Presto PowerPop User manual

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Your PrestoPowerPopmicrowave popper
is designed to make popcorn just the way
you like it—with oil, without oil, and even
butter flavored.
See page 3 step 2 for easy preparation
instructions.
PowerPopmicrowave popper
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INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Getting Acquainted
Before using your PrestoPower-
Popmicrowave popper, please read
the following:
This popper was specially designed
to work in most microwave ovens. If
your microwave has a removable
tray or turntable, be sure tray or
turntable is in place whenever you
use your PowerPopmicrowave
popper.
Your microwave popper has been
tested in a wide variety of microwave
ovens and found to work very well. However, the function and condition of microwave ovens
may vary greatly. Be sure you check the operating manual for your microwave oven to see if
popping popcorn is permitted.
During each use of the popper, we ask that you do the following:
a. Check that the microwave oven is clean and free of food/grease residue according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
b. Remain near the microwave oven during the popping period.
c. Look through the window of the microwave oven throughout the popping period.
d. If you notice anything unusual (e.g., a peculiar odor, sparking, etc.), immediately turn
off and unplug your microwave oven. Leave the microwave oven door closed. If you
encounter any issues with the use of your PowerPopmicrowave popper, please call
the Presto Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441.
Before initial use and after each subsequent use, wash the popping bowl and cover in warm,
sudsy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly, or wash in the dishwasher, top rack only.
Replaceable PrestoPowerCupConcentrator
The PowerCupconcentrator, when used with the PowerPopmicrowave popper, assures
ultimate popping performance providing three quarts of crisp, fluffy popcorn in a few minutes.
It also minimizes the number of unpopped kernels.
Although the PowerCupis a disposable part, it is designed for multiple uses. You will know
it is time to replace the concentrator when either you are getting more unpopped kernels than
usual or if the top layer of the concentrator is cracked or torn. For more information on the
use and care of the PowerCupconcentrator, see page 5.
A concentrator cup is included with your popper. Additional concentrators should be available
wherever the poppers are sold. You may also order them directly from Presto by calling the
Presto Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441.
The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufac-
turers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using this appliance, basic
safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions. Do not leave unit unattended while in use.
2. Do not place in microwave oven unless covered.
3. Use caution when touching hot surfaces. Always use popping bowl handles when remov-
ing popper from microwave oven. Popping bowl and PowerCupconcentrator become
hot during popping.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Do not operate in the event the popper malfunctions or is damaged in any manner. Return
the popper to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or adjust-
ment (see page 6).
6. The use of accessories not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may damage the
unit or cause injuries.
7. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
8. Do not use popper for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
See-through cover
Handle
Popping bowl
Replaceable PowerCup
concentrator
Cover handle
Outer ring

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NOTICE: Use only genuine PrestoPowerCupconcentrators. Use of any other concentrator
or microwave crisping paper will damage your PrestoPowerPopmicrowave popper and
void its warranty. You will know the concentrator is genuine by the target on its face.
How to Use
1. Place a PrestoPowerCupconcentrator in the popping bowl. Push down on the outer
ring, so the concentrator is seated securely against the bottom of the popping bowl.
2. For oil-popped corn, pour ⅓ cup popping corn onto concentrator. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons
of oil over corn. If desired, sprinkle with salt.
For corn similar to air-popped corn (without oil), pour ⅓ cup popping corn onto the
concentrator. It is not recommended that salt be added prior to popping as it will not stick
to the corn.
For butter-flavored popcorn, pour ⅓ cup popping corn onto the concentrator. Drizzle 1
to 2 tablespoons of butter-flavored oil over corn. If desired, sprinkle with salt.
3. Put the cover on the popping bowl and place in the center of the microwave oven. All
microwave ovens do not perform alike and you may find that the popper may perform
better if placed off center in your microwave.
In addition, popping time will vary with each microwave. Popcorn will usually be done
in 2½ to 4 minutes. Do not use “Popcorn Setting” if your microwave has this feature. For
the first use, set microwave timer for 4 minutes and begin popping at full power (HIGH).
Listen carefully. When popping slows to approximately 2 to 3 seconds between pops,
stop microwave. If more or less time is necessary, adjust timer accordingly for your next
batch of popcorn.
NOTE: Popcorn can easily scorch so never leave microwave oven unattended during
popping.
4. Use the popping bowl handles to carefully remove popper from microwave oven and
place on a heat-resistant surface.
CAUTION! Avoid contact with bottom and sides of bowl as they will be extremely hot.
5. Carefully lift the cover toward you to keep any steam away from you.
CAUTION! Bowl will be very hot after popping. Allow bowl to cool before placing on lap.
6. If you would like to make additional batches of popcorn, pour popcorn into another bowl.
CAUTION! Some hot oil residue may remain in the bottom of the bowl after popping; use
caution when pouring popcorn into another bowl as the residue could drip out and cause
burns. The PowerCupconcentrator becomes very hot during popping. Allow concentrator
to cool before handling.
Before popping additional batches, wipe the PowerCupconcentrator with a damp cloth
to remove remaining salt and oil. Because microwave function varies, some microwave
ovens perform better when allowed to cool 10 to 15 minutes before popping additional
batches of corn.
Helpful Hints
♦Always use fresh popcorn for the best popping performance. Fresh popcorn pops into
larger kernels and with more consistency than older, dried out corn.
♦Because of its fine texture, popcorn salt works best. It is available at most grocery stores.
♦You can use any kind of cooking oil (corn, vegetable, peanut, olive, canola, sesame, etc.)
or any kind of solid shortening or lard in the popper. No more than 2 tablespoons should
be used for any batch of popcorn.
Feel free to mix oils or shortenings. Butter and margarine may be used. When cooked at
high temperatures, like those in the microwave popper, butter and margarine both tend to
brown, imparting a different, but delicious flavor.
♦You can preseason your corn by adding salt and other fine powdered seasonings to the oil
prior to popping. Avoid the use, however, of cheese powders or powders made with gran-
ulated sugar or chocolate, as they tend to burn. They may be added to corn after popping.
♦If you want oil-flavored popcorn, but don’t want the added fat or calories that oil gives
you, either before or after popping, spray popcorn with a no-stick cooking spray. This
will give you a hint of oil flavor and will also allow salt and other seasonings to stick to
the popcorn better. For a hint of butter-flavored popcorn, use the butter-flavored sprays.
♦If you like extra butter or margarine on your popcorn, you can add more after popping.
Simply place a few ⅛-inch pats of butter/margarine on the popped corn, cover popper,
and reinsert in the microwave oven for approximately 20 seconds. Butter/margarine will
melt and can then be mixed through.
Questions and Answers
1. Sometimes I get a lot of unpopped kernels and/or scorched corn. Why?
A number of things may be causing this:
a. You may have forgotten to use a PowerCupconcentrator.
b. Your PowerCupconcentrator needs to be replaced.
c. You were not using the HIGH setting on your microwave oven.
d. Your microwave oven may have areas where microwave energy is not evenly distributed.
Next time you use the popper, try positioning the popper in a different location inside
the microwave oven.
e. Your microwave oven and the Prestopopper do not work together. Presto would be
very interested if you have such an oven. Please write or call Presto if you believe this
is the case.
2. How many unpopped kernels are considered normal for a batch of popped corn?
The number of unpopped kernels will vary depending on the quality and freshness of the
corn used, the microwave oven used, and the condition of the PowerCupconcentrator. If the
instructions are followed correctly, as indicated on page 3, on the first use you will usually
get anywhere from 0 unpopped kernels to 1 teaspoon unpopped kernels.
Fresh corn and premium corn will give you the best results. You should always get fewer
unpopped kernels than microwave bagged corn. If you consistently get a lot of unpopped
kernels, review this Question and Answer section.

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3. How many batches of popcorn should I be able to pop with each PowerCupconcentrator?
The number of uses will vary from microwave to microwave. When popping with oil, you
should be able to make up to 8 batches with each concentrator. When popping without oil,
you should be able to make up to 15 batches with each concentrator.
4. After the initial use, the PowerCupconcentrator looks dark and discolored. Should I
continue to use it?
Yes. The concentrator does discolor after use and will become more discolored the more you
use it. The discoloration is normal and does not affect popping. However, if the top layer of
the concentrator is cracked or torn, you should replace the concentrator.
5. What can I do to maximize the number of uses I get out of each PowerCupconcentrator
when popping with oil?
After each use, wipe concentrator with a damp cloth to remove salt and oil residue. Do not soak
concentrator in water or use abrasives to clean it. Always remove concentrator from popping
bowl before coating popcorn with toppings, such as caramel sauce.
6. How will I know when my PowerCupconcentrator needs to be replaced?
If you notice you are getting more unpopped kernels than usual, it is time to replace the con-
centrator. IMPORTANT: Always replace the concentrator immediately if the top layer is
torn or cracked.
7. The PowerPoppopper fits in my microwave oven only when I remove the glass tray or
turntable. Is it safe to use the microwave without the tray or turntable?
No. If your microwave oven comes with a glass tray or turntable, it should never be operated
without the tray or turntable in place. Use without the tray or turntable results in short Power-
Cupconcentrator life. It will also damage the popper and could destroy your microwave oven.
8. It seems when I make multiple batches of popcorn, each batch takes longer to pop. Why?
As the microwave oven gets hotter, the oven becomes less efficient. Thus, if you are making
multiple batches of corn, you might wish to allow the microwave to cool slightly between
batches.
9. Although I am getting great popping performance, sometimes the corn is scorched. What
is causing this?
a. You may be microwaving the corn for too long. Remember that when popping slows to
2 to 3 seconds between pops, the popper should be removed from the microwave oven.
b. You are using seasonings for flavored corn which burn during popping. For future batches,
sprinkle those seasonings on after the corn has popped. If the seasonings are not in fine
powder form, they may also burn.
Care, Cleaning, and Storage
The popping bowl and cover are dishwasher safe (top rack only), or they can be washed in
warm, sudsy water and rinsed and dried thoroughly. If popping corn with oil and salt, wipe
the PowerCupconcentrator with a damp cloth after each use to remove oil and salt residue.
Do not scrub the concentrator with abrasives or wash or soak in water. Store concentrator
inside of popping bowl and use for your next batch of popcorn.
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: National Presto Industries, Inc., Consumer Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When emailing or writ-
ing, please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays if
possible. When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model and
series numbers for the popper. These numbers can be found on the bottom of the popping
bowl. Please record this information:
Model ______________ Series ____________ Date Purchased __________
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)
This quality Prestoappliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory perfor-
mance 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,
this limited warranty does not apply.
Please call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441 to obtain service under the
warranty. 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 returning 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
2016 National Presto Industries, Inc. Form 76-110B