melchionifamily 118370001 Popcorn Machine User Manual

melchionifamily 118370001 Popcorn Machine

Product Information

The MRS. POPPY Popcorn Machine is a versatile and reliable appliance designed to provide a complete solution for making delicious popcorn at home.

Specifications

• Brand: MRS. POPPY
• Product: Popcorn machine
• Product Code: 118370001

Product Usage Instructions

Parts Identification
The package contains the following parts:

1. Missouri
2. Coperchio
3. Immission chichi
4. Corpo dell’apparecchio
5. Switch
6. Basement

Initial Setup
Before the first use, follow these preliminary steps:

1. Orient the measuring with the concave part facing upwards and the handle pointing forward.
2. Place a large container in front of the machine, aligned with the popcorn outlet.
3. Fill the measuring with popcorn kernels just below the rim, avoiding other ingredients like salt, butter, or cocoa.
4. Gently rotate the measuring, flipping it completely.
5. Turn on the machine by setting the power switch to position 1.
6. Wait for the cooked popcorn to be expelled from the front outlet; Popping usually starts after about 1.5 minutes of operation.

Additional Tips for Optimal Usage
Avoid using aggressive detergents, abrasive sponges, steel wool, or other chemicals for cleaning. Use a damp cloth to clean the internal walls of the machine when it is completely cooled down. For external surfaces, use a damp cloth with water only.

Maintenance and Cleaning
Clean the machine thoroughly after each use to ensure longevity and optimal performance. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for maintenance and cleaning procedures.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Q: What should I do if the machine remains off even when the switch is in position 1?
  A: Make sure the power cord is properly connected to an electrical outlet and check the circuit breakers on the electrical panel.

• Q: How can I prevent excessive waste during operation?
  A: Avoid using popcorn kernels that are too dry or have been stored for too long as they may lead to excessive waste.

• Q: What should I do if the machine shows signs of burning?
  A: If you notice any burning signs or experience any operational abnormalities not mentioned above, refrain from further use and consult qualified technical personnel for inspection and repair.

INTRODUCTORY NOTE

Melchioni S.p.a., owner of the Melchioni Family brand, thanks you for purchasing this appliance. It is the result of a careful selection of features and the meticulous refinement of details, to offer a complete, versatile, reliable and high-performance solution for both the occasional and the most demanding users. This manual contains important information both for the correct use of the appliance and for its safe operation. It is essential to read and understand its contents before performing any operations to obtain the best performance from the appliance. Keep this manual even after reading it, as you may need to refer to it in the future. The Melchioni Family team is at your disposal for any advice, instructions or suggestions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT, SAFE USE OF THE APPLIANCE

The following instructions must be read, understood and complied with before commissioning the appliance. They are especially useful for the protection of the safety, physical conditions and security of the operator and persons nearby, as well as for providing valuable information for preventing faults and malfunctions, prolonging the service life, reducing energy consumption and environmental protection.

• The appliance is designed for household and non-intensive use. Any professional use compromises the safety requirement and is a condition for the inapplicability of the warranty.
• The appliance is intended for indoor use and protected from inclement weather: use in an outdoor environment compromises the safety requirement and constitutes a potential hazard to the safety of the operator and persons nearby.
• The appliance must not be used if it shows deformations, bulges, cracks in the casing, missing parts or other structural anomalies. If these conditions occur, disconnect the power supply and contact qualified technical personnel.
• The appliance must not be used if it emits unusual noises, foul odours, smoke, vapours or any other type of exhalation not related to the cooking in progress. If these conditions occur, disconnect the power supply and contact qualified technical personnel.
• Slight smoke and a slight burning smell may occur when using the appliance for the first time: this situation is normal and does not constitute a fault or hazard unless it lasts beyond the first few minutes of use.
• The appliance must not be stored or used in excessively humid or dusty environments, in the presence of atmospheres saturated with gas, or fumes, in excessive or low temperatures or under direct solar radiation.
• The appliance must not be used in explosive atmospheres, near explosive, combustible, detonating or flammable material (e.g. petrol pumps, gas cylinders, etc.). Such use constitutes a serious risk to the safety of the operator and persons nearby and may cause fires or deflagrations.
• Make sure that each part of the appliance, especially the cord, is placed at a safe distance from heat sources (e.g. electric or gas cookers), both during use and when not in use.
• During use, the appliance must be constantly supervised: do not use it in the absence of operators or persons who can constantly check its correct operation.
• During use, the appliance must be placed at a minimum distance of 10 cm from surrounding objects on each side: this precaution prevents parts from overheating and improves performance.
• Do not introduce any material other than corn for popcorn and in any case, absolutely avoid starting the appliance if material that is not strictly food has been introduced.
• Do not add butter, oil, salt, sugar or other flavourings to the cooking cylinder, either during operation or before or afterwards.
• Use only the original accessories supplied. The use of non-original accessories could constitute a danger of damage to the appliance as well as a potential health hazard.
• Do not run with no load; do not keep the appliance running with the lid removed.
• Do not use oil or load water during operation.
• Take the utmost care not to touch any part inside the appliance during operation or in the minutes immediately following operation: parts reach temperatures capable of causing burns and physical injury.
• After each use, lasting up to 5 minutes, allow the appliance to cool down adequately (at least 10 minutes) so that it again reaches a temperature close to ambient temperature. Consecutive uses without cooling or with insufficient cooling can cause premature deterioration or serious damage to the structural elements.
• Beware of sudden bursts of incandescent steam when removing the food.
• Do not overload the cooking cylinder.
• Do not insert any cooking utensils into the appliance.
• Do not wash any appliance parts in the dishwasher.
• Do not insert any plastic or other material into the appliance while it is in operation that could deform, melt or release substances when heated.
• Avoid touching any structural parts, even external ones, during operation, as some of them could reach high temperatures.
• Do not obstruct air intakes or exhaust ducts: doing so creates potentially dangerous situations as well as significantly worsening the performance of the appliance.
• Periodically check the cleanliness of the underlying ventilation slots: refer to the following chapter on cleaning if dust or dirt accumulation is found.
• Do not cover the appliance with any heat-reflective material (e.g. aluminium). Doing so will lead to the appliance overheating, with the possibility of breakdowns and danger to the operator or people nearby.
• Make sure that every part of the appliance has cooled down adequately before storing the appliance: leave the cooking cylinder uncovered several minutes after use to facilitate this.
• Do not use the appliance if one or more of the parts listed in the following chapter are missing or damaged: contact your dealer for repair.
• Periodically check the conditions of the parts making up the appliance, in particular, the power cord: if any anomalies are found, refrain from using the appliance and contact qualified technical personnel.
• Do not use abrasive sponges or aggressive detergents for cleaning operations: refer to the following chapter for complete requirements.
• Cleaning operations must be carried out taking care to disconnect the appliance from the power supply: refer to the following chapter for the relevant requirements.
• The appliance must be connected to a compliant electrical system. The electrical system must have a power rating equal to or greater than that of the appliance and must be earthed.
• Before connecting the plug of the power cord to the socket, make sure that the voltage of your household installation corresponds to the voltage indicated on the appliance.
• Do not connect the appliance to extension cords, power strips, multi-socket strips, timers, controlled sockets or other devices that can start it up independently.
• If the appliance is not to be used for a prolonged period, it is advisable to unplug the power cord from the socket: this will extend the life of the appliance and help reduce energy consumption.
• Do not disconnect the power supply by pulling on the cord: grasp the plug firmly with one hand, place the other hand on the frame of the electrical outlet and disconnect with a quick, sharp movement.
• Before disconnecting the appliance, make sure that it is switched off unless you need to disconnect it in an emergency due to abnormal behaviour as described in this chapter.
• The appliance must be kept out of the reach of children under 8 years of age; in any case, make sure that it is not used for play.
• If the appliance is used by children, even if they are over 8 years old, or by persons with reduced cognitive, sensory or motor skills, they must be instructed about the dangers of incorrect use of the appliance and it must be guaranteed that the information has been correctly and fully understood. Adequate supervision must however be ensured.
• Do not use the appliance in the vicinity of liquid accumulations or sources, such as tanks, tubs, showers, sinks, other sanitary fixtures, faucets, pipes, sprinklers, bottles, storage vessels, expansion vessels, watercourses, flowerpots and similar. Do not place containers holding liquids on top of the appliance; make sure that the power cord or electrical plug is never submerged.
• There is no reason to disassemble the appliance, not even after it has been decommissioned. It is composed of parts that could be swallowed by children or persons with reduced cognitive ability.
• Do not carry out any repairs yourself; in the event of a fault, have the appliance inspected by a qualified technician.
• None of the parts of the appliance must be modified under any circumstances: doing so normally constitutes a serious impairment of the safety requirement, a condition for immediate forfeiture of the warranty and does not lead to any increase in performance.
• Do not subject the power cord to excessive bending or kinking: any internal damage to the cable that cannot be detected constitutes a serious safety hazard.
• Place the appliance at an adequate distance from moving parts such as curtains, door and window sashes, hatches or similar to avoid accidental contact.
• Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface and ensure that the appliance cannot move independently due to gravity or external forces.
• Keep this manual for future reference.

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

Contents of the package and the parts of the appliance

1. Scoop
2. Lid
3. Popcorn kernel input
4. Appliance body
5. Switch
6. Base

COMMISSIONING AND FIRST START-UP

Some preliminary operations are necessary before first use. Proceed as follows:

• Unpack the appliance and check the conditions and completeness of the equipment, as indicated in the previous chapter.
• Keep the packaging for 15 days in case it needs to be returned to the retailer; after this period, dispose of it according to the instructions on the separation of materials indicated on it.
• Read this manual in its entirety, paying particular attention to the instructions for safe use.
• Carefully remove all possible fastening materials from parts, including internal parts.
• Fully remove any stickers from the surface of the appliance.
• Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface, taking care to reserve 10 cm of space on all sides, at the rear and above the appliance for the necessary air circulation.
• Refer to Chapter 2 for further details and instructions on appliance positioning and installation.
• Wash all accessories in lukewarm water with normal dish soap. Rinse properly and wait until completely dry before proceeding further.
• Connect the electrical plug to a wall socket with a regular upstream earth leakage circuit breaker.
• Ensure that the cord does not come into contact with hot parts and that it is not subjected to excessive bending or kinking.

USING THE APPLIANCE

Once assembled as described in chapters 3 and 4, the appliance is immediately operational. Follow the steps below to make popcorn.

1. Orient the scoop so that the concave part is facing upwards so that the handle protrudes at the front.
2. Place a generously sized container in front of the machine, in the direction of the orientation of the ejection mouth.
3. Pour popping corn into the scoop until it is slightly filled below the rim: do not insert any other type of food (e.g. salt, butter, cocoa, etc.).
4. Turn the scoop gently with the handle towards the back, so that it is completely upside down.
5. Hold the scoop in place to ensure a “domed” lid closure.
6. Start cooking by turning the on switch to position “1”.
7. Wait for the cooked popcorn to be ejected from the front mouth; the first “pops” occur after about 1:30 minutes of operation.
8. Preparation is usually complete when more than 10 seconds elapse between two successive “pops”; corn that has not expanded is usually considered waste since further heating would give rise to a preparation with a bitter taste and poor organoleptic properties. A small amount of waste is normal with each popcorn preparation.
9. Preparation is in any case completed 5 minutes after starting the appliance.
10. At the end of the preparation, turn off the appliance immediately, avoiding making it work any further, especially if it is empty.

Some additional tips for optimal use of the appliance:

• Some kernels may be too dry to expand into popcorn, also because they may have been stored too long. In this case, a proportional amount of popcorn could result in waste
• Only use specific popping corn for preparation. The suitable quality is normally indicated on the packaging.
• Unused corn must be stored in a dark, dry place away from moisture. The suitably resealed original packaging is usually sufficient for conservation even for several weeks.
• The moisture level of corn stored for a long time could vary even considerably, making it less suitable for preparing popcorn: therefore, do not use popcorn stored for excessively long.
• Do not use fresh corn for making popcorn. The moisture rate suitable for the preparation is obtained through an elaborate production process carried out after the harvest; corn extracted from fresh or sun-dried cobs does not lend itself to an acceptable preparation.
• At the end of preparation, the popcorn can be garnished with salt, sugar, cocoa or other flavourings to taste.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The product does not require maintenance, or rather the replacement of consumable parts or scheduled overhaul. As a rule, it is sufficient to clean the lid tip and the scoop at regular intervals using common dish soap applied with a sponge and adequate rinsing. All cleaning must be carried out with the power cord disconnected and, before reconnecting, you must ensure that all parts are completely dry. All surfaces especially the heating element must also be completely cooled down.

Always avoid aggressive detergents, abrasive sponges, iron wool or other chemical cleaners. Use a damp cloth to clean the inside walls when the appliance is completely cooled down. Use only a cloth moistened with water on the external surfaces.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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The appliance stays switched off even though the switch is in position “1”| The power cord is disconnected| Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet
The mains voltage is absent| Check the position of the mains isolating switches on the electrical panel
Appliance operation produces excessive waste| You are using popcorn corn that is too dry or has been stored too long| Use newer popping corn
The popcorn produced is excessively bitter and shows signs of scorching

Should any malfunctions other than those listed above occur, a self-sufficient solution is not feasible and the product must be inspected by a qualified technician.

TECHNICAL DATA

• Power supply voltage: 220 – 240 V AC 50 – 60 Hz
• Maximum power: 1100W
• External dimensions (L x H x D): 15,8×31,1×16,4cm
• Weight: 895gr

PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Popcorn Machine Mod. MRS. POPPY (cod. 118370001) is in compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 26 February 2014, on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Popcorn Machine Mod. MRS. POPPY (cod. 118370001) is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 26 February 2014, on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.

The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Popcorn Machine Mod. MRS. POPPY (cod. 118370001) is in compliance with Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 21 October 2009, establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products. The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Popcorn Machine Mod. MRS. POPPY (cod. 118370001) is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 8 June 2011 and subsequent Commission Delegated Directive 2015/863, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

According to Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 4 July 2012, on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), the presence of the crossed-out bin symbol indicates that this appliance is not to be considered an urban waste: its disposal must therefore be carried out by separate collection. Disposal in a non-separate manner may constitute a potential harm to the environment and health. This product can be returned to the distributor when purchasing a new device. Improper disposal of the appliance constitutes misconduct and is subject to sanctions by the Public Security Authority. For further information, contact the local administration responsible for environmental matters.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Melchioni Spa, based in Milan (Italy), via Colletta 37, recognizes a conventional guarantee on the product for two years from the date of the first purchase by the consumer. This guarantee does not affect the validity of the legislation in force concerning consumer goods (Legislative Decree 6 September 2005 n. 206 art. 128 and following), of which the consumer remains the owner. This guarantee applies to the entire territory of the European Union.
The components or parts that are found to be defective for ascertained manufacturing causes will be repaired or replaced free of charge through the dealer, during the above warranty period. Melchioni Spa reserves the right to make a complete replacement of the device, if repairability is impossible or excessively expensive, with another device of similar characteristics (Legislative Decree 6 September 2005 no. 206 art. 130) during the warranty period. In this case, the validity of the warranty remains that of the original purchase: the service provided under warranty does not extend the warranty period.

In any case, this appliance will not be considered defective in terms of materials or manufacture should it be adapted, changed or adjusted, to comply with national or local safety and/or technical standards, in force in a country other than that for which it is was originally designed and manufactured. This appliance has been designed and built for domestic use only: any other use will invalidate the benefits of the guarantee.

The warranty does not cover:

• parts subject to wear or tear, nor those parts that require periodic replacement and/or maintenance
• professional use of the product
• malfunctions or any defects due to incorrect installation, configuration, software/BIOS/firmware update not performed by authorized Melchioni Spa
• repairs or interventions carried out by persons not authorized by Melchioni Spa
• manipulation of assembly components or, where applicable, of the software
• defects caused by falls or transport, lightning, voltage fluctuations, liquid infiltration, opening of the appliance, bad weather, fire, public disturbances, inadequate ventilation or incorrect power supply
• any accessories, for example: boxes, bags, batteries, etc. used with this product
• home interventions for convenience checks or presumed defects

The recognition of the guarantee by Melchioni Spa is subject to the presentation of a tax document that proves the actual date of purchase. The same must not show any tampering or deletions, in the presence of which Melchioni Spa reserves the right to refuse the provision of treatment under warranty. The warranty will not be recognized if the serial number or model of the appliance is non-existent, abraded or modified. This warranty does not include any right to compensation for direct or indirect damage, of any nature, to people or things, caused by any inefficiency of the appliance. Any extensions, promises or services in this regard, insured by the retailer, will be borne by the latter.

Melchioni Spa
Via P. Colletta 37, 20135 Milano | Tel: 02/49486000 | www.melchioni- ready.com.

References

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