Select Brands DPX-16 User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
re, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use any handles or knobs. Parts become hot during popping.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not place cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is operated by or near children.
5. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.
6. A popper that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended.
7. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning and putting on or taking off parts.
8. 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.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in re, electrical 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. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
14. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
15. Always attach plug to appliance rst, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall
outlet.
16. Always operate the popcorn popper on a secure, dry, level surface.
17. Always allow adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not allow the popcorn popper to touch curtains, wall coverings,
clothing, dish towels or other ammable materials during use.
18. Caution is required on surfaces where heat may cause damage. An insulated heat pad is recommended.
19. This popcorn popper will not shut off automatically. To avoid overheating, add corn and oil before operating.
20. Do not operate the popcorn popper for more than 5 minutes at a time. Allow 10 minutes between cycles of popcorn. This will allow the motor
to cool down.
21. Do not make contact with moving parts.
22. CAUTION: Do not touch the popcorn popper cover during or immediately after operation. The appliance will be extremely hot.
23. Extreme caution must be used when unloading popcorn. Always turn the appliance away from you and over a countertop so that residual hot
oil or water running out will not cause burns.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. It may be plugged into an AC electrical outlet (ordinary household current). Do not use
any other electrical outlet.
POLARIZED PLUG
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 and try again. 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 detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised
in their use. If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and
2. The 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.
LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on cord or the appliance.
2. To insert plug, grasp it rmly and guide it into outlet.
3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are found, this indicates that the appliance should be
serviced and the line cord replaced.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undo stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause
it to fray and break.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE, OR IF APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR
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IMPORTANT
For your safety, always read and understand the Use and Care Manual before attempting to use any electric appliance.
BEFORE USING:
1. Carefully unpack the popcorn popper. Remove all packaging materials, including those which may be inside the product. Please
check all packing material carefully before discarding. Accessory parts may be contained within the packing materials.
2. Wash the bowl, vent cap and accessories in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Use a soft, dry
cloth to wipe the internal popping surface. NEVER IMMERSE THE PRODUCT, CORD OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the popcorn popper on a at, dry and level surface.
2. Plug the power cord into a standard outlet and press the switch to the on position. The rod will begin rotating and the base will begin heating.
3. Measure out oil and unpopped kernels according to the table below.
Vegetable Oil Unpopped Kernels Popped Popcorn Yield
1 tablespoon ¼ cup 4-5 cups
2 tablespoons ½ cup 8-10 cups
NOTE: It is recommended to use vegetable oil when popping. Substituting butter, margarine, lard or shortening may cause popcorn
popper to smoke excessively. Healthier oils such as extra virgin olive oil, canola oil or sunower oil can be substituted, but quantities
should be experimented with to determine personal preferences.
4. Add vegetable oil to the popper base. Add unpopped popcorn kernels to the popper base, spreading them evenly across the nonstick
popping surface.
5. Position the serving bowl so the handles of the cover t properly into the handles of the popper base.
NOTE: DO NOT PLACE THE VENT CAP OVER THE VENT DURING THE POPPING PROCESS. PUT THE VENT CAP
IN PLACE AFTER THE POPPING PROCESS IS COMPLETE AND BEFORE FLIPPING OVER THE BOWL FOR SERVING.
6. In approximately 3-5 minutes the corn will begin to pop. When the popping speed slows down, switch off the popcorn popper and
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7. Place the vent cap securely in place over the vent. The vent cap must be in place before the popper is ipped for serving
the popped corn. Using a hot pad or oven mitt, grasp the handles of both the popcorn popper and the serving bowl and rotate them
upside down. Remove the popper base by opening it away from you to allow steam to escape. Set popper base aside. The clear bowl
can now be used as a serving container.
If popping additional batches of popcorn, transfer popped corn from the serving bowl to another container and repeat the popping process above.
POPCORN HINTS, TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS
• Never use microwave popcorn in your popcorn maker. Use only fresh popcorn kernels. Old or stale kernels may cause scorching or
smoking during operation. For the freshest popcorn, store kernels in a tightly sealed glass container. Do not store them in the refrigerator.
• Premium or gourmet popcorn kernels may not yield as good of results as regular popcorn kernels. There may be a larger amount of
unpopped kernels if using premium popcorn.
• If using popcorn seasonings or gourmet salts they will adhere to the freshly popped popcorn better by misting the popped corn with
a light layer of olive oil or even lemon or lime juice for a slightly different avor.
• Experiment with avors such as cinnamon, basil, Parmesan, paprika, orange zest, sea salts, oregano, rosemary and more.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Any servicing that
requires disassembly, other than cleaning, must be performed by a qualied appliance repair technician.
TO CLEAN:
Turn switch off and unplug the appliance. Allow popper to cool completely before cleaning or storing. Wash the serving bowl and vent cap
in warm soapy water. Remove the agitator locking nut and wire agitator from the popper base by turning the fastener counter-clockwise.
Wash agitator locking nut and wire agitator in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Use
a soft, dry cloth to wipe the nonstick popping surface. Replace the wire agitator after cleaning the popping surface making sure it lines
up with the notch in the center post. Secure the wire agitator by tightening the agitator locking nut clockwise. NEVER IMMERSE THE
PRODUCT, CORD OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. DO NOT PLACE THE ANY PARTS IN THE DISHWASHER.
TO STORE:
Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing. Store appliance in its box or in a clean, dry place. Never store it while it is hot.

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
SELECT BRANDS, INC. warrants, subject to the conditions stated below, that from the date of purchase, this product will be free from
mechanical defects for a period of one (1) year. SELECT BRANDS, INC., at its option, will repair or replace this product found to be
defective during the warranty period. Should this product become defective by reason of improper workmanship or material defect during
the specied warranty period, Select Brands, Inc. will repair or replace the same effecting all necessary parts replacements for a period
of one year from the date of purchase.
Transportation charges on parts, or products in whole, submitted for repair or replacement, under this warranty, must be borne by the
purchaser.
CONDITIONS: This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. This
warranty does not apply to product sold by third party resellers. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain
warranty service or replacement. Dealers, service centers, or retail stores do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way, change the
terms and conditions of this warranty.
Warranty registration is not necessary to obtain warranty on Select Brands, Inc. products. Save your proof of purchase receipt.
ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT WARRANTY: Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service may
not be appropriate. For example, warranty service would NOT apply if the product damage occurred because of misuse, lack of routine
maintenance, shipping, handling, warehousing or improper installation. Similarly, the warranty is void if the manufacturing date or the
serial number on the product has been removed or the equipment has been altered or modied. During the warranty period, the authorized
service dealer, at its option, will repair or replace any part that, upon examination, is found to be defective under normal use and service.
NORMAL WEAR: This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: Negligent use or
misuse of the product; Improper voltage or current; Use contrary to the operation instructions; Deviation from instructions regarding
storage and transportation; Repair or alteration by anyone other than SELECT BRANDS, INC. or an authorized service center. Further,
the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as re, ood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
SELECT BRANDS, INC. shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied

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warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose is
limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to
province.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: You must contact SELECT BRANDS, INC. Customer Service at 1-913-663-4500. A Customer
Service representative will attempt to resolve warranty issues over the phone. If telephone resolution is not possible, the Customer
Service representative will require your assistance in performing routine diagnostic procedures. This warranty is effective for the time
periods listed above and subject to the conditions provided for in this policy.