
Instructions and Recipes
Instrucciones y Recetas
Instructions et Recettes

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PARTS & ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HOW TO OPERATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
HELPFUL TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
RETURNS & WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SAFETY
Appliance Specications:
120 Volts, 60 Hz
1040 Watts, ETL Approved
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that
can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. NEVER immerse in water.
2. NEVER use near water.
3. NEVER use an abrasive sponge or cloth.
4. NEVER use a scouring pad on the appliance.
5. NEVER leave appliance unattended while in use.
6. Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and during cleaning.
7. DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged cord or
plug, nor if the appliance ever malfunctions.
8. DO NOT clean any parts of this appliance in a dishwasher.
9. Keep out of reach of children.
10. This appliance is NOT A TOY.
11. Unsupervised young children and cognitively challenged
individuals should never operate this appliance.
12. Young children should be supervised while in proximity of the
appliance to ensure that they do not play with it.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using
electrical appliances, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before operating this appliance.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug or
any part of this appliance in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before removing parts and before cleaning.
6. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, nor if
the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance
to the nearest repair shop for examination or repair.
7. The manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory
attachments. Use of accessory attachments may cause injuries.
8. DO NOT use outdoors.
9. Position the appliance as close to the outlet as possible
to prevent injury due to tripping over cord.
10. DO NOT leave unit running once popping has ceased.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving this appliance.
12. DO NOT use the appliance for other than its intended use.
13. An appliance that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended while in operation.

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14. Check Popping Chamber for presence of foreign objects prior to use.
15. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting
from becoming entangled or tripping over a long cord.
16. Longer detachable power supply cords can be used if care is exercised in their use.
17. The marked electrical rating of an extension cord should be at
least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
18. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the
risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to t into a polarized outlet only one way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the RETRO SERIES™ MINI HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER. With
its stylish 1950s look, this popcorn popper will be the hit of every party! It pops up
to 8 cups of healthy, oil-free popcorn per batch. It includes a Kernel Cap for popcorn
kernels, so every batch pops perfectly. The clear Top Housing allows you to watch
fresh and delicious popcorn overow into a bowl below. With the RETRO SERIES™
MINI HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER, popcorn has never tasted so good at home!

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PARTS & ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
Your RETRO SERIES™ MINI HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER comes fully assembled.
Kernel Cap
Top
Housing
Popping Chamber
Base
ON/OFF Switch

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HOW TO OPERATE
Before rst use, clean the inside and outside of the unit by wiping with a moist,
non-abrasive sponge or cloth and then wipe with a non-abrasive dry towel.
Make sure the Top Housing is securely attached to the Base before starting.
1. First, nd a at 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.
3. Plug in the appliance while switch is ipped to OFF position.
4. Remove Kernel Cap.
5. Turn appliance ON by ipping the switch on the Base. Allow the appliance
to run for about 2 minutes to heat up Popping Chamber.
6. While Popping Chamber is heating, fill Kernel Cap with corn kernels (4 tbsp).
7. Turn unit OFF.
8. Place bowl underneath the opening in Top Housing to collect popcorn.
9. Pour kernels into the Popping Chamber and replace Kernel Cap.
10. Turn the unit ON. In no time at all, you will hear the popping begin. Fresh, hot popcorn
will begin to burst out of the opening in the Top Housing and into the bowl.
11. Once the kernels have stopped popping, turn unit OFF.
12. Tip RETRO SERIES™ MINI HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER forward to
make sure that all of the popcorn is out of the machine.
13. Always allow 15 minutes between popping sessions to allow machine to cool so that it does
not overheat.

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HELPFUL TIPS
POPCORN
The RETRO SERIES™ MINI HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER is designed for all regular
and premium brands of popping corn. Yellow corn generally pops better
than white corn. Organic corn is not recommended for this machine.
When lling the Kernel Cap, make sure to not ll above or below the
marked line. Underlling can cause less kernels to pop and more
unpopped kernels to come out of the unit. Overlling can cause popped
corn to burn and smoke, as it will over ll the Popping Chamber.
SEASONING
NEVER put any seasonings or oil in the Popping Chamber. Always season popcorn
after it has been removed from the RETRO SERIES™ MINI HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
1. Make sure appliance is unplugged before cleaning.
2. Allow unit to cool for at least 15 minutes.
3. Remove the Top Housing and Kernel Cap from Base.
4. Use slightly damp, non-abrasive sponge or cloth to wipe down the inside and outside of
Base, including inside of Popping Chamber, then wipe with a non-abrasive towel to dry.
5. Wash Top Housing and Kernel Cap with hot, soapy water using a non-
abrasive sponge or cloth and wipe dry with a non-abrasive towel.
6. Reassemble unit and store.
NOTE: Never place any parts in the dishwasher. Always wash by hand.

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RECIPES
The RETRO SERIES™ MINI HOT AIR POPCORN MAKER makes hot, fresh
popcorn anytime! Enjoy your freshly popped corn in a variety of ways:
• Regular theater style popcorn – add butter and salt.
• Add a pinch of sugar and salt to popcorn for a sweet kettle corn taste.
• Flavored popcorn – add seasoning from any gourmet popcorn seasoning kit.
• Try some of these fun recipes
NOTE: 1 Gallon = 16 Cups
PARMESAN POPCORN
• 1 Gallon of
Popped Corn
• 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
• 3 Green Onions,
finely chopped
• ½ Tsp. Cracked
Pepper
• 1 Tsp. Sea Salt
• 1 Cup Parmesan
Cheese, grated (more
or less to taste)
• 3 Tbsp. Olive
Oil, heated
Pop corn kernels using the RETRO SERIES™ MINI HOT AIR
POPCORN MAKER as directed in HOW TO OPERATE section.
Combine garlic powder, green onions, cracked
pepper, sea salt and parmesan cheese. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, drizzle hot olive oil over popcorn.
Toss until well coated.
Slowly add in dry ingredients while continuously
stirring popcorn until well coated.
You may also shake the dry ingredients over
popcorn in a large paper or muslin bag.
TRADITIONAL POPCORN BALLS
• 1 Gallon of
Popped Corn
• ½ Cup Corn Syrup
• ½ Cup Granulated
Sugar
• ½ Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Stick of Butter,
softened
Pop corn kernels using the RETRO SERIES™ MINI HOT AIR
POPCORN MAKER as directed in HOW TO OPERATE section.
Mix corn syrup, sugar and salt together in pot and
dissolve over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
Add popcorn to pot, stirring and tossing consistently
until popcorn is evenly coated at low heat.
Remove from heat.
Use softened butter to form balls while
popcorn mixture is still warm.
Wrap individual balls in plastic wrap, tie
and store at room temperature.