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Frequently Asked Questions Tips To Keep You Poppin’
What type of oil should I use?
Any cooking oil with a high smoke point will work. Most users prefer coconut,
canola or olive oil.
What kind of popping corn should I use?
Any brand of popping corn will work as long as it is fresh.
How long and how fast should I stir the crank?
The stir wire was designed to be cranked continuously, from start to finish, in
a clockwise motion. Your speed is not as important, as is a constant stirring
motion that keeps the popcorn kernels moving to prevent burning.
Should I put seasonings in my popper with the popcorn and oil?
No, unless it is a special salt or sugar based product (such as the seasoning
in our Kettle Corn or Real Theater popping kits). Otherwise, you will likely burn
or toughen your popcorn. It is best to add seasonings after the popcorn is in a
bowl and ready to serve.
How do I remove the lid?
The lid assembly is affixed to the pan securely with 2 clips; 1 under the handle
and the other directly across from the handle. When the popper is cool, hold
the pan with one hand. Then with the other hand hold the wooden handle and
pull the clip up with your index finger (almost like a trigger). Gently lift the lid
until the clasp is free. “Pull the trigger” clip on the other side, which will release
the clip holding the lid flap and lift off the entire lid assembly.
How do I clean my popper?
If you use your popper every week, washing is not necessary. Just wipe out
with a paper towel. If used less often, hand wash in warm soapy water with a
grease-cutting detergent. If you have burn marks on the bottom of your pan,
use baking soda and lightly scrub with a scouring pad. If you are unable to
remove all of the burn marks, don’t worry, they will not affect your popping or
the taste. Do NOT place in a dishwasher.
What if I have more questions?
Call or e-mail us. We’d love to hear from you.
888-314-7733 / [email protected]
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The Whirley Pop was designed to handle wear and tear for years of enjoyment,
yet made with a flexible enough material that simple adjustments can be made
as needed. Below are 5 easy adjustments, should you need them.
How do I know when to stop cranking my popcorn…
When the popping slows and you feel resistance, stop cranking and remove
the popper from the heat. Then allow the final kernels to pop without stirring.
Forcing the handle to turn when the popper is full will damage your gears
and could cause them to break.
My popper lid is too loose on the pan…
With the lid on the pan, grab hold of any loose clip and bend with some
downward force to reform and wrap snugly around the lip of the pan
(See diagram Part A).
The stir wire is not moving my popcorn…
If the stir wire is not moving the popcorn, remove the lid from the pan, and
slightly pull down on the stir wires. This will allow the stir wire to sit closer
to the bottom of the pan. Once the lid is back on the pan, open the lid half
and stir. The stir wires should just brush the bottom of the pan. If it is still too
high, remove the lid and repeat. If it makes a scraping sound, as the handle
is turned it could be that the wires are bent too far. While the lid is still on the
pan, just reach inside and pull up slightly on the stir wires. Then test again.
When I turn my handle it makes a loud scraping noise…
Your stir wire is upside down. Remove the lid from the pan, rotate the stir
wires up past the shaft and back down. The “hooks” on the end of the stir
wires should be pointing up. (See diagram Part B).
My lid will not close completely…
To adjust the lid, while the lid is on the popper pan, fully open the lid half.
Under the hinge line of the lid half,
find 2 flat tabs (one on each side)
located close to the outer edges
of the pan. Put a thumb on each
tab and gently push down to sit
just even or slightly below the
inner lip of the pan. This should
allow the lid to close completely
onto the pan (see diagram Part C).
Ask your retailer to special-order any of these fine
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Handle extends nearly 2-ft. Makes 4-qts. of popcorn.
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Welcome to the world of popcorn.
Here on the farm we love making popcorn, eating popcorn
and having fun with popcorn. I guess you could say that
everything we do begins and ends with popcorn.
We love making popcorn and we love making it in our Whirley Pop. There is just something about making
stovetop popcorn; the rattle, the sizzle and the anticipated first pop that we just can’t get enough of. We love it
so much we decided to add the ultimate fun factor experience… have the color of the pan change from red to
yellow as it heats up. This is going to be your most coveted, coolest kitchen gadget to entertain (and feed) all
your friends and family with.
How it works… it is thermal activated so as the pan heats up it will start changing colors at the bottom from red
to yellow and then gradually work its way up until the entire pan is yellow. Once done popping just set it aside to
cool and within a few minutes it will be back to solid red and ready to use all over again.
The secret to making great tasting, hot crispy popcorn still lies in the patented “crank & stir” mechanism that
continuously moves the popcorn around, evenly distributing the oil while preventing the popcorn from burning.
It only takes about three minutes for true popcorn perfection, and best of all, Wabash Valley Farms has everything
you need in convenient premeasured popping kits. There’s no prep time. Just cut, pour and pop.
If you are needing other cool ideas on how to have fun with your popcorn, such as unique popcorn recipes or
seasonings such as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Baby Back Ribs or Tradtional Movie Theater Style or just
needing a cool interactive popcorn bowl, we have that covered too. The Popcorn Sports Bowl comes complete
with a launcher at one end an interchangeable basketball/football target on the other.
Give us a call. Our dedicated, popcorn loving customer service team will maximize your popcorn fun with our
favorite popcorn recipes or a “corny” joke like… What did the baby corn say to the mama corn?; or feel free to
visit our website at www.whirleypopshop.com for some of the most unique recipes and popcorn products.
We sincerely hope you enjoy you new color changing Whirley Pop and Welcome to the Family.
Sincerely,
Dani Williams-Paluchniak
President
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Whirley-Pop How To Safety Do’s & Don’ts
FIRST TIME USE:
1. Wash the pan fresh out of the box.
2. Season the pan…
• Pour a tablespoon of vegetable oil into the pan.
• Tilt and roll the pan with your wrist to coat the bottom and sides.
• Heat for 20 seconds, or until oil is hot (don’t leave the pan unattended).
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Wipe out with a paper towel.
3. Check to make sure your lid is
centered on your pan.
4. Ensure all 3 Lid Clips are wrapped
tightly around the top lip of the pan.
5. You’re ready to pop.
Popping Instructions
1. Pour ingredients in the popper according to the chart below.
Use the proper combination of oil and popping corn.
POPPER SIZE POPPING CORN AMOUNT* OIL AMOUNT**
full batch 6-quart (24 c.) 1⁄2 cup 1–3 Tbs.
partial batch 1-quart (4 c.) 1 Tbs. 1 tsp.
2. Place popper with added ingredients on the burner and set heat to medium to
medium-high, depending on your stove. Do not preheat your burner.
3. Hold the wooden handle with one hand, and slowly turn the crank with the other.
Continue stirring like this through the entire process (about 3 minutes) until you
only hear an occasional pop or until the crank becomes somewhat difficult to
turn. Do NOT force the crank. Remove from heat immediately.
4. Open the lid flap, and pour the popped corn into a serving bowl. Let stand
a minute or two to maximize crispiness. Add butter, salt or your favorite
seasonings—and enjoy!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
**Because some gourmet popping corns pop up smaller, you may need to add more popping corn to make a full batch.
** As you become familiar with your popper, you might find you can reduce the amount of oil to as low as a single
teaspoon, which reduces fat content.
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ALWAYS
• Read and follow all instructions.
• Consult your manufacturer’s stovetop
manual for aluminum use on a glass
top surface.
• Hand wash the pan, and make sure
it is thoroughly dry before using.
• Use gourmet popping corn.
• Close the popper lid before popping.
• Check that lid is attached securely to pan before popping.
• Stir immediately and continuously after placing the popper on the stove.
• Remove popper from heat when popping slows or the crank becomes
difficult to turn.
• Turn the heat off immediately after done popping.
• When emptying the popper, hold the wooden handle and open the lid by
holding the wooden knob.
• Add seasonings after the corn is popped and in a serving bowl.
NEVER
• Never place in a dishwasher.
• Never place an empty popper on a heated stove (the aluminum can melt).
• Never use the popper without oil.
• Never pop using butter or vegetable spray.
• Never preheat the pan or the oil.
• Never force the crank when popper is full.
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Never shake the popper.
Shaking may cause scratching on glass top surfaces.
• Never put your face near a pan that contains hot oil.
• Never add cheese or other milk-based seasonings to the popper.
• Never use water or liquid to extinguish an oil fire (the safest method
is to use a fire extinguisher specially approved for oil fires).
• Never clean the popper with oven cleaner.
• Never place the popper in the microwave.
• Never let children use the popper unsupervised.
• Never leave a popper unattended while popping.
• Never use the popper to cook anything other than popcorn.
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