West Bend Back to Basics PCALINST - Manual (Page 7)

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MAKING PERFECT
STOVE-TOP POPCORN
ASSEMBLE POPPER
Holding lid by the handle, place lid peg in hole of pop-
per pan. Line up clamp under handle between the two
dimples on pan rim. Press down on handle until lid
locks in place. Attach lid clamp to pan by pressing down
on wood knob.
PREHEAT STOVE
For Electric Range:
Set burner to medium high.
For Gas Range:
Set heat to medium.
TIP: Because stove top heat output varies,
adjust temperature as needed so popping is com-
pleted about three minutes after the popcorn is
added to the pan.
POPPING POPCORN
Tip: Use fresh popcorn. Old popcorn loses its moisture
and won't pop well. Buy popcorn fresh and keep it fresh.
1. Place 1–3 tablespoons of oil and
1 /
2
// cup popcorn in
popper and place on stove top.
Tip: Don't use butter in place of oil, butter burns easily.
Melted butter can be added to popped corn prior to
serving.
2. Slowly and continuously turn handle.
3. When stirring becomes difficult or pan is visibly full,
remove from heat. Empty popcorn into serving bowl,
season, and enjoy.
TIP: You can make half a batch by using 1 /
2
//–1
22
1 /
2
// table-
22
spoons of oil and 1 /
4
// cup of popcorn.
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