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Operating instructions, Cleaning and maintenance, Tips and hints – Cuisinart CPM-900 User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the base of the appliance on a

clean, flat surface.

Caution: Do not let

water or any other liquid drip into the

base or on the heat shield.
. Popping plate must lock

securely to base before

unit will operate. Grip the

locking levers up toward

the handles of popping

plate, which will open

the lock. Place the plate

on the base (handles of

popping plate should be centered just

above the side handles on base, see Fig.1).

Once locking levers are released, the

popping plate should be locked to the base.

NOTE: The unit will not operate if popping plate
is not positioned correctly. Rotate plate very
slightly back and forth until you feel the plate
fall into place.

3. Add approximately teaspoons of

cooking oil to popping plate (see Tips

and Hints, next page, for recommended

measurements). We recommend using

vegetable or canola oil, but any type is

suitable except olive oil.
4. Add kernels to popping plate.

We

recommend

1

3

cup of kernels, especially

if using premium popcorn.

The

measuring cup provided is ½-cup

capacity, and also clearly marked for

1

3

cup. See Tips and Hints, next page.

5. Place the inverted bowl

on top of the popping

plate.
6. Plug the power cord into

a standard electrical

outlet.
7. Turn the power switch to

ON.
8. The stirring rod will rotate

and cooking will begin.
9. When the popcorn has

finished popping, turn

the unit off. Place cap on

bowl (before seasoning).

Grasp the locking lever

against handles of

popping plate, along with

bowl handles together.
Gently lift plate and bowl

from the base (see fig.).

Turn over and place the

bottom of bowl on a flat

surface (see fig.3).
10. To avoid any burning

of popcorn, flip the bowl

as soon as popping is

complete.
11. Lift the popping plate off the bowl by its

handles, and immediately return the plate

to the base to cool (see fig.4).
CAUTION: After popping, the plate is

EXTREMELY HOT. Do not put fingers near

the plate. After turning the bowl over to

serve, simply return popping plate directly

to the base.
A slight odor or smoke may be evident

as materials used in manufacturing are

burned off internal parts. This is normal.
1. Rotation shaft continues turning until unit

is switched OFF manually.

CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

Clean your popcorn maker after every use.
Never immerse the base of the unit in water

or let water drip inside. Do not use benzene,

scrubbing brushes or chemical cleaners, as

these will damage the unit. Use only a damp

cloth to clean exterior of the base.
Serving bowl – The serving bowl is fully

immersible and dishwasher-safe. Do not

clean plastic serving bowl with the scourer

side of a sponge.
Popping plate – Popping plate is fully

immersible and dishwasher-safe. Do not use

metal utensils as these will damage the

surface. The popping plate and stirring

rod stay assembled for cleaning.
Do not put the popping plate in the dishwasher

until it’s cool.

TIPS AND HINTS

POPCORN AMOUNTS

Kernels

Vegetable

Oil

Popped

Popcorn

¼ cup

1½ teaspoons

Approximately

6 cups popped

popcorn

1

3

cup

teaspoons

Approximately

8 cups popped

popcorn

½ cup

1 tablespoon

Approximately

10 cups popped

popcorn

Note: Premium popcorns have larger

kernels, resulting in a higher yield of popcorn.

If using premium popcorn, the yield of popped

popcorn will be about 1 cup greater than

stated above.
Note: DO NOT use more than

1

3

cup of

unpopped kernels when using premium

popcorn.
The seasoning possibilities for popcorn are

endless. Just add melted butter and your

favorite seasonings to a bowl of popcorn.
With toppings added, popped popcorn

will become much crisper and the flavors

become more intense if it is heated with

desired toppings in a 300°F oven for about 15

to 0 minutes before serving. For best results,

heat it on a baking sheet that you have lined

with foil and sprayed with cooking oil.

Note: Serving bowl should not be put

into oven.

It is very important to use fresh popcorn.

If your popcorn is old, the kernels will not

fully pop and/or it may take a long time for

them to pop.

SEASONING SUGGESTIONS

Cheese
Taco seasoning
Chili powders
Hot sauce
Packaged sauces (i.e. Alfredo)
Soy sauce
Italian seasoning and herbs

Butter/Seasoning ratios for popcorn
tablespoons melted butter for ¼ cup

unpopped kernels, and a minimum of 1

teaspoon of seasoning
3 tablespoons melted butter for

1

3

cup

unpopped kernels, and a minimum of

teaspoons of seasoning
4 tablespoons melted butter for ½ cup

unpopped kernels, and a minimum of ½

teaspoons to a tablespoon of seasoning
The amount of seasoning depends on the

intensity of the ingredients you are using –

it is important to let your taste be your guide.

Fig. 1

Fig.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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