Presto Fountain Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
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• Ahome-sizedtheater
popperwithincredible
poppingperformance.
• Popsupto20cups
inabout3½minutes
withvirtuallyno
unpoppedkernels.
• Popswithhotair,not
oil,foralow-fattreat.
• Popslikeafountain.
Popcornowsinto
cabinetasitpops.
Fountain®
Theater Air Popper

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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 before using the popcorn popper.
2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, never put the cord, plug, or popper in
water or other liquids.
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. Use handles or knobs.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
6. Always plug cord into the wall outlet before turning the unit on (“l”). To disconnect,
turn switch to “O” (off) before removing plug from wall outlet.
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 appli-
ance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the
Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechani-
cal adjustment.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manu-
facturer may cause injuries.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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 t into a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t,
contact a qualied 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.

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Serving baskets (4)
Measuring cup
Removable
popping chamber
Popper cabinet
Power switch
Removable
sifter tray
Detachable
cabinet door
Fig. A
Removable
serving door
Floor screen Stainless steel restrictors
(open fully)
Heating platform
Serving basket storage
Tab
Pocket
Vent screen
Side vents
Handle
Handle lever
Hinge pins
Hinge openings
Third restrictor
(only opens partially)
Before First Use
1. Remove all outer packaging surrounding the popper.
2. Position popper on a table, open the cabinet door, and carefully remove the pack-
aging inside the cabinet.
3. Become familiar with the various parts of the popper (Fig. A) and read and follow
the instructions carefully.
4. Prior to making your rst batch of popcorn, clean the components as described in
steps 3 through 6 in the “Care and Cleaning” section beginning on page 5.

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Fig. B
Tab
Pocket
Vent screen
How To Use
1. Plug the popper into a 120VAC electrical outlet.
2. Open the cabinet door by placing one hand on the cabinet top and pulling the
door open by its handle. Grasp the popping chamber handle; while pressing the
handle lever, lift the popping chamber up slightly off the heating platform and
away from the back of the cabinet. Set the popping chamber on the countertop.
3. Lift open the two restrictors closest to the popping chamber handle.
NOTE: The two restrictors closest to the handle will open completely, but the
third restrictor will only open partially. This is by design. Do not force the third
restrictor open completely.
Fill the provided ½ cup measuring cup with regular or gourmet popping corn. Be
sure it is level. Pour the corn into the popping chamber and return the restrictors
to the closed position.
IMPORTANT:Use a level ½ cup of popping corn. Overloading the popping
chamber may cause the unit to overheat and shut off. It may also cause smoking
and scorched corn.
WARNING! Do not place salt, seasoning, butter, margarine, shortening, or micro-
wave popcorn in the popping chamber or popper cabinet as this could damage the
popper and cause a re hazard.
4. Position the removable popping chamber on the heating platform, tting the tab
on the base in the pocket on the back of the popper cabinet (Fig. B). While grasp-
ing the handle, rmly push the popping chamber down until you hear it lock in
place. Pull the chamber towards you to ensure it is securely in place.
IMPORTANT: For best popping performance, do not block the cabinet vent
screen (Fig. B).
5. Close the popper cabinet door and
press the “l” on the on/off switch to
turn the unit on. Popping will begin
in approximately 2 minutes. When
you turn the unit on, and also during
popping, you may notice popcorn
chaff releasing from the top of the
popper cabinet as a result of the hot air
blowing. This is normal.
CAUTION! To prevent steam burns, keep
hands and face well away from the top
of the popper cabinet and the side vents
during popping.

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6. At the rst sign that popping is slowing (about 1 to 2 seconds between pops), turn
the unit off by pressing the “O” on the on/off switch.
7. Open the cabinet door and remove the popping chamber. Empty the remaining
popcorn from the popping chamber into the popper cabinet or into the serving
baskets.
CAUTION! To prevent burns, do not touch the bottom of the popping chamber, the
restrictors on top of the popping chamber, or the heating platform.
8. The popper cabinet holds two batches of popcorn. Prior to making a second
batch, clear any popcorn kernels from the heating platform using a paper towel or
cloth. Then follow steps 3 through 6.
When making a second batch of popcorn, once popping begins open the serving
door (Fig. C, page 6) to accommodate the extra volume of popcorn. When pop-
ping slows (about 1 to 2 seconds between pops), turn the unit off, open the cab-
inet door, and carefully remove the popping chamber from the heating platform.
Pour the remaining popcorn from the popping chamber into the serving baskets.
Do not leave popcorn in the popping chamber as it may scorch.
CAUTION! Never leave the popper unattended while in use.
9. Fill the serving baskets and season popcorn to taste.
Care and Cleaning
1. Allow the popper to cool before cleaning.
2. Push any popcorn hulls, small pieces, and any unpopped kernels to the oor
screen, so they fall into the sifter tray. If pieces are too large to fall into the sifter
tray, lift the oor screen out of the cabinet and discard the pieces. Slide the sifter
tray out from the cabinet and discard the contents.
3. The cabinet door and serving door are removable for easy cleaning. Open the
cabinet door and lift it straight up off the hinges. Tilt the serving door out. Then,
while squeezing the left and right sides of the door together slightly, lift the door
straight up and out of the door opening.
4. Wipe the interior and exterior of the popper cabinet with a damp cloth. Do not
use steel wool or abrasive cleaners.
5. Clean the cabinet door, serving door, oor screen, sifter tray, and measuring cup
with a damp cloth. Wash the serving baskets in warm, sudsy water.
After cleaning and drying, reposition the oor screen and sifter tray in the popper
cabinet. Store the serving baskets on top of the popper cabinet.
6. Reattach the cabinet door; align the pins with the hinge openings (Fig. A, page 3)
and push the door down.

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Fig. C
Pivot
point
Slot
Pivot
point
Slot
Serving door
Left
side
Right
side
Reattach the serving door to the
cabinet; with the PRESTO® logo
toward you, squeeze the left and right
sides of the door together slightly and
insert the pivot points on the bottom
of the door in the slots on the bottom
of the door opening (Fig. C). Rotate
the door to the closed position.
7. Wipe the popping chamber, includ-
ing the bottom seal, with a soft, dry
cloth. Never immerse the popping
chamber in water or other liquid.
Do not wash in a dishwasher. Store
the popping chamber on the heating
platform.
Questions and Answers
How can I get salt and other seasoning to stick to my popcorn so it has more
avor?
Before adding salt or seasoning, lightly spray popcorn in baskets with no stick
cooking spray. Salt and seasoning will adhere better and give the popcorn more
avor.
My popper shuts off immediately after I turn it on, and I notice a scorched corn
odor. Why?
You are using more than a level ½ cup of popping corn. Overloading the popping
chamber may cause the unit to overheat and shut off. It may also cause smoking
and scorched corn. Should the unit shut off, press the “O” on the on/off switch and
remove the popping chamber from the heating platform. Empty any popped or
unpopped corn from the chamber. Allow the popper to cool for 15 minutes before
using again; be sure to use the measuring cup provided.
My popper turns on, but my popcorn doesn’t pop and I can smell scorched corn.
What is happening?
You may not have the popping chamber correctly positioned on the heating platform.
For proper positioning, be sure to t the tab on the base in the pocket on the back
of the popper cabinet (Fig. B). While grasping the handle, rmly push the popping
chamber down until you hear it lock in place. Pull the chamber towards you to ensure
it is securely in place.

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Although I am getting great popping performance, sometimes the corn is scorched.
What is causing this?
You may not be turning the popper off soon enough. Remember that at the first sign
that popping is slowing (1 to 2 seconds between pops), turn the unit off and remove
the popping chamber from the heating platform. Pour the remaining popcorn from
the popping chamber into the serving baskets. Do not leave popcorn in the popping
chamber as it may scorch.
What kinds of popcorn can I use in this popper?
This popper is designed to pop yellow, white, and premium brands, such as Orville
Redenbacher’s® Gourmet® Popping Corn. Try different brands to nd the one you
like best. Yellow popcorn generally pops into larger kernels than white.
How important is fresh popcorn? Can I use popping corn that has been open for
awhile?
For best popping performance, always use fresh corn. When corn is fresh, it contains
more moisture. It is the moisture inside each kernel that is the key to great popcorn.
When heated, the internal moisture expands until the kernel explodes into the uffy
mass that we all love to eat. Old popcorn or popcorn that is not stored properly tends
to dry out and may not have enough moisture to pop properly.
To keep popcorn from drying out, store popcorn in a tightly sealed container. Do
not store popcorn in a refrigerator or freezer as this can dry out the kernels quickly.
Popcorn that is stored properly will last for a long time.
Alternatively, if you believe your corn has dried out, you can use the following
procedure to add moisture. Try adding a little bit of water to the popping corn. Add
1 tablespoon per quart of popcorn. Then place the corn in an airtight container and
shake at frequent intervals until the popcorn has absorbed the water. Wait for 3 or 4
days and then try popping the corn.
Orville Redenbacher’s® and Gourmet® are registered trademarks of ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc., used under license. Presto is not afliated
with ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.

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under normal household use. Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in
material or workmanship during the rst 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, this limited warranty does
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well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
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follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow instructions, damage caused by improper replacement
parts, abuse, misuse, or neglect will void this pledge. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you
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made in place of all other express warranties.
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need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of these methods:
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Consumer Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
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number and the series code for the Popcorn Popper. These numbers can be found on
the bottom of the popper cabinet.
Please record this information:
Model Number ___________ Series Code __________ Date Purchased _________
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