West Bend 82707 Popcorn Machine Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: West Bend

Table of Contents

West Bend 82707 Popcorn Machine
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING YOUR STIR CRAZY® CORN POPPER
POPCORN IDEAS & RECIPES
PRODUCT WARRANTY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
VIDEO – PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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West Bend 82707 Popcorn Machine

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including:

Read all instructions.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and hot pads or oven mitts.
To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons do not immerse cords, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.
Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
Always unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. This appliance has no user-serviceable parts.
Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Do not use this appliance outdoors.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
Extreme caution must be used when unloading popcorn. Always turn the unit away from you and over a countertop so that residual hot oil or water running out will not cause burns.
A popper that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use. While the use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, ensure that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or greater than that of the appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. To avoid pulling, tripping, or entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other area where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or extension cord feels hot.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
Avoid contact with moving parts.
This popcorn popper will not shut off automatically.
To avoid overheating, add corn and oil before operating.
For household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Accessory parts may be contained within the packaging material.
Wash the butter lid, cover, stir rod, and knob in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the nonstick surface of the popping plate with a damp, soapy cloth, then rinse with a clean, damp cloth. Do NOT immerse the popper base in water or any other liquid. The cover and butter lid are top-rack dishwasher-safe.
Assemble the stir rod to the popper base; fit the stir rod into the notch next to the screw in the popper base. Screw the securing knob onto the screw in the popping base to secure the stir rod in place.

USING YOUR STIR CRAZY® CORN POPPER

Place the base on a dry, level surface, away from any edge.
Put vegetable oil and corn into the popping base. Spread corn evenly over the popping surface. Do not substitute butter, margarine, shortening, or lard for vegetable oil as these will burn or smoke excessively. Do not add more corn or oil than recommended. Specialty oils may be used, but some experimentation may be necessary to find the best-popping results and flavor you prefer. Do not use more than 3 tablespoons of any oil.
Quarts of Popped Corn| Amount of Oil| Amount of Popcorn Kernels| Amount of Butter
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2| 1 tbsp.| ¼ cup| 1 tbsp.
4| 2 tbsp.| ½ cup| 2 tbsp.
6| 3 tbsp.| ¾ cup| 3 tbsp.

If using a gourmet/premium grade of corn, use less than the amount of corn specified.

Place the cover on the popping base, making sure the handles of the cover fit securely into the handles of the popping base. If buttered corn is desired, divide the recommended amount of refrigerated butter into 6 equal-sized parts and place in a single layer in the butter well. Snap the butter lid on top of the butter well. Popcorn will be buttered as it pops.
Plug cord into a 120 volt, AC outlet only. Press the “ON/OFF” switch to “ON,” the light will be illuminated. The stir rod will rotate as long as the corn popper is on. Do not shake the popper during the popping cycle. In 4 to 5 minutes the popping cycle will be completed. Turn “ON/OFF” switch to “OFF” ( O ).
If the butter is not completely melted in the butter well, use a pastry brush to push any remaining butter through the buttering holes. Snap the butter lid securely back onto the butter well. This cap must be on the cover before the popper is inverted.
Make sure the handles of the cover are placed into the handles of the popper base. Using hot pads or oven mitts, grasp handles firmly and turn the popper upside down, turning the popper away from you. Lift the popper base away from the cover, being careful of escaping steam. Always turn the popper away from you, over a countertop, so that residual hot oil or hot condensation running out will not cause burns.
Tip: Popcorn is done when there is a 1-2 second pause between pops or if the cover has lifted or is turning. To avoid scorching, follow step 6 as soon as the popping cycle is complete.
Popcorn is now ready for serving. Sprinkle popcorn with salt if desired.

Popping Additional Batches of Popcorn – If you plan to pop more corn immediately, transfer popcorn from the serving cover to another serving bowl. Wipe the interior of the bowl and butter lid to remove excess condensation. Follow steps 2 through 6 above.

A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.
Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooling – this is normal.

HELPFUL HINTS

Always use fresh popcorn. Dried-out, stale, or old popcorn pops poorly as it has lost its moisture content and may scorch.
Store popcorn in airtight containers made of glass or plastic to avoid moisture loss in the kernels. Be sure that the container is stored in a cool place, do not store in the refrigerator. Most refrigerators contain little moisture and can dry out kernels, resulting in poor popping.
This popcorn popper can accommodate both regular and premium popcorn. Premium and gourmet popcorn may not yield results as good as regular popcorn. If premium or gourmet popcorn is used, you may notice an increase in the number of unpopped kernels.
If popcorn does not pop, it is usually the result of environmental factors such as the freshness and moisture content of the popcorn, or variances by popcorn type. Unpopped kernels do not necessarily indicate a defect in the appliance.
Instead of popping with vegetable oil, try one of these healthy choices, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil, corn oil, peanut oil, or sunflower oil. Specialty oils may also be used, but some experimentation may be necessary to find the best-popping results and flavor you prefer. Do not use more than 3 tablespoons of any oil.
Add flavor to your oil while popping – add a garlic clove or minced garlic, onion slices, or jalapeño peppers.
When done popping, start layering flavors. We find a light misting of olive oil, (many great infused olive oils are also available) lemon or lime juice, balsamic vinegar, or even water will help any additional seasonings adhere to the corn.

CLEANING YOUR STIR CRAZY® CORN POPPER

Clean Popper After Every Use – Your corn popper should be cleaned after each use. Always allow the popper to cool completely before cleaning.
Cleaning Cover – Wash the cover and butter lid in warm, soapy water with a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Do not use a scouring pad or abrasive cleaners on the cover as these could cause scratching. The cover and butter lid may be washed in an automatic dishwasher, top rack only.
Cleaning Stir Rod – Remove the stir rod from the base by unscrewing securing knob. Wash the rod and secure the knob with warm, soapy water using a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Replace the stir rod after cleaning the base, making sure it fits into the notched area around the screw. Secure with securing knob.
Cleaning Popper Base – Clean the non-stick surface of the base with a damp, soapy dishcloth, sponge, or nylon-scouring pad. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or powders on a non-stick finish as scratching may occur. After consistent use, the non-stick finish may discolor. To remove discoloration, use a soft cloth saturated with lemon juice or vinegar and rub over the finish. Then wipe the finish with a damp cloth and dry. To use the cord wrap, wind the cord around the post at the bottom of the appliance for easy, tangle-free storage. Store the popper base inside the cover.
DO NOT PLACE THE POPPING BASE IN AN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER OR IMMERSE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.

This appliance has no user-serviceable parts.

POPCORN IDEAS & RECIPES

Popcorn is the perfect blank canvas for creating treats. You can create decadent concoctions with chocolate and candies or healthy, guilt-free snacks that everyone can enjoy. Here are some recipes and ideas to get you started, but really, once you start your imagination can take over.

Try mixing and matching any of these for a healthy snack:

Aged and grated
Parmesan, Provolone, or Romano cheese
Basil
Black pepper
Celery flakes
Chili powder
Chives
Cinnamon
Cloves
Cocoa powder
Crushed red peppers and Cumin
Dill
Garlic powder
Lemon, orange, or lime zest
Nutritional Yeast (great nutty flavor)
Onion powder
Oregano
Paprika
Parsley
Rosemary
Sea salt
Sugar
Thyme

Try mixing and matching any of these for a decadent treat:

Bacon
Blue cheese crumbles
Cake mix
Cake or brownie
crumbles
Candy pieces or Bitesize
candies
Chocolate chips
Chopped candy bars
Cocoa powder
Crushed cookies
Dry cheese sauce
powder
Graham cracker pieces
Hot cocoa mix
Marshmallows
Melted chocolate or
Almond bark
Nuts
Peanut butter
Powdered drink mixes
Powdered sugar
Pretzels
Reduced balsamic
vinegar (fruit infused is delightful)
Salted peanuts
Sweetened cereal
Toasted or grated
coconut

Joel’s Blue Cheese Bacon Popcorn

4 slices bacon
⅓ cup popping corn
1 tbsp. reserved bacon grease
⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese
fresh ground black pepper

Fry bacon until crisp; cool and crumble. Using 1 tbsp. of the reserved bacon grease, pop your corn in the popper. When finished popping, and while still warm, add the crumbled blue cheese, bacon, and generously sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper.

Herb Infusion

⅔ cup popping corn
2 tbsp. popping oil of choice
4 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
2 tbsp. mixed dried herbs: dill, parsley thyme, and oregano (add cayenne to the mix if you like spice) Garlic or sea salt to taste

Follow basic directions to pop popcorn. Set popcorn aside in a large mixing bowl, drizzle melted coconut oil over the corn, and toss to distribute. Sprinkle with the herb blend and add garlic or sea salt to taste, toss again

S’mores ‘n More

8-10 cups popped popcorn (we liked ours lightly buttered and salted) 16oz. milk or dark chocolate, melted, for drizzling
4 tbsp. butter
2 cups mini marshmallows
24 graham crackers, broken in bite size pieces OR 2 cups of graham breakfast cereal 2 to 4oz. of milk chocolate, shaved or cut into pieces

In a large mixing bowl, mix the popped popcorn, and half of all the other ingredients until well mixed, spread out on wax or parchment paper, sprinkle remaining crackers or cereal and marshmallows over the top and drizzle with the remaining melted chocolate. Allow it to cool and set before eating

Confetti Cake Popcorn

8-10 cups popped popcorn (either plain or buttered and salted)
1 to 1½ cups cake mix (white, yellow, or chocolate)
12oz. white, milk, or dark chocolate
¼ cup vegetable shortening
¼ cup sprinkles (round, multicolored)

Microwave the chocolate for one minute or until melted. Add the vegetable shorting and stir until melted and well mixed. In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn with the dry cake mix, drizzle with the melted chocolate and mix well to evenly coat. Add the sprinkles and toss, spread to cool and dry on parchment or wax paper.

Say Cheese Popcorn

8-10 cups popped popcorn, buttered
1½ oz. (1 envelope) dry cheese sauce
¼ cup melted butter mix (from a box of macaroni and cheese) In a large mixing bowl, mix the popped popcorn and the other ingredients until well mixed.

Lime Fiesta Popcorn

⅓ cup popping corn
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. popping oil, your choice
½ tsp. cumin
1 lime, use for zest and juice

Follow basic directions to pop popcorn. When the popping cycle is complete, squeeze the juice of the lime over warm popcorn then add lime zest, chili powder, and cumin, and toss to coat.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1-Year Limited Warranty

West Bend® (“the Company”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase, provided that the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at the Company’s discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.
This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by the Company if the appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the appliance is altered in any way.
THIS WARRANTY IS INSTEAD OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHERWISE, THEY ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please contact the Customer Care Department through our website at www.westbend.com “Support” – > “Contact Us”. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all warranty claims, handwritten receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. The Company is not responsible for returns lost in transit. Valid only in the USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered online at www.westbend.com.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your product. For future reference, attach the dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase and record the following information: