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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. A popper that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
4. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, never put the cord, plug, or popper base in water or other liquids.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
6. 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.
7. Extreme caution must be used when unloading popcorn. Always turn the unit over a countertop so that residual hot oil or water
running out will not cause burns.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjust-
ment.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Use only genuine Presto
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accessory attachments and replacement parts.
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. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Form 76-264D
• Big 6-quart capacity makes enough for the entire
family. Pops smaller batches too.
• Built-in melter distributes butter over corn as it pops.
• Cover flips over after popping for use as a serving bowl.
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Stirring Popper
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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 is provided to reduce the risk of 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.
Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
Before First Use
1. Become familiar with the various parts of the popper
(Fig. A) and read and follow the instructions carefully.
2. Prior to making your first batch of popcorn, clean the
components as follows:
Popper cover/serving bowl—Wash in warm, sudsy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not wash in an automatic
dishwasher.
Popper base—Wipe the nonstick popping surface, stir-
ring arm, and knob with a damp cloth.
NOTICE: As with any motorized appliance, to prevent
water from damaging the motor or heating element, the
base of your popper should never be filled with water,
immersed in water or other liquid, or washed in a dish-
washer.
How to Use
Various quantities of popcorn can be made in the Presto
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stirring popcorn popper. Refer to the chart below and deter-
mine what size batch of popcorn you want. Use the suggested
amounts of popping corn, oil, and butter for that amount.
CAUTION! Do not use more than the maximum recommend-
ed amounts of corn and oil. Failure to comply with these
recommendations could damage the popper and/or lead to
unsafe operation.
Be sure unit is clean and dry before each use.
Volume of Popped Corn
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Popping Corn Oil for Popping Butter for Butter Melter (optional)
2 to 2½ quarts (8 to 10 cups) ⅓ cup 1 to 1½ tablespoons 1 tablespoon
3½ to 4 quarts (14 to 16 cups) ½ cup 1½ to 2 tablespoons 1½ tablespoons
5 to 5½ quarts (20 to 22 cups) ⅔ cup 2 to 2½ tablespoons 2 tablespoons
5½ to 6 quarts (22 to 24 cups) ¾ cup 2½ to 3 tablespoons 2½ tablespoons
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Volume of popped corn will vary depending on the type, quality, and freshness of the corn. In the chart above, there is a volume range for popped corn. The higher side
of the range is the volume produced when using fresh, gourmet, yellow popcorn, like Orville Redenbacher’s* Gourmet* Yellow Popping Corn. The smaller quantity is
the volume produced when using other types of corn. Yellow popcorn generally pops larger than white popcorn.
*Orville Redenbacher’s and Gourmet are registered trademarks of ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc., used under license. Presto is not affiliated with ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
Popper cover/
serving bowl
Popper base
Scalloped
stirring arm
Popper base
handles
Cover
handles
Butter melter
Butter melter cover
Nonstick
popping
surface
Stirring arm knob
Fig. A
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1. Preheating the popper is not necessary. Following the chart above, pour the desired amount of popping
corn into the popper base, distributing it evenly around the loading area of the nonstick popping
surface (Fig. B). Then drizzle popping oil over the corn.
2. Place the popper cover/serving bowl over the popper base, fitting the cover handles onto the popper
base handles. CAUTION! If the cover handles and the popper base handles are not aligned, hot
kernels and oil may be ejected from the popper during popping causing possible injury. In addition,
cover damage may occur.
3. Remove the butter melter cover (Fig. A, page 2) before popping corn. Failure to do so will
result in soggy popcorn.
4. If buttered corn is desired, place softened butter onto the butter melter. Refer to the chart at the bottom of page 2 for suggested
amounts. For best results, cut butter into thin slices and distribute the slices evenly on the butter melter vents.
5. Plug popper into a 120VAC electrical outlet. When using the popper for the first time, a slight odor may be noticeable as manufac-
turing residue evaporates. This is normal.
Popping will begin in 2 to 3 minutes. Popping will be completed in 3 to 5 minutes depending on the amount of corn used.
CAUTION! Never leave popper unattended while in use. To prevent steam burns, keep well away from vents in butter melter during
popping.
NOTE: Occasionally a popcorn kernel may become trapped between the stirring arm and the popper base resulting in a rubbing type
sound. This is normal.
6. When popping slows to approximately 2 to 3 seconds between pops, popping is done. Immediately unplug unit.
7. Place butter melter cover onto butter melter and snap in place.
8. Hold the cover and popper base handles together and carefully flip the unit over away from your body to avoid escaping steam.
9. Lift the popper base off the popper cover/serving bowl and set aside.
10. Add salt or seasoning to the popcorn, as desired. Serve popcorn in serving bowl or pour into another bowl if you would like to make
additional batches of popcorn.
11. Before making additional batches, carefully remove any unpopped kernels or popped corn that may have gotten trapped under the
scalloped stirring arm during popping. Also, wipe away excess oil from popper cover and popping surface. Then repeat steps 1–10.
Helpful Hints
• This popper is designed to pop all kinds of popcorn—yellow, white, baby rice, and premium brands. Try different brands to find the
one you like best. Yellow popcorn generally pops into larger kernels than white.
• Always use fresh popcorn. Fresh popcorn pops into larger kernels and with more consistency than older, dried out corn. To maintain
moisture content and preserve freshness, store popcorn in an air-tight container.
• If your popcorn does not pop well, it may be too dry. 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.
• Always remove the butter melter cover before popping corn. Failure to do so will result in soggy popcorn.
• If buttered corn is desired, place softened butter onto the butter melter. For best results, cut butter into thin slices and distribute the
slices evenly on the butter melter vents.
• Because of its fine texture, popcorn salt works best. It is available at most grocery stores.
• You may use most any kind of vegetable oil for popping (corn, soybean, peanut, canola, light olive oil). Butter, margarine, shortening,
lard, and extra-virgin olive oil should not be used, as they burn easily.
Fig. B
Loading area
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Recipes
Classic Caramel Corn
6 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup butter
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 250°F. Spray a large mixing bowl and two rimmed 17- x 12-inch baking pans lightly with no-stick cooking spray. Place
popped popcorn inside mixing bowl; set aside. In a medium pan combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil over
medium heat, stirring constantly. Lower heat; boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Gradually pour
over reserved popped corn, mixing well to coat. Spread coated popcorn evenly into prepared baking pans. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every
15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely. Store in an air-tight container.
Makes 5 quarts.
Popcorn Italiano
2 quarts popped popcorn
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
⅛ teaspoon salt, or as desired
Preheat oven to 250°F. Combine melted butter and Italian seasoning; pour over popcorn. Toss. Sprinkle cheese and salt over popcorn;
mix well. Spread popcorn evenly into a rimmed 17- x 12-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
Preparation tip: It is not necessary to bake popcorn, but it produces crispier popcorn.
Fruit and Nut Popcorn Bars
8 cups popped popcorn
½ cup raisins
4 cups miniature marshmallows
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Grease a 9- x 9-inch baking pan. Combine popcorn and raisins in a large bowl; set aside. Melt butter and marshmallows in a medium
saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter until evenly mixed with melted marshmallows. Pour marshmallow
mixture over reserved popcorn and raisins. Using two large mixing spoons, mix until popcorn and raisins are evenly coated. Press pop-
corn mixture into prepared pan. Cool before cutting.
Preparation tip: Mixture can also be shaped into small balls instead of pressing into baking pan.
Sassy South of the Border Popcorn
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon popcorn salt
⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
⅓ cup popcorn
1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter, thinly sliced
Mix garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and red pepper in a small bowl; set aside. Pour popcorn into the popper base, distributing
it evenly around the loading area. Drizzle vegetable oil over the corn. Place the popper cover/serving bowl over the popper base. Place
butter in butter melter and pop corn according to instructions in the “How to Use” section. After ipping popper, remove base. Shake
bowl to distribute butter. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over popcorn; shake to distribute.
Care and Cleaning
1. The popper should be cleaned before initial use and after each use.
2. Allow the popper to cool completely before cleaning.
3. Wash the cover/serving bowl and butter melter cover in warm, sudsy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. Do not wash in an automatic dishwasher or scour surfaces with steel wool or
abrasive cleaners.
For easy cleanup, attach the butter melter cover to the popper cover/serving bowl and fill
with warm, sudsy water. Allow to soak for a few minutes and then wash clean.
NOTE: The water will slowly drain out of the bottom of the popper cover as the butter melter
cover does not provide an airtight seal
4. Remove the scalloped stirring arm (Fig. C) from the popper base. Simply unscrew the black stirring arm knob by turning it coun-
terclockwise and remove the stirring arm. Wash the knob and stirring arm in warm, sudsy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not
wash in an automatic dishwasher.
Scalloped stirring
arm facing up
Stirring arm
knob
Fig. C
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Wipe the popper base with a damp cloth to clean.
NOTICE: As with any motorized appliance, to prevent water from damaging the motor or heating element, the base of your popper
should never be filled with water, immersed in water or other liquid, or washed in a dishwasher.
5. After cleaning and drying, place the stirring arm back on the popper base, with the rounded portion facing up as shown in Fig. C,
and reattach the stirring arm knob. Turn the knob clockwise until it is finger-tight.
6. The popper base nests inside the popper cover for convenient storage.
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 email, telephone, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone number and a time
when you can be reached during weekdays.
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 popper base. Please record this information:
Model ________________________ Series ________________________ Date Purchased _______________
The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service Presto
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appliances and supply genuine Presto
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parts. Gen-
uine Presto
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replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as Presto
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appliances and are
engineered specifically to function properly with its appliances. Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine Presto
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parts. “Look-alikes” might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine Presto
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replacement parts, look for the Presto
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trademark.
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IMPORTANT: Please go online and register this product within ten days of purchase. Proper registration will serve as proof
of purchase in the event your original receipt becomes misplaced or lost. Registration will not aect warranty coverage, but it
may expedite the processing of warranty claims. The additional information requested will help us develop new products that
best meet your needs and desires. To register your product, visit www.GoPresto.com/registration or simply scan this QR code.
If you do not
have computer access, call the Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441.
Form 76-264B
(Applies only in the United States)
This quality Presto
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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, 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
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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
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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
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Limited Warranty
