PRESTO 04821 Hot Air Popper Instructions

: June 16, 2024
: Presto

Table of Contents

PRESTO 04821 Hot Air Popper
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Important Cord Information
Before First Use
How to Use
Consumer Service Information
Product Registration
Presto® Limited Warranty
References
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PRESTO 04821 Hot Air Popper

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Product Information

Specifications

Product Type: Electric Hot Air Popper
Manufacturer: Presto
Website: www.GoPresto.com

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safeguards

Read all instructions before use.
Do not leave the unit unattended while in use.
Ensure the cover and butter melter are in place before plugging the unit in.
Do not place oil, shortening, butter, or margarine in the popping chamber as it can cause hazards and damage the unit.
Avoid touching hot surfaces, as the cover and butter melter become hot during popping.
Do not immerse the cord, plug, or popper in water or other liquids to protect against electrical hazards.
Close supervision is necessary when using the appliance around children.
Always unplug the popper from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow the appliance to cool before handling or cleaning.
Do not use the appliance if the cord or plug is damaged, or if the appliance malfunctions, is dropped, or damaged.

Important Cord Information

The power supply cord should be connected to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.

Before First Use

Prior to using the hot air popper for the first time, ensure you have read and understood the instructions provided.

How to Use

Remove the cover and butter melter from the popper base.
Use the butter melter as a measuring scoop by filling it with popcorn. Level off the popcorn using the straight edge of a butter knife, then pour the popcorn into the popping chamber.
Alternatively, fill the popping chamber up to the fill line. Do not overfill.
Place the cover in the cover groove. Align the back of the cover in the groove and lower the sides until seated.
Position the butter melter on the cover with the tab towards the back of the popper. The butter melter must always be in position on the cover when popping corn.
Place a large heat-proof bowl under the popping chute to collect popped corn.
Plug the unit into a 120VAC electrical outlet.
Popping will start and will be completed in 2 to 3 minutes.

FAQ

Q: Can I use oil, butter, margarine, or microwave popcorn in the popping chamber?

A: No, you should not place oil, butter, margarine, shortening, or microwave popcorn in the popping chamber as it can damage the popper and create a fire hazard.

Q: How much popped popcorn will one batch yield?

A: One batch will yield 3 to 5 quarts of popped popcorn, depending on the type of popcorn used.

INSTRUCTIONS

This is a UL Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions. Do not leave unit unattended while in use.
Cover and butter melter must be in place before plugging unit in.
This unit pops with hot air. Do not place oil, shortening, butter, or margarine in the popping chamber. Use of these substances will cause hazards and will damage the unit.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Cover and butter melter become hot during popping.
To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug, or popper in water or other liquids.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow appliance to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Before returning this appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment, see the “IMPORTANT INFORMATION” section on page 3.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Use only genuine Presto® accessory attachments and replacement parts.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Important Cord Information

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. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used if care is properly exercised in its use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over a countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.

Before First Use

To assure proper operation, read and follow the instructions carefully.
Wash the popper cover and butter melter in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the popper base with a damp cloth. NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.

How to Use

Remove the cover and butter melter from the popper base (Fig. A).
Using the butter melter as your measuring scoop, fill it with popcorn. Level off the popcorn using the straight edge of a butter knife. Then pour the popcorn into the popping chamber.
Alternatively, fill the chamber to the fill line (Fig. B).
DO NOT OVERFILL.
NOTE: If you prefer to use a standard dry measuring cup, 1 butter melter scoop = ½ cup.
IMPORTANT: The popper could overheat, smoke, shut off, or scorch the corn if the scoop is not leveled or the chamber is overfilled. See the “IMPORTANT INFORMATION” section on page 3.
Place the cover in the cover groove (Fig. B). For easiest alignment, begin by positioning the back of the cover in the groove and then lower the cover until the sides are seated in the groove.
Position the butter melter on the cover with the tab towards the back of the popper (Fig. A). Never pop corn without the butter melter in position on the cover. To make buttered popcorn, put 1 tablespoon of SOFT butter or margarine in the butter melter.
Refrigerated butter will not melt during the short popping period. Whether you melt butter or not, the butter melter must always be in position on the cover when popping corn.
WARNING! Do not place salt, butter, margarine, shortening, or microwave popcorn in the popping chamber as this could damage the popper and cause a fire hazard.
Place a large heat-proof bowl under the popping chute to collect popped corn. One batch will yield 3 to 5 quarts of popped popcorn depending on the type of popcorn used.
Plug unit into a 120VAC electrical outlet. Once popping starts, it will be completed in 2 to 3 minutes.
IMPORTANT : Do not leave unit unattended while popping. Because the yield is so great with this popper, you may have to add a second bowl during popping.
CAUTION! Occasionally, a hot unpopped kernel may be thrown from the popping chute. To avoid contact with hot kernels, keep well away from the popper during popping.
Unplug the unit when popping is complete. Due to variances in household current as well as the type (yellow, white, or blue) and condition (freshness, moisture content) of the popcorn used, some popped corn may remain in the chamber after popping. To prevent scorching, unplug the popper without waiting for this corn to clear the unit.
Because a few kernels may continue to pop even after the unit is unplugged, make sure all popping has stopped before removing the cover and butter melter. Using hot pads, carefully remove the cover, pour the remaining popcorn into the bowl, and immediately place the cover back on the unit.
NOTE: The cover is made of a costly material which absorbs heat without melting. When heated, it does soften and may change shape temporarily if left on the counter to cool, which may make it difficult to place back onto the popper base. To avoid this
situation, always return the cover to the base immediately after pouring out the popped corn.
If butter was melted in the butter melter, carefully grasp the butter melter by the tab and pour the butter over the popped corn.
Sprinkle the popcorn with salt if desired.
Before popping additional batches, make sure the popping chamber is empty. Using hot pads, remove the cover and turn the unit upside down to remove popcorn or unpopped kernels. Wash and dry the butter melter if it was used to melt butter. Then repeat
steps 2 through 9.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This popper is thermostatically controlled. It will shut off to prevent overheating if the popping chamber is overfilled or if the popper is used continuously for extended periods without being unplugged and allowed to cool. Should this happen, unplug the popper from the wall outlet, remove the cover, empty any popped or unpopped corn from the popping chamber, and return the cover to the base immediately. Allow the popper to cool for about 15 minutes before using again.

How to Clean

Allow the popper to cool before cleaning.
Both the cover and butter melter can be washed in warm, soapy water, rinsed, and dried thoroughly. Do not wash in the dishwasher or scour surfaces with steel wool or abrasive cleaners. Because of the nature of hot air popping, the cover seldom needs to be washed, while the melter only needs washing if it is used to melt butter or margarine.
Wipe the popper base, including the popping chamber, with a soft, dry cloth. Never immerse the popper base in water or other liquid. Clean the bottom of the rubber feet with a damp cloth occasionally to remove any dust or debris.
Place the cover on the popper base and wind the cord around the built-in cord wrap for convenient storage (Fig. A, page 2).

Helpful Hints

This popper is designed to pop regular and premium brands of popcorn. Try different brands to find the one you like best. Yellow popcorn generally pops larger than white.
Some varieties of small and lighter-weight kernel popcorn are not recommended for use with hot air poppers. Refer to any additional instructions by popcorn manufacturer.
Always use fresh popcorn for the best popping performance. Store popcorn in a tightly sealed container. Do not store popcorn in a refrigerator or freezer as this can dry out the kernels quickly.
Carefully select the bowl you will be using to collect popped corn. A metal bowl may become very hot to the touch due to the flow of hot air from the chute and must be handled carefully. It will, however, tend to keep the popcorn warm. If a plastic bowl is used,
be certain it can withstand the heat caused by the warm air flow without melting.
Never fill the popping chamber past the fill line (Fig. B, page 2). Overloading the chamber will cause overheating, smoking, scorched corn, and may cause the unit to shut off. Should this happen, unplug the popper from the wall outlet, remove the cover,
empty any popped or unpopped corn from the popping chamber, and return the cover to the base immediately. Allow the popper to cool for about 15 minutes before using again.
The butter melter capacity is equal to ½ cup. Using less than one level butter melter full of popcorn (½ cup) may increase the number of unpopped kernels.
Tipping the popper toward the bowl slightly once popping stops will help clear popped corn from the chamber.

Reduced Oil Popcorn Recipe
Toss popped corn with up to 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil or, for even less calories and fat, spray the popcorn with no-stick cooking spray. Add salt, if desired. For a unique flavor, add seasonings, such as Cajun, Italian, garlic or onion powder, seasoned salt, powdered popcorn seasonings and much more.
For more delicious popcorn recipes, visit: www.GoPresto.com/recipes/popcorn

Consumer Service Information

If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto® appliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of these methods:

Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time)
Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact
Write: National Presto Industries, Inc.
Consumer Service Department 3925 North Hastings Way Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703

Inquiries will be answered promptly by email, telephone, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays if possible.
When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model and series numbers for the popper. These numbers can be found on the bottom of the popper.

Please record this information:

Model Series Date Purchased

The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service Presto® appliances and supply genuine Presto® replacement parts. Genuine Presto® replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as Presto® appliances and are engineered specifically to function properly with its appliances. Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine Presto® replacement parts. “Look-alikes” might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine Presto® replacement parts, look for the Presto® trademark.
Canton Sales and Storage Company Presto Factory Service Department 555 Matthews Drive Canton, MS 39046-3251

Product Registration

IMPORTANT: Please go online and register this product within ten days of purchase. Proper registration will serve as proof of purchase in the event your original receipt becomes misplaced or lost. Registration will not affect warranty coverage, but it may expedite processing of warranty claims. The additional information requested will help us develop new products that best meet your needs and desires.
To register your product, simply scan this QR code or visit www.GoPresto.com/Registration. If you do not have computer access, call the Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441 for assistance with registration.

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Presto® Limited Warranty

(Applies only in the United States)
This quality Presto® appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use. Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first year after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. Our pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping. Outside the United States, this limited warranty does not apply.
To obtain service under the warranty, please call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441. If unable to resolve the problem, you will be instructed to send your Presto® appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for a quality inspection; shipping costs will be your responsibility. When returning an appliance, please include your name, address, phone number, and the date you purchased the appliance as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this Presto® appliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow instructions, damage caused by improper replacement parts, abuse, misuse, disassembly, alterations, or neglect will void this pledge. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties.
National Presto Industries, Inc.
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703