Presto 04841 User manual

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This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, when using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Do not leave unit unattended while in use.
2. Cover and butter melter must be in place before plugging unit in.
3. This unit pops with hot air. Do not place oil, shortening, butter, or margarine in the popping chamber. Use of these substances will
cause hazards and will damage the unit.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Cover and detachable butter melter become hot during popping.
5. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug, or popper in water or other liquids.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
7. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning
the appliance.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Before returning this appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment, see ‟Important Information” section, page 3.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
13. Do not use appliances for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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electric Hot Air Popper
INSTRUCTIONS
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2015 National Presto Industries, Inc.

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WARNING! FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
State of California Proposition 65 requires that we include the following warning:
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Important Cord Information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). 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.
A short power supply cord (or cord set) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. Extension cords may be used if care is properly exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance. The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
How To Use
IMPORTANT: To assure proper operation, read and follow instructions carefully. Before using for the first time, wash the popper cover
and butter melter in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the popper base with a damp cloth. NEVER IMMERSE BASE
IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
1. Remove the cover and butter melter from the popper base (Fig. A).
2. Using the butter melter as your measuring scoop, fill the butter melter with popcorn until it is LEVEL and pour popcorn into the
popping chamber. Fill scoop again and pour into popping chamber.* Do not pack popcorn into scoop or overfill.
IMPORTANT: Never fill the popping chamber past the fill line (Fig. B) as this could result in overheating, smoking, scorched corn,
and may cause the unit to shut off. See ‟Important Information” on page 3.
3. Place the cover in the cover groove (Fig. B). For easiest alignment, begin by positioning the back of the cover in the groove and then
lower the cover until the sides are seated in the groove.
4. Position the butter melter on the cover with the tab towards the back of the popper (Fig. A). Never pop corn without the butter melter
in position on the cover. If you prefer buttered popcorn, put 1 tablespoon of SOFT butter or margarine in the butter melter. Refriger-
ated butter will not melt during the short popping period. Whether you melt butter or not, the butter melter must always be in position
on the cover when popping corn.
WARNING! Do not place salt, butter, margarine, shortening, or micro-
wave popcorn in the popping chamber as this could damage the popper
and cause a fire hazard.
5. Place a 4-quart or larger heat-proof bowl under the popping chute to col-
lect popped corn. One batch will yield 3 to 5 quarts of popped popcorn.
6. Plug unit into a 120VAC electrical outlet. Popping will be completed
approximately 3 minutes after it starts popping.
CAUTION! Occasionally a hot unpopped kernel may be thrown from the
popping chute. To avoid contact with hot kernels, keep your children,
face, and hands well away from the popping chute during popping.
7. Unplug the unit when popping is complete. Some popped corn may
remain in the chamber after popping has stopped§. To prevent scorching,
unplug the popper without waiting for this corn to clear the unit.
Because a few kernels may continue to pop even after the unit is un-
plugged, make sure all popping has stopped before removing the cover
and butter melter.
Using hot pads, carefully remove the cover and pour the remaining
popcorn into the bowl; immediately place the cover back on the unit.
* If you prefer to use a standard dry measuring cup, 2 butter melter scoops = ½ cup.
§ When popcorn remains in the chamber after popping and has not discharged, it is caused by variances in popcorn type, freshness, moisture content, or household current.
A5 Butter Melter/Measuring Scoop
Note: The butter melter is located in the top filler of the carton.
B1 Fill Line
B2 Cover Groove
Fig. B
Front of popper
Back of popper
Fig. A
A4 Popper Base
A1 Cover
A2 Chute
A3 Popping Chamber
A5
A4
A1
A2
A3
B1
B2
A3

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Lite Oil Popcorn Recipe
Toss popped corn with 3 to 5 teaspoons of vegetable oil. Add salt if desired.
For a unique flavor, add seasonings, such as Cajun spices, seasoning salt,
grated Parmesan cheese, butter flavored salt and much more.
NOTE: The cover is made of a costly material which absorbs heat without melting. When heated, it does soften and may change
shape temporarily if left on the counter to cool, which may make it difficult to place back on the popper base. To avoid this situation,
always return the cover to the base immediately after pouring out the popped corn.
8. If butter was melted in the butter melter, carefully grasp the butter melter by the tab and pour the butter over the popped corn. Sprinkle
the popcorn with salt if desired.
9. Before popping additional batches, make sure the popping chamber is empty. Using hot pads, remove the cover and turn the unit
upside down to remove popcorn or unpopped kernels. Wash and dry the butter melter if it was used to melt butter. Then repeat steps
2 through 9.
Important Information:
This popper is thermostatically controlled. It will shut off to prevent overheating if the popping chamber is overfilled or if the popper is
used continuously for extended periods without being unplugged and allowed to cool.
Should this happen, unplug the popper from the wall outlet, remove cover, and empty any popped or unpopped corn from the popping
chamber. Allow the popper to cool for about 15 minutes before using again.
How To Clean
1. Allow unit to cool before cleaning.
2. Wash the cover and butter melter in warm, soapy water. Do not wash in dishwasher. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Wipe the corn popper base, including the popping chamber, clean and dry with a soft, dry cloth. Never immerse the corn popper
base in water or other liquid.
Do not scour surfaces with steel wool or abrasive cleaners.
3. Place cover on unit when storing between uses.
Helpful Hints
• This popper is designed to pop regular brands of popcorn. Try different brands to find the one you like best. Yellow popcorn generally
pops larger than white.
• This popper can also pop premium brands of popcorn; however, like other poppers designed to pop standard corn, the popper may not
perform as well with premium brands, and you may get more unpopped kernels than with regular corn.
• Some varieties of small and lighter weight kernel popcorn are not recommended for use with hot air poppers. Refer to any additional
instructions by popcorn manufacturer.
• Always use fresh popcorn for the best popping performance. Store popcorn in a tightly sealed container in your pantry. Do not store
popcorn in a refrigerator or freezer as this can dry out the kernels quickly.
• Carefully select the bowl you will be using to collect popped corn. A metal bowl may become very hot to the touch due to the flow
of hot air from the chute and must be handled carefully. It will, however, tend to keep the popcorn warm. If a plastic bowl is used, be
certain it can withstand the heat caused by the warm air flow without melting.
• Never fill the popping chamber past the fill line (Fig. B, page 2). Overloading the chamber will cause overheating, smoking, scorched
corn, and may cause the unit to shut off. Should this happen, unplug the popper from the wall outlet, remove cover, and empty any
popped or unpopped corn from the popping chamber. Allow the popper to cool for about 15 minutes before using again.
• The butter melter capacity is equal to ¼ cup. Using less than two level butter melters full of popcorn (½ cup) may increase the number
of unpopped kernels.
• Tipping the popper toward the bowl slightly when popping stops will help clear popped corn from the chamber.

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Consumer Service Information
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Prestoappliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of these
methods:
• Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time)
• Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact
• Write to: National Presto Industries, Inc.
Consumer Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model number and the series code for the popper. These numbers
can be found on the bottom of the popper. Please record this information:
Model Number _____________ Series Code ___________ Date Purchased _____________
Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone number and a time
when you can be reached during weekdays if possible.
The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service PRESTO appliances and supply genuine PRESTO parts. Genuine PRESTO
replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTOappliances and are engineered specifically to
function properly with its appliances. Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine PRESTO parts. “Look-alikes”
might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTOreplacement parts,
look for the PRESTOtrademark.
Canton Sales and Storage Company
Presto Factory Service Department
555 Matthews Drive
Canton, MS 39046-3251
(Applies Only in the United States and Canada)
This quality PRESTOappliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use. Presto pledges to the
original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first year after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. Our
pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping. Outside the United States and Canada, this limited warranty does not apply.
To obtain service under the warranty, please call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441. If unable to resolve the problem, you will be instructed
to send your PRESTOappliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for a quality inspection; shipping costs will be your responsibility. When return-
ing an appliance, please include your name, address, phone number, and the date you purchased the appliance as well as a description of the problem you are
encountering with the appliance.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTOappliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow
instructions, damage caused by improper replacement parts, abuse, misuse, disassembly, alterations, or neglect will void this pledge. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of
all other express warranties.
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703-3703
PRESTOLimited Warranty
Form 72-988B-REV0516