Presto multi-poppe - Manual (Page 3)

How To Use
Follow these easy steps:
Step 1 Attach the popping bowl to the PowerBase ™ concentrator by positioning the pop-
ping bowl locking tabs in the grooves on the PowerBase ™ concentrator, Fig. A.
Rotate the popping bowl clockwise or counter-clockwise until it locks into place.
The bowl’s tabs will be underneath the base’s locking tabs.
Step 2 Place a Presto ® PowerCup ® concentrator in the popping bowl. Be certain you are
using only one concentrator (concentrators may occasionally stick together). Push
it down, so it is seated tightly against the bottom of the inside of the popping bowl.
Important: Use only genuine Presto ® PowerCup ® concentrators. Use of any
other concentrator or microwave crisping paper will damage your Presto ®
PowerPop ® multi-popper.
Step 3 For oil popped corn, pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil onto the concentrator,
Fig. B. Add 1 ⁄
3
cup popping corn, Fig. C. If desired, sprinkle with salt. See recipe variations on pages 5 through 7.
For corn similar to air popped corn (without oil), pour 1 ⁄
3
cup popping corn onto the concentrator, Fig. C. It is not
recommended that salt be added prior to popping as it will not stick to the corn.
For butter flavored popcorn, pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter flavored oil onto the concentrator. Add 1 ⁄
3
cup popping
corn, Fig. C. If desired, sprinkle with salt.
Step 4 Put the cover on the popping
bowl and place in the center
of the microwave oven. All
microwave ovens do not cook
alike, causing cooking time to
vary. Popcorn will usually be
done in 2 to 5 minutes. Do not
use “Popcorn Setting” if your
microwave has this feature.
For the first use, set microwave
timer for 5 minutes and begin
popping at full power (High).
Listen carefully. When pop -
ping 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. Do not overcook as popcorn will scorch. Never leave microwave
oven unattended during popping. Note: When using 1 ⁄
3
cup premium yellow popcorn, the popped corn may push the
cover up at the end of popping. This is normal.
Step 5 Use the popping bowl carrying handle to carefully remove popper from microwave oven. Carefully lift the cover toward
you to keep any steam away from you. Serve popcorn in popping bowl or pour into another bowl if you would like to
make additional batches of popcorn.
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 dur-
ing popping. Use a tongs to remove a hot concentrator or allow concentrator to cool before handling.
Step 6 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
❖ 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.
❖ You can vary the amount of popcorn popped. Since the popping bowl has a 3-quart capacity, you can pop as much as 1 ⁄
3
cup of
premium yellow popcorn. For other types of corn that produce smaller kernels, a heaping 1 ⁄
3
cup is recommended. If you want
just a little popcorn, you can pop as little as a tablespoon of corn. When popping small amounts, make sure you monitor popping
closely as popping will be completed faster than normal.
❖ Because of its fine texture, popcorn salt works best. It is available at most grocery stores. Table salt works well too, however.
Fig. B Fig. C
Groove
Bowl
Locking Tab
Base
Locking Tab
Fig. A
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