11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. 12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off’, then remove plug from wall outlet. 13. Do not use appliance for other than intended household use. 14. Never steam food in the popping plate. 15. A popper that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended. 16. CAUTION - A burn can result from misuses of this product. Read instruction manual for proper operating procedure. 17. Extreme caution must be used when unloading popcorn. Always turn the unit over a counter-top so that residual hot oil or water running out will not cause burns. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SPECIAL CORDSET INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way. CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Before the First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Seasoning Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 INTRODUCTION Get ready to enjoy warm, fresh popcorn whenever you want it. Your new Cuisinart® PartyPop™ Popcorn Maker is simply sensational. It can pop up to 10 cups (2.5 L) in less than five minutes, and you decide what and how much oil and flavouring to add. And it’s easy. Just turn it on, let it pop, and then flip the bowl to serve! 3 PARTS AND FEATURES 1. Measuring Cup 1.2-cup (125 ml) capacity 2. Serving Bowl Plastic serving bowl with handles 3. Stirring Rod Removable stirring rod 4. Removable Popping Plate Assembly Dishwasher-safe popping plate 5. Handles Cool-touch handles for popping plate 6. Plate Locking Levers Assures popping plate is secured to the base 7. Rotation Shaft Turns stirring rod 8. Heater Shield 9. Safety Interlocks for Plate 10. Handles Side handles in base 11. Base Elegant stainless steel base 12. On/Off Switch Power activation BEFORE THE FIRST USE Remove all packaging and any promotional labels or stickers from your popcorn maker. Be sure that all parts (listed above, Parts and Features) of your new popcorn maker have been included before discarding any packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. Before using your Cuisinart® PartyPop™ Popcorn Maker for the first time, remove all protective paper and wrapping. Wipe housing and internal chamber with a damp cloth to remove any dust from the warehouse or shipping. CORD INSTRUCTION: 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord. 2. Extension cord are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. 3 If extension cord is used, A) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, B) The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. 12 11 10 3 4 5 7 8 2 1 6 9 9 4 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. 2. Popping plate must lock securely to base before unit will operate. Grip the locking levers up towards 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 within the safety mechanism. 3. Add approximately 2 teaspoons (10 ml) 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 (75 ml) of kernels, especially if using premium popcorn. The measuring cup provided is 1.2-cup (125 ml) capacity, and also clearly marked for 1.3 cup (75 ml). See Tips and Hints, next page. 5. Place the inverted bowl on top of the poppin plate. 6. Pl...